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The Raiders From Saturn

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Genres: anthropomorphic, superhero

Character(s): Mighty Mouse; two scared mice

First Line: Adventures with the Raiders From Saturn

Synopsis: Mighty Mouse rescues two scared mice as a Saturnian flying saucer rips apart a tall building.

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Now Fly Like a Bird!

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Feature(s): Stravon Publishers

First Line: With wings made from the original sketch of Leonardo Da Vinci's flying wings!

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Notes: Ad offering a book titled "The Birdman - The Story of Leonardo Da Vinci", for 98-cents plus postage - with a free 10-day trial. Ad features such enticing ad copy as "Now any adventure loving boy can build Da Vinci's flying wings with just ordinary carpenter's tools. Remember these are not toy wings but real Da Vinci flying wings." Black and white ad on inside front cover.

The Raiders From Saturn

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Genres: anthropomorphic, superhero

Character(s): Mighty Mouse; Mitzi Mouse; The Claw; Professor Ohm; giant bat-winged green cats (the raiders from Saturn); two mail pilots (mice); various mouse citizens and police; various cat citizens

First Line: Far above the town, the mail plane roars through the clear peaceful night sky on the last leg of a routine flight, when suddenly a strange gigantic creature looms up in front of it... Something that no pilot has ever seen before!

Synopsis: An epic adventure in four chapters pitting Mighty Mouse and his archenemy The Claw against an invading force of monstrous bat-winged green cats from the planet Saturn. The Claw comes to Mighty Mouse in good faith, seeking aid against the terrifying alien-cats - a move that displeases The Claw's scientific ally Professor Ohm. Ohm double-crosses mice and cats alike, forging a secret alliance with the Saturnians.

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Notes: "The Raiders From Saturn" would be an unofficial title, in that it does not appear as part of the story itself, but was derived from the cover caption of this issue. The story is actually untitled.

The title is also not attached to the St. John reprint in Paul Terry's Mighty Mouse Comics (St. John, 1951 Series) #66 (October 1955). When the story was later reprinted in a Gold Key Comic - Mighty Mouse (Western, 1964 Series) #161 (October 1964) - it was given the title "The Invasion of the Bat Cats", making that the only version of this story with an "official title".

Boys, Get That Real R.R. Engineer's Thrill That Comes Only with Lionel Trains

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Feature(s): Lionel Trains

First Line: Want a real engineer's cap like this? See extra special coupon offer below

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Notes: Ad for Lionel model trains offering a new 36-page full-color Lionel catalog, a rule book for model railroaders, and a model railroad town building kit. With an additional offer of an "official engineer's cap". Between pages 6 and 7 of previous story.

Three Genuine Ball-Point Pens that Write Three Different Colors

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Feature(s): St. John Flying Eagle Comics

First Line: Yours as a gift given free to all new subscribers

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Notes: Ad offering a free set of ball-point pens in different colors for subscribing to various St. John comic book titles. Twelve-issue subscriptions are offered for one dollar, for a saving of 20-cents on each subscription. Selected titles are offered by category: “HUMOR”: Mighty Mouse Comics, Paul Terry’s Comics, and Little Eva. “ROMANCE”: Teen-Age Romances, Wartime Romances, Pictorial Romances, Diary Secrets, and Teen-Age Temptations. “ADVENTURE”: Fightin’ Marines, Authentic Police Cases, Strange Terrors, Weird Horrors, and Atom-Age Combat. Between pages 8 and 9 of previous story.

Lots of Fun and Money! With this Television Bank

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Feature(s): Seagee, Co.

First Line: Lights up! Like biggest, costliest television sets!

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Notes: Ad offering a bank in the form of a television set, which “lights up the instant you drop coin”! The ad makes the following claims (reproduced verbatim): “Shows brilliant pictures in full color!”, “Hits every television high… fights and all!”, “Thrills you and your friends pop-eyed!”, “And… Makes your savings mount up fast!”, “All-steel construction. Only $1.98.” Top half of page.

Borrow Money by Mail! On Your Signature Only

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Feature(s): State Finance Company

First Line: Any amount $50.00 to $600.00. Quick-easy-private and confidential

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Notes: Ad offering loans of money to individuals “over 25 years of age and steadily employed”. "Mail coupon now for free loan papers"! The title area of the ad pictures a "drawn" smiling postman offering an envelope (presumably) with a check inside. Actual black-and-white photographs of real people accompany the following captions: "Pay doctor Bills", "Pay insurance", and "Pay old debts". Lower half of page.

Dimwit's Magic

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Genres: anthropomorphic

Character(s): Heckle; Jeckle; Dimwit; old lady; reckless driver; beggar; tough boss (dog)

First Line: "Really, old boy," said Jeckle sleepily to Heckle.

Synopsis: Dimwit amazes Heckle and Jeckle with feats of magic. Can the broke and lazy magpies exploit Dimwit's newly-discovered talents to their own ends? They're sure gonna try.

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Musical Whirling Angel Chimes

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Feature(s): Illinois Merchandise Mart

First Line: Authentic replica of original "Swedish Singing Angels" centerpiece

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Notes: Ad for a metal candle holder adorned by metal angles striking chimes, for which “heat from lighted candles makes angels revolve continuously”. Only $1.98 complete with candles.

Off to the City

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Genres: anthropomorphic

Character(s): Terry Bears; Papa; Mama

First Line: Get up! Didn't you hear me? I said get up!

Synopsis: The boys make sure their harried Papa catches his train. ...Poor Papa.

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The Sword Box

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Genres: anthropomorphic

Character(s): Heckle; Jeckle; Dimwit; attractive female magpie

First Line: I say ol' bean, what's that?

Synopsis: Heckle and Jeckle attempt to fool Dimwit with the old "passing swords through a box while one of the magpies is inside" trick. But what might happen if the bird outside the box is distracted by an attractive lady bird?

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Young's Toy Fair

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Feature(s): Young's Products

First Line: Order by Mail Save 1/2

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Notes: Ad offering an "electronic walkie-talkie communication system", an "electric-TV projector", a toy sewing machine that "really sews", and a "new watch with mechanical brain".

50 Combat Action Plastic Toys $1

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Feature(s): Fighting Force

First Line: Your own task force

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Notes: Ad offering 50 military-themed plastic toys, including soldiers, sailors, marines, WACS, and various land, air, and sea vehicles, for one dollar. Also “Free! 6 inch long die cut shooting cannon that shoots harmless bombs" if you "order NOW!" Black and white ad on inside back cover.

Get Prizes... Make Money

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Feature(s): American Specialty Company

First Line: This easy way -

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Notes: Ad urging children to sell 45 Xmas packs (2 "Xmas cards" with envelopes and "8 sparkling Xmas seals") from American Specialty Company, at 10-cents each in exchange for prizes or money. "Some of the prizes require extra money as stated." Color ad on back cover.