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Issue: Wilbur Comics #4
Publication Date: January 1945
 
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Variant: unnamed
Rating: [no rating]
Brand: An MLJ MagazineView Brand Images
Indicia Publisher: M. L. J. Magazines
On Sale Date: 03/09/1945
Volume: 1
Pages: 52
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 15 (6 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Harry Shorten
Disclose Notes: On sale date as listed in the Catalog of Copyright Entries, Periodicals, 1945, page 262, registration number B682316.
There are sparse references to the ongoing war. There are four references in this issue: 1.) In the opening Wilbur story, "Elmer The Card," Wilbur's dad complains about shortages of cigars and socks. 2.) In the Wilbur's Trouble Page, war bonds and stamps are awarded for the best letters submitted. 3.) In the story "The Weaker Sex," Wilbur and a sailor clash when Wilbur's accused of flirting with the sailor's girlfriend. 4.) in the text story "Information Please" a number of references are made regarding the use of telegram services during the war.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Golden Age U.S.; standard Silver Age U.S.
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
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Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
?
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Subject Matter
humorous
Wilbur
Wilbur Wilkin; Linda Moore
Aw! Stop worrying Linda! That old battle-axe ballet teacher won't be back for hours!
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Miscellaneous
1
Boys and Girls!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?; Roger Batton
? (photographs)
? (photographs)
typeset
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Subject Matter
Miss Judith Allen
Roger Batton (photograph); Judith Allen
Here's how I landed a movie contract
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1
Inside front cover mail order ad for the book 'How to get Into the Movies' by Miss Judith Allen, Dept. 61, 117 West 48th St., New York 19, New York.
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Table of Contents  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Bill Vigoda [as Vig-] (signed)
Bill Vigoda [as Vig-] (signed)
?
typeset
Subject Matter
Wilbur Wilkin; Linda Moore
Wilbur... and Elmer, the Card
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Wilbur and Elmer the Card

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Terry Woik Szenics [as Terry Woik] (signed)
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Subject Matter
humorous, teen
Wilbur Wilkin; Frank Wilkin; Eleanor Wilkin; Elmer; Thaddeus; Mr. Bloog
Surprise! I'm going to visit with you for the week-end!
Wilbur's uncle Elmer, a practical joker, shows up for a surprise visit.
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Miscellaneous
14
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Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
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Subject Matter
Wilbur's Trouble Club
One day I asked my mother for some money so that I could...
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Miscellaneous
1
Winning letter from William Shumacher and a list of other readers with addresses who also sent letters.
The Weaker Sex

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Terry Woik Szenics [as Terry Woik] (signed)
?
?
Subject Matter
humorous, teen
Wilbur Wilkin; Linda Moore; carnival workers; Vincent; Vincent's girl; India Rubber man
Oh, Wilbur! I just adore carnivals!
Wilbur tries to show Linda that men are stronger and more skilled than women.
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Miscellaneous
9
Information Please

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
typeset
Subject Matter
humorous, teen
Wilbur
Wilbur Wilkin; Red Wilson; Linda Moore; telegram clerks; gas station attendant
Red started it. He walked into Wilbur Andrew's room...
Wilbur had almost forgot to get Linda a birthday gift until Red reminded him. Because she is away in Boston, he decides to send her a birthday telegram.
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2
An error in the story has Wilbur Wilkin referred to as 'Wilbur Andrews'.
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
humorous
Catfish Joe
Catfish Joe; Hank Swoonatra; Maybelle; Zeke; Professor Undersnatch
Joe has finally arrived back at Mudcat only to...
Hank Swoonatra comes to Mudcat with the intention to marry Catfish Joe's girlfriend Maybelle.
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Miscellaneous
5.67
Hank Swoonatra is a parody of Frank Sinatra. Last page has references to this feature appearing in Pep Comics.
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Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
nature
Animal-Antix
Miss Dorothy Harris of Compton, Cal. writes that...
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Miscellaneous
0.33
Odd stories about animals sent in by readers.
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Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
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?
Subject Matter
humorous
Jest Jokes
What's your phone number?
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Miscellaneous
1
Eight one-panel gag jokes.
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
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Subject Matter
humorous, teen
A Wilbur Short
Wilbur Wilkin; Red Wilson
Imagine that guy, Red wantin' to fish...
Wilbur prefers to fish from his boat, rather than on the dock with Red.
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Miscellaneous
3
The Shrinking Violet

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Terry Woik Szenics [as Terry Woik] (signed)
?
?
Subject Matter
humorous, teen
Wilbur Wilkin; Red Wilson; Linda Moore; salesman; Frank Wilkin; policemen; Mr. Dripwaite; Miss Gargle; coat check girl; maitre d; diners
Yeah, sure! I haven't forgotten about the dance...
Wilbur has a date with Linda coming up, however, as usual, he is broke. He and Red concoct a water-proofing spray to sell and make money. Meanwhile, Dripwaite has a dinner date with Miss Gargle.
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Miscellaneous
10
It's Easy to Win Her!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
? (illustrations)
? (illustrations)
?
typeset
? (ad agency)
Subject Matter
romantic
Stravon Publishers
Women are funny - you never know...
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Miscellaneous
1
Mail order ad for 'How to Get Along With Girls' from Stravon Publishers, Dept. D652, 342 Madison Avenue, New York 17, New York.
Now You Can Lick Any Auto Repair Job!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
? (illustration)
? (illustration)
typeset
Subject Matter
science and technology
Motor Auto Repair Manual
No auto repair job is too tough when you've got...
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Miscellaneous
1
Inside back cover mail order ad for Motor's Auto and Truck Repair Manuals from Motor Book Department, Desk 79B, 572 Madison Avenue, New York 22, New York.
He Mailed This Coupon

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?; Charles Atlas
? (photographs)
? (photographs)
?
typeset
? (ad agency)
Subject Matter
Charles Atlas
Charles Atlas (photograph); J. G. O'Brien (photograph)
J. G. O'Brien saw my coupon. He clipped and mailed it.
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Miscellaneous
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Back cover mail order ad from Charles Atlas, Dept. 362, 115 East 23rd St., New York 10, New York.

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