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Hit Comics #52

May 1948 · Quality Comics · 0.10 USD
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In "The Man Who Lived a Million Years," a 1948 Quality Comics standout, a millennia-old being escapes his proper place in time and wreaks havoc on Earth, tipping the balance of power to ruthless conquerors. Written by Bill Woolfolk and brought to life with bold, expressive art by Pete Riss—both interior and cover—this issue sees Kid Eternity confront the ancient anomaly with a surprisingly primal solution.

Contains 7 stories
The Man Who Lived a Million Years
13 pp · Superhero
Kid EternityMr. Keepera cavemanHenry StanleyColonel RogersDouglas Fairbanks, Sr.The Leader (villain, introduction, death)

In "The Man Who Lived a Million Years," a centuries-old being known only as The Leader escapes his proper place in Eternity and wreaks havoc on Earth, tipping the balance of power in favor of ruthless conquerors. Kid Eternity must use his unique magic to outwit the ancient entity, enlisting the help of a primitive caveman to restore cosmic order.

The Woman's Page Editor
5 pp · Humor
Her HighnessSilk
The Son Also Rises
5 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
RasputinMerwin
Burly Bauskett's Double
6 pp · Detective-Mystery
Betty BatesBurly Bauskett (Intro, villain)Felix Bauskett (intro)Larry
Chickens For Sale, 1 Mile
6 pp · Humor
Sir Roger

Sir Roger's got a chicken problem—he's promised a bird named Miss Henrietta that she's heading to "chicken heaven," but when a hungry visitor shows up demanding the promised dinner, Sir Roger has to talk his way out of hot water with all the charm (and gift of gab) he can muster. It's a six-page romp of schemes, misunderstandings, and comeuppance that proves sometimes your own words come back to peck you.

The Phony Antique
5 pp · Adventure, Humor
Bob MastersSwab Decker
The Money Makers
5 pp · Adventure
Big BrotherMitieGartin (villain, intro)Mr. and Mrs. Brown (intro)

ComicBooks.com Value

Our Model is In Beta
Raw (Good) $33
CGC 9.4 · 1 in census $1,081
CGC 9.2 none in existence
CGC 9.0 none in existence
CGC 8.5 · 1 in census $336*
CGC 8.0 · 1 in census $264*
CGC 7.5 · 1 in census $215
* estimate — limited direct-sales data at this grade
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Full credits

artist, inker Pete Riss
cover pencils, inks Pete Riss

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Reprinted in Famous Yank Comics #7 (1950)

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