Showcase (1956-1978) comic books

Showcase (1956-1978) 31 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white

Label #0222732007

Cover pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. The Sea Beasts from One Billion B.C. starring Aquaman, Aqualad, Professor Richards, and John Cook, script by Jack Miller, art by Nick Cardy; John Cook steals Professor Richards' ray that will turn a normal fish into a large sea monster. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Showcase (1956-1978) 36 VG- 3.5

Cover coming loose at one staple. Interior tape.

First 12-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. 3rd appearance of the Silver Age Atom in Prisoner in a Test Tube!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson; A master spy assumes the identity of a scientist to get close to Professor Loring, who builds "super weapons"; Jean checks his fingerprints and finds a fraud. Ray Palmer offers to contact "our friend, The Atom. Ad for Mystery in Space #73. Ad for Green Lantern #10 and Flash #126. Ad for Giant 80-Page Superman Annual #4. Letter to the editor from comics fandom pioneer Jerry Bails. Strange Realm of the Atom!; Educational info about atomic energy and atoms. The "Disappearing Act" Robberies!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson; Ray once again proposes to Jean, but she's distracted by "invisible robberies" of jewelry all over town; The Atom attends a chess match with a platinum chess set and hides in a rook. Ad for Strange Adventures #136 and Justice League #9. Ad for Giant Batman 80-Page Annual #2. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 63 CGC 3.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4687375012

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) 66 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Joe Giella. (Part 1) The Birth of B'wana Beast, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by George Roussos; Origin of B'wana Beast; In Africa, Game Rangers Mike Maxwell (Caucasian) and Rupert Zambesi Kenboya (Negro) crashed on Mount Kilimanjaro; Kenboya gives Maxwell a mineral-laced drink and a talking red ape gives him a strange helmet; He gained animal strength, can control animals, and even blend them magically into giant hybrids like a rhino-buffalo. Captain Action ad. Ad for Detective Comics #359, the debut of Batgirl. Ad for the 80-Page Giant Superman #193. Cap's Hobby Hints by Henry Boltinoff. Ad for Plastic Man #2, vs. The Spider. Ad for Batman #189. Part 2 The Birth of B'wana Beast, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by George Roussos; origin story continues. Ad for Strange Adventures #196 and Tales of the Unexpected #99. B'Wana Beast's Real Africa; article about the modern Africa. Champs Against Odds! public service announcement, pencils by Jack Schiff, inks by Sheldon Moldoff; featuring Mickey Mantle, Wilma Rudolph, and Ben Hogan. Part 3 The Birth of B'wana Beast, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by George Roussos; origin story continues, then continues to next issue. Ad for Challengers of the Unknown #54 and Doom Patrol #109. Ad for GI Joe figures and accesories. Captain Billy & the Kid! Renwal Model Planes ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.