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Battle of the Planets (1979 Gold Key) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #22-3565658-002

Comic book based on the Japanese sci-fi cartoon which aired in the United States in syndicated television in the late 1970s. G-Force in "Operation: Decoy" in which the team's enemy Zoltar captures 7-Zark-7 and "Undersea Threat" in which G-Force battles a giant undersea robot turtle. Based on the classic syndicated cartoon by Sandy Frank. Featuring G-Force. Art by Winslow Mortimer. Cover price $0.40.

Battle of the Planets (1979 Gold Key) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4073217001

Comic book based on the Japanese sci-fi cartoon which aired in the United States in syndicated television in the late 1970s. G-Force in "Operation: Decoy" in which the team's enemy Zoltar captures 7-Zark-7 and "Undersea Threat" in which G-Force battles a giant undersea robot turtle. Based on the classic syndicated cartoon by Sandy Frank. Featuring G-Force. Art by Winslow Mortimer. Cover price $0.40.

Doc Savage (1966 Gold Key) 1 GD 2.0

Staple rust. Water damage.

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Number/month on cover: 10192-611, no month listed. Comic book version of the pulp magazine hero of the 1930s/40s. Issue features an adaptation of the Doc Savage story "The Thousand-Headed Man" in which Doc and his team search for the three keys which will lead to the Thousand-Headed Man. Pinups on inside and back covers. No ads, entire issue is comic from cover to cover. Story and art credits: unknown. Cover price $0.12.

Happy Days (1979 Gold Key) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4498958004

Photo cover featuring Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli )Henry Winkler); Richie Cunningham (Ron Howard); Marion Cunningham (Marion Ross); Joanie Cunningham (Erin Moran); and Howard Cunningham (Tom Bosley). The Winner, art by Bill Williams; When Fonzie wins the $100,000 grand prize in a contest, his life suddenly becomes very complicated; He solves his problem by donating $50,000 to Panama State Park and $49,980 to establish the Arthur Fonzarelli College of Mechanical Knowledge. Over the Hill, art by Bill Williams; Marion asks Fonzie for his help; Howard will turn 50 in one more day, and he is feeling very old; The next day, Fonzie throws a surprise party for Howard at Arnold's. Star Light, Star Bright, art by Bill Williams; Actress Dora Lake is coming to speak to the school's drama department, and Richie is in charge of the Speaker's Bureau. Dream Girl, art by Bill Williams; After Joanie is crowned prom queen, she becomes very popular. Hostess Fruit Pies ad with Spider-Man. Based on the classic TV series. 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

King Leonardo and His Short Subjects (1962-1963 Gold Key) 2 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

File Copy

Label #0912234009

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Magilla Gorilla (1964 Gold Key) 7 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation. Staple rust.

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Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1965 Gold Key) 1 VG 4.0

Comic book version of the 1960s spy/secret agent series. Photo cover of Robert Vaughn as Napoleon Solo. "Iron and Steel, Number 6: The Electric Furnace" Keys of Knowledge article. "The Explosive Affair," script by Paul S. Newman, art by Don Heck; Introduction of Napoleon Solo; Sol and UNCLE versus Thrush. "Bridges and Man, Number 5: Famous Roman Bridges" Keys of Knowledge article. Pin-Up on back cover of Robert Vaughn as Napoleon Solo. #on cover 10146-505. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Phantom (1962 Gold Key/King/Charlton) 1 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

Comic book version of Lee Falk's classic comic strip character, The Phantom. Painted front and back cover art by George Wilson. The Game, script by Bill Harris, art by Bill Lignante; Prince Ragon entices men into a deadly game by offering great rewards; When the Phantom interferes, Ragon has Diana kidnapped to force the Phantom to play; The Phantom fights his way through to Diana and captures Ragon to boot. Look closely on page 18 and see the Phantom's eyes, one of the few times they are actually shown. Origin and notes about the Phantom in one-page features on inside front and back covers. Number on cover 10014-211. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Phantom (1962 Gold Key/King/Charlton) 7 FN- 5.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Tear seal at spine.

Painted cover art by George Wilson. "Wild Animals of South America, Number 6: Armadillos" Keys of Knowledge, art by Ray Bailey. "The Super Apes," script by Lee Falk and Bill Harris, art by Bill Lignante; Three crooks disguise themselves as Super Apes and kidnap the Llongo king in order to loot the jungle dwellers; When they capture Patrolman Smythe, the Phantom rescues him, then falls captive himself; The crooks tie the Phantom to the pole of a burning hut but he escapes, confirming local legends that the Ghost Who Walks cannot die. "Trapped," art by Bill Lignante; On a hunting trip of their own, Queen and Jack are injured, then trapped by a pride of lions; King arrives to save them just as they run out of ammunition. "The Phantom's Boyhood, Part III: School," script by Bill Harris, art by Bill Lignante; Kit excels at school and sports while maintaining a dignified reserve, which provokes constant bullying. "Seagoing Vessels, Number 12: 17th Century Man-of-War" Keys of Knowledge page, art by Jack Sparling. Painted back cover art by George Wilson. # on cover 10014-405 May. #7 5/64. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Phantom (1962 Gold Key/King/Charlton) 7 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation. Staple rust. Water damage.

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Painted cover art by George Wilson. "Wild Animals of South America, Number 6: Armadillos" Keys of Knowledge, art by Ray Bailey. "The Super Apes," script by Lee Falk and Bill Harris, art by Bill Lignante; Three crooks disguise themselves as Super Apes and kidnap the Llongo king in order to loot the jungle dwellers; When they capture Patrolman Smythe, the Phantom rescues him, then falls captive himself; The crooks tie the Phantom to the pole of a burning hut but he escapes, confirming local legends that the Ghost Who Walks cannot die. "Trapped," art by Bill Lignante; On a hunting trip of their own, Queen and Jack are injured, then trapped by a pride of lions; King arrives to save them just as they run out of ammunition. "The Phantom's Boyhood, Part III: School," script by Bill Harris, art by Bill Lignante; Kit excels at school and sports while maintaining a dignified reserve, which provokes constant bullying. "Seagoing Vessels, Number 12: 17th Century Man-of-War" Keys of Knowledge page, art by Jack Sparling. Painted back cover art by George Wilson. # on cover 10014-405 May. #7 5/64. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Phantom (1962 Gold Key/King/Charlton) 8 VG+ 4.5

Cover oxidation. Staple rust.

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Painted cover art by George Wilson. "Wild Animals of North America, Number 4: Raccoons" Keys of Knowledge page, art by Joe Certa. "The Belt," script by Bill Harris, art by Bill Lignante; The current Phantom's father was betrayed and murdered by an informant while acting against the Singh pirates; The current Phantom learns that the pirates have turned mostly to smuggling, gambling, and extortion under the leadership of Rama, who claims to have killed the Phantom, and who displays his belt and pistols as proof. "Ivory, Ivory, Everywhere," art by Bill Lignante; The four friends participate in controlled hunting, but Jack is knocked out and dreams of fabulous riches from the ivory in the elephant graveyard; King and Queen explain that unwell elephants usually expire when unable to arise from rivers, which is why their massive carcasses...and their tusks...are rarely found. "Prehistoric Animals, Number 4: The Dinosaurs" Keys of Knowledge page, art by John Celardo. Painted back cover art by George Wilson. # on cover 10014-408 August. #8 8/64. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Phantom (1962 Gold Key/King/Charlton) 10 VG/FN 5.0

Cover oxidation. Staple rust.

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Painted cover art by George Wilson. "The Sleeping Giant," script by Bill Harris, art by Bill Lignante; Joe Gagnon finds diamonds at the floor of a huge statue of Tuamotu, giant god of the Itongo; Driven away, he finds startlingly-tall circus performer Idaho, whom he disguises as Tuamotu so as to gain access to the diamonds and lead raids on the neighbors, until the Phantom fights Idaho and easily vanquishes him. "The Cave of Kings, Part I," art by Bill Lignante; The three friends investigate a jungle legend of a fierce monster lurking in a cave, only to be taken by surprise themselves in a cliffhanger ending to Part I. "The Patrol," script by Bill Harris, art by Bill Lignante; Brown hides in the restricted room where the Jungle Patrol's commander (the Phantom) leaves his written orders, hoping for a glimpse of the unknown commander. "Weapons and Warfare, Number 1: Ancient Weapons" Keys of Knowledge page, art by Joe Certa. # on cover 10014-502 February. #10 2/65. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Phantom (1962 Gold Key/King/Charlton) 13 VG+ 4.5

Staple rust. Cover oxidation.

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Painted cover art. "The Phantom Chronicles," script by Bill Harris, art by Bill Lignante; Rachamond tries to re-create crimes originally committed by his ancestor, including the theft of the crown of Tibet from a Himalayan lamasery; As the 13th Phantom fought Rachamond's ancestor, so the "current," 16th Phantom pursues Rachamond, who is killed in their struggle when he falls on his own knife. Cheerios ad featuring Rocky and Bullwinkle. "The Legend of the Diamond Crocodile," art by Bill Lignante; Track Hunter and Oloo investigate reports of a diamond-studded crocodile; Tracking the beast to its lair, they discover that it rolls in diamonds. Advertisement for Phantom Revell model kit on inside front cover. # on cover 10014-508 August. #13 8/65. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Phantom (1962 Gold Key/King/Charlton) 14 VG+ 4.5

Cover oxidation. Staple rust.

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Painted cover art. "The Historian," script by Bill Harris, art by Bill Lignante; Heg manipulates Smith and Jade in order to deliver false messages ordering the Jungle Patrol to stand down; The Phantom captures Heg and his boss and sets things right, never revealing that he is the unknown commander. Cheerios ad featuring Rocky and Bullwinkle. "Safari Into the Unknown"; Track Hunter and Oloo investigate a legend of pigmy lions and elephants, but discover that the stories arise from eating hallucinogenic mushrooms. "Grandpa," art by Bill Lignante; Appalled that his granddaughter loves a mysterious masked cave-dweller, Grandpa ushers a parade of eligible bachelors through her life--which shocks the Phantom when he arrives unannounced for a visit; When Bob and Diana are attacked by grizzly bears while hunting, Bob valiantly defends her, but it's the Phantom who kills one bear and drives off another. Advertisement for Phantom Revell model kit on inside front cover. Number on cover 10014-510. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Scooby Doo (1970 Gold Key) 1 GD- 1.8

1" Spine split from bottom. Cover oxidation. Interior tearing. Water damage.

Number/month on cover: 10252-003/March. Cover by Jack Manning. Stories by unknown. Art by Phil De Lara. Based on the 1969-1970 TV series. In this issue: "What a Night for a Knight" - Coming home late from the movies, Shaggy and Scooby discover an abandoned truck with a mysterious crate. In it is a suit of armor, the Black Knight, which appears to come to life under a full moon. Characters in this story: Scooby Doo; Shaggy; Velma; Daphne; Fred; Professor Hyde White; Mr. Wikles. Plus: "Never Ape an Ape-Man" - Scooby and the gang are visiting the location set of the film The Ape-Man of Forbidden Mountain. Daphne's uncle, John Maxwell, is glad to have the gang as extras, as no other actors will work on the film. Apparently, there is a real Ape-Man scaring everyone off. Characters in this story: Scooby Doo; Shaggy; Velma; Daphne; Fred; John Maxwell; Carl the Stuntman; The Ape-Man. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Scooby Doo (1970 Gold Key) 1 CGC 0.5

Paper: Off white

Centerfold and Page 11 missing.

Label #4723582001

Number/month on cover: 10252-003/March. Cover by Jack Manning. Stories by unknown. Art by Phil De Lara. Based on the 1969-1970 TV series. In this issue: "What a Night for a Knight" - Coming home late from the movies, Shaggy and Scooby discover an abandoned truck with a mysterious crate. In it is a suit of armor, the Black Knight, which appears to come to life under a full moon. Characters in this story: Scooby Doo; Shaggy; Velma; Daphne; Fred; Professor Hyde White; Mr. Wikles. Plus: "Never Ape an Ape-Man" - Scooby and the gang are visiting the location set of the film The Ape-Man of Forbidden Mountain. Daphne's uncle, John Maxwell, is glad to have the gang as extras, as no other actors will work on the film. Apparently, there is a real Ape-Man scaring everyone off. Characters in this story: Scooby Doo; Shaggy; Velma; Daphne; Fred; John Maxwell; Carl the Stuntman; The Ape-Man. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Star Trek (1967 Gold Key) 3A CGC 6.5 Ad Back Cover

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4735814006

Comic book version of the original Star Trek TV series that starred William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy. Photo cover of Leonard Nimoy. NOTE: There are 2 versions of this comic. This version has an ad on the back cover. The other version has a photo back cover. "Part I: Invasion of the City Builders," script by Dick Wood, art by Alberto Giolitti; The planet Zarta has been taken over by their own technology; Machines that built their city have not stopped and have nearly filled the planet with one large vacant city. "Part II: The Bridge to Catastrophe," script by Dick Wood, art by Alberto Giolitti; When the Enterprise Crew show up they are quick to help the remaining people the best they can. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Star Trek (1967 Gold Key) 32 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white

Label #0260301001

Comic book version of the original Star Trek TV series that starred William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy. 90210-508. "The Animal People," script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Albert Giolitti, inks by Alden McWilliams; Spock stumbles across a shocking secret on a world on the brink of destruction! 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Star Trek (1967 Gold Key) 47 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #20-3DB62BE-024

Number/month on cover: 90210-709, no month listed. Comic book version of the original Star Trek TV series that starred William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy. This issue features "This Tree Bears Bitter Fruit" in which some mysterious pods lead the Enterprise on a long journey and Captain Kirk into a contest for survival. Story by George Kashdan and Doug Drexler, art by Al McWilliams. Cover price $0.30.

Tasmanian Devil and His Tasty Friends (1962) 1 VG- 3.5

1st appearance of the Tasmanian Devil in comics.

That Darn Cat (1966 Movie Comics) 602 VG+ 4.5

Cover oxidation. Staple rust.

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Photo cover of Haley Mills. Introductory page with six movie stills and text on inside front cover. "Walt Disney's That Darn Cat," art by Dan Spiegle; A felonious feline makes the mystery scene as undercover cat for the FBI. Profile of actress Hayley Mills with black and white photo of her as Patti Randall and D.C. on inside back cover. Photo of Hayley Mills as Patti Randall with D.C. on back cover. Based on the 1965 film. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Twilight Zone (1962 Gold Key) 7 GD/VG 3.0

Staple rust. Water damage.

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Number on cover 10016-405. Anthology type comic with suspenseful, mystery, and spooky stories done in the style of the classic TV series "The Twilight Zone" which starred Rod Serling as your host. Painted cover art by George Wilson. Roads and Vehicles #25 Classic Roman Vehicles--Keys of Knowledge, art by Jack Sparling. Shield of Medusa, art by Frank Thorne. Human Radio Receivers text story. Menace From Out There, art by Fred Fredericks. The Man Who Haunted Himself, art by Dick Rockwell. Seagoing Vessels #13 The Frigate--Keys of Knowledge filler page, art by Jerry Robinson. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Walt Disney Comics Digest (1968 Gold Key) 44 NM- 9.2

Gold Key edition with 50c cover price. NOTE: There is a 69c cover-priced Whitman variant of this issue. Donald at His Duckiest. Classic multi-part Carl Barks stories: Donald Duck and the Mummys Ring, Luck of the North, Donald Duck in Ancient Persia, and The Pixilated Parrot. 4.75. x 6.5. 128 pages. Cover price $0.50.