Digital Comic Museum - Young Life 001


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From the Titansfan collection.
Scans by Rangerhouse,
edits by Dave H.
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First of two issue series.
numbering continues with Teen Life Comics and Adventure (1945 series) #3

Issue: #1
Published: Summer 1945, Price: 0.10 USD, Pages: 52, Editing:
Color: Color Dimensions: Standard Golden Age US Paper Stock: Glossy Cover; Newsprint Interior Binding: Saddle-stitched Publishing Format: Was On-going Series
Notes: Mixed text and comic magazine.

Comic Contents:

Cover (1 page)
Credits:	Pencils: Elton Fax (signed) \| Inks: Elton Fax (signed) \| Letters: typeset
Genre:	Teen

Comic Story (7 pages)
Featuring:	Alvin
Synopsis:	Teen-ager Alvin Weems tries to sell a song to visiting crooner Hoarse Horace.
Genre:	Humor Teen
Characters:	Alvin Weems Ginger Jenkins Buz Beemis Hoarse Horace

Text Article (2 pages)	My Boss--Frankie
Synopsis:	Eileen Barton writes about her experiences as a member of the Frank Sinatra performing troupe.
Credits:	Script: Eileen Barton \| Pencils: Elton Fax (signed) \| Inks: Elton Fax (signed) \| Letters: typeset
Genre:	Non-fiction

Text Story (5 pages)	Crime Crashes the Canteen
Credits:	Script: Henry L. Corey \| Pencils: Elton Fax (signed) \| Inks: Elton Fax (signed) \| Letters: typeset
Genre:	Crime

Text Article (2 pages)	So...You Won't Talk
Synopsis:	A teacher tries to convince his students of the usefulness of a public speaking class.
Credits:	Script: Bill King \| Pencils: Elton Fax ? \| Inks: Elton Fax ? \| Letters: typeset
Genre:	Non-fiction

Text Article (1 page)	Television: An industry you can grow up with
Featuring:	Your Post-War Job
Credits:	Script: Arthur Howard \| Letters: typeset
Genre:	Non-fiction

Comic Story (3 pages)	See You at 8:00
Credits:	Letters: typeset
Characters:	Jimmy Janie

Text Article (2 pages)	Coke Crowd Gear
Credits:	Script: Avis Charno \| Letters: typeset
Genre:	Fashion

Text Article (1 page)	The Powder Box
Synopsis:	Makeup tips.
Credits:	Script: Avis Charno \| Letters: typeset
Genre:	Non-fiction

Text Article (0 pages)
Featuring:	Scoop Sleuth
Credits:	Script: ? [as Scoop Sleuth] \| Letters: typeset
Genre:	Fashion

Text Article (2 pages)	Movie Star at 14
Synopsis:	Biography of child actor Skip Homeier.
Credits:	Script: George Bern \| Letters: typeset
Genre:	Non-fiction Biography

Text Story (3 pages)	If the Shoe Fits...
Synopsis:	Tommy Walker, an injured veteran, gets a chance to play baseball for the New York Giants.
Credits:	Script: Nat Leroy \| Pencils: Elton Fax (credited) \| Inks: Elton Fax (credited) \| Letters: typeset
Characters:	Tommy Walker Carl Hubbell

Text Article (2 pages)	Old Enough to Vote
Synopsis:	Senator from West Virginia urges the states to allow 18-year-olds to vote.
Credits:	Script: Harley M. Kilgore \| Letters: typeset
Genre:	Non-fiction Advocacy

Text Article (1 page)	It Works in Georgia
Synopsis:	Governor of Georgia says allowing 18 year old people to vote is a good idea.
Credits:	Script: Ellis Arnall \| Letters: typeset
Genre:	Non-fiction Advocacy

Activity (0 pages)	GI Slang Quiz
Credits:	Letters: typeset

Cartoon (0 pages)
Credits:	Letters: typeset
Genre:	Humor

Activity (0 pages)	Test Your Know-How
Credits:	Letters: typeset

Text Article (3 pages)	The Reel Henry Aldrich--A Real Henry Aldrich
Synopsis:	"Henry Aldrich" is a radio character whose adventures are now seen in movies as well. Joe Cesarotti of Yonkers, NY is an active teenager who contributes to his community. His many club and organization memberships, his social life, and his attendance in school make him a real-life "Henry Aldrich."
Credits:	Pencils: Elton Fax ? \| Inks: Elton Fax ? \| Letters: typeset
Genre:	Non-fiction

Text Article (1 page)	Man with a Horn
Synopsis:	Biography of musician Louis Prima.
Credits:	Script: Helen Snyder \| Pencils: Elton Fax (signed) \| Inks: Elton Fax (signed) \| Letters: typeset
Genre:	Non-fiction Biography

Text Article (0 pages)	Melody Lingers On
Synopsis:	What Louis Prima thinks makes a good song.
Credits:	Script: Louis Prima \| Letters: typeset

Text Article (1 page)	What's On Wax
Synopsis:	Record reviews.
Credits:	Script: ? [as A. A.] \| Letters: typeset
Genre:	Non-fiction

Text Article (2 pages)	Peering Toward the Pennant
Synopsis:	Sportswriter predicts the two teams that will be in the World Series.
Credits:	Script: Hy Turkin \| Pencils: Bill Vigoda \| Inks: Bill Vigoda \| Letters: typeset
Genre:	Non-fiction Sports

Text Story (2 pages)	Slash of the Wrist
Credits:	Script: Al Andersen \| Pencils: Walter Galli \| Inks: Walter Galli \| Letters: typeset
Genre:	Adventure Historical

Cartoon (0 pages)
Credits:	Letters: typeset
Genre:	Humor

Letters Page (0 pages)	We're Asking You...
Synopsis:	Editors ask readers to send in letters with suggestions and comments on the magazine.
Credits:	Letters: typeset

Cartoon (1 page)	Gag Bag
Credits:	Script: Al Opper \| Pencils: Al Opper \| Inks: Al Opper \| Letters: typeset
Genre:	Humor

Cartoon (0 pages)
Credits:	Script: Al Opper \| Pencils: Al Opper (signed) \| Inks: Al Opper \| Letters: typeset
Genre:	War

Cartoon (0 pages)
Credits:	Letters: typeset
Genre:	Humor

Comic Story (5 pages)
Featuring:	Teen Canteen
Synopsis:	The Teen Canteen club decides to hold a rally to sell War Bonds.
Credits:	Pencils: Elton Fax ? \| Inks: Elton Fax ?
Genre:	Humor Teen
Characters:	Andy Diana Rod Bert Mayor

Table Of Contents (0 pages)	Young Life
Credits:	Letters: typeset

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