Vintage September 1942 Squads Riot Magazine WWII Humor Pin-Up Gag Cover
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Offered for sale is an original vintage issue of Squads Riot magazine from September 16, 1942 (No. 5, Rod Reed, Editor). This rare and collectible publication features a clever interactive die-cut square hole on the front cover that reveals the artwork on the contents page beneath, creating a dual-sided visual joke (an art contest prize winner on the cover paired with a Bock Beer goat poster on the inside). Key Content & Features Gag & Humor Features: Filled with WWII military humor, cartoons, and jokes, including "Private Phudd's Nightmare", "Squads Riot War Games", "Strictly from Dixie" by Corp. Jess Benton, "Riotous Reports" by Robert Pilgrim, and features by Bob Considine. Pin-Ups & Photography: Features the "Squads Riot Gallery of Gals" showcasing glamorous pin-up and cheesecake photography of starlets and models (including Junk Haley, Charmaine, Minerva Chancellor, Arre Diane, Pat Starling, and Mary Anderson). Back Cover War Bond Promotion: Features a full-color patriotic cartoon back cover encouraging war bond purchases ("For VICTORY... put at least 10% of every pay into WAR BONDS!"). As an eBay seller since 1998, I have the experience to be able to provide you with accurate descriptions and expert shipping. Buy with confidence. I do offer combined shipping discounts. If you purchase multiple items, please request a revised invoice before paying. Thank you for stopping by and taking a look. Please visit my eBay store and my other auctions. I specialize in antique and v
- Year: 1942
- Condition: Good
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