Showcase (1956-1978) comic books

Showcase (1956-1978) 13 FR 1.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Spine split seal, tear seal. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Frank Giacoia. 3rd appearance of the Flash in "Around the World in 80 Minutes!", script by Robert Kanighers, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Paris!; The Sahara Desert!; Tibet - and the Pacific Ocean!; The Flash, Fastest Man Alive, rockets to those distant places and in the most astonishing adventure of all times - answers startling appeals for help. Four illustrations showing how various cultures from history regarded lightning. Flash Facts. "The Master of the Elements!", script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Frank Giacoia; Mr. Element and his henchmen shoot Flash into space in an attempt to get rid of him. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Showcase (1956-1978) 19 GD+ 2.5

Tape on interior cover.

3rd appearance of Adam Strange (and first Adam Strange logo). "Challenge of the Star-Hunter!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Joe Giella; In Calcutta, India, Adam Strange is in the attendance of a number of explorers who wish to witness an ancient rope trick; When one of the locals explain that it's a trick, and nobody can disappear at the end of the rope, Adam Strange offers to prove him wrong; He manages to climb up in the air and - to everyones astonishment - disappear; However, none witnessing could guess that Adam really intercepted the next Zeta-Beam and is transported to Rann; Arriving on his adopted world, Adam finds himself greeted by Alanna and a delegation of people from Rann who inform Adam that a super-being known as Leothric has appeared and demanded to face Rann's chosen champion. The "End" of the Universe article. "Mystery of the Mental Menace!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Sy Barry; Arriving in the African Veldt, Adam Strange prepares to intercept the next Zeta-Beam when he hears the cries of an explorer that is about to be trampled by a herd of elephants; He frees the man and manages to catch the next Zeta-Beam. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Showcase (1956-1978) 26 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4585539019

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Cover by Joe Kubert. "The Aliens from 2,000 B.C.", script by Jack Miller, art by Joe Kubert; An egyptology professor asks for Rip's help in solving mysterious hieroglyphs showing the ancient Egyptians worshipping unknown gods; With his fellow time masters tagging along, Rip takes the Time Sphere into the year 2000 B.C., landing in the ancient Egypt village of El Karnak., where two alien beings from another world have been portraying themselves as gods and demanding tribute from the poor villagers; Following the extraterrestrials to their island hideout, Rip finds that they are preparing for a global takeover using robot soldiers manufactured from a machine; He and Jeff destroy the robot-maker and rush back to the village to try and warn the people about the aliens and their remaining robots; The villagers at first don't believe them, but then a brilliant flash of light occurs and two more alien visitors appear; They explain that they are the law enforcement of their world, and that they came to recapture the two escaped criminals that made their way to Earth; It's at that time when the robots come into view! Continued in Rip Hunter, Time Master #1. Professor Eureka half-page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Showcase (1956-1978) 34 FR 1.0

Water saturation. Staple rust with migration.

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. Origin and 1st appearance of Silver Age Atom in "Birth of the Atom!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson; Scientist Palmer is experimenting with his reducer lens to try and reduce objects in size without blowing them up, all without success; However, when he, Jean and students are trapped in a cave-in, he decides to use the lens on himself and save the others before he is destroyed. "Battle of the Tiny Titans!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson; When one of Jean Loring's friends is accused of stealing money from the bank where she works as a teller, she explains that a little man appeared and stole the money; When Jean tells Ray that her friend is a trustworthy person, Ray decides to see what he can do with his shrinking powers. 2-page text history of the Atom from the Golden Age by Julius Schwartz, art by Ben Flinton; E. E. Hibbard. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Showcase (1956-1978) 37 CGC 3.5

Paper: Off white

Label #3785045001

Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. 1st appearance of the Metal Men in The Flaming Doom! (Part I), script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; In prehistoric times, a flying manta ray survives a "radioactive storm" and is encased in ice; Today, it breaks free and soars over the coast, zapping lighthouses, jets, and the Chrysler Building with laser-eyes. Ad for Justice League of America 10 and Aquaman 2. Part II The Metal Men vs The Flaming Doom!, script by Bob Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; The Metal Men are going into battle, but Tina will stay "out of harm's way"; Oh, no, she won't, and spins Doc in a cocoon until he relents; Boarding a "rocket disc," they find the flying manta at the bridge. The Magic Metal article; Uses of cobalt throughout history. Metal Facts and Fancies article. Part III The Metal Men vs The Flaming Doom!, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Lead forms a shield to block the creature's blasting eyebeams; Gold stretches and grabs while Iron anchors him, but they're pulled aloft to crash into the ocean; Col. Casper radios to call it off, they failed. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 38 PR 0.5

Interior is complete. Full length spine split. Centerfold detached.

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2nd appearance of the Metal Men. Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. The Nightmare Menace! starring the Metal Men, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; The Metal Men battle a robot built by a foreign power and designed to cause their powers to malfunction. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 55 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #0962549003

Cover by Murphy Anderson. 1st solo Golden Age Green Lantern in Silver Age (pre-dates Green Lantern 40), Doctor Fate, and Hourman star in "Solomon Grundy Goes on a Rampage!", script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; When Solomon Grundy last fought Green Lantern Alan Scott, Green Lantern encased Solomon Grundy in an emerald sphere prison floating above Earth; Years later, the sphere has now crash landed back on Earth, and Solomon Grundy has emerged to get his revenge on Green Lantern; Solomon Grundy instinctually heads back to his home of Slaughter Swamp, which at this point is bordering the Tyler Chemical Company plant; At the Tower of Fate, Kent Nelson is warned that there is trouble by his crystal ball; Seeing the source of the trouble to be Slaughter Swamp, Nelson becomes Dr. Fate; Hourman comes across Solomon Grundy in Slaughter Swamp; Hourman pops his Miraclo pill, then attacks Solomon Grundy. One-page text feature tells the origins of Dr. Fate and Hourman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 55 GD/VG 3.0

Cover coming detached at one staple. Water damage. Staple rust.

Cover by Murphy Anderson. 1st solo Golden Age Green Lantern in Silver Age (pre-dates Green Lantern 40), Doctor Fate, and Hourman star in "Solomon Grundy Goes on a Rampage!", script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; When Solomon Grundy last fought Green Lantern Alan Scott, Green Lantern encased Solomon Grundy in an emerald sphere prison floating above Earth; Years later, the sphere has now crash landed back on Earth, and Solomon Grundy has emerged to get his revenge on Green Lantern; Solomon Grundy instinctually heads back to his home of Slaughter Swamp, which at this point is bordering the Tyler Chemical Company plant; At the Tower of Fate, Kent Nelson is warned that there is trouble by his crystal ball; Seeing the source of the trouble to be Slaughter Swamp, Nelson becomes Dr. Fate; Hourman comes across Solomon Grundy in Slaughter Swamp; Hourman pops his Miraclo pill, then attacks Solomon Grundy. One-page text feature tells the origins of Dr. Fate and Hourman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 59 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4582778018

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3rd appearance of the Teen Titans. Cover art by Nick Cardy. The Return of the Teen Titans, script by Bob Haney, art by Nick Cardy. The Teen Titans battle the rock 'n' roll robbers The Flips, who use a surfboard, a cheerleader's baton, and a trick motorcycle to steal from the public and confound the Titans. The series continues in Teen Titans #1 (1966). 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 60 GD- 1.8

Centerfold detached at one staple. Water damage. Staple rust with migration.

Cover art by Murphy Anderson. The Spectre makes his first 1st Silver Age appearance in the book-length tale War That Shook the Universe, script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; The Spectre confronts the evil Azmodus, who has taken over the body of Paul Nevers. Little Pete humor half-page by Henry Boltinoff. Origin of the Spectre by Julius Schwartz, art by Bernard Baily; One-page text feature tells the origin of the Spectre. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 61 FN 6.0

Cover art by Murphy Anderson. Beyond the Sinister Barrier!, script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; The Spectre battles the demonic Shathan the Eternal. Cap's Hobby Hints by Henry Boltinoff. Cloud 9 page of cartoons by Mort Drucker. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 63 FN 6.0

Cover pencils by Joe Orlando, inks by Mike Esposito. Conquer Man-Mountain -- Because He's There!, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Joe Orlando and Jerry Grandenetti, inks by Mike Esposito; The Masked Swastika assembles his old gang, formerly enemies of the Freedom Brigade, and with the help of the Silver Sorceress they are all rejuvenated; Unfortunately, the Brigade is retired and only their children, the Inferior 5, are available to stop the villains. Oh, No! Not Another Green-Skinned Monster!, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Joe Orlando, inks by Mike Esposito. Merryman's Last Stand, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Joe Orlando, inks by Mike Esposito. Stories include parodies of Iron Man and the Hulk. Statement of ownership--average print run 388,000; average paid circulation 234,000. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 64 VG 4.0

Cover art by Murphy Anderson. 5th appearance of the Spectre inThe Ghost of Ace Chance!, script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; The ghost of gambler Ace Chance takes over the body of Jim Corrigan, stranding the Spectre without a host. Continues in the Spectre #1. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 74 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4715514008

Cover by Howie Post. 1st appearance of Anthro in "It Could Be You!", script and art by Howie Post; Prehistoric teenager Anthro watches a beautiful woman swimming from behind a tree, when he is hit in the head by his father Ne-Ahn; Ne-Ahn, the neanderthal, reminds Anthro that their job is to hunt, not watch the "rounded beasts;" especially because she may be from a tribe that eats human flesh; Anthro, chastised, follows his father on the hunt; The two spearfish, as Ne-Ahn tells his son he has seen signs of the greatest prey: the serpent nose. Legion of Super-Heroes ad. A (satirical) biography of Howie Post and how he started Anthro. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 96 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4336124005

Cover by Jim Aparo. "Defection!", script by Paul Kupperberg, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Bruce Patterson; The Doom Patrol returns home after their defeat of General Immortus to find a U.S. agent waiting for them in their headquarters; Lt. Matt Cable has been assigned by U.S. Intelligence to apprehend and arrest Russian ex-cosmonaut Lt. Col. Valentina Vostok, aka the new Negative Woman; The Doom Patrol defends their new teammate, and trap Lt. Cable in a locker; Robotman grills Negative Woman on her past, and she leaves; Her exit, though, is interrupted by the Cossack, a Russian agent assigned to bring her in. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.