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Flash Comics Wheaties Giveaway (1946) NN CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Tape on cover.

Label #3892823007

6 1/2 x 8 1/4. 32 pages. Flash stars in "The Criminal From Tomorrow!" Johnny Thunder stars in "Farewell To Crime!" Hawkman stars in "The Scavenger of the Skies!" (art by Joe Kubert). Also in this issue: "The Ghost Patrol." GRADING NOTES: All known copies were taped to Wheaties boxes and are never found in NM condition.

Flash Fastest Man Alive (2006) 1B CGC 9.8 Kubert Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4616981004

Retailer Incentive Cover by Andy & Joe Kubert, White title; blurry stripes in background. Written by Paul DeMeo & Danny Bilson. Art and cover by Ken Lashley. Variant cover by Andy Kubert. The Flash is back. And in this landmark issue written by Paul DeMeo & Danny Bilson - creators of the groundbreaking TV series The Flash - and illustrated by Ken Lashley (LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES, Age of Apocalypse), one of the biggest questions of 2006 is answered: Who will wear the ring? INFINITE CRISIS aimed a mortal blow at the legacy of the Fastest Man Alive - but what doesn't kill you only makes you stronger! Be here for a historic chapter in the legacy of The Flash! Cover price $2.99.

Flash Fastest Man Alive (2006) 1B CGC 9.8 Kubert Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4616981003

Retailer Incentive Cover by Andy & Joe Kubert, White title; blurry stripes in background. Written by Paul DeMeo & Danny Bilson. Art and cover by Ken Lashley. Variant cover by Andy Kubert. The Flash is back. And in this landmark issue written by Paul DeMeo & Danny Bilson - creators of the groundbreaking TV series The Flash - and illustrated by Ken Lashley (LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES, Age of Apocalypse), one of the biggest questions of 2006 is answered: Who will wear the ring? INFINITE CRISIS aimed a mortal blow at the legacy of the Fastest Man Alive - but what doesn't kill you only makes you stronger! Be here for a historic chapter in the legacy of The Flash! Cover price $2.99.

Flash Gordon (1965 Gold Key) 1 VG 4.0

Centerfold detached at one staple.

Flash and Dale are marooned on a strange planet in the adventure story "The Eyes of Opto." Cover price $0.12.

Flashback 07: Pep Comics #1 (1940/1970) 7 FN+ 6.5

The seventh issue of the Flashback reprint series presents Pep Comics # 1 originally published in 1940 by National Periodical Publications. With the SHIELD. Also appearing the COMET by Jack Cole, THE FALCOLN and 5 more. 68-pages, full color cardstock covers, 7-3/4-in. x 10-3/8-in. black-and-white interior on white paper stock, saddle-stitched binding. Cover price $3.00.

Flashback 11: Plastic Man #1 (1943/1970) 11 FN 6.0

Staple rust.

The 11th issue of the Flashback reprint series presents Plastic Man # 1 originally published in 1941 by Vital Publications. Four Plastic Man stories. 68-pages, full color cardstock covers, 7-3/4-in. x 10-3/8-in. black-and-white interior on white paper stock, saddle-stitched binding. Cover price $3.00.

Flashback 21: Human Torch 1 (1940/1974) 21 VG 4.0

Water damage. Staple rust.

The 21st issue of the Flashback reprint series presents HUMAN TORCH # 1 originally published in 1940 by Timely/Marvel Comics. Origin and first appearance of Toro. Human Torch (by Carl Burgos), the Sub-Mariner (by Bill Everett), the Falcon, Microman, Mantor the magician, and the Fiery Mask. One-page text feature of how Burgos created the Human Torch. One-page text feature of how Everett created the Sub-Mariner. full color cardstock covers, 7-3/4-in. x 10-3/8-in. black-and-white interior on white paper stock, saddle-stitched binding. Cover price $3.00.

Flashback 36: Flash Comics 15 (1941/1976) 36 VF- 7.5

The 36th issue of the Flashback reprint series presents FLASH COMICS #15 originally published in 1941 by DC Comics (National Periodical Publications). Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "Circus Caper," script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Everett E. Hibbard; In order to keep a circus from going under financially, the Flash becomes the star attraction. "Fireman's Folly," script by John B. Wentworth, art by Stan Aschmeier; Johnny Thunder gets a job as a fireman. "Adventure of the Tin Plate Princess" starring Les Watts, Radio Amateur, script and art by Don Cameron; Les, Joe and Roy use their ham radio gear to rescue an heiress. "The Crooked Tax Collector," script by John B. Wentworth, art by Homer Fleming; The assistant tax collector kidnaps a little boy to keep his grandmother from testifying against him. "The Witch and the Hilton Jewels" starring King Standish, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Harry Lampert; The Witch and the King spar over the Hilton jewels. "Industrial Sabotage," pencils by Ben Flinton, inks by Leonard Sansone; German agents use toys to smuggle military secrets out of the country. "The Hooded Horror" Flash Picture Novelette, script and art by Ed Wheelan. "The Hand," script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Sheldon Moldoff; The Hawkman must somehow contend with the horrible invention of a bodiless killer hand that is being used to steal and kill in order that a man become sole heir to a valuable estate. All-Star Comics #4 ad. 64-pages, full color cardstock cover, 7-1/2-in. x 10-3/8-in. black-and-white interior on white paper stock, saddle-stitched binding. Cover price $3.00.

Flashpoint (2011 DC) 1D CGC 9.8 3rd Printing

Paper: White

Third Printing.

Label #3758343008

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Third Printing Variant Cover Written by GEOFF JOHNS Art by ANDY KUBERT Not a dream, not an imaginary story, not an elseworld. This is Flash Fact: When Barry Allen wakes at his desk, he discovers the world has changed. Family is alive, loved ones are strangers, and close friends are different, gone or worse. It's a world on the brink of a cataclysmic war - but where are Earth's Greatest Heroes to stop it? It's a place where America's last hope is Cyborg, who hopes to gather the forces of The Outsider, The Secret 7, S!H!A!Z!A!M!, Citizen Cold and other new and familiar-yet-altered faces! It's a world that could be running out of time, if The Flash can't find the villain who altered the time line! Welcome to FLASHPOINT! 40 pg, FC Cover price $3.99.

Flashpoint Beyond (2022 DC) 1THE616.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

The 616 Comics Edition A

Label #4092581023

The 616 Comics Exclusive Cover by Nathan Szerdy. Written by Geoff Johns, Jeremy Adams and Tim Sheridan. Art by Xermanico. Batman's hunt for the Clockwork Killer brings him to Europe and face to face with the mad king, Aquaman. On the eve of Aquamans sinking of London, Batman infiltrates his stronghold and goes on the warpath for answers. Nothing matters to Batman, whose world is already dead, but if he can track down the Clockwork Killer, Thomas can save his sons world and put everything back together again. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+

Fleur Minori Chigusa Art Works SC (Japanese 2024 Hobby Japan) 1-1ST VF+ 8.5

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1st printing. Art book featuring the work of Minori Chigusa. Softcover, 7-1/2" x 10", 128 pages, full color, Japanese language.

FOOM (1973 Marvel) 1 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4228299002

Fantastic Four issue, including an article and checklist (issues 1-132). Editor Jim Steranko produced several new illustrations for this issue. Bios (with photos) of Stan Lee, John Buscema, Roy Thomas, Joe Sinnott, and Gerry Conway.

FOOM (1973 Marvel) 5 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4629374002

Ben Grimm issue (the Thing of the Fantastic Four). Article about the Thing . Bios of Rich Buckler and Steve Gerber. Deathlok article by Doug Moench. Fan art by Ken Steacy and John Byrne. "Recommended Reading" column by Chris Claremont. Buckler/Joe Sinnot front cover; Byrne back cover.

FOOM (1973 Marvel) 6 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4622594001

Avengers issue, Pt. 1 of 2 (see next issue for Pt. 2). Illustrations by Dave Cockrum (4), Rick Hoberg, and Billy Graham (uninked pencils from Jungle Action 12). "Interview" with Jarvis, butler at the Avengers mansion. Cartoons by Stan Lee and Marie Severin. Roy Thomas talks about the upcoming "Man-Gods From Beyond the Stars."

FOOM (1973 Marvel) 7 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4629374001

Avengers issue (part 2). Illustrations by Dave Cockrum (4), John Byrne, and Mike Ploog. Part 2 of the "interview" with Avengers butler Jarvis. Photos of Cockrum, Gerry Conway, Steve Gerber, Jim Steranko, Tony Isabella, Len Wein, Stan Lee, Marv Wolfman, Jack Abel, Vince Colletta, Glynis Wein, Roy Thomas, Al Milgrom, Michael Kaluta, and Roger Slifer. Cartoons by Stan Lee and Marie Severin.

FOOM (1973 Marvel) 7 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4622594002

Avengers issue (part 2). Illustrations by Dave Cockrum (4), John Byrne, and Mike Ploog. Part 2 of the "interview" with Avengers butler Jarvis. Photos of Cockrum, Gerry Conway, Steve Gerber, Jim Steranko, Tony Isabella, Len Wein, Stan Lee, Marv Wolfman, Jack Abel, Vince Colletta, Glynis Wein, Roy Thomas, Al Milgrom, Michael Kaluta, and Roger Slifer. Cartoons by Stan Lee and Marie Severin.

FOOM (1973 Marvel) 7 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Slab: Chipped/broken bracket

Subscription label attached to back cover.

Label #4400848002

Avengers issue (part 2). Illustrations by Dave Cockrum (4), John Byrne, and Mike Ploog. Part 2 of the "interview" with Avengers butler Jarvis. Photos of Cockrum, Gerry Conway, Steve Gerber, Jim Steranko, Tony Isabella, Len Wein, Stan Lee, Marv Wolfman, Jack Abel, Vince Colletta, Glynis Wein, Roy Thomas, Al Milgrom, Michael Kaluta, and Roger Slifer. Cartoons by Stan Lee and Marie Severin.

FOOM (1973 Marvel) 8 CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Label #4622594003

Captain America issue. Illustrations by John Byrne (3) and Marv Wolfman. Articles on Cap, the Falcon, the 1944 Captain America serial, and a look at the creation of the character. The news section includes comments from George Perez, Chris Claremont, Len Wein, Don McGregor, Doug Moench, Marv Wolfman, Steve Gerber, Roy Thomas, Bill Mantlo, and Dave Kraft on their current projects. Captain America/Bucky cover by John Romita Sr./Mike Esposito; back cover by Byrne.

FOOM (1973 Marvel) 10 CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Subscription label attached to back cover.

Label #4228299018

This issue has an article which features the All-New, All-Different X-Men that predates their first official appearance in Giant-Size X-Men #1. Illustrations by Jack Kirby (original design for the Sentinels), Dave Cockrum (Storm sketch), Don Maitz (centerspread pin-up of the original and new X-Men), Val Mayerik, and Bob Budainsky. Good quality photos of Stan Lee, Neal Adams, Herb Trimpe, Doug Moench, Marie Severin, Howard Chaykin, Roy Thomas, Marv Wolfman, Joe Sinnott, Len Wein, and Scott Edelman. Cockrum cover.

FOOM (1973 Marvel) 15 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4228299024

Howard the Duck issue with a wraparound cover by Gene Colan and Steve Leialoha. Illustrations by David Wenzel, John Romita Sr., and Jack Kirby. Steve Gerber interview. Articles about Gene Colan and Steve Leialoha. The news section contains photos of Gerry Conway, George Tuska, Sal Buscema, Archie Goodwin, Chris Claremont, Dave Cockrum, Jim Mooney, Paul Gulacy, Bill Mantlo, Keith Pollard, Jack Kirby, Mike Royer, Roy Thomas, George Perez, Barry Windsor-Smith, John Warner, Len Wein, Ross Andru, and Marv Wolfman. Colan/Leialoha wraparound cover. This issue is notable for two reasons: The first appearance of Carol Danvers as Ms. Marvel in a full-page illustration of Ms. Marvel by Johnny Romita, plus a preview of the front cover of Ms. Marvel #1. This appearance predates the publication of Ms. Marvel #1 by four months. And this is the first appearance of Captain Britain, predating Captain Britain Weekly #1 (October 1976) by a month. Captain Britain appeared in Captain Britain Weekly, which featured runs by writers Chris Claremont and Alan Moore, and artist Alan Davis.

FOOM (1973 Marvel) 17 CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Subscription label attached to back cover.

Label #4228300005

Stan Lee issue. Illustrations by Gene Colan, John Romita Sr., John Buscema, and Jack Kirby. Lee interview with lots of rare photos. The news section contains photos of Jim Craig, Jim Shooter, Scott Edelman, Roger Stern, and Mike Esposito. Arnold Sawyer painted cover.

FOOM (1973 Marvel) 18 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4232557004

John Romita Sr. issue. Illustrations by Romita, Jim Starlin, Gil Kane, George Perez, Gene Colan/Tom Palmer, and Walt Simonson. Romita interview (with some rare photos). The news section contains photos of Klaus Janson, Jim Starlin, Herb Trimpe, Don Perlin, John Romita Jr., Gil Kane, and Walt Simonson. There's also a photo of Wendy Pini (Elfquest) dressed in a Red Sonja costume! Romita Sr. cover.

FOOM (1973 Marvel) 22 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4228300013

Fall 1978 issue. Spider-Man cover; Fantastic Four back cover. George Perez, Tom Palmer, and Klaus Janson profiles. Bill Mantlo writes about the Micronauts. "The Remaking of Ms. Marvel" by Chris Claremont. Article about Japanese Marvel comics. Report on the Fantastic Four cartoon (with Kirby art and photo). Unused Ms. Marvel cover by Dave Cockrum/Bob Layton. John Carter pin-up by Ernie Chan.

Forgotten Realms Homeland (2005) 1A VF- 7.5

#1 (OF 3) Writer: R.A. Salvatore Adapted by: Andrew Dabb Art: Tim Seeley. At long last ? the most popular character in Fantasy Fiction makes his comic book debut! An outcast by birth and nature, the dark elf known as Drizzt is destined to walk a path of tragedy and adventure. Deep beneath the Earth's surface lies the Underdark ? a realm populated by all manner of strange beings and hideous creatures ? and ruled over by the the Drow. Scorned by his family and even his race, the young Drizzt finds an unlikely ally in the Swordmaster Zaknafein. Adapting the first chapter of R.A. Salvatore's hugely popular "Dark Elf Trilogy," this is the holy grail of fantasy comic book fans! 48pgs, FC?Cover A: Tim Seeley--$4.95 48pgs, FC?Cover B: Gez Fry Cardstock Cover--$8.95 Cover price $4.95.

Forgotten Realms Lot of 10

Issues 6-10, 13, 17-19, and 25 of Forgotten Realms (1989). Most will grade in the FN range.

Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 16 GD 2.0 (R)

Trimmed

TRIMMED. Tape on interior cover, pages, and under staples. Oxidation.

Indicia title is "PORKY PIG, No. 16." Cover art by Chase Craig. Porky and Petunia paint an introduction to the stories in the issue on a board fence, art by Carl Buettner. Porky Pig and -Sh-h-h!!- Th' Secret of the Haunted House!, script by Chase Craig, art by Carl Buettner; Porky and Petunia spend the night in a haunted house, not knowing that it's the hideout for a gang of counterfeiters. Porky Pig Meets Beaky Buzzard, script and art by Chase Craig; Porky and his friends write millionaire Wilfred Crump to ask for a small loan to buy a gold mine. Hollywood gossip style page of facts about Porky, art by Carl Buettner. Porky paints "That's All Folks!" on the same board fence as the inside front cover, art by Carl Buettner. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 19 GD 2.0

2" Cumulative spine split (partially chew). Cover detached.

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Indicia title is "WALT DISNEY'S THUMPER MEETS THE SEVEN DWARFS, No. 19." Cover art by Carl Buettner. Thumper Meets the Seven Dwarfs, script and art by Carl Buettner; Thumper goes on a quest to find the "end of the world"; He falls in a hole, which leads to the Seven Dwarfs' diamond mine; After spending the night at the Dwarfs' house, Thumper takes a drink from a "wishing well"; Thumper wishes to meet a giant and is captured by one; He is taken to the giant's castle to be kept as a pet; Thumper wishes for Doc and Dopey to help him and they magically appear in the castle and help him escape; After a series of adventures, Thumper wishes the trio was back in the Dwarfs' house. Reprinted in Silly Simphonies. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 33 GD 2.0

Cover and centerfold detached.

Indicia title is "BUGS BUNNY, No. 33." Cover art by Carl Buettner. Bugs Bunny---Public Nuisance No. 1; Bugs and Hopalong Casserole, the grasshopper, have a contest to see who can be more annoying. Bugs Bunny Tries the Easy Life; Bugs decides that he should get adopted by a rich family; Unfortunately the wealthy man who picks him is more interested in adding him to his list of hunting trophies; He takes Bugs (and Elmer) to an island for a version of "The Most Dangerous Game." Bugs Bunny and the Fang-Toothed Bandit; Petunia's Uncle Ham has disappeared; Porky, disguised as Petunia, and Bugs go to Buzzard Hollow to take charge of Ham's ranch. Activity page—A cut-out with a strip that makes Bugs' eyes go back and forth. Art on all strips by Carl Buettner. 60 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 51 CBCS 4.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #23-445B7B5-007

Indicia title is "BUGS BUNNY FINDS THE LOST TREASURE, No. 51." Cover art by Carl Buettner. Bugs Bunny Finds the Lost Treasure, art by Carl Buettner; Bugs buys an old sea chest at an auction; In it is a sailor's diary is which he tells of the Zazztec treasure on Happy Pappy Island. A Statue Comes to Life, art by Carl Buettner; Bugs buys some powerful perfume; While visiting the museum he sprays a statue of Hercules, not knowing that a crook is impersonating the statue. Back cover Bugs Bunny strip by Tom McKimson. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 91 GD+ 2.5

Centerfold detached at one staple.

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Indicia title is "SANTA CLAUS FUNNIES, No. 91." Christmas Comes to the Wood Land, script and art by Walt Kelly; The animals of the southern woodland decide to have a Christmas party and invite Santa to attend. Christmas In Norway; Ole and Olga make Christmas presents for their poor friends Sigurd and Sigred; Mr. Olsen dresses like Santa and delivers the presents on skis. A Gift From Santa; Orphan John Hammond is a stable boy in old England, who lives a hard life with a harsh master; Santa stops at the stable to feed and water his reindeer; Santa takes the boy to live with a loving family. Toy Trouble back cover strip by Walt Kelly. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 105 PR 0.5

Interior is complete. Full length spine split. Extensive accumulation of defects.

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Stories, Art and Cover by Walt Kelly. Featuring tales such as "The Internal Intern," "Albert and the Barbecue," "Such A Duel About Nothing or Feud For Thought Use Remarks" and "Fearless Friends of the Fish Fry"! Starring Pogo Possum and Albert the Alligator! 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 167 CGC 9.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #0913088007

"The Lone Ranger and the Hooded Horsemen" Written by Fran Striker, Art by Charles Flanders, and Cover art by Morris Gollub. A gang of hooded men holds two sisters hostage to get their father to sign over his property to them. The Lone Ranger and the Dagger Gang; The Lone Ranger and Tonto find a man in a cabin who has been stabbed; Tonto stays with him, while the Lone Ranger goes for help. The Lone Ranger on the Trail of a Fugitive; The Lone Ranger is on the trail of Red Hawkins, a man accused of killing a Texas Ranger; The Lone Ranger and Silver get caught in an explosion meant to blow up a bridge. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 189 GD- 1.8

2.75" Cumulative spine split.

Indicia title is "Walt Disney's DONALD DUCK IN THE OLD CASTLE'S SECRET, No. 189." Cover art by Carl Barks. The Old Castle's Secret, script and art by Carl Barks; Uncle Scrooge and the ducks go to Scotland to find the treasure hidden in the walls of the old McDuck castle, and there they encounter a "ghost" that is invisible except for the shadow cast by its skeleton; The "ghost" soon steals the treasure and traps the ducks on a balcony a hundred feet above the ground, but the nephews get down safely and find a secret entrance to the castle through an old graveyard. Horseshoe Luck, script and art by Carl Barks; Donald refuses to believe that finding a horseshoe brings good luck. Bean Taken back cover strip by Carl Barks; Donald devises a system for guessing the number of beans in a jar. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 204 CGC 3.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4317515012

Indicia title is "FLASH GORDON, No. 204." Cover art by Paul Norris. Flash Gordon Cut-Out Jet-Car activity page. Adventure on Orano, script and art by Paul Norris; Two modified V-2 missiles take off from Earth, one crash-lands on Mongo, the other on the planet Orano; Flash finds the ship that crashed on Mongo has an American crew; The other ship is a mystery; Flash and the Americans go to Orano to investigate, but are captured by the forces of Orano's cruel ruler, Torro, the Terrible. Orano Fly Model Space-Ship activity page. Fight at Space Port back cover art by Paul Norris. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 226 VG+ 4.5

Cover oxidation. Water spotting.

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Indicia title is "PORKY PIG and SPOOFY, THE SPOOK, No. 226." Porky Pig and Spoofy, the Spook, art by Roger Armstrong; Porky's rich Uncle Ham writes that he is sending Porky a "baby spook"; Porky decides to rent a haunted house to make the spook feel at home; Widget the midget, an escaped convict, reads about Porky in the newspaper; He disguises himself as a ghost and pretends to be the "spook" that Uncle Ham sent. The Roast Gip Recipe, art by Roger Armstrong; Porky is working for the Peachy Keeny Cookbook Company and is sent to the remote island of Pogo-Togo to find the secret recipe for "Roast Gip." Uncle Bacon Comes to Dinner one-page story, art by Gil Turner; Uncle Bacon, the sword swallower, comes to Porky's house for dinner. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 250 GD+ 2.5

Water damage.

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Indicia title is "BUGS BUNNY in DIAMOND DAZE, No. 250." Cover pencils by Ralph Heimdahl. Diamond Daze, pencils by Ralph Heimdahl; Elmer gets a job as a secretary for the fabulously wealthy Phil Theerich; Mister Theerich gives Bugs a deed to a diamond mine in Africa. Bugs and Porky to go see the mine, but learn that it is guarded by ferocious head-hunters. Bugs Bunny and the Lucky Li'l Bunny, art by Tony Strobl; Bugs gets a job as a messenger and delivers a package to Elmer from his Uncle Fuddy Duddy, which contains a small rabbit; Bugs tries to convince Elmer that the rabbit will bring him good luck. Tasty Water back cover strip, art by Fred Abranz. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 328 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4627591001

Cover art by Carl Buettner. Donald Duck in Old California!, script and art by Carl Barks; The ducks, injured in a car wreck in Southern California, are transported by means of a mysterious dream to the California of 1848; While there they stay at the home of a wealthy Spanish rancher, take part in the gold rush, and help a young vaquero win the hand of a rancher's daughter. Grandma's Visit starring Donald Duck, script by Don Christensen, art by Bob Moore. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 356 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation. Staple rust. Water damage.

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Cover by Carl Barks. Stories by unknown. Art by Frank McSavage and various. Featuring the tales "Rags To Riches," "[Child psychology]" and "[Horse-back riding]," plus additional stories on the inside front and inside back covers, as well as the back cover. Starring Donald Duck, Huey, Dewey and Louie, Uncle Scrooge and Daisy Duck! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 408 GD 2.0

Centerfold detached at one staple. Cover oxidation. Staple rust. Water damage.

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Cover art by Carl Barks. The Golden Helmet, script by Carl Barks; The ducks and a museum curator race Azure Blue, a descendant of the Vikings, to the coast of Labrador to find a golden helmet left by a Viking explorer; once the helmet is saved from Blue, the curator and Donald have visions of ruling the continent. Rigged-Up Lawn Roller; Donald is angry because the nephews have lent his lawn roller. Awash in Success; The nephews sell towels to the victims of an over-active park fountain. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 427 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4655338016

Cover by Dick Moores. Stories by Dick Moores and various. Art by Dick Moores and Dick Hall. Featuring the tales "Mickey Mouse and the 'Wonderful Whizzix'" and "Mickey Mouse and the 'Great Safe Mystery'," plus additional stories on the inside front and inside back covers, as well as the back cover. Starring Mickey Mouse, Goofy, Morty and Ferdie! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 456 FR/GD 1.5

2" spine split. Staples added (not manufacturing). Internal residue. Cover oxidation.

Indicia title is "Walt Disney's UNCLE SCROOGE, BACK TO THE KLONDIKE, No. 456." Cover art by Carl Barks. Back to the Klondike, script and art by Carl Barks; Scrooge takes pills to restore his failing memory, and immediately recalls the location of bag of nuggets he cached in the Yukon fifty years before; When the ducks arrive in the Klondike, they find that Scrooge's claim has been taken over by Glittering Goldie, a former dance hall girl Scrooge knew in the gold rush days--and who still owes Scrooge a thousand dollars, plus interest. Somethin' Fishy Here, script and art by Carl Barks; Donald pastes up a fake newspaper that convinces Scrooge that fish have been made the official money of the land. Back cover strip by Barks. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 457 GD- 1.8

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

Indicia title is "DAFFY, No. 457." Cover art by Phil de Lara. Vacation by Train, script by Don R. Christensen, art by Phil de Lara; Elmer decides to take a train trip to spend the winter in the South and get away from Daffy; Daffy hides in his luggage and causes havoc when his prank about Elmer having counterfeit money is taken seriously. Six-Gun Gertie, script by Don R. Christensen, art by Phil de Lara; Daffy meets up with "Two-Gun Gertie" in a Wild West town; Gertie is better at shooting, roping, and riding than the men, who are scared of her. Deerhead, script by Don R. Christensen, art by Phil de Lara; Tired of being picked on because he's a duck, Daffy decides to change his identity by wearing a stuffed deer's head; Unfortunately, he forgets it's deer hunting season. Skywriting for Elmer, art by Phil de Lara. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 495 GD+ 2.5

Water damage and residue.

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Cover art by Carl Barks. Horseradish Treasure; Scrooge is faced with the loss of his entire fortune to Chisel McSue because, many years before, an ancestor of Scrooge's failed to deliver a case of horseradish to Jamaica, and then failed to give all his property to McSue's ancestor, as provided in a contract; Scrooge can save his fortune only by fulfilling the terms of the original contract, and the ducks set out in a small sailing ship to find the horseradish, which was on a ship that sank in the Caribbean. The Round Money Bin; For safety's sake, Scrooge has his coins changed into greenbacks and stores them in an old water tank, but this fails to stop the Beagle Boys. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 495 FR/GD 1.5

Cover oxidation. Water damage with saturation. Centerfold detached at one staple.

Cover art by Carl Barks. Horseradish Treasure; Scrooge is faced with the loss of his entire fortune to Chisel McSue because, many years before, an ancestor of Scrooge's failed to deliver a case of horseradish to Jamaica, and then failed to give all his property to McSue's ancestor, as provided in a contract; Scrooge can save his fortune only by fulfilling the terms of the original contract, and the ducks set out in a small sailing ship to find the horseradish, which was on a ship that sank in the Caribbean. The Round Money Bin; For safety's sake, Scrooge has his coins changed into greenbacks and stores them in an old water tank, but this fails to stop the Beagle Boys. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 590 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4587226002

Indicia title is "HANSEL AND GRETEL, No. 590." Michael Myerberg's Hansel and Gretel, art by Dan Gormley; Hansel and Gretel are sent into the forest by their mother to gather berries for dinner; After losing their way, they spend the night in the forest, guarded by 14 night angels; The next day they find the gingerbread house of Rosina the witch; She captures Hansel to fatten him up and make him part of the gingerbread hedge; Gretel rescues Hansel and the pair use a log to knock the witch into her stove, which then explodes; The house and the witch disappear and the children who were part of the hedge turn back into their original forms. Adaptation of the 1954 stop-action puppet movie "Hansel and Gretel". 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 679 GD 2.0

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

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Indicia title is "GUNSMOKE, No. 679." Photo cover of Matt Dillon (as played by James Arness). The Decoy, script by Paul S. Newman, art by Jim McDonald; A stranger seems to save Matt Dillon's life in a bar fight, but later he makes an excuse to take Dillon out of Dodge so that his gang can rob the bank. Colts for Hire, script by Paul S. Newman, art by Jim McDonald; Thinking Matt Dillon is too soft on troublemakers in their businesses, the owners hire four gunslingers to act as private police; The gunslingers eventually take over and the businessmen beg Dillon to get rid of them. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 772 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2135239005

Indicia title is "CHEYENNE, No. 772." Cover art by Cheyenne Bodie (as played by Clint Walker). Intro with photos. The Last Train West, art by Tom Gill; Framed for murder in Lone Butte, Cheyenne is sent to prison; He escapes and boards a train headed back to Lone Butte to confront his accusers; On the way back he has to dodge the law and help fight off Apaches who attack the train. West of the River, art by Tom Gill; Cheyenne has to take a dozen "volunteers" from the guard house to try to take a man's daughters from the Kiowa Indians, five years after they were abducted; They take the women from the Kiowas, only to find that one is promised to be the bride of the Kiowa Chief, Tanaka. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 973 VG 4.0

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Walt Disney's "Sleeping Beauty and the Prince" - Written by unknown. Art by Al Hubbard. Cover by Al Hubbard? Also has the activity page "Saddle the Prince's White Charger." 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 997 VG- 3.5

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

Walt Disney Presents "Tales of Texas John Slaughter" (how his six guns brought law to frontier America) and "The Nine Lives of Elfego Baca" (the man they couldn't kill) - Written by unknown. Art by Dan Spiegle and John Ushler. Photo Cover shows Elfego Baca and Texas John Slaughter. Plus: song lyrics for Texas John Slaughter (by Stan Jones) and Elfego Baca (by Richard Dehr and Frank Miller). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 1110B GD+ 2.5 Divining Rod Back Cover Variant

"The Divining Rod" back cover variant. Indicia title is "BONANZA, No. 1110." Photo cover of Adam Cartwright (as played by Pernell Roberts), Little Joe Cartwright (as played by Michael Landon), Hoss Cartwright (as played by Dan Blocker), and Ben Cartwright (as played by Lorne Greene). The Ponderosa Ranch; The Cartwrights get caught between arrogant squatters and vengeful Indians and have to prevent a range war. The Gold Dowser; A professor claims to be able to find water or gold by dowsing with a forked stick. The XIT Ranch fact page; History of the XIT Ranch in Texas. The Divining Rod fact page; use of divining rods to find water. Scripts by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Tom Gill. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.