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Thumbnail for Magazine EnterprisesMagazine Enterprises (1943-1958)

An American company, founded by Vin Sullivan, which primarily published Western, humor, crime, adventure, and children's comics, abstaining from superheroes for the most part.
Notable characters include the jungle goddess Cave Girl, Ghost Rider, a supernatural-tinged Western avenger (not to be confused with Marvel Comics supernatural motorcycle rider). Other publications included licensed film and TV comics featuring comedian Jimmy Durante; suave actor Dick Powell and the CBS television series The Adventures of Robin Hood, starring Richard Greene. Their long-running title A-1 played host to numerous rotating titles, including Thun'da, which featured Frank Frazetta art.
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Magazine Enterprises

A-1 Comics

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Title:A-1 Comics
Issues Available:35
Latest Issue:A-1 Comics 128 - I'm A Cop #3 (15 pgs)
Categories:Mixed Bag
Publication History:Issues: 139 Sequence: #1 - #139 Dates: 1944 - Sep 1955
External Links:Grand Comics Database

American Air Forces

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Title:American Air Forces
Issues Available:3
Latest Issue:American Air Forces 001 -JVJon
Categories:AviationWar/Armed Forces
Publication History:Issues: 4 Sequence: #1 - #4 Dates: Sep 1944 - 1945
External Links:Grand Comics Database

Avenger, The

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February/March 1955-August/September 1955

Issues : #1-4

Notes: Also listed as A-1 Comics #129, 131, 133 and 138.

Artists on this series include Dick Ayers and Bob Powell.
Title:Avenger, The
Issues Available:4
Latest Issue:Avenger, The 01 [A-1#129] (1955)
Categories:SuperheroMasked/Mystery Men
Publication History:Issues: 4 Sequence: #1 - #4 Dates: Feb 1955 - Aug 1955
External Links:Grand Comics Database

Best of the West

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Title:Best of the West
Issues Available:12
Latest Issue:Best Of The West 06 [A-1#70] (1952)ffly
Categories:Western
Publication History:Issues: 12 Sequence: #42 - #53 Dates: 1951 - Apr 1954
External Links:Grand Comics Database

Bobby Benson B-Bar-B Riders

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Title:Bobby Benson B-Bar-B Riders
Issues Available:21
Latest Issue:Bobby Benson B-Bar-B Riders 10 (diff ver) -JVJon
Categories:WesternChildren/TeenagersSpinoff
Publication History:Issues: 20 Sequence: #1 - #20 Dates: May 1950 - 1953
External Links:Grand Comics Database

Brain, The

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September 1956-march 1958

Issues: #1-7

Notes: Imprint: Sussex Publishing Co.

Artists on this series include Dan DeCarlo.
Title:Brain, The
Issues Available:7
Latest Issue:Brain, The 02 (1957)
Categories:HumorChildren/Teenagers
Publication History:Issues: 7 Sequence: #1 - #7 Dates: Sep 1956 - Mar 1958
External Links:Grand Comics Database

Cave Girl

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1953-1954

Issues: #1-4

Note- Also part of the A-1 series (#82, 96, 112 & 125)

Artists on this title include Bob Powell.
Title:Cave Girl
Issues Available:4
Latest Issue:Cave Girl 12 [A-1#96] (1953)
Categories:Leading LadiesJungle
Publication History:Issues: 4 Sequence: #1 - #4 Dates: 1953 - 1954
External Links:Grand Comics Database

Clubhouse Rascals

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Title:Clubhouse Rascals
Issues Available:2
Latest Issue:Clubhouse Rascals 02 (1956)
Categories:HumorChildren/Teenagers
Publication History:Issues: 2 Sequence: #1 - #2 Dates: Jun 1956 - Oct 1956
External Links:Grand Comics Database

Cowboys 'n' Injuns

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Title:Cowboys 'n' Injuns
Issues Available:5
Latest Issue:Cowboys n Injuns 004
Categories:WesternChildren/TeenagersHumor
Publication History:Issues: 7 Sequence: #1 - #7 Dates: 1946 - 1952
External Links:Grand Comics Database

Dan'l Boone

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September 1955 - September 1957

Issues: #1-8

Notes: Imprint: Sussex Publishing Co.

Artists on this title include Dick Ayers & Joe Certa
Title:Dan'l Boone
Issues Available:8
Latest Issue:Dan'l Boone 003 (1955)
Categories:WesternWestern Heroes
Publication History:Issues: 8 Sequence: #1 - #8 Dates: Sep 1955 - Sep 1957
External Links:Grand Comics Database

Durango Kid

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Title:Durango Kid
Issues Available:36
Latest Issue:Durango Kid 01 (diff ver)(c2c)
Categories:WesternMedia/StarsSpinoffWestern Stars
Publication History:Issues: 41 Sequence: #1 - #41 Dates: Oct 1949 - 1955
External Links:Grand Comics Database

Funnyman

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January 1948 - August 1948

Issues: #1-6

Artists on this title include Joe Shuster
Title:Funnyman
Issues Available:6
Latest Issue:Funnyman 005 (1948)
Categories:HumorSuperhero
Publication History:Issues: 6 Sequence: #1 - #6 Dates: Jan 1948 - Aug 1948
External Links:Grand Comics Database

Ghost Rider

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Title:Ghost Rider
Issues Available:15
Latest Issue:Ghost Rider 08 [A1#057] c2c
Categories:WesternHorrorMasked/Mystery Men
Publication History:Issues: 14 Sequence: #1 - #14 Dates: 1950 - 1954
External Links:Grand Comics Database

Great Western

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1953-October/December 1954

Issues: 4 (#8-11)

Notes- Part of ME's A-1 series (#93, 105, 113 & 127). Stories are reprints from earlier ME comics.

Artists on this title include Bob Powell, Fred Guardineer, Joe Certa, Frank Bolle, Fred Meagher, and Dick Ayers.
Title:Great Western
Issues Available:3
Latest Issue:Great Western 10 [A-1#113] (1954)
Categories:Western
Publication History:Issues: 4 Sequence: #8 - #11 Dates: 1953 - Oct 1954
External Links:Grand Comics Database

Jet

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Title:Jet
Issues Available:4
Latest Issue:Jet 01 (1950) Bci
Categories:Science Fiction
Publication History: Dates: 1950 - 1951
External Links:Grand Comics Database

Keen Teens

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Title:Keen Teens
Issues Available:3
Latest Issue:Keen Teens 02
Categories:HumorChildren/Teenagers
Publication History:Issues: 6 Sequence: #1 - #6 Dates: 1945 - Sep 1947
External Links:Grand Comics Database

Koko and Kola

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Title:Koko and Kola
Issues Available:1
Latest Issue:Koko Kola 004
Categories:HumorFunny Animals
Publication History:Issues: 6 Sequence: #1 - #6 Dates: 1946 - 1950
External Links:Grand Comics Database

Little Miss Sunbeam

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Title:Little Miss Sunbeam
Issues Available:4
Latest Issue:Little Miss Sunbeam 03 (1950)-36
Categories:HumorSpinoff
Publication History:Issues: 4 Sequence: #1 - #4 Dates: Jun 1950 - Dec 1950
External Links:Grand Comics Database

Manhunt

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October 1947 - 1953

Issues: 13 (#1-14) There is no #12.

Tracking: Numbering continues in Red Fox (Magazine Enterprises, 1954 series).

Notes: Part of ME's A-1 Comics series. Issue #13: Also A-1 Comics #63. #14: A-1 #77.

Artists on this title include Dick Ayers, L. B. Cole, Frank Frazetta, Fred Guardineer, Graham Ingels, Paul Parker, & Ogden Whitney
Title:Manhunt
Issues Available:14
Latest Issue:Manhunt 10 (Undercover Girl only)
Categories:Adventure
Publication History:Issues: 13 Sequence: #1 - #13 Dates: Oct 1947 - 1953
External Links:Grand Comics Database

Pixies

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Title:Pixies
Issues Available:3
Latest Issue:Pixies 001
Categories:Fantasy/WhimseyHumor
Publication History:Issues: 5 Sequence: #1 - #5 Dates: 1946 - 1948
External Links:Grand Comics Database

Red Mask

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Title:Red Mask
Issues Available:13
Latest Issue:Red Mask 049
Categories:Masked/Mystery MenWestern
Publication History:Issues: 13 Sequence: #42 - #54 Dates: Jun 1954 - Sep 1957
External Links:Grand Comics Database

Robin Hood

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Title:Robin Hood
Issues Available:10
Latest Issue:Robin Hood 005
Categories:AdventureRobin HoodClassic Tales
Publication History:Issues: 5 Sequence: #52 - #5 Dates: Nov 1955 - Mar 1957
External Links:Grand Comics Database

Straight Arrow

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Title:Straight Arrow
Issues Available:55
Latest Issue:Straight Arrow 49 (1955)
Categories:WesternNative Americans
Publication History:Issues: 55 Sequence: #1 - #55 Dates: Feb 1950 - Mar 1956
External Links:Grand Comics Database

Strongman

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March/April 1955-September/October 1955

Issues : #1-4

Notes: Also listed as A-1 Comics #130, 132, 132 and 139.

Artists on this series include Bob Powell and Fred GFuardineer.
Title:Strongman
Issues Available:4
Latest Issue:StrongMan 02 (1955) fc ifc 28pgs bhc
Categories:Superhero
Publication History:Issues: 4 Sequence: #130 - #139 Dates: Mar 1955 - Sep 1955
External Links:Grand Comics Database

The Killers

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Title:The Killers
Issues Available:2
Latest Issue:The Killers 01 (1947).Magazine Enterprises Darwin Dregs
Categories:Crime
Publication History:Issues: 2 Sequence: #1 - #2 Dates: 1947 - 1948
External Links:Grand Comics Database

Thun'da

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1952 - 1953

Issues: #1-6

Notes: Part of ME's A-1 Comics series. Issue #1: Also A-1 Comics #47. #2: A-1 #56. #3: A-1 #73. #4: A-1 #78. #5: A-1 #83. #6: A-1 #86.

Artists on this title include Frank Frazetta & Bob Powell
Title:Thun'da
Issues Available:7
Latest Issue:Thun'da, King Of The Congo 04 (diff ver)
Categories:Jungle
Publication History:Issues: 6 Sequence: #1 - #6 Dates: 1952 - 1953
External Links:Grand Comics Database

Tick Tock Tales

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Title:Tick Tock Tales
Issues Available:31
Latest Issue:Tick Tock Tales 032
Categories:HumorFunny Animals
Publication History:Issues: 33 Sequence: #1 - #33 Dates: Jan 1946 - Nov 1951
External Links:Grand Comics Database

Tim Holt

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Title:Tim Holt
Issues Available:43
Latest Issue:Tim Holt 05 (c2c) (diff ver)
Categories:WesternMedia/StarsWestern Stars
Publication History:Issues: 41 Sequence: #1 - #41 Dates: 1948 - Apr 1954
External Links:Grand Comics Database

Tom-Tom

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Title:Tom-Tom
Issues Available:1
Latest Issue:Tom-Tom 01 (1957)
Categories:HumorChildren/TeenagersFunny Animals
Publication History:Issues: 3 Sequence: #1 - #3 Dates: Nov 1957 - 1958
External Links:Grand Comics Database

Undercover Girl

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Title:Undercover Girl
Issues Available:1
Latest Issue:Undercover Girl 06 (A1-098)
Categories:CrimeSpy/EspionageLeading Ladies
Publication History:Issues: 3 Sequence: #5 - #7 Dates: 1952 - 1954
External Links:Grand Comics Database

United States Marines, The

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1943-1944

Issues: #1-4

(1952 series)
1952-1952

Issues #5-8

Notes: 1952 revival also listed as A-1 Comics #55, 60, 68 and 72.

Artists on this title include Mart Baily, Creig Flessel, Ray McGill, Ogden Whitney, Clem Gretter, Wood Cowan, Henry Kiefer, Tony DiPreta, Charles M. Quinlan, Frank Bolle and Bob Powell.
Title:United States Marines, The
Issues Available:8
Latest Issue:US Marines 06 -JVJon
Categories:War/Armed Forces
Publication History: Dates: 1943 - 1944
External Links:Grand Comics Database

White Indian

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1953 - 1954

Issues: 5 (#11-15)

Notes: Part of ME's A-1 Comics series. Issue #11: Also A-1 Comics #94. #12: A-1 #101. #13: A-1 #104. #14: A-1 #117. #15: A-1 #135. / The stories in the first three issues consist of reprints from DURANGO KID.

Artists on this title include Frank Bolle, Sid Check & Frank Frazetta
Title:White Indian
Issues Available:5
Latest Issue:White Indian 15 [A-1 #135] (1955)
Categories:WesternNative Americans
Publication History:Issues: 5 Sequence: #1 - #5 Dates: 1953 - Jul 1955
External Links:Grand Comics Database

One Shots

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Title:One Shots
Issues Available:5
One Shots: | Adventures of the Dover Boys 001 | Major Inapak The Space Ace 001 (diff ver) | Major Inapak The Space Ace 01 (1951) c2c Darkmark DCP | Romantic Picture Novelettes 01 (1946) (one-shot) ME | Space Ace 05 (35 of 36 pgs)
Latest Issue:Adventures of the Dover Boys 001
Categories:One Shots
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