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The Killer Shadow!

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Genres: fantasy, horror, occult

Character(s): Myra Hunter; killer shadows

First Line: The strange story of a creeping doom that struck at night... "The Killer Shadow!"

Synopsis: Myra Hunter is menaced by a quartet of killer shadows.

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Pages: 1

Binky Asks "What Do You Know about Other People?"

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Genres: opinion, teen

Character(s): Cosette

First Line: It's been wonderful being with you these past few weeks. I've learned so much about America...

Synopsis: Cosette returns to France with a greater understanding of American families.

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Pages: 1

Notes: Black and white on inside front cover.

The Killer Shadow!

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Genres: fantasy, horror, occult

Character(s): Myra Hunter; John Neville

First Line: Look behind you! Is your shadow still with you -- or has it stolen away and become The Killer Shadow!

Synopsis: Guardian John Neville tries to drive his wealthy ward Myra Hunter crazy to get his hands on her money. Neville pretends to steal her shadow, then disguises himself as Myra's shadow and attacks her. The Phantom Stranger sets things straight.

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The Brave and the Bold #98 published October 1971
as The Killer Shadow! [Story on Interior Page(s)]

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Pages: 6

Pud's Bank Deposit

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Genres: childrens

Character(s): bank teller; bank robber

First Line: Put this box of Fleer's Dubble Bubble Gum in the vault -

Synopsis: Pud deposits his box of Fleer's Dubble Bubble Gum in a bank vault and foils a bank robbery at the same time.

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Pages: 0.5

Notes: Ad for Fleer's Dubble Bubble Gum, featuring "Pud", a kid resembling "Tubby" from Little Lulu. Top half of page.

Editorial Advisory Board

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Genres: non-fiction

Feature(s): DC Comics

First Line: The following magazines all bear this trademark as your guarantee of the best in comics reading

Synopsis: A list of DC's advisory board members plus a list of currently published comics. Thirty-nine titles are listed. Also a plug for "A Date with Judy" broadcast Saturday mornings on ABC-TV.

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Pages: 0.5

Notes: DC Comics house ad touting "Superman-DC-National Comics" as quality reading. The ad is comprised of a list of doctors and other consultants that make up the DC Comics Editorial Advisory Board, followed by a list of (presumably) all the titles published at the time by DC. Fashioned in response to the real-life 1950s crusade against comic books. Shares space with a panel advertising the "A Date with Judy" television program. Lower half of page.

Death's Strange Deputy!

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Genres: fantasy, occult

Character(s): Velie; Adam; District Attorney Caldwell

First Line: He didn't know who he was -- or where he came from -- or why he was destined to serve as... Death's Strange Deputy!

Synopsis: Evil magician Velie uses the help of a hypnotized deputy district attorney to murder D.A. Caldwell. The Phantom Stranger steps in and thwarts the plot.

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Adventure Comics #418 published April 1972
as Death's Strange Deputy [Story on Interior Page(s)]

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Haunted Tales #27 published June 1977
as Death's Strange Deputy [Story on Interior Page(s)]

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Pages: 5.67

Out of This World

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Genres: informational

Character(s): astronaut

First Line: To reach the moon, a speed of 7 miles per second is needed in order to break Earth's gravitational pull.

Synopsis: Ad for Necco Assorted Wafers in two comic panels. Lower third of page.

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Pages: 0.33

Death Writes an Obituary!

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Genres: drama, horror

Character(s): Joe Kennedy; copy editor; fishing buddy

First Line: Joe Kennedy daringly forecast his own death -- and then tried to prevent it from coming true!

Synopsis: Newspaper obituary writer Joe Kennedy plans to fake his own death, but actually drowns.

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Pages: 2

The Haunting Wind!

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Genres: fantasy, horror, occult

Character(s): Dan Russell; Jim Nelson; guide; airplane pilot; night-shift factory workers

First Line: On land, on sea, in the air -- no matter where he fled -- he couldn't escape the vengeance of -- The Haunting Wind!

Synopsis: After stealing a ruby ring that once belonged to a wind-god from a high mountain tomb in Tibet, mountain explorers Dan Russell and Jim Nelson are cursed to die by a vengeful wind. Jim Nelson is immediately blown off a peak to his death. Dan Russell, with the stolen ring, makes it back to the United States intact. But, can he ever be truly safe from the wind-god's curse?

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Century Comic #97 published July 1964
as The Haunting Wind [Story on Interior Page(s)]

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House of Mystery #199 published February 1972
as The Haunting Wind! [Story on Interior Page(s)]

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House of Mystery #227 published October 1974
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Skrekk Magasinet #11/1974 published November 1974
as Vindens hevn [Story on Interior Page(s)]

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Horror #28 published December 1974
as Der Wind des Grauens! [Story on Interior Page(s)]

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Showcase Presents: The House of Mystery #2 published May 2007
as The Haunting Wind! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white

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Horror #69 published ?
as Geistersturm! [Story on Interior Page(s)]

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Pages: 3.67

Notes: The stone of the "ruby ring" is colored green.

I Was a Teenage Bird's-Nest!

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Genres: humorous

Character(s): teenage boy; father; mother

First Line: "Your Hair's Best Friend!"

Synopsis: The concerned father of a teenage boy with a "bird's-nest" of hair wonders aloud: "I wish he'd get interested in a girl and start using Wildroot Cream-Oil"

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Pages: 0.33

Notes: Ad for Wildroot Cream-Oil. Ad copy is accompanied by a magazine-cartooning illustration of a teenage boy walking around with a "bird's-nest" of hair, while his concerned parents look on. Lower third of page.

The Talking Head!

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Genres: non-fiction, occult

Character(s): Roger Bacon; servant; talking head (bust)

First Line: In the 13th Century, the English scholar and scientist, Roger Bacon, conceived the idea of enclosing England with a wall, making the country inaccessible to any invader...

Synopsis: 13th century English scientist Roger Bacon experiences a vision, but misses the one moment it becomes a reality.

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Pages: 1

Notes: Script and art credits changed based on comparisons with Drucker's known work from this period. Morris Waldinger's fillers do not appear in Schwartz-edited comics until late 1953. Drucker is also credited as having worked on the comic in The Comic Reader #27, July 1964.

Can You Explain It?

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Genres: non-fiction

First Line: Strange, inexplicable events continue to occur...

Synopsis: Several anecdotes that defy logical explanation.

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Pages: 2

Notes: Includes an anecdote on Winston Churchill.

Here's Explosive Adventure in 2 More Great Magazines!

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Genres: war

Feature(s): DC Comics; All-American Men of War; Our Army at War

First Line: You'll thrill to trigger-fast action with America's hard-bitten fighting men as they blast their way across far-flung battle fronts for the Stars and Stripes!

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Notes: DC Comics house ad for All-American Men of War #128 and Our Army at War #33. The covers of each magazine are pictured.

The Three Signs of Evil!

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Genres: fantasy, horror, occult

Character(s): Mark Davis (artist); members of the Moon Cult (villains); NYC police officer

First Line: The next time you take a walk on the night of the full moon -- keep a sharp lookout -- and then start running if you see -- "The Three Signs of Evil!"

Synopsis: The Phantom Stranger and artist Mark Davis tackle a cult of evil assassins who have staked-out three locations in New York City as places where ceremonies and a human sacrifice will give them great powers - Columbus Circle, Times Square, and Washington Square Park.

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Showcase #80 published February 1969
as The Three Signs of Evil [Story on Interior Page(s)]1st page omitted

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Showcase Presents: Phantom Stranger #1 published December 2006
as The Three Signs of Evil [Story on Interior Page(s)]

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Pages: 8

Tootsie Rolls' Great Big Contest

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First Line: How would you like to win one of these dandy prizes? IT'S EASY! Any child between six and sixteen has a chance.

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Notes: Ad for Tootsie Rolls and Tootsie Pops with rules for entering the Tootsie Rolls Contest. Prizes are offered.

"Complete the statement (in 25 words or less) 'I like Tootsie Rolls (or Tootsie Pops) because _______'. On a plain sheet of paper -- write or print CLEARLY your name, street and number, city or town, state - and your age. Send entry, accompanied with 5 wrappers from either TOOTSIE ROLLS or TOOTSIE POPS".

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How to Fix Any Part of Any Car

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First Line: NOW - Whether you're a beginner or an expert mechanic - you can "Breeze Through" any auto repair job!

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Notes: Ad for a comprehensive automobile repair manual. "Covers every job on every car built from 1935 thru 1952" Black and white ad on inside back cover.

A Carnival of Columbia Built 75th Anniversary Models Jumbo Features

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First Line: To celebrate their 75th anniversary as "America's First" bicycles, the 1952 Columbias have all the finest features possible at the lowest possible price.

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Notes: Ad for Columbia Bicycles built by The Westfield Manufacturing Company of Westfield MA, celebrating their 75th anniversary with their 1952 models. Color ad on back cover.