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Cover: Ed Moore
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Juke Box Comics #6

Jan 1949 · Eastern Color · 0.10 USD
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"Kay Starr" in Juke Box Comics #6 (1949) follows the Arnaz family's journey after being exiled from Cuba during a revolution, as young Desi finds his voice through music and dance. With art by Chu F. Hing and a cover by Ed Moore, this early story captures the spirit of a young performer carving his path through turbulent times.

Contains 13 stories
Kay Starr
1 pp
Kay Starr

Kay Starr, the husky-voiced singer rapidly gaining popularity, is featured as this month's Sweetheart of the Jukebox, with a look back at how she rose to prominence after overcoming a serious throat infection that threatened to derail her career. Born in Oklahoma with early dreams of becoming a designer, Starr's talent ultimately won out, earning her national acclaim and a well-deserved spot in the music world.

Lionel Hampton Rockin' Rhythm
4 pp
Lionel HamptonLouis ArmstrongBenny Goodman
Betty Hutton
5 pp
Betty HuttonVincent LopezArthur Treacher
Imagine You Having Eyes for Me
2 pp
Script Nellie Lutcher
Nellie Lutcher
Borrah Minevitch King of the Harmonica
5 pp
Borrah MinevitchDr. Hugo Reisenfeld
Liltin' Martha Tilton Takes the Cake
4 pp
Martha Tilton
Gene Krupa, James Hardy, Symphony Sid, Bob Morrow, Fred Robbins
1 pp
Gene KrupaJames HardySymphony SidBob MorrowFred Robbins
The Ranopama Dude Ranch
6 pp · Teen
JiveyGroovy
Desi Arnaz...You Can't Keep a Good Man Down
4 pp

In this 1949 tale from Juke Box Comics #6, young Desi Arnaz flees Cuba with his family during a revolution, then finds his rhythm on a new stage—dancing, singing, and playing conga for soldiers during World War II. The story follows his journey from exile to becoming a source of joy and unity through music.

That Genial Irish Gentleman Art Mooney
4 pp
Art Mooney
Dick Haymes Jack of All Trades
4 pp
Dick HaymesJohnny JohnsonHarry James
Bob Crosby The Edison Complex
4 pp
Bob Crosby
Lawrence Welk, Wilmouth Houdini, Morey Amsterdam, Tex Beneke, Cab Calloway
1 pp
Lawrence WelkWilmouth HoudiniMorey AmsterdamTex BenekeCab Calloway

ComicBooks.com Value

Our Model is In Beta
Raw (Good) $80
CGC 8.5 · 2 in census $307*
CGC 8.0 none in existence
CGC 7.5 · 1 in census $193*
CGC 7.0 none in existence
CGC 6.5 none in existence
CGC 6.0 none in existence
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CGC 5.5 · 1 in census $98*
CGC 5.0 · 1 in census $93*
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Cast · 3 characters

Full credits

artist, inker Chu F. Hing
cover pencils, inks Ed Moore

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