Lion #44

Dec 1952 · Amalgamated Press · 3d [0-0-3 GBP]

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"Captain Condor: Space-Man of the Unknown Moon" follows the outlaw space pilot Captain Condor in the year 3000 as he flees a dictator's forces and crash-lands on an uncharted moon, where he encounters alien beings and must navigate dangerous terrain to survive. A separate story features a gladiatorial champion named Cardoc who faces off against an opponent named Edric in a dramatic arena battle, with the outcome hinging on unexpected interference. The issue also includes "Jingo Jones and His Invisibiliser," a school adventure by Tom Stirling in which a boy uses an invisibility device to cause mischief on Breaking-up Day, and concludes with a "World-Wide Quiz" testing readers' knowledge on geography, animals, and visual puzzles.

Contains 6 stories

Sandy Dean's Schooldays [Part 3]

2 pp

Part 19

2 pp

What a Funny Way to Celebrate Xmas!

1 pp

What a Funny Way to Celebrate Xmas! takes a delightful look at some of history's most peculiar Christmas and Boxing Day traditions—from amateur footballers dressing as long-skirted women to play novelty matches, to the daring custom of bowling oranges through Brighton's streets. This 1952 snapshot celebrates the wildly inventive ways people across the centuries have chosen to mark the festive season with humor, spectacle, and a healthy dose of friendly chaos.

Part 17

2 pp

The Case of the Christmas Tree Robbery

2 pp

Detective Brett Marlowe and his assistant Rusty Race arrive at Waincliff Hall to spend Christmas with old friends Roger and John Appleby, only to discover that a gold wrist-watch has been stolen from the Christmas tree. What begins as a serious investigation takes an unexpected turn when Brett and Rusty find themselves caught up in a series of Christmas pranks and surprises. The detectives must sort out what's real theft and what's festive trickery in this lighthearted holiday mystery.

Untitled story

1 pp