Atom Age Combat (1952 St. John) comic books 1952
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Issue #1
- Paper: White
- Label #1301915013
- Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
Capturing the paranoia of the Cold War, this series portrayed a future where "atomic" weapons replaced conventional ones. Captain Buck Vinson and his tough-guy commandos storm a Communist beach after their atomic sub is sunk. Buck and Jim capture a Communist general on Galapagos (!), but now they must get him back to friendly territory. Shot down over China, pilot Jerry catches a ride with a USO troupe. Operation Wolverine; Commandos Blitz a Red Invasion; Underground Action; Zero Hour Ahead; Private Thistlewait: Perfect Fit; Dangerous Flight. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #2
$40.00
View scans- 2.5" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple.
- Miscut.
- Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
$80.00
View scans- Cover oxidation. Water damage.
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Graded by MCS, not consignor.
Other items consigned by Bud Plant
$19.00
View scans- Interior is complete. Cover detached. 4" cumulative spine split. Water damage. Staple rust with migration.
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Capturing the paranoia of the Cold War, this series portrayed a future where "atomic" weapons replaced conventional ones. American soldiers face the ultimate 1950s threat: flying saucers flown by Communists. Tony battles the underground kingdom of Sub-Earth when their forces steal America's vital radium supplies. Lt. Robbins thinks he's been given a soft assignment with the photo reconnaissance unit, but he's soon to learn that it's just as dangerous as flying sorties. A Double-Cross in Disguise; Yellow Peril in the Skies; Landing Under Fire; Science Assaults the Death Sphere; Camera Daredevils. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #3
$46.00
View scans- Water damage. Cover detached.
$549.00
View scans- Paper: Off white to white
- Highest graded copy.
- Label #17-2FA7A46-001
- Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
$115.00
View scans- Staple rust, rust migration. Water spotting.
- Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
Graded by MCS, not consignor.
Other items consigned by Bud Plant
Capturing the paranoia of the Cold War, this series portrayed a future where "atomic" weapons replaced conventional ones. Flash Gordon-like Craig battles a mad scientist who has stolen the formula for an "electron" that can destroy cities. Captain Buck Vinson leads an assault on a Soviet-held uranium mine in the Congo. MacAvoy and his bomb-disposal team look for unexploded ordnance in the Korean combat zone. Intrigues of the Planet Smasher; Three Rocketeers; Assault on Target UR-238; Have You Heard This One?; Rescue Under Fire; Operation Bomb Disposal. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
