April Auction, Gold, Atom Age (thru 1959)

Superman stars in "The Death of Superman." Congo Bill stars in "The Doomed Safaris!" Tommy Tomorrow stars in "The Interplanetary Fort Knox."

Superman stars in "The Oldest Man in Metropolis!" Congorilla stars in "Congorilla Outlaw!" Last Tommy Tomorrow, "The Giant Amoeba of Space!" Full-page ad for Action 252 introducing Supergirl. Curt Swan cover pencils.

2nd appearance of Supergirl in "The Secret of the Super-Orphan!" Superman stars in "The War Between Superman and Jimmy Olsen!" Congorilla stars in "The Destroyer of Congo Bill!"

1st meeting of Bizarro and Superman (cover & story) in "The Battle With Bizarro!" Congorilla stars in "Congorilla Goes Wild!" Supergirl stars in "Supergirl's Foster Parents!"

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Robot War of Smallville, script by Jerry Coleman, art by John Sikela; Superboy returns to Smallville after a trip and finds that everyone has been turned into robots. Sgt. Bilko #1 ad. Ollie humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Secret of the Sea King starring Aquaman, art by Ramona Fradon. The Home-Made Arrows starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. Lem 'n' Lime humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Two-page text feature, How to Become an Expert Pitcher, by Jack Miller. 36 pgs. $0.10.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Great Superboy Doublecross, script by Otto Binder, art by John Sikela; Dad Kent hires a private detective to discover Superboy's secret identity. Have Arrow--Will Travel! starring Green Arrow, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Lee Elias; Speedy takes up odd-jobs to raise money for a sailboat; Some crooks try to take advantage of Speedy but he catches onto their scheme. The Great Ocean Election! starring Aquaman, art by Ramona Fradon. 36 pgs. $0.10.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The First Superman Robot, script by Otto Binder, art by George Papp; After Dad Kent goes poking in Superboy's lab, Superboy tries to teach him a lesson by pretending to have grown in Superman overnight-but then he accidentally switches places with Superman for real. Shorty humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Secret of the Super-Safe!, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Ramona Fradon; Aquaman has to raise a super heavy safe from the bottom of the sea. The Amateur Arrows! starring Green Arrow, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Lee Elias. 36 pgs. $0.10.

"Doom Foiled!" (art by Kurt Schaffenberger); "A Higher Power!" (art by Ogden Whitney); "The Heavyweight Champion" (art by Al Williamson); and "Remote Control!" Whitney cover.

Photograph cover of Bob Hope. Letter from Women's International Exposition used as promotional material by DC Comics. Untitled Bob Hope story, art by Owen Fitzgerald; Bob invents a new golf club. Radio Beams one-pager by Harry Lampert; Dad explains the radio use rules. Biography of actress Rhonda Fleming. House ad for Miss Melody Lane #1, art by Bob Oksner. Movie Mirth one-pager by Harry Lampert; Nettie and Lettie give away a movie plot. Untitled Bob Hope story, art by Owen Fitzgerald; Bob is mistaken for a ski instructor. Introducing Doris Day, art by Bob Oksner. House ad for the second issues of The Adventures of Alan Ladd and Ozzie and Harriet. Untitled Bob Hope story, art by Owen Fitzgerald; Mrs. Peabody locks Bob in his room until he pays his rent. Batman and Robin Stand up for Sportsmanship! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, pencils by Win Mortimer, inks by Stan Kaye; Batman speaks up for an African-American athlete. 52 pgs. $0.10.

Photograph cover of Bob Hope. Untitled Bob Hope story, script by Cal Howard, art by Owen Fitzgerald; Bob has a date with the Landlady's daughter. Meet Bob Hope biography. Radio Beams humor page by Harry Lampert. Untitled Bob Hope story, script by Cal Howard, art by Owen Fitzgerald; Bob goes straight to the top when his sardine tin only has one sardine in it. House ad for current issue of Feature Films, art by Jack Sparling. It Happens In Hollywood text article. Untitled Bob Hope story, script by Cal Howard, art by Owen Fitzgerald; Bob finds a message in a bottle. Code For Buddies public service announcement starring Superman, script by Jack Schiff, art by Al Plastino. House ad for The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet #3. 52 pgs. $0.10.

Cover art by Owen Fitzgerald. On the Road to Egypt starring Bob Hope story, script by Cal Howard, art by Owen Fitzgerald; Bob gets mistaken for a mummy and is shipped back to Egypt because there's a curse on him. Radio Beams humor page by Harry Lampert. On the Road to Egypt part 2 starring Bob Hope, script by Cal Howard, art by Owen Fitzgerald; Bob gets mistaken for a mummy and is shipped back to Egypt because there's a curse on him. Radio Beams humor page by Harry Lampert. It Happens in Hollywood text article. On the Road to Egypt part 3. Broadway Laffs humor page by Harry Lampert. 52 pgs. $0.10.

Formerly Air Fighters Comics (#1-22). This is the 1st issue titled Airboy Comics. Airboy, Sky Wolf, Skinny McGinty (art by Tony DiPreta), the Iron Ace (art by Maurice Whitman), and the Flying Dutchman.

Hawkman (script by Gardner Fox, art by Sheldon Moldoff), the Sandman (script by Fox, art by Chad Grothkopf, not Creig Flessel), Gary Concord the Ultra-Man (only appearance; script and art by Jon L. Blummer as "Don Shelby"), the Flash (script by Fox, art by Everett (E.E.) Hibbard), the Spectre (script by Jerry Siegel, art by Bernard Baily), Biff Bronson (script by Albert Sulman, art by Joseph Sulman), the Hour Man (script by Ken Fitch, art by Baily), and Red, White and Blue (script by Siegel, art by William Smith). Two-page text story, "Exile to Jupiter" by Evelyn Gaines. Cover art (composite) by Creig Flessel, Hibbard, Blummer, and Baily.

Origin Flash retold. 1st solo Golden Age Flash title. E.E. Hibbard cover and art.

Joe Samachson and Joseph Greene stories, Jerry Robinson and George Roussos art, Dick Sprang cover. "Punch and Judy," "Vanishing Village," and "Trade Marks of Crime!" Adventures of Alfred back-up story, "Alfred, Armchair Detective!"

Dick Sprang cover. Batman and Robin battle the Penguin in "Crime on the Wing!" Although the splash page is signed Bob Kane, Grand Comics Database credits Bill Finger for the script, Win Mortimer for the art, and Ira Schnapp for the lettering. Batman and Robin also star in "The Looters." Although the splash page for this story is also signed Bob Kane, Mortimer is credited for the art by Grand Comics Database. Batman and Robin star in a third story, "The Search for Santa Claus," signed Bob Kane but Grand Comics Database again credits Mortimer as the artist. Filler: "Daffy and Doodle," "Chief Hot Foot," "Kafloppos," and "Scuffy the Tramp." Two page text story, "Double Trouble" by Blair Bolton. Volto from Mars stars in a full page ad for Grape-Nuts Flakes.

Cover art by Dick Sprang. Nine Lives has the Catwoman starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Ray Burnley. Dinosaur Island starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Ray Burnley. Dick Grayson, Author starring Batman and Robin, art by Dick Sprang. 52 pgs. $0.10.

Bill Finger and Don Cameron stories, Jerry Robinson and George Roussos art, Dick Sprang cover and art. "The Frightened People," "The Man in the Iron mask," and Catwoman guest-starring in "A Christmas Tale!" One-page Tootsie Roll ad, "Captain Tootsie Saves the Sailplane" by C.C. Beck and Pete Costanza.

Cover art by Jim Mooney and Ray Burnley. The Blackbird of Banditry! starring Batman and The Penguin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Jim Mooney, inks by Ray Burnley. Next Stop--Danger! starring Batman, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Jim Mooney, inks by Ray Burnley. The Four Horsemen of Crime! starring Batman, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Jim Mooney, inks by Ray Burnley. 52 pgs. $0.10.

Cover art by Jim Mooney. Crime Through the Ages! starring Batman, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris. The Counterfeit Batman!, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris. The Auto Circus Mystery! starring Batman, pencils by Bob Kane and Lew Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris. Job Counselor public service announcement starring Superboy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. 52 pgs. $0.10.

Gorilla story issue! Cover art by Winslow Mortimer, Lew Sayre Schwartz, and Charles Paris. The Holiday Spirit! starring Superboy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. Outlaw Town, U.S.A.! starring Batman, script by David Vern, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris. Mr. Roulette's Greatest Gamble starring Batman, script by David Vern, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris. The Gorilla Boss of Gotham City! starring Batman, script by David Vern, pencils by Bob Kane and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris. 44 pgs. $0.10.

Cover art by Winslow Mortimer. Bride of Batman!, script by David Vern, pencils by Dick Sprang (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris. Give Your Pet All the Breaks! starring Binky, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. The Batman of Yesterday!, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane and Lew Schwartz, inks by Ray Burnley. Batman--Gang Boss!, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris. 44 pgs. $0.10.

Cover art by Win Mortimer and Stan Kaye. The Golden Eggs! starring Batman and The Penguin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. Batman--Frontier Marshall starring Batman and Bat Masterson, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. The Phantom of the Bat-Cave! starring Batman and Robin, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris. 36 pgs. $0.10.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. The House of Batman, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. The Batman from Babylon, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris. Scotland Yard's Search for a Stone text story. The Caveman at Large starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris. 36 pgs. $0.10.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. The Gotham City Safari starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. How NOT to Enjoy a Vacation! text story. The Other Bruce Wayne starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris. The Wild Ride of Squad Car 12 text article. The Armored Batman starring Batman, Robin, and Vicki Vale, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Stan Kaye. 36 pgs. $0.10.

Cover art by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye. The Curse of the Bat-Ring starring Batman, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. Sharing -- The United Nations Way public service announcement, art by George Roussos. The Failure of Bruce Wayne, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. End of a Hold-Up text article. The Airborne Batman, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. 36 pgs. $0.10.

Cover art by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye. The Invisible Batman, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. The Return of Signalman starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. Off-Duty Hero text article. The Mystery Seeds from Space starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. 36 pgs. $0.10.

Cover art by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye. The Mystery of the 49th Star starring Batman, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. Water: A Good Friend or Deadly Enemy -- Depending on You! public service announcement, art by Bernard Baily. The Batman Lighthouse, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. The Menace of the Firefly starring Batman and Batwoman, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. Letters column begins. 36 pgs. $0.10.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. The Interplanetary Batman, script by Bill Finger, art by Sheldon Moldoff. The Atom Servant of Man public service announcement. The Million Dollar Puzzle starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Batman Baby, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. 36 pgs. $0.10.

Al Bryant cover. Reed Crandall art.

Blackhawk stars in "Plan of Death," "The Blackhawks--Wanted for Murder," and "The Sky Sleds." Chop Chop back-up story.

(Classic WWII cover) Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon. The Town That Couldn't Be Conquered!, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon; the Commandos liberate Jan's village in the Netherlands. Heroes Never Die, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon; the Commandos hear a story of an earlier group of adventurers in China. Satan Wears a Swastika, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon; the boys are mistakenly reported killed in battle. Untitled Liberty Belle story, script by Don Cameron, art by Chuck Winter. Untitled Ghost Raiders story. 68 pgs. $0.10.

The Golden Gladiator stars in "The Invisible Wall" (art by Russ Heath); the Viking Prince stars in "The Hammer of Thor" (art by Joe Kubert); and the Silent Knight stars in "Challenge of the Black Lance" (art by Carmine Infantino).

The Silent Knight in "The Sword in the Lake" and the Viking Prince in "The Viking and the Firebird" (art by Joe Kubert).

Buccaneer (1938 Whitman BLB) #1646 TV Series, 4 1/2 x 5 1/4

Captain Marvel stars in "The Modern Robinson Crusoe," "The Baron of Barracuda Bay," and "The Webs of Destruction!" Captain Kid back-up story. Chapter 9 of th eMonster Society of Evil serial. Mr. Mind appearance.

"The Battle of the Bubbles," "The Visitors From Space," and "Trouble With Mr. Double." Chapter 16 of a Captain Marvel/Monster Society of Evil story, "Earth Must Die."

Captain Marvel stars in "Captain Marvel Meets Uncle Marvel's Rival," "The Incredible Calculator," and "Captain Marvel Gets Promoted."

Captain Marvel and his Three Lieutenants in "The Adventure in Time." Also "Captain Marvel Traps a Sleepwalker" and "Captain Marvel and the End of the World." Captain Kid in "The Inward Struggle." Two-page Jon Jarl text story, "Satellite Prison" by Eando Binder.

Captain Marvel stars in "Captain Marvel Fights the Quicksand Quandary," "Mr. Tawny Seeks Happiness," and "Captain Marvel Battles the Inflammable Water."

The Boy King, Nightmare and Sleepy in "Checking the Checker," Stupid Manny (art by Tony DiPreta), Micro Face, Zippo, Jackie Law and the Boy Rangers, and Twilight in "Murder Before the Footlights!"

Sunset Carson photo cover. Two Sunset Carson stories including adaptation of moviw "Sunset Carson Rides Again!"

Dale Evans stars in "The Ship of the Desert," "On the Merry-Go-Round," and "The Money Tree!" Sierra Smith Western Detective stars in "The Case of the Haunted Horse!" (art by Alex Toth). Superboy stars in a one-page public service announcement, "Give Your Town a Present!" Photo cover.