Comic books August 1940
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Shadow (1931-1949 Street & Smith) Pulp Vol. 34 #6Tags: Pulp AdventurePublished Aug 1940 by Street & Smith.$77.00
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Volume 34, Issue 6 - August 15, 1940. 6.5" x 9", 114 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.
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Published Aug 1940 by Charlton Publishing.$13.00
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Tags: Pulp AdventurePublished Aug 1940 by Ziff Davis Publishing.$69.00
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- Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.
"Cheaper Love" a novella by Robert Moore Williams, and "Cannibals' Revolt" a short story by Manly Wade Wellman.
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7 bids
Current bid: $1,725.00
Time left: 4d 19h 6m- Paper: Cream to off white
- From The Oxford Collection.
- Label #21-26027AF-018
Special Edition Comics #1, published in 1940 by Fawcett Publications, was the only issue of the title. It appeared on the newsstands several months before Captain Marvel Adventures #1, and at the same time Whiz #8 was released. Note the costume of Captain Marvel shown on the cover. In this early version, he has a buckle on his sash with the initial M, does not have a buttoned shirt flap, and his arm bands are a bit different. Cover art by C. C. Beck. Untitled story, script by Bill Parker, art by C. C. Beck; Billy is stunned, like the rest of the crowd, when the challenger in the heavy weight boxing match knocks out the champion with one punch; Trying to get an interview, Billy learns the truth behind what happened and is captured by a giant ape who is actually Dr. Allirog, who works for Slaughter Slade. "The Haunted House," script by Bill Parker, pencils, pencils by C. C. Beck, inks by C. C. Beck and Pete Costanza (backgrounds); In 1890, a recluse millionaire, with his dying breath, informs his servant that no one is to enter this house after his death; Anyone doing so will fall under the dying man's curse that will follow them to their grave. "Gamblers of Death," script by Bill Parker, pencils by C. C. Beck, inks by Pete Costanza; Risking death, Billy investigates a phantom gambling ring which uses men's lives as chips in a fantastic game of murder for money. "Sivana the Weather Wizard," script by Bill Parker, art by C. C. Beck; Billy seeks to learn why there has been ten times as much damage by tornado, earthquake, hail storms, and floods than the previous. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.
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Published Aug 1940 by Sphinx Publishing Corporation.
- Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.
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Spirit Weekly Newspaper Comic (1940-1952) Aug 11 1940Published Aug 1940 by Promotional.
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Published Aug 1940 by Arrow Publications.$45.00
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Tags: Pulp AdventurePublished Aug 1940 by Better Publications.$105.00
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$95.00
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$95.00
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- Back cover detached 15%. Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Moderate.
$95.00
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- Front cover detached 5%. Water damage: Extensive. Staple rust: Moderate.
Volume 4, Issue 1 - August, 1940. Cover by Earle K. Bergey. Stories by Henry Kuttner and August Derleth, Illustrations by Hannes Bok. 7-in. x 10-in. Softcover Pulp 100 Pages B&W Cover price $0.10.
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Published Aug 1940 by Street & Smith.$47.00
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- Front cover detached 5%. Back cover detached 5%. Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Slight.
$23.00
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Tags: Superman$5,400.00
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- Slab: Significant scuff(s) inner well
- Label #4182195003
Cover pencils by Joe Shuster, inks by Paul Cassidy. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster]; When Lois is found at the scene of the murder of a noted jewel collector, she is arrested for that murder. Supermen of America club info. Too Big For Marbles text story, script by George Shute, art by Don Komisarow. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster]; Brute Bashby and his thugs roll into the town of Gateson with the sole purpose of establishing a protection racket, which means each shop owner must fork over 10% of their profits. Super Strength activity page, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jack Burnley. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster], inks by Cassidy and Paul Lauretta [both as Joe Shuster]; Relief efforts to help the tornado and earthquake ravaged South American nation of San Caluma head out by boat hit a snag when an aircraft carrying the relief commission officials nearly crashes. The Strangest Case text story, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Don Komisarow. Sports Close-Ups! fact page by Jack Burnley. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster], inks by Cassidy and Paul Lauretta [both as Joe Shuster]; When a department store collapses and the head of the construction firm that erected it is slain, Clark Kent smells a story in the making. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Texas Rangers (1936-1958 Standard) Pulp Vol. 11 #1Tags: Pulp AdventurePublished Aug 1940 by Standard Publishing.$18.00
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- Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.
$17.00
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- Front cover detached 5%. Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.
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Published Aug 1940 by Beacon Magazines.$57.00
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- Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Moderate.
$54.00
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- Front cover detached 5%. Back cover detached 5%. Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Slight.
$51.00
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- Front cover detached 10%. Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Slight.
$49.00
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- Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
Aug 1940. Cover by Howard V. Brown. Stories by Eando Binder, Manly Wade Wellman, Ray Cummings, Nelson S. Bond, Henry Kuttner, Gerald Evans, and Oscar J. Friend. Scientifacts column by Mort Weisinger. 7-in. x 10-in.; black and white; 128 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.15.
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Tags: Comic Strip ReprintsPublished Aug 1940 by United Features Syndicate.$120.00
View scans- 4.5" Cumulative spine split. Cover and centerfold detached.
Tarzan (art by Hal Foster; 8 pages), the Captain and the Kids, Joe Dinks, Jim Hardy, Ella Cinders, Frankie Doodle, Li'l Abner, Fritzi Ritz (and Nancy), Phil Fumble, Four Aces, Little Mary Mixup, Broncho Bill, Bumps, Buster Beans, Bucky and His Pals, and Abbie an' Slats. Tarzan cover. Cover price $0.10.
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Published Aug 1940 by MLJ Magazines.$239.00
View scans- Interior is complete. Full length spine split. Interior wraps splitting. Brittle.
- Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
Cover by Edd Ashe. Stories by Edd Ashe, Harry Shorten, Lin Streeter, Joe Blair, Irv Novick, William Wills, Joe Blair, Ed Smalle, Mort Meskin, Gerry Thorpe, Ed Wexler, and C. A. Winter. Heroic tales of action and adventure—these are Top Notch Comics! 68 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.
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True (1937-1976 Country/Fawcett/Petersen) Vol. 7 #39Published Aug 1940 by Petersen Publishing Company.$11.00
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August 1940. True crime stories with illustrations and photos. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 122 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.
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Published Aug 1940 by MacFadden Publications.$33.00
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Published Aug 1940 by MacFadden Publications.$15.00
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Published Aug 1940 by George Newnes Ltd..
Issue #41 - Aug. 2, 1940. UK edition. Weekly published during the World War II, profusely illustrated with photographs, maps and drawings. 10 1/4-in. x 13 3/4-in., 20 pages, B&W.
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Published Aug 1940 by George Newnes Ltd..
- Spine split 5%.
Issue #42 - Aug. 9, 1940. UK edition. Weekly published during the World War II, profusely illustrated with photographs, maps and drawings. 10 1/4-in. x 13 3/4-in., 20 pages, B&W.
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Published Aug 1940 by George Newnes Ltd..$4.00
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Issue #43 - Aug. 16, 1940. UK edition. Weekly published during the World War II, profusely illustrated with photographs, maps and drawings. 10 1/4-in. x 13 3/4-in., 20 pages, B&W.
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Published Aug 1940 by George Newnes Ltd..$4.00
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Issue #44 - Aug. 23, 1940. UK edition. Weekly published during the World War II, profusely illustrated with photographs, maps and drawings. 10 1/4-in. x 13 3/4-in., 20 pages, B&W.
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Published Aug 1940 by Street & Smith.$81.00
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- Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Slight.
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Published Aug 1940 by Street & Smith.$62.00
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$26.00
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- Foxing. Soiling. Water damage.
Volume 185, Issue 1 - August 31, 1940. 6.5" x 9", 130 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.
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$995.00
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- Paper: White
- Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case
- Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover. tear seals to cover & interior, spine split sealed to cover.
- Label #2031040006
- Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
$369.00
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- Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
Cover by C. C. Beck. "The Squadron of Doom," script by Bill Parker, art by C. C. Beck; Billy investigates the mysterious disappearance of the freighter, Red Star, last seen near the coast of Greenland; There he discovers that Rodney Stark has invented a machine that slowly melts ice, freeing prehistoric men, whom he uses as slaves to build a massive air force to attack and subdue the United States. Untitled Golden Arrow story, script by Bill Parker, art by Pete Costanza; Carol's murderous uncles hope to convince her that her gold mine is haunted. Untitled Lance O'Casey story, script by Bill Parker, art by Bob Kingett. "The Horned Bear" text story. "The Mask's Kidnapping Scheme," script by Bill Parker, art by Pete Costanza. "Peril in Fort Worth" starring Dan Dare, art by Al Carreno. Untitled Dr. Voodoo story, script and art by John Hampton. "Chaos at the Carnival" starring Ibis the Invincible, script by Bill Parker, art by Gus Ricca. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Wild West Weekly (1927-1943 Street & Smith) Pulp Vol. 138 #6Tags: Pulp AdventurePublished Aug 1940 by Street & Smith.$23.00
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- Back cover detached 10%. Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Slight.
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Wild West Weekly (1927-1943 Street & Smith) Pulp Vol. 139 #2Tags: Pulp AdventurePublished Aug 1940 by Street & Smith.$24.00
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- Front cover detached 5%. Back cover detached 10%. Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.
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Wild West Weekly (1927-1943 Street & Smith) Pulp Vol. 139 #4Tags: Pulp AdventurePublished Aug 1940 by Street & Smith.$21.00
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- Back cover detached 10%. Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Moderate.
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Published Aug 1940 by F+W Publications.$2.50
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August 1940. "Gypsy Typewriters" by Clee Woods, "Kill Them the Hard Way" by Wyatt Blassingame, "The Kitty and How it Grew" by Morton L. Bennett, "More Trade Tricks" by James Moynahan, "If You Like To Read It--Write It" by Anne Mary Wells, and "Earth's Fragile Children". 68 Pages, B&W, 6.5" x 9.5". Cover price $0.25.