Auctions: comic books published by Harvey, graded by CGC

Beetlejuice (1991 Harvey) 1N CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4046369001

Newsstand Edition. Stories and art by Angelo De Cesare, Ernie Colon, Frank Hill, Jorge Pacheco and Dave Manak. A revived Harvey, longtime publisher of Casper the Friendly Ghost, presents the most un-Casper-like ghost imaginable. The comic is actually based on the short-lived TV cartoon, based in turn on Tim Burton's first hit movie. The series starts with a retrospective of Beetlejuice's life in the afterlife, followed by his first pin-up. This Is Your Lice; Beetlejuice's 1st Pin-Up ... A Pin-Down; Scuzz-O. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $1.25.

Casper the Friendly Ghost (1949-1951 1st Series St. John) 5 CGC 3.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4766479013

St. John presents the earliest issues of what eventually became Harvey's long-running series about the friendliest of ghosts. Tired of staying in chilly haunted houses, Casper decides to visit the warm Wild West. Casper decides he doesn't want to "live" in a gloomy old haunted house. Casper helps a boy win a fox hunt; luckily, the fox and the hounds stop to have tea time together. Tomboy Trouble; Casper the Friendly Ghost: The Disguise; Beautyfied. Final issue of the series; Numbering continues with Harvey Comics Hits (1951) #61, also considered Casper the Friendly Ghost #6. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Casper the Friendly Ghost (1949-1951 1st Series St. John) 5 CGC 2.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4766479012

St. John presents the earliest issues of what eventually became Harvey's long-running series about the friendliest of ghosts. Tired of staying in chilly haunted houses, Casper decides to visit the warm Wild West. Casper decides he doesn't want to "live" in a gloomy old haunted house. Casper helps a boy win a fox hunt; luckily, the fox and the hounds stop to have tea time together. Tomboy Trouble; Casper the Friendly Ghost: The Disguise; Beautyfied. Final issue of the series; Numbering continues with Harvey Comics Hits (1951) #61, also considered Casper the Friendly Ghost #6. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Chamber of Chills (1951 Harvey) 15 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4507090009

Cover by Lee Elias. Stories and art by Al Avison, Bob Powell, Howard Nostrand, Abe Simon and Moe Marcus. Harvey Comics joins the parade of pre-Code horror comics pioneered by EC in the 1950s. Scientists create a ravenous bacteria and realize they can control its actions. Archaeologists encounter deadly ants and living mummies in a pyramid. A doctor learns how to read the minds of others, but the first person he tries it on turns out to be a murderous lunatic. Nightmare of Doom; Vengeful Corpse; The Place!; The Living Mummies; True Tales Of The Tomb; Mind Over Matter; Web of Doom! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Fighting Fronts (1952-1953 Harvey) 3 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4742165017

Cover by Lee Elias. Stories and art by Pete Morisi, Abe Simon, Joe Certa, Moe Marcus and Howard Nostrand. Tales of war from Harvey, published as the Korean War was at its peak. Soldiers must rely on trickery to take a strategic hill. A bomber crewman risks all to finish the assignment. Stunt driver "Speed" Duffy puts his skills to work as a jeep driver. Death Rides the Bomb Bay!; Our Army; Mine Field; Belly Gunner; Battle of Bloody Hill; The Hero!; On Guard; Devil on Wheels. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

First Love Illustrated (1949-1963 Harvey) 37 CGC 6.5

Paper: Slightly britle

File Copy.

Label #4745073006

"Gangster's Girl!", art by Bill Draut; Gangster Joe sends his girlfriend Ann to renew her friendship with honest politician Phil; They fall in love; When Phil loses an election to Joes crooked candidate, he says at least he has Ann. "Dangerous Deception" text story. "It's a Date!" one-page story, art by Tom Hickey. "No Love for Me," art by Leonard Starr; 17-year-old Myrna marries the older Randolph at her fathers urging, but then falls in love with Devon; She refuses to consider divorce and Devon becomes engaged to Vivian; When Randolph is killed in an accident, Devon comes back, but Myrna wont let him break his promise to marry Vivian. "Doomed to Heartbreak," art by Bob Powell; Glorys widowed father Steve marries Margaret and she and her grown son Jack move to Steves ranch; Glory and Jack fall in love, but Margaret opposes their match; Glory finally learns the truth: Jack has a hereditary disease and only a few years to live. "Champion's Girl" text story. Advice to readers from Nancy Powers. "Bedeviled," art by John Prentice; Ross is forced to work as a carnival dancer to pay off her boyfriend Lukes gambling debt to carnival owner Jonah; Ross is caught up in the carny atmosphere and breaks up with Luke, but when Jonah makes a move on her, she rejects him; An angry Jonah physically abuses Ross but Luke returns and defeats him in a fight. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

First Love Illustrated (1949-1963 Harvey) 51 CGC 8.0

Paper: Light tan to off white

File Copy.

Label #4745073004

Stories and art by the Bob Powell Studio and Lee Elias. Harvey's entry in the romance-comic genre includes advice to readers and tales of love and heartbreak. Businesswoman Carolyn secretly loves employee Mark, but can't approach him because her father owns the business. Impetuous Pat struggles to change mundane Mack, which makes neither of them happy. Anne doesn't suspect that best friend Cynthia has designs on her boyfriend. I Was the Boss' Daughter; My Fickle Heart; Love Had Me Trapped!; My Tell-Tale Diary; My Souvenir of Love. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

First Love Illustrated (1949-1963 Harvey) 57 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4742164017

Cover by Al Avison. Stories and art by Jack Sparling and Bob Powell. Harvey's entry in the romance-comic genre includes advice to readers and tales of love and heartbreak. American-born Japanese woman Ann falls for handsome soldier John after WWII, in a torrid love triangle somewhat topical and controversial for its time. A couple is divided over the proper speed to develop their romance. A woman feels romance is dead, but then she meets a man who changes her mind. I Was a Japanese War Bride; No Love For Me!; Forever Is A Long Time; Strange Love; Model For Heartbreak; I Didnt Believe in Love. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

First Love Illustrated (1949-1963 Harvey) 58 CGC 7.0

Paper: Light tan to off white

File Copy.

Label #4745072004

"Beyond Passion," art by Jack Sparling; Kathie lives in the Everglades with her father and brother; She and visiting photographer Ted fall in love, but when magazine writer Eve arrives, she and Ted renew their acquaintance; Kathie is jealous but Ted says he loves her, not Eve. "A Love to Lose," pencils by John Sink; Bored socialite Betty flirts with "poor-but-honest" Dave as a change from her usual boyfriends, then falls in love with him; He wants to become a veterinarian but she gets him to change his plans; Betty then falls in love with Stan and has to think of a way to dump Dave without being blamed; She pretends to be a "cheap, vulgar hussy" so Dave will break up with her. "No Greater Love..." text story. "Decision in Love," art by Bob Powell; Ellen is engaged to small town doctor Ralph, but becomes infatuated with miner Andy; She and Ralph break up, but Ellen finds herself repelled by Andys rough friends; Andy dumps her; Ralph offers to take her back, but when there is an accident at the mine and Andy is in danger, Ellen discovers Andy is the man she really loves. "I Fell in Love With a Hollywood Star" text story. "Lake Voyage," art by Joe Certa; Heading home on spring break, college student Joyce falls for George, a handsome officer on a lake steamer; However, Joyce learns George isnt serious, and flirts with each attractive passenger in the same way. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

First Love Illustrated (1949-1963 Harvey) 61 CGC 6.5

Paper: Slightly britle

File Copy.

Label #4745072003

"Heartbreak Highway," art by Bob Powell; Diner waitress Kitty falls in love with trucker Jay, but begs him to quit his job because her sister and brother-in-law had been killed in a car accident; When Jay accidentally hits Kittys orphaned nephew Donny with his truck, Kitty breaks up with him, even though Donny will recover. "What Men Like About Girls" article. Strange Romantic Customs; 7 "romantic" customs from around the world, each one with a cartoonish illustration and a text explanation. "The Wrong Kind of Heart," art by Warren Kremer; Nina is the receptionist at the fancy Miami Beach Hotel Claremont; She falls in love with playboy Hugh and is shocked when Muriel, his fiance, arrives; Hugh says Nina is the one he loves, but Muriel warns Nina not to be so sure; Eventually, Nina realizes the economic and social gulf is too great between her and Hugh, and she breaks up with him. "Foolish Dream," pencils by Joe Certa; Marsha thinks boxer Don will be her ticket to prosperity; She convinces him to leave his manager and sign with crooked Steve; Marsha falls in love with Steve and Don finds out; Don rejects Marsha and wins the championship; Marsha is left alone. "The Man I Love" text story. Strange Romantic Customs; 6 "strange romantic customs" from around the world are depicted (one panel of cartoonish art and a text explanation for each). "Promise of Love," art by Jack Sparling; Ginny loves dancer Eric and encourages his ambitions, but when he becomes successful he avoids her and she discovers hes having an affair with his new partner; Singer Jim professes his love to Ginny but she says shes not ready for another romance. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

First Love Illustrated (1949-1963 Harvey) 72 CGC 6.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4742164016

Stories and art by Bill Draut, John Prentice, and Bob Powell. Harvey's entry in the romance-comic genre includes advice to readers and tales of love and heartbreak. Nora is torn between brutish steel-plant foreman Rusk, her father's choice, and handsome newcomer Cam, in a story filled with 1950s ideas of labor, immigration and Cold War politics. Korean War widow Renee meets airman Dan, but isn't sure she's ready to love again. Ex-convict Frances gets a factory job and a new love in co-worker Johnny, but must convince Johnny they don't need crime to survive. A Man For Nora; In Love With My Boss; Second Date-Bait!; The Barrier; Trial By Fire; Love's Decision; Nancy Powers Solves Your Problems; Love Not Wanted! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

First Love Illustrated (1949-1963 Harvey) 76 CGC 3.0

Paper: Brittle

Label #4745072005

Stories and art by Lee Elias and Bob Powell. Harvey's entry in the romance-comic genre includes advice to readers and tales of love and heartbreak. Country housewife Ginny regrets not marrying her first love, wealthy Ed. Connie breaks up with nerdy Horace in search of a "real man," until she learns just how much of a real man Horace is. Ray and Mona want to marry, but her father's new assignment in Germany may cancel all of that. Love's Harvest; Romantic Illusion; Special Guy; Parting Is Such Sweet Sorrow; Last Goodbye; My Love Was Doomed! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Harvey Hits (1958) 48 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4190992005

Cover by Joe Simon. Stories and art by Lee Falk and Wilson McCoy. A showcase anthology that launched many of Harvey's long-running titles. This issue features reprints of Lee Falk's Phantom comic strip. When a lawless town appears at the site of a lucrative uranium mine, the Phantom decides to enforce law and order - only to be trapped inside a mine for his troubles. Plus, a Foreign Legionnaire exposes a plot that could have started a war. The Ghost Who Walks in Uranium Valley; Back From the Dead; Ricardo and the Wolves; How to Ride a Horse, Lesson 4: Behavior of Horses; Tuaregs. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Little Dot (1953 1st Series) 10 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4745072012

Stories and art by Steve Muffatti and Marty Taras. Cover by Marty Taras. One of the mainstays of Harvey's long-running kids' comics, Little Dot also features Richie Rich and Little Lotta. Little Dot dreams herself into medieval times and encounters knights, dragons, and the evil Black Knight! Richie Rich joins his arrogant cousin Reggie aboard his yacht, despite his better judgment. Richie shows why you should always offer a seat on a bus. King Arthur's Knights; Richie Rich: Bruise Cruise; Little Lotta: Stop, Cook, and Listen; Little Dots Meets Uncle Caravan; Richie Rich; Little Lotta. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Little Dot Dotland (1962) 1 CGC 2.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4745072021

Little Dot's dot-obsession is in full bloom in this series, which also features Little Lotta and Richie Rich stories. Dot shows Lotta how to use dots as camouflage to hide from pest Humphrey. Richie Rich buries treasure in Gloria's back yard, then tricks her into digging it up. Little Dot; Little Lotta; Richie Rich. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Richie Rich Riches (1972 Harvey) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4742164013

Stories and art by Ernie Colon and Sid Couchey. More cash-based comedy with Richie Rich and the Rich family. The latest invention from Rich Labs is a robot that eats money, but the Rich family fortune is so great it drives the Money Monster insane. Mr. Rich invites over his old friend Dr. Fazoo, a workaholic who can't stop sciencing. Cadbury's friend Scarsley tries to cadge a free meal from the butler. The Money Monster; Little Dot; Joy Toys; The Great Ecology Mystery; Richie Rich Meets Doc Fazoo; Why Do You Laugh So?; Dollar Sense; Cadbury: Well Done; Richie's Mom Mrs. Rich. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Speed Comics (1939-1947 Brookwood/Harvey) 1 CGC 0.5

Paper: Slightly britle

Page 25-27 missing.

Label #4697140005

The Human Dynamo starring Shock Gibson, art by Maurice Scott. The Three Aces starring Crash, Cork, and the Baron, script and art by Klaus Nordling (Fred North). An Adventure With a Man-Eating Plant text story by Edward Lambert. The Man of a Thousand Faces starring Ted Parrish, script and art by Bob Powell (Bob Stanley). Spike Marlin story, art by George Tuska (Carl Larson). Smoke Carter story, art by Munson Paddock. Landor, Maker of Monsters, art by Bob Powell. Texas Tyler story. Biff Bannon story, script and art by Dick Briefer (Remington Brant). 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

True Love Problems and Advice Illustrated (1949 McCombs/Harvey) 11 CGC 9.4

Paper: Cream to off white

File Copy.

Label #4711314019

Cover text quoted in Fredric Wertham's "Seduction of the Innocent". Cover art by Lee Elias. "Fallen Woman," art by Bob Powell; Stewardess Terry and pilot Ken are the only survivors of a plane crash in the mountains; Theyre rescued after several days; Terrys fiancé Fred suggests they postpone their wedding until the "headlines" have blown over. "Runaway Passion!"; Brenda dumps her boyfriend Jay to become private secretary to wealthy Monroe; She makes a play for his nephew Zip, but two-times him with handsome gambler Lucky; When Zip agrees to marry another girl his uncle has chosen for him, Brenda goes to Lucky, but he abandons her during a police raid on a gambling joint in the Everglades. "Should You Keep Him Guessing" contest page. "How to Use Make-Up"; Jane asks beauty consultant Elizabeth how to apply natural-looking makeup. "Forbidden Love!", art by Lee Elias; Helen loves Gene but he prefers Lil; Helen tries to make herself love Vic, but leaves him at the altar; Gene marries Lil but Helen won't give up; She goes to a mountain cabin with the couple and contemplates pushing Lil off a cliff. "My Foolish Mistake" text story. "The Price of Pride"; Wealthy Kathy and Tad visit a soda shop to see "how the other half lives"; Kathy urges Tad to dance with meek Lisa, then Lisa's date Larry dances with Kathy. "Must I Reveal My Past?", art by Bob Powell; Myra loves Gary but has a secret in her past: rebelling against strict parents, she dated bad boy Lenny. "Morning Glory"; How to get ready in the morning. Indicia states "LOVE PROBLEMS AND ADVICE ILLUSTRATED. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Warfront (1951-1967 Harvey) 8 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4745072023

Cover by Lee Elias. Stories and art by Jack Sparling and Warren Kremer. Tales of war from Harvey, published as the Cold War was heating up. US soldiers face a mysterious moving island during the Korean War. A soldier must rescue a wounded buddy behind enemy lines. US soldiers in the Pacific during WWII are targeted by an enemy sniper. The Moving Island!; Hand to Hand; Switcheroo!; Combat Photographer; Combat Correspondent; The Sniper; Inchon!; Twilight War; Killed by a Shadow. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.