Auctions: comic books published by Ajax

Battle Report (1952) 2 CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Label #4703708003

One-Man Mop-Up; Lieutenant Clausen is a one-man mop-up squad, set in the Korean War. The Gas House Gang; A group of hand-picked volunteers is taken far inside enemy territory to destroy roads and railroad bridges, set in the Korean War. Constant Reminder text story. One More Pill-Box; Sergeant Tim Belvin shows his men how to take out Korean pill-box emplacements. Secret Weapon; Sergeant Malloy uses mules to move ammo and equipment thru terrain where Jeeps cannot pass, set in the Korean War. 32 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Strange Fantasy (1952) 9 CGC 5.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4476284001

Stories and art by Bruce Hamilton and Steve Ditko. Offbeat pre-Code horror stories from Ajax-Farrell, with art by the Iger Shop staff. A man's long hair comes to life, in a truly bizarre escalating series of events partially illustrated by future Marvel legend Steve Ditko. An artist tries and fails to maintain the balance between madness and genius. Luther is cursed with the ability to know who is going to die. Dream of Horror; Hair Yee-eeee; Magic Formula; Portrait of Doom; Mirror of Death. 32 pages, Full Color. NOTE: In addition to the regular issue, some copies of no. 9 were manufactured with different interiors from other comics. Please see title Strange Fantasy (1952) #9 Variant Interiors. Cover price $0.10.

War Report (1952) 1 CGC 3.5

Paper: White

Label #4730055007

US soldiers face combat action as the Korean War heats up, from publisher Ajax-Farrell. A seasoned corporal and a fresh lieutenant get caught in an ambush with their squad. Injured Private Fenton is captured by enemy forces and fears being listed as MIA. Tensions between Air Force and infantry soldiers come to a head during a fight at a USO club in Okinawa. The Dawn's Early Light; Missing in Action; Dirty Fighter; I'll Take the Infantry; Operation Bridgehead. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.