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Issue: Wilbur Comics #4
Publication Date: January 1945
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Issues: #4 of 90 Issues
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: [no rating]
Publisher: FlagArchie Publications, Inc.
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
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Content Items: 15 (6 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
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
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Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Miss Gargle
First Line: Aw! Stop worrying Linda! That old battle-axe ballet teacher won't be back for hours!
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Disclose Notes: An online scan shows a cut-off signature that might read Billy or Bill V, which could be Bill Vagoda, but needs verifying.
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Boys and Girls!

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Writer(s): ?; Roger Batton
Penciller(s): ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ? (photographs)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ? (ad agency)
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Miss Judith Allen
Character(s): Roger Batton (photograph); Judith Allen
First Line: Here's how I landed a movie contract
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Disclose Notes: 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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First Line: Wilbur... and Elmer, the Card
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Wilbur and Elmer the Card

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Frank Wilkin; Eleanor Wilkin; Elmer; Thaddeus; Mr. Bloog
First Line: Surprise! I'm going to visit with you for the week-end!
Synopsis: Wilbur's uncle Elmer, a practical joker, shows up for a surprise visit.
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Pages: 14
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Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
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Feature(s): Wilbur's Trouble Club
First Line: One day I asked my mother for some money so that I could...
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Winning letter from William Shumacher and a list of other readers with addresses who also sent letters.
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The Weaker Sex

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Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): carnival workers; Vincent; Vincent's girl; India Rubber man
First Line: Oh, Wilbur! I just adore carnivals!
Synopsis: Wilbur tries to show Linda that men are stronger and more skilled than women.
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Information Please

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Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Red Wilson; telegram clerks; gas station attendant
First Line: Red started it. He walked into Wilbur Andrew's room...
Synopsis: 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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Disclose Notes: An error in the story has Wilbur Wilkin referred to as 'Wilbur Andrews'.
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Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Catfish Joe
Character(s): Catfish Joe; Hank Swoonatra; Maybelle; Zeke; Professor Undersnatch
First Line: Joe has finally arrived back at Mudcat only to...
Synopsis: Hank Swoonatra comes to Mudcat with the intention to marry Catfish Joe's girlfriend Maybelle.
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Disclose Notes: Hank Swoonatra is a parody of Frank Sinatra. Last page has references to this feature appearing in Pep Comics.
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Genres: nature
Feature(s): Animal-Antix
First Line: Miss Dorothy Harris of Compton, Cal. writes that...
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Disclose Notes: Odd stories about animals sent in by readers.
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Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Jest Jokes
First Line: What's your phone number?
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Disclose Notes: Eight one-panel gag jokes.
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Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Red Wilson
First Line: Imagine that guy, Red wantin' to fish on the dock instead of coming out with me!
Synopsis: Wilbur prefers to fish from his boat, rather than on the dock with Red.
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The Shrinking Violet

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Red Wilson; salesman; Frank Wilkin; policemen; Mr. Dripwaite; Miss Gargle; coat check girl; maitre d; diners
First Line: Yeah, sure! I haven't forgotten about the dance Saturday night!
Synopsis: 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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It's Easy to Win Her!

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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ? (ad agency)
Subject Matter
Genres: romantic
Feature(s): Stravon Publishers
First Line: Women are funny - you never know...
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Disclose Notes: Mail order ad for 'How to Get Along With Girls' from Stravon Publishers, Dept. D652, 342 Madison Avenue, New York 17, New York.
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Now You Can Lick Any Auto Repair Job!

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Letterer(s): typeset
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Genres: science and technology
First Line: No auto repair job is too tough when you've got...
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Disclose Notes: 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.
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He Mailed This Coupon

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Inker(s): ? (photographs)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ? (ad agency)
Subject Matter
Character(s): J. G. O'Brien (photograph)
First Line: J. G. O'Brien saw my coupon. He clipped and mailed it.
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Disclose Notes: Back cover mail order ad from Charles Atlas, Dept. 362, 115 East 23rd St., New York 10, New York.

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