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    Al Capp's Shmoo (1949) 1 CGC 7.5

    Paper: Off white

    Label #4405338013

    Starts Jul 6

    Stories and art by Milt Story and others. The strange little creatures from the classic Li'l Abner comic strip get their own comic book. Washable Jones and his friends the shmoos try to figure out how to extinguish a forest fire on Ol' Timber Top mountain. Washable dares to take on a giant who is trampling the town. The debut of Super Shmoo (with appearances by Sweet Shmoo, Fu Manshmoo and Frankenshmoo's Monster. Plus a vintage ad for US savings bonds featuring the Shmoos and signed by Al Capp. How Shmoos Play Football...; Shmooldering Embers; The Family Life of the Shmoo...; Washable Jones, the Shmoos and the Mysterious Shadow!!; The Wonderful Attic; Super Shmoo. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Felix the Cat (1948 Dell/Toby/Harvey) 13 CGC 7.5

    Paper: Off white

    Label #4416308010

    Ends Jun 3 7:23 PM CST
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    Stories and art by Joe Oriolo and others. Comics adventures of the popular, long-running cartoon character. Felix throws himself a "blowout" party for his birthday, but the wolf wants to crash the party. Felix faces tax woes. Felix has a snow day. A Slip in the Deep; Felix Has a Blowout; Felix Pulls Through; Cracks on Ice; Monty Monk. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #60564090
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    John Wayne Adventure Comics (1949-1955 Toby Press) 3 GD/VG 3.0

    Water damage. Cover oxidation.

    Starts Jul 6

    John Wayne photo cover. Name John Waynes horse and win a TV set ad with Wayne photo. The Claws of Death, pencils by Al Williamson, inks by Frank Frazetta; Wayne makes his case to a friend that you should only kill in self-defense. About Cowboys, art by Fran Matera; fact page about cowboy clothes. About Horses, art by Fran Matera; Fact page about cowboy horses. The Mystery of Rhyming Range starring Wayne, pencils by Al Williamson, inks by Frank Frazetta. John Wayne--Flying Sheriff text story by Donald George. The Mask of Death starring Wayne. Full page black & white pinup from the movie "Sands of Iwo Jima." Back cover Wayne pinup. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #61020212
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    Washable Jones and the Shmoo (1953) 1 CGC 6.0

    Paper: White

    Label #4405338014

    Starts Jun 3

    Stories and art by Mell Lazarus and Art Helfant. The strange little creatures from the classic Li'l Abner comic strip have adventures with their young human friend, Washable Jones. It was only inevitable that the result of a shmoo comic book would be Super Shmoo; this issue features his origin. Washable Jones and his friends the shmoos set out to save Dogpatch from a termite invasion. P. J. Paunchby tries to one-up Turnip Towers by opening his own grand hotel. Super Shmoo: Shmoos and Saddles; Little Miriam; Terrible Termites; Philo and the Flying Carpet; Sheriff O'Shay; Shmooms Fo' Rent. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.