Builders of the Future!
Public service comic published as a part of the National Social Welfare Assembly Comics Project. The Comics Project lasted from August 1949 - July 1967 and produced over 200 pages promoting citizenship and social values. <br /><br />Comic Description: The comic shows how, with funding and help from UNESCO, children in Africa were able to get a school built near their home so that children in their area would be able to receive an education. The last panel of the comic says "UNESCO is the United Nation's Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, and it is helping to increase understanding among people of all nations, so we can grow up in a peaceful world."<br /><br />[Image Description: The cover shows a hunk of kryptonite being catapulted by two men from a tank directly at Superboy who is flying in the air. Kid Psycho saves superboy by projecting a shield from his eyes that deflect the kryptonite. A talk balloon from Superboy says "You've saved me again, Kid Psycho...this time with an anti-kryptonite shield projected by your... eyes! What I'd give to have your powers!"]<br /><br />Publisher's Note: "Published as a public service in cooperation with The National Social Welfare Assembly, coordinating organization for national health, welfare and recreation agencies of the U.S."
Script: Jack Schiff
Letters: Ira Schnapp
<a href="https://gallery.library.vcu.edu/items/show/56949" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Superboy: The Bald Boy of Steel no.125 DEC 1965</a> James Branch Cabell Library, VCU Libraries
DC Comics
1965 December
<span>Special Collections and Archives, James Branch Cabell Library, VCU Libraries</span>
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Wanted: A Teen-Age Code [public service comic]
<span><span>Public service comic published as a part of the National Social Welfare Assembly Comics Project. The Comics Project lasted from August 1949 - July 1967 and produced over 200 pages promoting citizenship and social values. <br /><br /></span></span>Publisher's Note: "Published as a public service in cooperation with The National Social Welfare Assembly, coordinating organization for national health, welfare and recreation agencies of the U.S." <br /><br />Comic description: After a disasterous experience crashing Sally Perkins' party, Dave apologizes and proposes creating a teen code of behavior to avoid future unhappiness. <br /><br />Second [Image Description: Superboy comic book cover. Superboy projects heat rays from his eyes to toast marshmallows in the living room fireplace. The family sits nearby.]
Script: Jack Schiff
Pencils: Ruben Moreira
Inks: Ruben Moreira
<a href="https://gallery.library.vcu.edu/items/show/56948" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Superboy: The Story of Superboy's Sister no.62 JAN 1958</a> James Branch Cabell Library, VCU Libraries
DC Comics
1958 January
Special Collections and Archives, James Branch Cabell Library, VCU Libraries
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How to Spend a Summer Week!
Binky shows "How to Spend a Summer Week!"<br /><br />Comic description: Binky continues to provide Pete with options of fun things to do during the summer like going to the museum, the library, or the beach. Pete always responds that he does not want to go. In the final panel Binky says "Don't be like Pete. There's summer fun in your own home town! Look for it and you'll find it!"<br /><br />[Image description: The cover shows Powerboy using super-strength to keep two cars from crashing into each other. Superboy flies in the air above him and says "Terriffic! This is one place in the Universe where I can relax!"]<br /><br />Public service comic published as a part of the National Social Welfare Assembly Comics Project. The Comics Project lasted from August 1949 - July 1967 and produced over 200 pages promoting citizenship and social values. <br /><br />Publisher's Note: "Published as a public service in cooperation with The National Social Welfare Assembly, coordinating organization for national health, welfare and recreation agencies of the U.S."
Script: Jack Schiff <br />Pencils: Win Mortimer <br />Inks: Win Mortimer <br /><span class="credit_label">Letters: </span><span class="credit_value">Ira Schnapp</span>
<a href="https://gallery.library.vcu.edu/items/show/56947" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Superboy: The Heroine of Smallville no.52 OCT 1956</a> James Branch Cabell Library, VCU Libraries
DC Comics
1956 October
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The Best Present of All!
Binky in "The Best Present of All!"<br /><br />Comic description: A young boy named Allergy laments that he wasn't able to buy nicer presents for his father and Binky because he doesn't have as much money as they do. His father tells him that because he donated money to charity, sang Christmas carols to the elderly, and fixed up toys for children in the hospital, he gave the best present that anyone can actually give. He gave "real thought for other people's happiness". <br /><br />[Image description: The cover of the comic shows superboy being shot out of a cannon. Two men look on in surprise. One says "What--? That's not a cannonball we shot out! It's Clark kent--No, it's SUPERBOY!".]<br /><br /><span>Public service comic published as a part of the National Social Welfare Assembly Comics Project. The Comics Project lasted from August 1949 - July 1967 and produced over 200 pages promoting citizenship and social values. </span><br /><br /><span>Publisher's Note: "Published as a public service in cooperation with The National Social Welfare Assembly, coordinating organization for national health, welfare and recreation agencies of the U.S."<br /><br /><br /></span>
<span class="credit_label">Script: </span><span class="credit_value">Jack Schiff<br /></span><span class="credit_label">Pencils: </span><span class="credit_value">Bob Oksner<br /></span><span class="credit_label">Inks: </span><span class="credit_value">Bob Oksner<br /></span><span class="credit_label"></span><span class="credit_label">Letters: </span><span class="credit_value">Ira Schnapp</span>
<a href="https://gallery.library.vcu.edu/items/show/56946" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Superboy: The Boy Wizard no.46 JAN 1956</a> James Branch Cabell Library, VCU Libraries
DC Comics
1956 January
Special Collections and Archives, James Branch Cabell Library, VCU Libraries
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How A Nation Is Born: Your United Nations at Work
<span>Comic description: This comic tells the story of how the United Nations helped Indonesia gain their independence. Indonesia has a long history of being colonized by other countries. First the Portugal, then the Netherlands, and then Japan. The UN helped Indonesia to gain their independence on December 27, 1949. Dr. Soekarno became the first president of Indonesia and was admitted as the UN's 60th member nation. <br /><br />[Image description: The cover of the comic book shows a woman holding up a small green rock of kryptonite underneath Superboy who is flying above her. A ray from the kryptonite hits Superboy causing him to waiver and giving him a dazed expression on his face. A thought bubble above the woman reads "It's real kryptonite, all right! I'll test it on Clark Kent later-- and if it weakens him, too, I'll have proof of Superboy's secret identity!". In the background there is a line of people forming and a sign that says : "Today Dedication Ceremony, Superboy Guest Speaker".]<br /><br />Public service comic published as a part of the National Social Welfare Assembly Comics Project. The Comics Project lasted from August 1949 - July 1967 and produced over 200 pages promoting citizenship and social values. </span><br /><br /><span>Publisher's Note: "Published as a public service in cooperation with The National Social Welfare Assembly, coordinating organization for national health, welfare and recreation agencies of the U.S."</span>
<span class="credit_label">Script: </span><span class="credit_value">Jack Schiff<br /></span><span class="credit_label"></span><span class="credit_label">Inks: </span><span class="credit_value">Win Mortimer<br /></span><span class="credit_label">Letters: </span><span class="credit_value">Ira Schnapp</span>
<a href="https://gallery.library.vcu.edu/items/show/56945" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Superboy: Incredible Superboy Auction no.45 DEC 1955</a> James Branch Cabell Library, VCU Libraries
DC Comics
1955 December
Special Collections and Archives, James Branch Cabell Library, VCU Libraries
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What Are YOU Getting out of School?
Buzzy asks: "What Are YOU Getting out of School?<br /><br />Comic description: Jan reflects on how when he first started school in America, he studied very hard but felt lonely. Soon he was able to make friends and participate in extracurricular activities. Jan tells his friends "That's what school means to me-- not only learning and the studying but all those other things you get a chance to do." Buzzy says that Jan has reminded him not to take all of the advantages of a free education for granted.<br /><br />[Image description: Superboy is on a stage surrounded by an audience and lifts a huge 1 ton weight over his head. A sign next to him says "Clark Kent performing Superboy feats". He looks surprised and a thought bubble says: "Gosh! This isn't the fake prop prepared for Clark's act, but the REAL THING! Lana Lang's tricked me!". Lana Lang sticks her head out from behind the curtain on stage and her thought bubble says: "I've proved Clark is Superboy once and for all!".]<br /><br />Public service comic published as a part of the National Social Welfare Assembly Comics Project. The Comics Project lasted from August 1949 - July 1967 and produced over 200 pages promoting citizenship and social values. <br /><br />Publisher's Note: "Published as a public service in cooperation with The National Social Welfare Assembly, coordinating organization for national health, welfare and recreation agencies of the U.S."
Script: Jack Schiff <br />Pencils: Win Mortimer <br />Inks: Win Mortimer <br /><span class="credit_label">Letters: </span><span class="credit_value">Ira Schnapp</span>
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<a href="https://gallery.library.vcu.edu/items/show/56944" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Superboy: The Amazing Adventures of Superboy's Costume no.44 OCT 1955</a> James Branch Cabell Library, VCU Libraries
DC Comics
1955 October
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School Blues!
Buzzy has the answer to "School Blues!" <br /><br />Comic description: After being discouraged by a bad report card, Joe thinks about quitting high school and starting a job. Joe meets with his school counselor, at his parent's suggestion, and his counselor enrolls him in a new course. Joe tells Buzzy that he likes his new course so much that he has decided to stay in school. His grades in all his other subjects have also improved. Buzzy reminds the reader to carefully consider important life decisions. <br /><br />[Image description: A text panel on the comic book cover reads: "How would you like a Superboy souvenir in your home? A memento of some great adventure or deed performed by the BOY OF STEEL? You'd like it, of course, but no more so than eager customers in Smallville, flocking to purchase mementos of their famed boy citizen! Everybody is happy-- except Superboy himself-- when he learns there is a mystery behind the Superboy Souvenirs!". The image on the cover shows superboy using his super-strength to place a giant meteor onto a petastal. The petastal has a sign that says: "Super Souvenir Meteor which Superboy Caught Before it Smashed into a City!". Next to Superboy is a man in a suit saying: "Thanks for pouring the concrete base and bringing the meteor here, Superboy! Now just one more little detail... building a wooden shelter over it!". A thought bubble by Superboy says: "Hmm! As a souvenir, this meteor is more trouble than it was as a menace! All I had to do then was to CATCH it!".]<br /><br />Public service comic published as a part of the National Social Welfare Assembly Comics Project. The Comics Project lasted from August 1949 - July 1967 and produced over 200 pages promoting citizenship and social values. <br /><br />Publisher's Note: "Published as a public service in cooperation with the National Social Welfare Assembly, coordinating organization for national health, welfare and recreation agencies of the U.S."
<span class="credit_label">Script: </span><span class="credit_value">Jack Schiff<br /></span><span class="credit_label">Pencils: </span><span class="credit_value">Win Mortimer<br /></span><span class="credit_label">Inks: </span><span class="credit_value">Win Mortimer</span><span class="credit_value"><br /></span><span class="credit_label">Letters: </span><span class="credit_value">Ira Schnapp</span>
<a href="https://gallery.library.vcu.edu/items/show/56942" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Superboy: The Superboy Souvenirs no.36 OCT 1954</a> James Branch Cabell Library, VCU Libraries
DC Comics
1954 October
Special Collections and Archives, James Branch Cabell Library, VCU Libraries
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Give Your Pet All the Breaks!
Binky says "Give Your Pet All the Breaks!" <br /><br />Comic Description: Binky's friend named Allergy worries that his dog, Sport does not seem to like him. They learn from their friend Jim that there is a lot involved in taking care of a dog. They take a trip to the library in order to read more about caring for a pet dog. Later sport is running and playing and licking Allergy on the face. Allergy says: "Look Binky! I guess he likes me after all!".<br /><br />[Image description: Comic book cover shows Superboy struggling to hold up part of a broken highway overpass. A crowd below looks on in horror. Superboy yells to the crowd "Quick -- send for help! (Puff-Puff) I-- I can't support the bridge any longer!". A man in a suit, top hat, and white gloves looks up at Superboy with a sinister expression. The man thinks to himself: "My plans are working! Soon I'll have superboy helpless as a babe!".]<br /><br />Public service comic published as a part of the National Social Welfare Assembly Comics Project. The Comics Project lasted from August 1949 - July 1967 and produced over 200 pages promoting citizenship and social values. <br /><br />Publisher's Note: "Published as a public service in cooperation with The National Social Welfare Assembly, coordinating organization for national health, welfare and recreation agencies of the U.S."
Script: Jack Schiff
Pencils: Win Mortimer
Inks: Win Mortimer
Letters: Ira Schnapp
<a href="https://gallery.library.vcu.edu/items/show/56941" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Superboy: The Luckiest Boy in the World no.28 O/N 1953</a> James Branch Cabell Library, VCU Libraries
DC Comics
1953 October-November
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Aloha...Hawaii!
Comic description: Hawaii's population is incredibly diverse. It's citizens come from many different racial, cultural, and religious backgrounds. This diversity is also reflected in the demographics of Hawaii's elected officicals. Because all of these different groups of people live in Hawaii harmoniously, Hawaii provides an example that the rest of the country can learn from. <br /><br />[Image description: On a television, Batman II and Robin II are swinging through the air. Batman and Batwoman are both watching the television. Batman says to Batwoman: "It's hard to believe, Kathy, that since we retired as Batman and Batwoman, Dick Grayson has become Batman II!". Batwoman replies: "And our son has become the new Robin!".]<br /><br />Public service comic published as a part of the National Social Welfare Assembly Comics Project. The Comics Project lasted from August 1949 - July 1967 and produced over 200 pages promoting citizenship and social values. <br /><br />Publisher's Note: "Published as a public service in cooperation with The National Social Welfare Assembly, coordinating organization for national health, welfare and recreation agencies of the U.S."
<span class="credit_label">Script: </span><span class="credit_value">Jack Schiff<br /></span><span class="credit_label">Pencils: </span><span class="credit_value">Bernard Baily<br /></span><span class="credit_label">Inks: </span><span class="credit_value">Bernard Baily<br /></span><span class="credit_label"></span><span class="credit_label">Letters: </span><span class="credit_value">Ira Schnapp</span>
<a href="https://gallery.library.vcu.edu/items/show/10652" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Batman: The Dog That Betrayed Batman no.131 APR 1960</a> James Branch Cabell Library, VCU Libraries
DC Comics
1960 April
Special Collections and Archives, James Branch Cabell Library, VCU Libraries
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Worldwide Adventures in Science!
Comic description: A new geophysical year will begin in July, 1957. This means that scientists from over 50 nations will try to solve pressing scientific problems. This includes studying the forces that create electrical storms, charting jet streams, launching satellites, understanding the effects of the Auroras, and understanding earthquakes with the goal of being able to predict them. <br /><br />[Image description: Batman Jones rides a bicycle and whizzes past cars on a busy urban street. Above the city skyline is the bat-signal. Batman Jones passes Batman and Robin who are in the Batmobile driving next to him. Robin points to Batman Jones and says to Batman: "Batman, Look! Batman Jones is answering the bat-signal, too!".]<br /><br />Public service comic published as a part of the National Social Welfare Assembly Comics Project. The Comics Project lasted from August 1949 - July 1967 and produced over 200 pages promoting citizenship and social values. <br /><br />Publisher's Note: "Published as a public service in cooperation with The National Social Welfare Assembly, coordinating organization for national health, welfare and recreation agencies of the U.S."
Pencils: Ruben Moreira
Inks: Ruben Moreira
Letters: Ira Schnapp
<a href="https://gallery.library.vcu.edu/items/show/10651" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Batman: The Big Batman Quiz no.108 JUN 1957</a> James Branch Cabell Library, VCU Libraries
DC Comics
1957 June
Special Collections and Archives, James Branch Cabell Library, VCU Libraries
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Winter Sports Champions of the World
Comic description: The comic begins with this text: "Started by the ancient Greeks, the Olympic Games stand for international friendship through fine sportsmanship. Athletes of 32 nations gathered in Cortina, Italy for the first part of the 1956 Olympics- the winter sports". The comic then goes on to mention some highlights of the 1956 Olympic games including olympic medalists and those who set new records. Underneath the iconic symbol of the olympics the text reads: "Over every olympic contest flies the flag bearing this symbol of the sporting friendship of all mankind. Rings stand for five continents. At least one of the colors-- blue, yellow, black, green, red-- appears in every nation's flag. In 1960 the flag will fly at squaw valley, Calif., when the U.S. will play host to the games".<br /><br />Public service comic published as a part of the National Social Welfare Assembly Comics Project. The Comics Project lasted from August 1949 - July 1967 and produced over 200 pages promoting citizenship and social values. <br /><br />Publisher's Note: "Published as a public service in cooperation with The National Social Welfare Assembly, coordinating organization for national health, welfare and recreation agencies of the U.S."
<span class="credit_label">Script: </span><span class="credit_value">Jack Schiff<br /></span><span class="credit_label">Pencils: </span><span class="credit_value">Ruben Moreira<br /></span><span class="credit_label">Inks: </span><span class="credit_value">Ruben Moreira</span><span class="credit_value"><br /></span><span class="credit_label">Letters: </span><span class="credit_value">Ira Schnapp</span>
<a href="https://gallery.library.vcu.edu/items/show/10650" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Batman: The Challenge of Batwoman no.105 FEB 1957</a> James Branch Cabell Library, VCU Libraries
DC Comics
1957 February
Special Collections and Archives, James Branch Cabell Library, VCU Libraries
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Gifts to the United Nations!
Comic description: The comic opens with this text: "Along the East River in New York City stretches six blocks of international territory-- the headquarters of the United Nations. Here 76 member nations work together for world peace". The comic goes on to show and describe a few of the gifts that member nations have give to the UN. These gifts include a bell from Japan cast from the coins of 60 nations, a woven red curtain from Sweden, a bronze equestrian statue from Yugoslavia, and a central fountain from the United States. At the entrance of the General Assembly building are all the flags of the 76 member nations.<br /><br />[Image description: The cover of the comic book shows Batman and Robin swimming underwater wearing flippers and masks attached to oxygen tanks. Towering above them is a huge purple sea monster with green fins and red eyes.]<br /><br />Public service comic published as a part of the National Social Welfare Assembly Comics Project. The Comics Project lasted from August 1949 - July 1967 and produced over 200 pages promoting citizenship and social values. <br /><br />Publisher's Note: "Published as a public service in cooperation with The National Social Welfare Assembly, coordinating organization for national health, welfare and recreation agencies of the U.S."
<span class="credit_label">Pencils: </span><span class="credit_value">Ruben Moreira<br /></span><span class="credit_label">Inks: </span><span class="credit_value">Ruben Moreira<br /><span class="credit_label">Letters: </span><span class="credit_value">Ira Schnapp</span><br /></span>
<a href="https://gallery.library.vcu.edu/items/show/10649" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Batman: The man Who Knew Batman's Secret no.104 DEC 1956</a> James Branch Cabell Library, VCU Libraries
DC Comics
1956 December
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The Big Dance
Public service comic published as a part of the National Social Welfare Assembly Comics Project. The Comics Project lasted from August 1949 - July 1967 and produced over 200 pages promoting citizenship and social values. <br /><br />Publisher's Note: "Published as a public service in cooperation with The National Social Welfare Assembly, coordinating organization for national health, welfare and recreation agencies of the U.S."<br /><br />Passage description: Mary Lou and her friend Janie are walking home from school. Mary Lou complains to Janie that her parents insist that she be home from the big school dance by 12. Mary Lou's date to the dance, Muggsie, catches up to the girls walking. He tells the girls that having a curfew really isn't that bad. In fact, he has a curfew and doesn't mind. Janie figures that all of the kids probably have to be home by midnight anyways. <br /><br />[Image description: The comic book cover shows Batman and Robin in the Batcave. They are facing a large caveman holding a stone club above his head and ready to strike them. Robin says to Batman: "Batman, it's the caveman we've been hunting for!". Batman replies: "Yes--and he's discovered our secret Bat-cave!".]
<a href="https://gallery.library.vcu.edu/items/show/10647" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Batman: The House of Batman no.102 SEP 1956</a> James Branch Cabell Library, VCU Libraries
DC Comics
1956 September
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Pioneers of 1976
Binky presents "Pioneers of 1976" <br /><br />Comic description: Binky and his friends talk about how exciting it would be to make an important scientific discovery in the future. They day dream about building shuttles to the moon, discovering a cure for a disease, or inventing an important machine. Binky says : "Pioneer spirit built this country, and new pioneering opportunities are always opening up. Just keep alert and learn as much as you can!".<br /><br /><br />Public service comic published as a part of the National Social Welfare Assembly Comics Project. The Comics Project lasted from August 1949 - July 1967 and produced over 200 pages promoting citizenship and social values. <br /><br />Publisher's Note: "Published as a public service in cooperation with The National Social Welfare Assembly, coordinating organization for national health, welfare and recreation agencies of the U.S."
Letters: Gaspar Saladino
<a href="https://gallery.library.vcu.edu/items/show/10646" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Batman: Batmantown, U.S.A. no.100 JUN 1956</a> James Branch Cabell Library, VCU Libraries
DC Comics
1956 June
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It's Fun To Belong!
Binky says" "It's Fun To Belong!" <br /><br />Comic description: Binky's brother and his friends complain that they have nothing to do. Binky tells them that there are plenty of things that they can do around town. They can take junior life saving classes, clean up the sports fields, and make art at the community center. Binky says: "My kid brother and his friends found lots of places in our town to belong to and have fun. What can YOU find in YOUR town?".<br /><br /><br />Public service comic published as a part of the National Social Welfare Comics Project. The Comics Project lasted from August 1949 - July 1967 and produced over 200 pages promoting citizenship and social values. <br /><br />Publisher's Note: "Published as a public service in cooperation with The National Social Welfare Assembly, coordinating organization for national health, welfare and recreation agencies of the U.S."
<span class="credit_label">Script: </span><span class="credit_value">Jack Schiff<br /></span><span class="credit_label">Pencils: </span><span class="credit_value">Win Mortimer<br /></span><span class="credit_label">Inks: </span><span class="credit_value">Win Mortimer <br /></span><span class="credit_label"></span><span class="credit_label">Letters: </span><span class="credit_value">Ira Schnapp</span>
<a href="https://gallery.library.vcu.edu/items/show/10645" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Batman: The Golden Eggs no.99 APR 1956</a> James Branch Cabell Library, VCU Libraries
DC Comics
1956 April
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Healthy Teeth for You and Your Pet!
Binky in "Healthy Teeth for You and Your Pet!" <br /><br />Comic description: A boy named Allergy takes his dog Sport to the vet. The vet tells Allergy that he is always happy to help in an emergency. However, there are some things that Allergy can do to make sure Sport's teeth stay healthy. This includes having Sport eat a balanced diet, swab his teeth regularly, get his teeth cleaned by the vet, and make sure he exercises. These same rules can help Allergy take care of his own teeth too! Binky says: "That's good advice, kids. Good teeth and good health aid each other. Help yourself and your pet to stay healthy!".<br /><br /><br />Public service comic published as a part of the National Social Welfare Assembly Comics Project. The Comics Project lasted from August 1949 - July 1967 and produced over 200 pages promoting citizenship and social values. <br /><br />Publisher's Note: "Published as a public service in cooperation with The National Social Welfare Assembly, coordinating organization for national health, welfare and recreation agencies of the U.S."
<span class="credit_label">Script: </span><span class="credit_value">Jack Schiff<br /></span><span class="credit_label">Pencils: </span><span class="credit_value">Win Mortimer<br /></span><span class="credit_label">Inks: </span><span class="credit_value">Win Mortimer</span><span class="credit_value"><br /></span><span class="credit_label">Letters: </span><span class="credit_value">Ira Schnapp</span>
<span><a href="https://gallery.library.vcu.edu/items/show/10644" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Batman: The Return of Mr. Future no.98 MAR 1956</a> James Branch Cabell Library, VCU Libraries</span>
DC Comics
1956 March
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Do You Know How To Be A Good Baby-Sitter?
Buzzy asks "Do You Know How To Be A Good Baby-Sitter?"<br /><span><br />Comic description: Buzzy asks Susie if she has any advice for him on his first time babysitting. Susie tells him to arrive on time, make sure to have full instructions from the parents, do quiet activties before bed, be friendly but firm, and respect the priveleges the parents give him. Buzzy follows Susie's advice and everything goes well. Susie says: "I've found that if you take the job seriously, you'll always be in demand!".<br /><br />Public service comic published as a part of the National Social Welfare Assembly Comics Project. The Comics Project lasted from August 1949 - July 1967 and produced over 200 pages promoting citizenship and social values. </span><br /><br /><span>Publisher's Note: "Published as a public service in cooperation with The National Social Welfare Assembly, coordinating organization for national health, welfare and recreation agencies of the U.S."</span>
<span class="credit_label">Script: </span><span class="credit_value">Jack Schiff<br /></span><span class="credit_label">Pencils: </span><span class="credit_value">Win Mortimer<br /></span><span class="credit_label">Inks: </span><span class="credit_value">Win Mortimer</span><span class="credit_value"><br /></span><span class="credit_label">Letters: </span><span class="credit_value">Ira Schnapp</span>
<a href="https://gallery.library.vcu.edu/items/show/10643" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Batman: The Joker Announces Danger no.97 FEB 1956</a> James Branch Cabell Library, VCU Libraries
DC Comics
1956 February
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Danger: Prejudice at Work!
Comic description: Pete and some of his neighborhood friends are about to play a game of baseball when one of his white friends, Luis shows that he is prejudice toward Pete's new Hispanic neighbors. However, when Luis sees how good the new neighbors are at playing baseball, he no longer questions playing with them. The comic ends with an adult saying "When new folks, kids or grown-ups move into your neighborhood, give them a chance--to be friends and good neighbors!"<br /><br />[Image description: Superboy punches a huge bolder sending chunks of splintered rocks flying through the air. Superboy says: "Am I using my super-strength correctly, teacher?" Behind him stands a green and red robot teacher who says : "Perhaps! But remember, if you fail ONE of my super-tests, you must give up your Superboy career!"]<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Public service comic published as a part of the National Social Welfare Assembly Comics Project. The Comics Project lasted from August 1949 - July 1967 and produced over 200 pages promoting citizenship and social values. <br /><br />Publisher's Note: "Published as a public service in cooperation with The National Social Welfare Assembly, coordinating organization for national health, welfare and recreation agencies of the U.S."
<span class="credit_label">Script: </span><span class="credit_value">Jack Schiff<br /></span><span class="credit_label">Pencils: </span><span class="credit_value">Ruben Moreira<br /></span><span class="credit_label">Inks: </span><span class="credit_value">Ruben Moreira</span><span class="credit_value"><br /></span><span class="credit_label">Letters: </span><span class="credit_value">Ira Schnapp</span>
<a href="https://gallery.library.vcu.edu/items/show/7265" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Adventure Comics: Superboy no.240 SEP 1957</a> James Branch Cabell Library, VCU Libraries
DC Comics
1957 September
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How A Nation Is Born: Your United Nations at Work
<span>Comic description: This comic tells the story of how the United Nations helped Indonesia gain their independence. Indonesia has a long history of being colonized by other countries. First the Portugal, then the Netherlands, and then Japan. The UN helped Indonesia to gain their independence on December 27, 1949. Dr. Soekarno became the first president of Indonesia and was admitted as the UN's 60th member nation. </span><br /><br /><span>[Image description: The cover of the comic book shows a woman holding up a small green rock of kryptonite underneath Superboy who is flying above her. A ray from the kryptonite hits Superboy causing him to waiver and giving him a dazed expression on his face. A thought bubble above the woman reads "It's real kryptonite, all right! I'll test it on Clark Kent later-- and if it weakens him, too, I'll have proof of Superboy's secret identity!". In the background there is a line of people forming and a sign that says : "Today Dedication Ceremony, Superboy Guest Speaker".]</span><br /><br /><br />Public service comic published as a part of the National Social Welfare Assembly Comics Project. The Comics Project lasted from August 1949 - July 1967 and produced over 200 pages promoting citizenship and social values. <br /><br />Publisher's Note: "Published as a public service in cooperation with The National Social Welfare Assembly, coordinating organization for national health, welfare and recreation agencies of the U.S."
Script: Jack Schiff
Pencils: Win Mortimer
Inks: Win Mortimer
<a href="https://gallery.library.vcu.edu/items/show/7260" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Adventure Comics: Superboy no.219 DEC 1955</a> James Branch Cabell Library, VCU Libraries
DC Comics
1955 December
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Do You Know Your Neighbors?
Buzzy asks "Do You Know Your Neighbors?"<br /><br />Comic description: Buzzy organizes a party where he and his neighbors go to four different neighboring houses. While there, they eat traditional food and learn about the cultural heritage of each of their neighbors. The comic ends with a friend telling Buzzy "It's good to learn about your neighbors and their different customs". Buzzy responds by saying "Yes, and the more you learn about them the better neighbors you can be!"<br /><br />[Image description: Superboy's human parents, an older couple sitting in a purple car tell Superboy "You belong to US, Clark-- here on earth!". Superboy's biological parents from another planet stand outside of their spaceship. Superboy's father from Krypton holds Superboy's arm and says "No-- WE'RE his real parents, and he's going with us to another planet!".]<br /><br />Public service comic published as a part of the National Social Welfare Assembly Comics Project. The Comics Project lasted from August 1949 - July 1967 and produced over 200 pages promoting citizenship and social values. <br /><br />Publisher's Note: "Published as a public service in cooperation with The National Social Welfare Assembly, coordinating organization for national health, welfare and recreation agencies of the U.S."
<span class="credit_label">Script: </span><span class="credit_value">Jack Schiff<br /></span><span class="credit_label">Pencils: </span><span class="credit_value">Win Mortimer<br /></span><span class="credit_label">Inks: </span><span class="credit_value">Win Mortimer</span><span class="credit_value"><br /></span><span class="credit_label">Letters: </span><span class="credit_value">Ira Schnapp</span>
<a href="https://gallery.library.vcu.edu/items/show/7259" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Adventure Comics: Superboy no.218 NOV 1955</a> James Branch Cabell Library, VCU Libraries
DC Comics
1955 November
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Never Underestimate A New Idea!
Binky says: "Never Underestimate A New Idea!"<br /><br />Comic description: Allergy enters a soap-box derby and tells Binky that he was going to try something new and different with his car but decided against it because he was afraid that the other boys would laugh at him. Binky tells Allergy that the Wright brothers were also laughed at for having new ideas and today, they are world renoened inventors. Binky's story gives Allergy the courage to try out his new ideas on his soap-box car.<br /><br />[Image description: The comic book cover shows three students sitting at desks and working on their hobbies. One is making miniature ships, the other is sculpting animals, and another is admiring a stamp collection. All three look up and stare at Superboy who is flying above a desk with a sign on it that says 'reserved for superboy'. Over his shoulder he has a giant bag that appears to be holding something large and heavy. As Superboy lowers it onto the desk, one of the students says, "Here comes Superboy now! Gosh, I wonder what his hobby can be?"]<br /><br /><br />Public service comic published as a part of the National Social Welfare Assembly Comics Project. The Comics Project lasted from August 1949 - July 1967 and produced over 200 pages promoting citizenship and social values. <br /><br />Publisher's Note: "Published as a public service in cooperation with The National Social Welfare Assembly, coordinating organization for national health, welfare and recreation agencies of the U.S."
<a href="https://gallery.library.vcu.edu/items/show/7256" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Adventure Comics: Superboy no.215 AUG 1955</a> James Branch Cabell Library, VCU Libraries
DC Comics
1955 August
Special Collections and Archives, James Branch Cabell Library, VCU Libraries
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Tips on Camping!
<p>Binky gives "Tips on Camping!"<br /><br />Comic description: Binky gives Allergy camping tip including: how to behave out-of-doors, how to take care of a camping knife, how to build a fire, and how to dress properly. Binky says, "Knowing the proper skills and the proper saftey measures will make your camping trip a happy one". <br /><br />[Image description: Comic book cover shows Superboy's twin throwing a wrecking ball at a brick wall. Two men watch him and one says, "The wrecking machine is out or order -- so Supserboy is smashing that wall down, instead! Amazing, isn't it?". The real Superboy watches the robot Superboy with astonishment and thinks, "It certainly is amazing, Especially to me!"]<br /><br />Public service comic published as a part of the National Social Welfare Assembly Comics Project. The Comics Project lasted from August 1949 - July 1967 and produced over 200 pages promoting citizenship and social values.</p>
<p>Publisher's Note: "Published as a public service in cooperation with The National Social Welfare Assembly, coordinating organization for national health, welfare and recreation agencies of the U.S."</p>
Script: Jack Schiff
Pencils: Win Mortimer
Inks: Win Mortimer
<a href="https://gallery.library.vcu.edu/items/show/7255" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Adventure Comics: Superboy no.212 MAY 1955</a> James Branch Cabell Library, VCU Libraries
DC Comics
1955 May
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Tips On Summer Fun!
Peter Porkchops gives "Tips On Summer Fun!"<br /><br />Comic description: Peter Porkchops and his friends enjoy summer activities including going swimming at the pool, playing sports, going to the movies, and enjoying refreshing drinks. While they are having summer fun, they also always remember not to roughhouse or litter and to always be respectful to others. And when it is too hot to play outside, they remember that they can always visit the library and enjoy some summer reading! <br /><br />[Image description: The comic book cover shows Superboy swimming in a lake and pulling two boys on a wakeboard behind him. Four other boys stand on a floating dock in the middle of the lake with a flag flying from it that says 'Smallville Boys' Camp'. One of the boys says, "That's our 'Uncle' Superboy!".]<br /><br /><br />Public service comic published as a part of the National Social Welfare Assembly Comics Project. The Comics Project lasted from August 1949 - July 1967 and produced over 200 pages promoting citizenship and social values. <br /><br />Publisher's Note: "Published as a public service in cooperation with The National Social Welfare Assembly, coordinating organization for national health, welfare and recreation agencies of the U.S."
Script: Jack Schiff
Pencils: Rube Grossman
Inks: Rube Grossman
Letters: Ira Schnapp
<a href="https://gallery.library.vcu.edu/items/show/7253" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Adventure Comics: Superboy no.203 AUG 1954</a> James Branch Cabell Library, VCU Libraries
DC Comics
1954 August
Special Collections and Archives, James Branch Cabell Library, VCU Libraries
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Here Comes Whiteman [American Nazi Party comic book]
White supremacist comic book created for the American Nazi Party by member John Patler. <br /><br />Born John C. Patsalos, John Patler joined the American Nazi Party in 1960 and changed his name. The ANP had its headquarters in Arlington, Va. <br /><br />In 1967 Patler was expelled from the ANP after disagreeing with founder George Lincoln Rockwell. On August 25, 1967, Patler shot and killed Rockwell at an Arlington, Va. shopping center.<br /><br />"Here Comes Whiteman" was part of the ANP's efforts to spread their ideas to a larger audience. Their promotional campaign included a variety of publications, flyers, and even 45 RPM records of white supremacist music. Supporters of the ANP were expected to read and distribute materials like this comic and The Stormtrooper Magazine. <br /><br />In this comic book, Whiteman is the secret identity of Lew Cor ("Roc Wel" spelled backwards) who makes deliveries for the Arlington Milk Co. Lew Cor speaks the secret words "Lieh Geis" ("Sieg Heil" backwards), and in a flash of lightning is transformed into Whiteman, a costumed superhero with a swastika on his chest. In this issue Whiteman fights an "interplanetary duel" with characters named "The Jew from Outer Space" and "Supercoon."
Patler, John
<a>M 342, Box 13,</a> <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=oai/vcu/repositories/5/resources/158.oai_ead.xml" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Edward H. Peeples, Jr. Papers</a>, Special Collections and Archives, James Branch Cabell Library
1965?
Special Collections and Archives, James Branch Cabell Library, VCU Libraries
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Learn more: <br /><a href="http://images.socialwelfare.library.vcu.edu/search?query=rockwell&query_type=keyword&record_types%5B%5D=Item&record_types%5B%5D=File&record_types%5B%5D=Collection&submit_search=Search" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">George Lincoln Rockwell</a>, Social Welfare History Image Portal<br />Miller, M.E. (2017). <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/retropolis/wp/2017/08/21/the-shadow-of-an-assassinated-american-nazi-commander-hangs-over-charlottesville/?utm_term=.51e2a2320be3" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The shadow of an assassinated American Nazi commander hangs over Charlottesville.</a> <em>The Washington Post</em> (August 21, 2017). <br /><a href="http://images.socialwelfare.library.vcu.edu/exhibits/show/hate-and-extremism/gallery" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Backlash to Reform: Hatred and Extremism</a>, Social Welfare History Image Portal
Mammy Yokum and the Great Dogpatch Mystery
This comic book reprints a fable about prejudice and racial harmony by Al Capp. The story first appeared in Capp's <em>L'il Abner</em> comic strip. The comic book, printed and distributed by the Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith, tells a fable about prejudice and racial harmony. <br /><br />When a family with square eyes moves into Dogpatch, the round-eyed residents form a mob to drive the newcomers away. When one of the square-eyed children is hurt, Mammy Yokum discovers that what she has in common with the new folks is more important than their differences. She stops the mob and helps her neighbors get to know the new family.<br /><br />Mammy Yokum declares, "We is all square shooters, so we gotta give them folks wif th' square eyes a square deal!! Th' l'il diff'runces between folks shouldn't hide th' big things thass th' same 'bout all of us!!"<br /><br /><br />The foreward to this publication was written by Henry Edward Schultz, National Chairman, Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith. <br />The postscript was written by American author, Herman Wouk.
Capp, Al
Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith Collection, <a href="https://www.bethahabah.org/bama/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Beth Ahabah Museum and Archives</a>
1956
Beth Ahabah Museum & Archives
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