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Black Cat Mystery (1951-1963 Harvey) 49

  • Issue #49
    Black Cat Mystery (1951-1963 Harvey) 49
    • Paper: Slightly britle
    • Slab: Scuffing to inner well of case
    • Tape on interior cover.
    • Label #2017097003
    • Paper: Off white
    • Label #4122534005
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)
    • Label #3845867002
    • 4.5" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple. Centerfold detached at one staple. Staple rust. Rust migration.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
      Other items consigned by Bud Plant

    Cover by Lee Elias. Stories and art by Bob Powell, Howard Nostrand, John Giunta and Joe Certa. Former superhero comic Black Cat becomes a showcase for Harvey's unique brand of pre-Code horror. Henpecked Abner contends with his domineering wife over their shared bathroom, until one day Abner just snaps. A dark spoof of The Three Musketeers finds the sinister Milady with a secret advantage against the heroes. A harried businessman is tormented by letters from Death, promising an impending meeting. Clean As a Whistle; The Three Musketeers; Paranoia; A Promise Kept. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.