Comic books December 1953

Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Bernard Case, Bob Fujitani and George Tuska. Masked like the Lone Ranger or Zorro, Black Diamond fights for justice in the West, aided by his sidekick Bumper and his status as a federal marshal. Black Diamond's horse race against a gambler leads to a runaway wagon full of dynamite. Red Fire joins a cattle drive and battles rustlers. An outlaw kidnaps Dixie after stealing the rodeo receipts, and only Buck Roper can save her. Black Diamond: Poisoned Gold; Buck Roper: Drawn and Quartered; Good-Corn; Red Fire: Deadline for the Cattle Drive. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Jack Kirby. Art by Steve Ditko, Harry Lazarus, Bob McCarty, Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby present their own contribution to the horror comics trend of the 1950s, featuring tales of ghosts and the paranormal. Issue # 27 on cover; listed as Vol. 4, issue #3 in indicia. A man encounters transforming Cat People, similar to but less subtle than the earlier film of that title. A visiting American hears ghostly bagpipes and sees spectral dancers in an old Scottish castle. A strange skull sends three people into the distant past, in one of the first published stories by comics legend Steve Ditko (and completed by fellow legend Jack Kirby). The Cat People; A Hole in His Head; The Nightmare; The Merry Ghosts of Campbell Castle; Ghost Pictures; Murder?; Don't Call on the Dead! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Dick Dillin. Stories by Dick Wood, Paul Gustavson and unknown. Art by Dick Dillin, Paul Gustavson and Chuck Cuidera. Read about the origin of the Blackhawks in the super-story "The Man Who Could Defeat Blackhawk" with art by Dick Dillin and Chuck Cuidera. Blackhawk is also featured in: A flying saucer assault in "Lost Horizon of Terror" with art by Dillin and Cuidera; "The Red Tiger" by Dick Wood, Dillin and Cuidera; and 1-page text story "The Human Reptile," reprinted from Modern Comics (1945) #101. Plus: Chop Chop in an untitled back-up story by Paul Gustavson, reprinted from issue #39 (with a page cut and a panel re-lettered). 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Fine $27.00 View scans Edge damage. Soiling.

Volume 98, Number 2 - December 1953. Christmas cover by John Cullen Murphy. 8.25" x 11", 132 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Ralph Mayo and Charles Biro. An anthology title from publisher Lev Gleason and his primary creator, Charles Biro, featuring teen hero Crimebuster and his nemesis Iron Jaw. Ex-villains Sniffer and the Deadly Dozen get into a mountain-climbing race with Iron Jaw to win a fortune. A talented artist acquires an unscrupulous "friend" who plots to steal his work and arranges a scaffolding accident. Rocky X and the Rocketeers succeed in bringing the Kallaxians to the surface of their planet, but now they must battle the dinosaurs who roam the surface. Also featuring a vintage ad for a "Tom Corbett, Space Cadet 'Invisible Helmet'." Crimebuster: The End of an Artist; Little Wise Guys: The Amazing Mr. Santa Claus; Sniffer and Iron Jaw: Sniffer Takes the High Road; Rocky X: Horror on Kallaxyn. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by unknown. Art by Jay Scott Pike, Russ Heath, Dan Laprino and unknown. He may be no good...but she loves him! Featuring: "Come To Me, Love"; "Escape With Me"; "Park Bench Romance"; and "I Was Kidnapped"! Plus: "Do You Need Advice?" letters page. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 1, Issue 8 - December, 1953. Men's interest digest with stories of war, science, and crime, as well as many full pages dedicated to tasteful pin-up photography. This issue features an article and photos of Sue Evans. Softcover Digest, 5" x 7.5", 130 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Stories by unknown. Art by Ellis Chambers and unknown. Featuring Buster Bear in "Cholly Chipmonk Gets into the Act" co-starring Honey Bear and Cholly Chipmunk and an untitled story co-starring Willie Weasel and Cholly Chipmunk. Plus: Buzzy Rabbit in "The Big Race" co-starring Witty Fox, Solly Squirrel and Taffy Turtle. Also: Rollo Raccoon in an untitled reprint story co-starring Picklefoot Pig and Rufus Rabbit (art by Ellis Chambers). And: Rasputin in an untitled reprint story co-starring Merwin and Pudgy Pig. Plus: 1-page text story "Right as a Rabbit" starring Carlo the Coyote and Roy Rabbit. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Ed Martinott and others. Adventures in space, the Wild West and the jungle with actor Buster Crabbe, famed for playing Flash Gordon. Sometimes listed as The Amazing Adventures of Buster Crabbe #1. Buster accompanies a couple into the African wild to find their son, who has been missing for 5 years and raised as a member of local native tribe. A two-page biography of actor Larry "Buster" Crabbe, Olympic champion and star of Flash Gordon and Tarzan. Martians invade the Earth, but luckily, Buster Crabbe encounters the scouting expedition. The Jungle Talks Back; Buster Crabbe: One Terrific Swell Guy; Dead Man's Gold; I Cover Mars. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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May or may not contain 3-D glasses. For consignment items, please check individual item notes to see whether the copy offered still has the 3-D glasses intact. "The Man From the World of D," "The Menace of the Living Dolls," and "Iron Hat McGinty and his Destruction Gang." Pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko (tied for third published work with Strange Fantasy 9). Kirby cover pencils, Mort Meskin cover inks. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

British reprints 7" x 10", b&w, 28 pages.

Circa 1953. British reprints. 7" x 10", b&w, 28 pages.

Stories and art by Bill Hudson, Dave Tendlar and Marty Taras. The well-meaning but misunderstood Casper becomes one of Harvey Comics' best-known stars. Casper is found guilty of "breaking ghostly laws" by the Spookreme Court and exiled, just in time to rescue a puppy from the Dog Catcher. Spooky feels bad after ruining a stage magician's act, so he and Casper use their ghostly powers to set things right. Casper must save some local animals from an axe-wielding wolf. Casper the Friendly Ghost; Going to the Dogs; The Letter; Herman and Katnip; Spooky: Tragic Magic; Baby Huey: Nature Boy; Putting on the Dog; Buzzy: The Vitamine Cat; Heaven Scent. 36 pages, four color. Cover price $0.10.

Vol. 3 #1 - Dec. 1953. Men's interest magazine that delves into the history of Burlesque. Includes an article on the emcee comedians, jokes and lots of tasteful pin-up photography. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

Volume 1, Issue 9 - December 1953. Men's interest magazine featuring War, Hunting, and Adventure stories, along with cartoons, and in later issues Pictorials. This issue features "The Damned" by John D. MacDonald, and "I Catch Wild Horses" by Frank Robbins! 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 90 Pages B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Kobackers Giftstore of Buffalo New York giveaway, no number, paper cover, 16 pages, 1953

Pomeroy's Department Store (Pennsylvania) giveaway, no number, paper cover, 16 pages, 1953 Promo

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Painted Cover. Stories by unknown. Art by Bob Jenney. Featuring the tales "Double Dynamite" and "The Prairie Schooner"! Also: the 1-page filler "The Cisco Kid" on the inside front cover! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

The Three Musketeers (see Classics Illustrated 41, Twenty Years After, for the sequel story), 12th Printing, Line Drawing Cover. (Last line drawn cover edition). (HRN 114). Cover price $0.15.

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The Red Rover, 1st Printing, Painted Cover. (HRN 115, with 12/53 date). Hazarding lashing winds, high seas and severe storms, the Red Rover stalks his prey. Here is an adventure-packed, suspense-filled tale of ruthless pirates and their plotting to capture cargo ships. Cover price $0.15.

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Painted cover art by Dik Browne (?). "Cinderella," script by Charles Perrault (adapted from his original story), art by Peter Costanza; Cinderella is a drudge in her stepmother's household but attends the Prince's ball through the agency of her Fairy Godmother; The Prince falls in love with her; At midnight, she loses her glass slipper while fleeing the palace, but the Prince tries the slipper on every maiden in the land until he discovers the woman he loves. "Jack and Jill," art by Alex A. Blum; Nursery rhyme about two children climbing a hill to draw a pail of water. Article about the panda, art by William A. Walsh. Cinderella pinup on back cover by Peter Costanza. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

Dec. 11, 1953. The classic weekly magazine featuring news and fiction. 10.75" x 13.75", 118 pages, PC/B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Dec. 25, 1953. The classic weekly magazine featuring news and fiction. "The World's Most Powerful jet Engine." Joe Ferrer feature. Haddon Sundblom Santa Claus ad for Coca-Cola. 10.75" x 13.75", 110 pages, PC/B&W. Cover price $0.15.

"Slam into Combat on the Side of Combat Casey" (art by Robert Q. Sale), "Pin a Medal on Penny" (script by Hank Chapman, art by Sale), "the Little Marine," and an untitled Combat Casey story. Cover price $0.10.

Australian Edition. Reprints in black and white. Navy Combat cover logo. 7-in. x 10 3/4-in., 24 pages, black and white.

Photo cover. Contains original and reprinted material as noted. In order of appearance: "That Night of Regret" art by Ann Brewster; "Stunt Marriage" reprinted from All Romances (1949) #6; "He Loved Me, But..."; and "Blinded by My Pride" reprinted from All Romances (1949) #6. "For a More Glamorous You: Beauty Begins at Home, Check and Double Check on Your Wardrobe" text article reprinted from "Help Yourself to Allure..." in Love Experiences (1949) #9 and #21, and reprinted as "The Charm Corner..." in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #69 and as "Your Charm Guide..." in Love at First Sight (1949) #42. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stan Campbell cover. In order of appearance: "Rip Ryan, Sentence of Death" art by Stan Campbell; "The Way of a Killer"; "Trail's End" art by John Belfi; "Yellow Gold"; and "Cry For Revenge" art by Stan Campbell. "Blind as a Bat" illustrated text story. Indicia states "COWBOY WESTERN HEROES". 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

(C) Bill Everett (A) Al Hartley, Joe Maneely, Ed Winiarski, Dave Berg. Parody/satire of Frankenstein, Three Musketeers, Tom Corbett Space Cadet and others. FC, 36 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Tony DiPreta, Vic Carrabotta and Charles Biro. The title that launched the crime comics genre, Crime Does Not Pay was noted for its violent pre-Code content and lurid tales of underworld life. Cops seek lone hood Bill Flint, who kills indiscriminately if he feels even slightly threatened. Prohibition-era gangster Duke Stanley doesn't want to join an organized-crime mob, even if all the other hoods are doing it. Special agent Mike Devlin sets out to get the goods on untouchable mob boss Big Al Malone, but first he must get past Malone's dogs, human and otherwise. Also featuring a vintage ad for a Tom Corbett, Space Ranger "Invisible Helmet." Bill Flint the Lone Wolf; It's On the Record; The Dead Don't Return; Strange Punishments; How To Get A Killer. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 8.0 $2,999.00 View scans Restored: C1 Paper: Off white to white Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover, piece re-attached to cover with glue. (TOP EDGE OF COVER TRIMMED). COVER TRIMMED. Label #1252580003 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Cover by Johnny Craig. Stories by Bill Gaines, Al Feldstein and Johnny Craig. Art by Johnny Craig, Marie Severin, Jack Davis, Jack Kamen, and Reed Crandall. EC's New Trend crime title featured top-notch art and writing, barrier-pushing graphics and pre-Code violence. A cheating wife and a murderous husband plot to out-murder each other with a fire and a wild horse. Brothers who owe a huge debt to mobsters prove to be even worse at murder than they were at gambling. When jealous stunt fliers fall for the same woman, the opportunities for them to murder each other are plentiful. Famous hanging-corpse cover by Johnny Craig was cited in illustration #10 of the famous anti-comics classic Seduction of the Innocent. Fire Trap!; The Welchers; Rope!; Double Jeopardy; Plane Murder. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Al Williamson, Frank Frazetta, Mel Keefer and Fred Kida. Tales of adventure from Toby Press. Treasure hunters resort to kidnapping and murder to force Native diver "Fiji Joe" to dive for pearls in the White Octopus's waters, where none have returned. A tale of crime and corruption on the docks. Captain Comet is captured by space pirates who want the plans for the solar system's new shipping lanes, featuring terrific art by comics and fantasy legends Al Williamson and Frank Frazetta. Plus a vintage Popsicle ad in comics form featuring Major Mars ("America's #1 Space Soldier") and an offer for a "Real Rocket Water Pistol." The White Octopus; Death on the Waterfront; Famous Battles: Hastings 1066 A.D.; Life on the Ocean Waves; The Vicious Space Pirates!; One Night in Singapore.... 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Charles Biro and others. This boys' adventure title was one of the comics that made publisher Lev Gleason a major player during the Golden Age. The Little Wise Guys spend the weekend in a haunted mystery house, and sure enough, Slugger disappears and a strange hole appears in the basement. Dilly Duncan is accused of stealing $200 cash from Mr. Staple's office. The backup historical strip "Adventurous Americans" includes Harry Houdini, Mark Twain, Daniel Shays and Martin Johnson. Little Wise Guys: Mystery House; Dilly Duncan of Dorset High: It Takes One To Know One; Adventurous Americans; Laugh At These; Little Wise Guys: The Tough Guy and the Sheriff. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Marty Elkin. Tales of love and heartbreak from the golden era of romance comics. A woman is heartbroken when she sees her beau necking with a beautiful redhead. Desperate for love, a girl makes a hasty and ill-advised choice in a suitor. A woman wants to be respected for her intellect, but many men find her intimidating. Terror Stalks the Lonely Heart; Love Hungry; Deep Water; Smart Girl. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.