Comic books in 'Golden age reprints'

Volume 7 - 1st printing. "May 1953-January 1954!" Collects Dynamite (1953 Comic Media) #1-5. Cover by Pete Morisi. Johnny Dynamite, created by Pete Morisi, was a hard-boiled private detective, known as "The Wild Man from Chicago." Good friends with the D.A. but readily accepted by the underworld-he smoked cigarettes constantly, cursed frequently and had a bad habit of getting shot and beaten by his enemies. But always gave as good as he got; he was an experience and persistent detective taking his cases very personally and killed many of his early foes, claiming they were reaching for a weapon. Myra Benz, who had shot him in the eye, was brazenly killed without any true justification beyond his own sense of justice. Hardcover (with Slipcase), 184 pages, full color. Cover price $62.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. "January-September 1954/June 1955!" Collects Dynamite (1953 Comic Media) #6-10. Cover by Pete Morisi. Johnny Dynamite, created by Pete Morisi, was a hard-boiled private detective, known as "The Wild Man from Chicago." Good friends with the D.A. but readily accepted by the underworld, he smoked cigarettes constantly, cursed frequently and had a bad habit of getting shot and beaten by his enemies. But always gave as good as he got; he was an experienced and persistent detective taking his cases very personally and killed many of his early foes, claiming they were reaching for a weapon. Myra Benz, who had shot him in the eye, was brazenly killed without any true justification beyond his own sense of justice. Hardcover (with Slipcase), 184 pages, full color. Cover price $62.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Son of Sinbad (1950) #1, Secret Missions (1950) #1, The Mask of Dr. Fu Manchu (1951) #1, High Adventure (1957 Red Top) #1, and Great Exploits (1957) #1.

Cover by Joe Kubert.

Classic Adventure Comics is just like those old Saturday morning cinema clubs -there's the Son of Sinbad securing the release of the slave girl and recovering a fortune in gems and jewels in the process. Daring exploits of US foreign agents during the Cold War in Secret Missions, and The Mask of Dr. Fu Manchu, and High Adventure and Great Exploits!

All reproduced completely from cover to cover, featuring some of the best comic book talent including Joe Kubert, Carmine Infantino, Wally Wood, Alvin Hollingsworth, Bernie Krigstein, Frank Borth, Art Peddy, Morris Waldinger and Enrico Bagnoli.

Hardcover, 184 pages, full color.

Cover price $46.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Terrifying Tales (1953) #11, The Tormented, The (1954) #1-2, and Climax! (1955) #1-2.

Introducing our first volume of Classic Horror Comics, where we've unearthed some right little horrors!

Starting with Terrifying Tales #11 (January 1953) Black Magic! Voodoo! Jungle Mystery! And cover artwork by L.B. Cole. And there's more with shocking and eerie tales including cannibalism in the pages of The Tormented #1 and #2 (July & September 1954). Climax! #1 (July 1955) from publisher Stanley Morse features the aptly titled "Fate!" where no matter which road Rocky Webster chooses he meets justice! And it would be an injustice, if you miss the chance to buy this beauty! Climax! #2 (September 1955) gives us "The Witness" where Tony Paris commits murder but picks the wrong girl to be his alibi!

Featuring Work by L.B. Cole, Alvin Hollingsworth, Mike Roy, Mike Sekowsky, Bill Ely, Sal Trapani, Eugene Hughes, and Fred Bell.

Hardcover, 184 pages, full color.

Cover price $46.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Haunted Thrills (1952) #3 and 7, Terrifying Tales (1953) #12, Weird Chills (1954) #1 and 3.

Cover by Bernard Baily.

We've unearthed some more little horrors for our second volume of Classic Horror Comics! Starting with Haunted Thrills #3 (October 1952) and Haunted Thrills #7 (March 1953) where scientist George Norton saves the brain of an executed wife killer, making contact with it to develop it's evil ways? Then Terrifying Tales #12 (April 1953) complete with a classic L.B.Cole cover, where not even Jo-Jo realized what horrors lurked beneath the surface of a crystal clear lake! Finishing our grim journey with Weird Chills #1 (July 1954) where the doctor oversees a blood transfusion between a woman and a zombie! And in Weird Chills #3 (November 1954) we discover the "Terror on TV"-vampiric monsters take over the studio, attacking the cast and crew, while the audience just think it's all part of the show? Momma always said TV was bad for you, so you better stick to reading the comics!

Featuring the work of Carl Burgos, L.B. Cole, Iger Shop, Jay Disbrow, Bernard Baily, Eugene E. Hughes, Sal Trapani, and Basil Wolverton.

Hardcover, 184 pages, full color.

Cover price $52.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects Do You Believe in Nightmares (1958 St. John) #1-2, Eerie (1951 Avon Series) #17, and Eerie (1964 I.W. Reprint) #8-9. We've unearthed some more little horrors for our latest volume of Classic Horror Comics! Starting with Do You Believe in Nightmares, originally these stories were produced for Charlton editor Al Fago, who when he left reportedly sold them to St. John. And with the likes of the "Nightmare" served up for us by the great Steve Ditko, where a man attempts to avoid the fate that his wife has dreamed for him, it's a good job he did! And in the 1958 series of Eerie we have everything from "Up Pops The Devil!" with Mister Lucifer, no less, to "The Mirror of Cagliostro" featuring the Italian adventurer and self-styled magician with a passion for various occult arts! Featuring Sreve Ditko, Dick Ayers, Maurice Gutwirth, Ed Goldfarb, Joe Kubert, Bill Benulis, Jerry Grandenetti, Wally Wood, and Luois Ravelli. Hardcover, 184 pages, full color. Cover price $52.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Collects Fantastic Fears (1953-1954) #2-3 and Haunted Thrills (1952-1954) #10-11. We've unearthed some more little horrors! Beginning with Fantastic Fears #2 and "Fiends From The Crypt"-chasing a thief named Banco into the Rome sewers, Signor Renzi and his partner, Pietro find Banco with all his body eaten. Quickly followed by Haunted Thrills #10 and "Death At The Mardi Gras"-Marcus Kemp creates a robot duplicate so realistic he gets blamed for the murders it committed. And finally, even more horror and suspense from Beware #15, all brought to you by those masters of 1950's comics Robert Webb, Iger Shop, Myron Fass, Alvin Hollingsworth, Marty Elkin, and Tony Tallarico. Hardcover, 184 pages, full color. Cover price $52.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "August 1952-Jan/Feb 1953 and September 1950!" Collects Strange World of Your Dreams (1952) #1-4 and Challenge of the Unknown (1950) #6. Cover art by Jack Kirby. Featuring Stories by Jack Kirby, Mort Meskin, Bill Draut, Bob McCarthy, Warren Kremer, Frank Giusto, Kenneth Rice, and Lin Streeter. As a spin off to the successful Black Magic comics that started a couple of years earlier came this offering-Strange World of Your Dreams, certainly one of the oddest comic anthology series ever created-its focus on the dream theme gave it a special flavor. The idea of a dream comic came from Mort Meskin. Order your copy and don't miss out on this little gem, otherwise your dreams may just turn into nightmares! Hardcover, 184 pages, full color. Cover price $52.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. "Nov/Dec 1954/1963-1964!" Collects Fantastic Comics (1954 Ajax) #10 and Eerie Tales (1963 Super) #10-12 and 15. We've unearthed some more little horrors for Volume 6 of Classic Horror Comics! Starting with Fantastic Comics #10 from 1954-a hush falls over the audience as the lights dim... steady now... for when the curtain rises "Fate Laughs at Clowns!" Eerie Tales #10 you better not miss the secret of "Dr. Hill's Lab!" In issue #11 The Purple Claw encounters a creepy old man that turns into a huge "Death Flower" at night that lives in the Florida swamps and feasts on human flesh. Issue #12 tempts us with another terrible secret this time of "The Pit." And finally #15 asks where did if come from - what was it that caused the strange happenings-what was "The Unknown Presence?" All brought to you by those masters of 1950's comics Bob Webb, Iger Shop, Ross Andru, L.B. Cole, Ben Brown, Moe Marcus, Fred Kida, Jay Disbrow and Basil Wolverton. Hardcover, 184 pages, full color. Cover price $52.99.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. "November 1953-January 1954/January-May 1953!" Collects Fantastic Fears (1953) #4-5 and Purple Claw (1953 Minoan) #1-3. Cover by Ben Brown and David Gantz. More horror and suspense for Volume 7 of Classic Horror Comics! Starting with tales of stalking terror with Fantastic Fears #4 (November 1953) and in Fantastic Fears #5 (January 1954) we have Steve Ditko's "Stretching Things" story, his first sold to a publisher! Followed up with the iconic Purple Claw (issues #1-3, January-May 1953)-after Dr. Jonathon Weir told an African witch doctor how to combat malaria he was given, in gratitude the Purple Claw! All brought to you by those masters of 1950's comics - Iger Shop, Howard Nostrand, Steve Ditko, Jack Abel and Ben Brown. Reproduced completely from cover to cover as they should be-just like the original comic! Hardcover, 184 pages, full color. Cover price $52.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $48.00

Volume 8 - 1st printing. "1945, May-September 1955, and September 1957!" Collects Front Page Comic Book (1945), Prize Mystery (1955) #1-3, and Man in Black (1957 Harvey) #1. Cover by Bob Fujitani (credited as B. Fuje). Featuring Stories by Bob Fujitani, Joe Kubert, George Roussos, Lou Ferstadt, Eugene E. Hughes, Sal Trapani, and Bob Powell. More horror and suspense for Classic Horror Comics Volume 8! Starting with this little gem-Front Page Comic Book is a Pre-Code anthology from Harvey that contains the origin and first appearance of the Man in Black. This was the only issue of the series. Prize Mystery added a cash incentive for the lucky 1950s reader if they could solve a two-page mystery involving murder. Ironically, solutions to the prize mysteries were to be announced in the issue #4... but, alas it never happened. Man in Black, the faceless occult avenger, tells strange stories, sometimes intervening in person, other times merely letting ironic fate unfold. Reproduced completely from cover to cover as they should be, just like the original comic! Hardcover, 184 pages, full color. Cover price $52.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $52.99

Add to cart Near Mint $52.99

Volume 9 - 1st printing. We've unearthed more little horrors! Beginning with Tales of Horror and Terror-Haunted Thrills #12 (November 1953) were practical joker Biff inherits a haunted house in "Death Laughs Last." And from issue #13 (January 1954), "Death Do Us Part," the baboon kills his wife! Quickly followed by Tales of Stalking Terror-woe be to those receiving the deadly invitation... all it said was "Be My Ghost!" in Fantastic Fears #8 (July 1954) and from issue #9 (September 1954), "If a Body Kill a Body," two Scottish highlanders from warring families come back as ghosts to get their revenge! And finally, even more horror and suspense from the Man in Black #2 (1957); a faceless occult avenger tells strange stories, sometimes intervening in person, other times merely letting ironic fate unfold. Hardcover, 184 pages, full color. Cover price $52.99.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. "March/April-November 1954!" Collects Haunted Thrills (1952-1954) #14-18. We've unearthed some more little horrors for Volume 10 of Classic Horror Comics! Beginning with Tales of Horror and Terror-Haunted Thrills #14 where Wanda marries Hubert for his money and betrays him with the chauffeur. When Hubert finds out, he locks her in an ice-cold vault and lets her freeze to death. Just like all the other women who had only married him for his money in "Frigid Fear!". All the way to the end of the run for Haunted Thrills with issue #18 and "No Place to Go" where Wilbur Cummings, a mild-mannered and harmless man, dies after falling down the stair. Neither Heaven nor Hell want to admit him, because he didn't do anything, be it good or evil, so Cumming gets a second chance and is sent back to life! Hardcover, 184 pages, full color. Cover price $52.99.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. Collects Startling Terror Tales (1953-1954 2nd Series) #6, 8-9, and 11 and Fantastic Comics (1954 Ajax) #11. We've unearthed some more little horrors for Volume 11 of Classic Horror Comics! Beginning with Startling Terror Tales, complete with classic L.B. Cole covers and tales such as "Footprint of Death," "The Case of the Strange Murder," "The Curse of the Phantom Brigade," "The Forbidden Tomb," and "The Horrible Entity"! Plus, Amazing Adventures in Fantastic Comics with "Bewitched Battalion," a re-telling of legendary angelic archers assisting World War I British soldiers at the Battle of Mons as told by Arthur Machen-a totally made up story-but that didn't stop the rumors of the events being real! Reproduced completely from cover to cover as they should be, just like the original comics! Collects Startling Tales #6 (August 1953), #8 (February 1954), #9 (May 1954), and #11 (November 1954), plus Fantastic Comics #11 (January 1955). Hardcover, 184 pages, full color. Cover price $52.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. More horrors for Volume 12 of Classic Horror Comics! Starting with Thrills of Tomorrow from Harvey with tales of thrills in other worlds featuring "The Thing from the Centre of the Earth" by Warren Kremer. Two scientists sending electrical waves into the earth's crust are startled to receive a similar signal in reply! And in "Killer in the Big Top," Jack Kirby introduces us to the Stuntman-who discovers the killer behind several circus "accidents"! Reproduced completely from cover to cover as they should be, just like the original comic! Hardcover, 184 pages, full color. Cover price $52.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Terrifying Tales (1953) #11, The Tormented, The (1954) #1-2, and Climax! (1955) #1-2.

Introducing our first volume of Classic Horror Comics, where we've unearthed some right little horrors!

Starting with Terrifying Tales #11 (January 1953) Black Magic! Voodoo! Jungle Mystery! And cover artwork by L.B. Cole. And there's more with shocking and eerie tales including cannibalism in the pages of The Tormented #1 and #2 (July & September 1954). Climax! #1 (July 1955) from publisher Stanley Morse features the aptly titled "Fate!" where no matter which road Rocky Webster chooses he meets justice! And it would be an injustice, if you miss the chance to buy this beauty! Climax! #2 (September 1955) gives us "The Witness" where Tony Paris commits murder but picks the wrong girl to be his alibi!

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 184 pages, full color.

Cover price $56.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Haunted Thrills (1952) #3 and 7, Terrifying Tales (1953) #12, Weird Chills (1954) #1 and 3.

Cover by Bernard Baily.

We've unearthed some more little horrors for our second volume of Classic Horror Comics! Starting with Haunted Thrills #3 (October 1952) and Haunted Thrills #7 (March 1953) where scientist George Norton saves the brain of an executed wife killer, making contact with it to develop it's evil ways? Then Terrifying Tales #12 (April 1953) complete with a classic L.B.Cole cover, where not even Jo-Jo realized what horrors lurked beneath the surface of a crystal clear lake! Finishing our grim journey with Weird Chills #1 (July 1954) where the doctor oversees a blood transfusion between a woman and a zombie! And in Weird Chills #3 (November 1954) we discover the "Terror on TV"-vampiric monsters take over the studio, attacking the cast and crew, while the audience just think it's all part of the show? Momma always said TV was bad for you, so you better stick to reading the comics!

Featuring the work of Carl Burgos, L.B. Cole, Iger Shop, Jay Disbrow, Bernard Baily, Eugene E. Hughes, Sal Trapani, and Basil Wolverton.

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 184 pages, full color.

Cover price $62.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects Do You Believe in Nightmares (1958 St. John) #1-2, Eerie (1951 Avon Series) #17, and Eerie (1964 I.W. Reprint) #8-9. We've unearthed some more little horrors for our latest volume of Classic Horror Comics! Starting with Do You Believe in Nightmares, originally these stories were produced for Charlton editor Al Fago, who when he left reportedly sold them to St. John. And with the likes of the "Nightmare" served up for us by the great Steve Ditko, where a man attempts to avoid the fate that his wife has dreamed for him, it's a good job he did! And in the 1958 series of Eerie we have everything from "Up Pops The Devil!" with Mister Lucifer, no less, to "The Mirror of Cagliostro" featuring the Italian adventurer and self-styled magician with a passion for various occult arts! Featuring Sreve Ditko, Dick Ayers, Maurice Gutwirth, Ed Goldfarb, Joe Kubert, Bill Benulis, Jerry Grandenetti, Wally Wood, and Luois Ravelli. Hardcover (with Slipcase), 184 pages, full color. Cover price $62.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Collects Fantastic Fears (1953-1954) #2-3 and Haunted Thrills (1952-1954) #10-11. We've unearthed some more little horrors! Beginning with Fantastic Fears #2 and "Fiends From The Crypt"-chasing a thief named Banco into the Rome sewers, Signor Renzi and his partner, Pietro find Banco with all his body eaten. Quickly followed by Haunted Thrills #10 and "Death At The Mardi Gras"-Marcus Kemp creates a robot duplicate so realistic he gets blamed for the murders it committed. And finally, even more horror and suspense from Beware #15, all brought to you by those masters of 1950's comics Robert Webb, Iger Shop, Myron Fass, Alvin Hollingsworth, Marty Elkin, and Tony Tallarico. Hardcover (with Slipcase), 184 pages, full color. Cover price $62.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "August 1952-Jan/Feb 1953 and September 1950!" Collects Strange World of Your Dreams (1952) #1-4 and Challenge of the Unknown (1950) #6. Cover art by Jack Kirby. Featuring Stories by Jack Kirby, Mort Meskin, Bill Draut, Bob McCarthy, Warren Kremer, Frank Giusto, Kenneth Rice, and Lin Streeter. As a spin off to the successful Black Magic comics that started a couple of years earlier came this offering-Strange World of Your Dreams, certainly one of the oddest comic anthology series ever created-its focus on the dream theme gave it a special flavor. The idea of a dream comic came from Mort Meskin. Order your copy and don't miss out on this little gem, otherwise your dreams may just turn into nightmares! Hardcover (with Slipcase), 184 pages, full color. Cover price $62.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. "Nov/Dec 1954/1963-1964!" Collects Fantastic Comics (1954 Ajax) #10 and Eerie Tales (1963 Super) #10-12 and 15. We've unearthed some more little horrors for Volume 6 of Classic Horror Comics! Starting with Fantastic Comics #10 from 1954-a hush falls over the audience as the lights dim... steady now... for when the curtain rises "Fate Laughs at Clowns!" Eerie Tales #10 you better not miss the secret of "Dr. Hill's Lab!" In issue #11 The Purple Claw encounters a creepy old man that turns into a huge "Death Flower" at night that lives in the Florida swamps and feasts on human flesh. Issue #12 tempts us with another terrible secret this time of "The Pit." And finally #15 asks where did if come from - what was it that caused the strange happenings-what was "The Unknown Presence?" All brought to you by those masters of 1950's comics Bob Webb, Iger Shop, Ross Andru, L.B. Cole, Ben Brown, Moe Marcus, Fred Kida, Jay Disbrow and Basil Wolverton. Hardcover (with Slipcase), 184 pages, full color. Cover price $62.99.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. "November 1953-January 1954/January-May 1953!" Collects Fantastic Fears (1953) #4-5 and Purple Claw (1953 Minoan) #1-3. Cover by Ben Brown and David Gantz. More horror and suspense for Volume 7 of Classic Horror Comics! Starting with tales of stalking terror with Fantastic Fears #4 (November 1953) and in Fantastic Fears #5 (January 1954) we have Steve Ditko's "Stretching Things" story, his first sold to a publisher! Followed up with the iconic Purple Claw (issues #1-3, January-May 1953)-after Dr. Jonathon Weir told an African witch doctor how to combat malaria he was given, in gratitude the Purple Claw! All brought to you by those masters of 1950's comics-Iger Shop, Howard Nostrand, Steve Ditko, Jack Abel and Ben Brown. Reproduced completely from cover to cover as they should be-just like the original comic! Hardcover (with Slipcase), 184 pages, full color. Cover price $62.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $57.00

Volume 8 - 1st printing. "1945, May-September 1955, and September 1957!" Collects Front Page Comic Book (1945), Prize Mystery (1955) #1-3, and Man in Black (1957 Harvey) #1. Cover by Bob Fujitani (credited as B. Fuje). Featuring Stories by Bob Fujitani, Joe Kubert, George Roussos, Lou Ferstadt, Eugene E. Hughes, Sal Trapani, and Bob Powell. More horror and suspense for Classic Horror Comics Volume 8! Starting with this little gem-Front Page Comic Book is a Pre-Code anthology from Harvey that contains the origin and first appearance of the Man in Black. This was the only issue of the series. Prize Mystery added a cash incentive for the lucky 1950s reader if they could solve a two-page mystery involving murder. Ironically, solutions to the prize mysteries were to be announced in the issue #4... but, alas it never happened. Man in Black, the faceless occult avenger, tells strange stories, sometimes intervening in person, other times merely letting ironic fate unfold. Reproduced completely from cover to cover as they should be, just like the original comic! Hardcover (with Slipcase), 184 pages, full color. Cover price $62.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. We've unearthed more little horrors! Beginning with Tales of Horror and Terror-Haunted Thrills #12 (November 1953) were practical joker Biff inherits a haunted house in "Death Laughs Last." And from issue #13 (January 1954), "Death Do Us Part," the baboon kills his wife! Quickly followed by Tales of Stalking Terror-woe be to those receiving the deadly invitation... all it said was "Be My Ghost!" in Fantastic Fears #8 (July 1954) and from issue #9 (September 1954), "If a Body Kill a Body," two Scottish highlanders from warring families come back as ghosts to get their revenge! And finally, even more horror and suspense from the Man in Black #2 (1957); a faceless occult avenger tells strange stories, sometimes intervening in person, other times merely letting ironic fate unfold. Hardcover (with Slipcase), 184 pages, full color. Cover price $62.99.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. "March/April-November 1954!" Collects Haunted Thrills (1952-1954) #14-18. Volume 10 of Classic Horror Comics! Beginning with Tales of Horror and Terror-Haunted Thrills #14 where Wanda marries Hubert for his money and betrays him with the chauffeur. When Hubert finds out, he locks her in an ice-cold vault and lets her freeze to death. Just like all the other women who had only married him for his money in "Frigid Fear!". All the way to the end of the run for Haunted Thrills with issue #18 and "No Place to Go" where Wilbur Cummings, a mild-mannered and harmless man, dies after falling down the stair. Neither Heaven nor Hell want to admit him, because he didn't do anything, be it good or evil, so Cumming gets a second chance and is sent back to life! Hardcover (with Slipcase), 184 pages, full color. Cover price $62.99.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. Collects Startling Terror Tales (1953-1954 2nd Series) #6, 8-9, and 11 and Fantastic Comics (1954 Ajax) #11. We've unearthed some more little horrors for Volume 11 of Classic Horror Comics! Beginning with Startling Terror Tales, complete with classic L.B. Cole covers and tales such as "Footprint of Death," "The Case of the Strange Murder," "The Curse of the Phantom Brigade," "The Forbidden Tomb," and "The Horrible Entity"! Plus, Amazing Adventures in Fantastic Comics with "Bewitched Battalion," a re-telling of legendary angelic archers assisting World War I British soldiers at the Battle of Mons as told by Arthur Machen-a totally made up story-but that didn't stop the rumors of the events being real! Reproduced completely from cover to cover as they should be, just like the original comics! Collects Startling Tales #6 (August 1953), #8 (February 1954), #9 (May 1954), and #11 (November 1954), plus Fantastic Comics #11 (January 1955). Hardcover (with Slipcase), 184 pages, full color. Cover price $62.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. More horrors for Volume 12 of Classic Horror Comics! Starting with Thrills of Tomorrow from Harvey with tales of thrills in other worlds featuring "The Thing from the Centre of the Earth" by Warren Kremer. Two scientists sending electrical waves into the earth's crust are startled to receive a similar signal in reply! And in "Killer in the Big Top," Jack Kirby introduces us to the Stuntman-who discovers the killer behind several circus "accidents"! Reproduced completely from cover to cover as they should be, just like the original comic! Hardcover (with Slipcase), 184 pages, full color. Cover price $62.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

Add to cart Very Fine $6.00

(A) John Giunta, Howie Post Two crooks rob a store, shoot a policeman and hide out in a cemetery to hide their stolen funds, when suddenly Mr. Lucifer appears, being freed by the crook's actions. Lucifer then frees his evil minions and together all go forth to commit dastardly deeds. By a quirk of fate, Lucifer and his followers trap themselves in a grave of cement. And taking inspiration from the 1920 silent horror film The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, meet Paul Barer. Who visits a mental hospital and interviews a patient, who says he was turned into a "living corpse" and used as a stage performer abducting celebrities who were then put into a trance and displayed in a wax museum! Reprints 1946's Spook Comics #1. 38 pages, FC. Cover price $19.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Feb 1946-Jun 1946!" Collects Airboy Comics (1945-1953 Hillman) Vol. 3 #1-2 and 4-5. Art and Cover by Fred Kida. One of the more fanciful and influential of 1940s aviator heroes, Airboy fights evil with his radio-controlled plane "Birdie" and its plethora of experimental flying tech! Collected together in a brand new series for PS Artbooks... Airboy! Collects issues #1-2 and #4-5, originally published by Hillman. Softcover, 208 pages, full color. Cover price $32.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Airboy Comics (1945-1953 Hillman) Vol. 3 #5-Vol. 3 #8. Art and Cover by Fred Kida. First soaring into action in 1942, Airboy is a young aviator hero created by Charles Biro and Al Camy, published by Hillman Periodicals during the Golden Age of Comics. David Nelson II, the boy behind the mask, flies a distinctive, bird-shaped aircraft named Birdie, engaging in daring adventures against wartime foes, criminals, and supernatural threats. Known for its patriotic themes and dynamic aerial battles, Airboy became a standout series of the era, capturing readers' imaginations with its unique blend of aviation heroism and youthful determination. Collects issues #6-9, originally published by Hillman. Featuring Stories by Fred Kida, Tony Dipreta, Charles W. Winter, Art Helfant, Ezra Jackson, and Ray Houlihan. Softcover, 208 pages, full color. Cover price $32.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects Airboy Comics (1945-1953 Hillman) Vol. 3 #9-Vol. 3 #12. Art and Cover by Fred Kida. First taking flight in 1942, Airboy emerges as a youthful aviator hero crafted by Charles Biro and Al Camy, showcased in Hillman Periodicals during the Golden Age of Comics. Behind the mask, David Nelson II pilots Birdie, a distinctive bird-shaped aircraft, embarking on daring escapades against wartime adversaries, criminals, and supernatural dangers. Renowned for its patriotic undertones and thrilling aerial combat, Airboy stands out as a hallmark of its era, captivating readers with its blend of aviation daring and youthful resolve. This volume collects issues #10-13 of the original series, originally published by Hillman Periodicals. Softcover, 208 pages, full color. Cover price $32.99.

1st printing. Collects Alarming Tales (1957 Harvey) ##1-6.

Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Simon.

An overlooked Harvey Horrors featuring artwork from comic legend Jack Kirby.

A burglar enters the fourth dimension! Then, a ranger in a South American watch station learns he is in the path of a march of driver ants, and foolishly decides to stand and fight. And, A strange puppet-like messenger from the planet Venus visits the scientists of Earth with a warning. All these classic stories of the macabre, strange, and more in one volume!

Featuring the Work of Jack Kirby, Joe Simon, Jack Oleck, George Roussos, Marvin Stein, Bob Powell, Dick Wood, Matt Baker, Paul Reinman, Fred Kida, Bernard Baily, Angelo Torres, Norman Nodel , Al Williamson, and Doug Wildey.

Softcover, 216 pages, full color.

Cover price $34.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "1941!" Collects America's Greatest Comics (1941 Fawcett) #1-2. Stories and art by C.C. Beck, Mac Raboy, Phil Bard, Don Rico, Tom McNamara, Charles Sultan and Joseph J. Millard. Cover by Mac Raboy. America's Greatest Comics, brought to readers by Fawcett Publications, presents an electrifying ensemble of heroes ready to defend justice and uphold the American way of life. At its core stands Captain Marvel, alias Billy Batson, whose transformation into the mighty hero with the power of "SHAZAM!" captivates audiences young and old alike. Alongside him, Spy Smasher, with his cunning espionage skills, Bulletman, the flying crime-fighter armed with superhuman strength, Minute Man, whose speed and agility are unmatched, and Mr. Scarlet, the crimson-clad avenger, unite to combat evil in all its forms. Within the pages of America's Greatest Comics, these indomitable champions embark on thrilling adventures filled with action, camaraderie, and the unwavering pursuit of justice, inspiring generations with their heroism and valor. Softcover, 200 pages, full color. Cover price $32.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "1942!" Collects America's Greatest Comics (1941 Fawcett) #3-4. Stories and art by C.C. Beck, Mac Raboy, Phil Bard, Don Rico, Tom McNamara, Charles Sultan and Joseph J. Millard. Cover by Mac Raboy. The second volume of America's Greatest Comics, brought to readers by Fawcett Publications. Join Captain Marvel, alias Billy Batson as he leads his death-defying team of heroes. His transformation into the mighty hero "Shazam!" enthralls audiences of all ages. Joining him are Spy Smasher, the master of espionage, Bulletman, a flying crime-fighter with super strength, Minute Man, unmatched in speed and agility, and Mr. Scarlet, the crimson-clad avenger. Together, they combat evil in America's Greatest Comics, inspiring generations with their heroic adventures and unwavering pursuit of justice. Softcover, 200 pages, full color. Cover price $32.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects America's Greatest Comics (1941 Fawcett) #5-6. Cover by C. C. Beck. Introducing the third installment of America's Greatest Comics from Fawcett Publications! Follow the legendary Captain Marvel, also known as Billy Batson, as he leads a fearless team of heroes. Witness his incredible transformation into the mighty hero "Shazam!" captivating audiences of all ages. Joining him are Spy Smasher, the ultimate master of espionage; Bulletman, a flying crime-fighter endowed with super strength and Commando Yank, the spirit of American resilience and bravery during World War II. Together, they courageously battle evil in the pages of America's Greatest Comics, inspiring generations with their heroic exploits and unyielding dedication to justice! Softcover, 200 pages, full color. Cover price $32.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $22.99

Add to cart Near Mint $22.99

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Collects America's Greatest Comics (1941 Fawcett) #7-8. Cover by C. C. Beck. Presenting the fourth volume of America's Greatest Comics from Fawcett Publications! Join the legendary Captain Marvel, known as Billy Batson in his everyday life, as he transforms into the mighty hero "Shazam!" and leads a fearless team of heroes. Alongside him are Spy Smasher, the ultimate espionage expert; Bulletman, a flying crime-fighter with super strength; and Commando Yank, a symbol of American resilience and bravery during World War II. Together, they battle evil in thrilling stories that have inspired generations with their courage and dedication to justice. Each issue offers 100 pages of pulse-pounding adventures and fantastical escapades. Softcover, 200 pages, full color. Cover price $32.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "July 1942-July 1947!" Collects Black Cat Comics (1946-1951 Harvey) #1-4. Stories by Joe Kubert, Bob Powell, Arthur Cazeneuve, Lee Elias, George Roussos, Art Helfant, Maurice Del Bourgo, Jack Keller, and Bill Draut. Unleash the golden age excitement with Black Cat Comics Volume 1! This collection gathers issues 1-4 of the classic Harvey Comics series, starring Hollywood stuntwoman-turned-costumed-crimefighter, Linda Turner-better known as the daring Black Cat! Watch as she takes on gangsters, spies, and villains with her acrobatic skills, sharp wit, and fearless determination. A true gem of 1940s comic book history, this volume is a must-have for fans of vintage superheroes and action-packed adventures! Softcover, 208 pages, full color. Cover price $32.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Nov 1950-May 1951!" Collects Black Magic (1950-1961 Prize/Crestwood) Vol. 1 #1-4. Cover art by Jack Kirby. The first in an ongoing series of amazing accounts of the strangest stories ever told. By masters of the genre Jack Kirby & Joe Simon. Ably assisted by Mort Meskin. All in our popular Softee format, four comics in each volume. Softcover, 212 pages, full color. Cover price $34.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Jul 1951-Dec 1951!" Collects Black Magic (1950-1961 Prize/Crestwood) Vol. 1 #5-6 and Vol. 2 #1-2. Cover art by Jack Kirby. The second in an ongoing series of amazing accounts of the strangest stories ever told. By masters of the genre Jack Kirby & Joe Simon. Ably assisted by Mort Meskin. Softcover, 284 pages, full color. Cover price $32.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Feb 1952-May 1952!" Collects Black Magic (1950-1961 Prize/Crestwood) Vol. 2 #3-6. Cover art by Jack Kirby. The third in an ongoing series of amazing accounts of the strangest stories ever told by masters of the genre Jack Kirby & Joe Simon, ably assisted by Marvin Stein, Bruno Premiani, John Prentice, George Roussos, and Mort Meskin. All in our popular Softee format, four comics in each volume! Softcover, 220 pages, full color. Cover price $32.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Jun 1952-Oct 1952!" Collects Black Magic (1950-1961 Prize/Crestwood) Vol. 2 #7-11. Cover art by Jack Kirby. The fourth in an ongoing series of amazing accounts of the strangest stories ever told. By masters of the genre Jack Kirby & Joe Simon. Ably assisted by Bill Walton, George Roussos, Al Eadeh, Bob McCarty, and Mort Meskin. All in our popular Softee format, four comics in each volume. Softcover, 220 pages, full color. Cover price $32.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Nov 1952-Mar 1953!" Collects Black Magic (1950-1961 Prize/Crestwood) Vol. 2 #12 and Vol. 3 #1-4 [#18-22]. Cover art by Jack Kirby. The fifth in an ongoing series of amazing accounts of the strangest stories ever told. By masters of the genre Jack Kirby & Joe Simon. Ably assisted by Mort Meskin. All in our popular Softee format, four comics in each volume. Featuring Stories by Jack Kirby, Mort Meskin, Bob McCarty, George Roussos, and Joe Simon. Softcover, 220 pages, full color. Cover price $32.99.

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Volume 6 - 1st printing. "Apr 1953-Dec 1953!" Collects Black Magic (1950-1961 Prize/Crestwood) Vol. 3 #5-6 and Vol. 4 #1-36 [#23-27]. Cover art by Jack Kirby. The sixth volume in this captivating series of extraordinary tales, featuring some of the strangest stories ever told. Created by genre legends Jack Kirby and Joe Simon, with skilled contributions from Mort Meskin, this collection brings their storytelling brilliance to life. Presented in our popular Softee format, each volume contains four classic comics. Softcover, 180 pages, full color. Cover price $32.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Bulletman (1941-1946 Fawcett) #1-3. Cover by Mac Raboy and Bob Rogers. Featuring stories by Mac Rayboy, Bob Rogers, and Jack Binder Shop. Bulletman and his partner Bulletgirl feature in these stunning Golden Age classics, featuring the artistic talents of fan favourite, Mac Rayboy. Softcover, 204 pages, full color. Cover price $32.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Bulletman (1941-1946 Fawcett) #4-6. Story and art by Mac Raboy. Prepare to be swept away by the dazzling exploits of Bulletman, the creation of legendary artist Mac Raboy, in this thrilling Fawcett Publications comic series! Join Jim Barr and Susan Kent as they harness the might of science to become Bulletman and Bulletgirl, defending a world teetering on the edge of chaos. With dynamic artistry and electrifying storytelling, Raboy brings these heroes to life in a whirlwind of action, suspense, and daring escapades. Fly alongside Bulletman and Bulletgirl as they strive to keep the forces of evil at bay in a classic tale of valor and heroism that will keep you eagerly turning the pages! Softcover, 204 pages, full color. Cover price $32.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Bulletman (1941-1946 Fawcett) #7-9. Cover by Charles Sultan. Bulletman and Bulletgirl are back in this third installment of Bulletman! Continue the story of Jim Barr and Susan Kent in these Golden Age classics by the legendary Mac Raboy. Featuring stories by Jack Binder, Dave Berg, Ken Bald, and Otto Binder. Softcover, 204 pages, full color. Cover price $32.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $30.00

Add to cart Near Mint $30.00

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects Bulletman (1941-1946 Fawcett) #10-12. Cover by Jack Binder. Bulletman and Bulletgirl return in the thrilling continuation of their adventures in this fourth volume of Bulletman! Join Jim Barr and Susan Kent as they soar through the pages of Golden Age classics crafted by the legendary Mac Raboy. This volume compiles Bulletman issues #10-12, showcasing their heroic exploits and daring escapades against formidable foes! Softcover, 204 pages, full color. Cover price $32.99.

NOTE: Issue #13 is not included, as no known copies have surfaced-making it one of the most mysterious and elusive Golden Age comics.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Collects Bulletman (1941-1946 Fawcett) #14-16 and Nickel Comics (1940 Fawcett) #1-2. Cover by Otto Binder. Bulletman and Bulletgirl soar back into action in this fifth volume of their Golden Age adventures! Join Jim Barr and Susan Kent as they don their bullet-shaped helmets and take to the skies, using science and strength to battle criminals, monsters, and madmen. Originally created by Bill Parker and Jon Smalle, Bulletman was one of Fawcett Comics' standout heroes, known for his sleek costume, high-flying action, and dynamic duo storytelling. This volume collects Bulletman issues #14-16, along with the hero's earliest appearances from Nickel Comics issues #1 and #2. Softcover, 204 pages, full color. Cover price $32.99.

1st printing. Collects Son of Sinbad (1950), Secret Missions (1950), The Mask of Dr. Fu Manchu (1951), High Adventure (1957 Red Top), and Great Exploits (1957).

Cover by Wally Wood.

Classic Adventure Comics is just like those old Saturday morning cinema clubs - there's the Son of Sinbad securing the release of the slave girl and recovering a fortune in gems and jewels in the process. All reproduced completely from cover to cover, featuring some of the best comic book talent including Joe Kubert, Carmine Infantino, Wally Wood, Alvin Hollingsworth, Bernie Krigstein, Frank Borth, Art Peddy, Morris Waldinger and Enrico Bagnoli.

Softcover, 184 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects A Feature Presentation: Black Tarantula (1950) #5, A Feature Presentations: Magazine, Moby Dick (1950) #6, King Solomon's Mines (1951), Jack the Giant Killer (1953), and The Invisible Man #1 (1955).

Just take a look - there's horror and suspense with The Black Tarantula, classic sea-faring action with Moby Dick, jungle quests with the great Allan Quatermain, The New Adventures of Jack the Giant Killer, and an invisible man terrorizes the English countryside! All reproduced completely from cover to cover, just like the original comic, featuring some of the best comic book talent!

Featuring the work of Henry Kiefer, David Gantz, Lee Ames, Rafael Astarita, Wally Wood, and Pete Morisi.

Softcover, 184 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.