June Auction, Gold, Atom Age (thru 1959)

Superman stars in "The Super-Merman of the Sea." Congo Bill stars in "The Riddle of the Roc." Tommy Tomorrow stars in "The Mystery of the Three Space Rookies." Curt Swan cover pencils.

Superman stars in "The Shrinking Superman!" Tommy Tomorrow stars in "The Interplanetary Scarecrow." Congo Bill stars in "The Secret of the Super Animals." Curt Swan cover pencils.

Superman stars in "The Kryptonite Man!" Congorilla stars in "The Man-Ape's Mountain Mission!" Tommy Tomorrow stars in "The Gambling Asteroid." Curt Swan cover pencils.

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 appearance of Bizarro Lois Lane (cover & story) in "The Bride of Bizarro!" Both Bizarros leave Earth to make Bizarro world. Congorilla stars in "The Abominable Snowman!" Supergirl stars in "Supergirl Visits the 21st Century!"

Superman stars in "The Reporter of Steel!" Congorilla stars in "The Man-Ape Skin Diver!" Supergirl stars in "The Three Magic Wishes!" Curt Swan cover pencils.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Superboy's Repeat Performance, script by Otto Binder, art by John Sikela; Superboy is compelled to repeat past super deeds after an encounter with a kryptonite meteor. Little Pete humor page by Henry Boltinoff. A Rival For Aquaman, art by Ramona Fradon; Aquaman meets a mysterious character who can swim at super speed. Varsity Vic humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Magic Tricks You Can Do article. The Cowboy Archers starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. 36 pgs. $0.10.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. First appearance of Legion of Super Heroes (Cosmic Boy, Lightning Lad, and Saturn Girl) in The Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino; Three teens from the future offer Superboy membership in their super-hero club; But when Superboy fails to complete three simple tasks, the Legionnaires pretend to reject him, until they reveal that the three tasks were merely initiation pranks which proved he is a good sport. Challengers of the Unknown #1 ad. Little Pete humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The 13 Superstition Arrows starring Green Arrow, script by France Herron, art by George Papp. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Aquaman's Super Sea-Squad, script by Jack Miller, art by Ramona Fradon. 36 pgs. $0.10.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Superboy Meets the Young Green Arrow!, script by Jerry Coleman, art by George Papp; Superboy observes Green Arrow on his time scope and decides to help the young Oliver develop his skills after Oliver moves to Smallville. Peg humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Arrow Platoon!, art by Lee Elias; Green Arrow and Speedy help 4 soldiers round up some escaped convicts who are dressed up as Indians. The Incredible Fish of Doctor Danton starring Aquaman, art by Ramona Fradon. 36 pgs. $0.10.

Second issue of the series (despite numbering). "The Stranger" (script by Hank Chapman), "The Creeping Vine," "No Escape" (script by Chapman, art by Russ Heath), and "The Storm."

#128. Actual #2 in series, dated 1952.

Allied Over the Road: Chapter 1: Allied, Your Company (circa 1960) is a promotional comic from Allied Van Lines. This comic was only available to employees and was designed with 3-ring binder holes for placement in a binder. Narrator "Al Vann" provides pointers on proper loading, how to protect property from transit damage, and watching one's language. Also included is a one-page history of Allied Van Lines, and a page on Allied's organizational policies. 8 pages, full color, white paper stock.

Cover art by Fred Ray and Jerry Robinson. Untitled story starring Batman, Robin, and The Joker, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos. Payment In Full starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos. Bandits In Toyland starring Batman and Robin, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos. Four Birds of a Feather starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos. 68 pgs. $0.10.

Cover art by Dick Sprang. The Upside Down Crimes! starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang (as Bob Kane), inks by Gene McDonald (as Bob Kane). Damsel In Distress! starring Batman, script by Don Cameron, pencils by Dick Sprang (as Bob Kane), inks by Dick Sprang (as Bob Kane). Borrowed Butler! starring Alfred the Butler, art by Jerry Robinson (signed as Bob Kane). Pelt Plunderers! starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, art by Dick Sprang (as Bob Kane). 52 pgs. $0.10.

"It Happened In Rome," "Convict Cargo," and "The Mayors of Yonville." The Adventures of Alfred back-up story, "Police Line-Up." Two-page text story, "Western Incident." Don Cameron and Joe Samachson sscripts, Dick Sprang and Jerry Robinson art. Dick Sprang cover.

Origin of Robin retold in "Dick Grayson, Boy Wonder!" Joker appearance in "Rackety-Rax Racket!" Jerry Robinson art. Three Musketeers appear in "All For One, One For All!" Adventures of Alfred back-up story, "In the Soup!" Dick Sprang cover.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. The Vanished Batman starring Batman and Robin, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Stan Kaye. The Case of the Careless Camper! public service announcement starring Peter Porkchops. The Six Strangest Sleuths starring Batman, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. The Great Bat-Cape Hunt! starring Batman, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. 36 pgs. $0.10.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. The Boy Who Adopted Batman, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. Careers in Nursing public service announcement starring Buzzy, art by Ruben Moreira. Robin Falls in Love, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris. The Grown-Up Boy Wonder starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Stan Kaye. 36 pgs. $0.10.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. The City of Ancient Heroes starring Batman, Robin, and the Gimmick Gang, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris. Batwoman's New Identity, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. Benefit of Doubt text story. The Winged Bat-People starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pgs. $0.10.

Cover art by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye. The Battle of Police Island starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. Warden Willis humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. The Man Who Couldn't Be Tried Twice! starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Ray Burnley. Know Your Pet! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Don Cameron. Gunshot on a Summer Night text story. The Merman Batman, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris. 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 Curt Swan and Stan Kaye. Batman's Super-Partner starring Batman and The Joker, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris. It's Fun to Learn! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. The Second Life of Batman starring Batman and Superman, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Hammer of Thor starring Batman, art by Sheldon Moldoff. 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.

"The Room of Mystery" (art by Bob Powell), "Beast of Doom," "Path to Death," and "Live Man's Funeral."

# on cover 35. Vol 6 No 2 inside

1st issue published by DC. Re-intro Blackie, the Hawk, their mascot. Three stories: "The Threat From the Abyss," "Killer Shark's Secret Weapon," and "The Mutiny of the Red Sailors."

# 1C Bugs Bunny Lost in the Frozen North (1949) guest-starring Porky Pig. These pocket-sized comic books were originally offered for 15 cents by cutting and sending in the coupon that appeared on the back label of select boxes of Quaker Puffed Wheat cereal boxes. There were three sets (A, B, & C) designated on the envelope they arrived in. Each set contained five comics chronicling the hilarious adventures of one of the most beloved cartoon characters in history, Bugs Bunny. 32 pages, full color, newsprint, 6.75-in. x 3-in.

# 4B Bugs Bunny Meets the Dwarf Ghost (1949) guest-starring Porky Pig and Yosemite Sam. These pocket-sized comic books were originally offered for 15 cents by cutting and sending in the coupon that appeared on the back label of select boxes of Quaker Puffed Wheat cereal boxes. There were three sets (A, B, & C) designated on the envelope they arrived in. Each set contained five comics chronicling the hilarious adventures of one of the most beloved cartoon characters in history, Bugs Bunny. 32 pages, full color, newsprint, 6.75-in. x 3-in.

# 5A Bugs Bunny Rescues the Beautiful Princess (1949) guest-starring Elmer Fudd. These pocket-sized comic books were originally offered for 15 cents by cutting and sending in the coupon that appeared on the back label of select boxes of Quaker Puffed Wheat cereal boxes. There were three sets (A, B, & C) designated on the envelope they arrived in. Each set contained five comics chronicling the hilarious adventures of one of the most beloved cartoon characters in history, Bugs Bunny. 32 pages, full color, newsprint, 6.75-in. x 3-in.

C.C. Beck cover and art. Otto Binder story. "Captain Marvel Gets the Heir," "The Chimes of Crime," "The Mayor For a Day," and "The Black Death Ray." Chapter 19 of the Monster Society of Evil serial, featuring an appearance by Mr. Mind. Also, Captain Marvel visits Boston, Massachusetts!

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

"The Anniversary Gift" (by Joe Schuster and Ray Osrin), "Express Car # 105," "I'll Never Sing Again" (art by Sam Moskowitz), and "A Deadly Circle." Dick Giordano cover pencils, Vince Alascia cover inks.

"Monther's Day" (art by Reed Crandall), "In the Groove" (art by Jack Kamen), "Understudies" (script and art by Johnny Craig), and "Blood Brothers" (art by George Evans). Craig cover.

Batman and Robin star in "The Phantom Eye of Gotham City." Impossible But True back-upstarring Roy Raymond, "The Case of the Fabulous Frauds" (art by Ruben Moreira?). Robotman stars in "Robotman, Servant for a Day." Pow-Wow Smith stars in "the Lady and the Killers." Superboy stars in a one-page public service announcement, "The Holiday Spirit!"

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. Batman and Robin's Greatest Mystery, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Stan Kaye. The Case of the Careless Camper! public service announcement starring Peter Porkchops, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. The Man Who Hid His Powers starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira. Cracking the Safe-Crackers article by Jack Miller. The Martian Convict starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa. 32 pgs. $0.10.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. Search for a New Robin starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. Special Election Exhibit public service announcement starring Binky, art by Bob Oksner. Fingers of Flame starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira. The Sleuth Who Went to Jail starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa. 32 pgs. $0.10.

Cover art by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye. Are You a Litter-Bug? public service announcement, art by Henry Boltinoff. Batman's Invincible Foe starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. Warden Willis two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. The Return of Cleopatra starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira. Batman Whirly-Word Game activity page. King of the Underworld! starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa. O'Malley of the 4th Precinct story script and art by Irwin Hasen. 32 pgs. $0.10. Intro and 1st appearance of Whirly Bats.

Cover art by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye. Prisoners of the Giant Robots starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. Wanted: A Pal! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Don Cameron. Mr. Disaster starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira. Detective With the Electric Eye text article. The Jinxed Ship starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa. 32 pgs. $0.10.

Feature Comics Promotional Edition (circa 1939, red ink only cover) reprints classic comic strip characters like Captain Fortune, Dixie Dugan, Joe Palooka, Charlie Chan, Lala Palooza, and more. This issue has blank inside covers, no indicia, no date, no issue number; cover is in one color, full color interior, 36 pages (including covers), newsprint, and 7.5-in. x 10.5-in.

Matt Baker cover. "Tripoli" Shores and Leatherneck Jack star in separate untitled adventures; "Han River Death Trap;" and "Fly...or Die!" The "Leatherneck Jack" was drawn by Baker. Two page text story, "Troop Ambush That Failed." Despite the #15 on the cover, this is the 1st issue of the St. John/Charlton Fightin Marines series. The numbering picks up from The Texan (despite the fact that there is also a Texan #15), becomes Fightin' Texan with issue #16 and #17, then becomes Fightin' Marines again, begining with issue #2. Whew! To top it all, this issue is slightly oversize, measuring 7.5" by 11".

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. 2nd appearance of the Mirror Master in Return of the Mirror Master, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Mirror Master escapes from jail and goes on a crime spree. Secret of the Sunken Satellite!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Flash encounters undersea world of the Pale People. (The Pale People are later encountered in Justice League of America #90.) Amazing Speeds! fact page. Palisades Amusement Park ad with Superman. Of Time and the Human Body article. 36 pgs. $0.10.

This 1952 edition features an altered Fawcette cover from issue #1, but is itself not numbered. Includes 2 pages of Wally Wood art not in the original 1950 edition.