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Adventures of Jerry Lewis (1957) 60 VG 4.0

Water damage.

Written by unknown. Art and Cover by Bob Oksner. Jerry stars in a 3-part untitled tale! Plus: Teen Time untitled half-pager. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

All American Men of War (1952) 92 VG/FN 5.0

Water spotting.

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"The Battle Hawk" (starring Lt. Cloud), "Ace on a String," and "Double Ace in Double Trouble!" Superman stars in a one-page public service announcement, "Be a Good Citizen!" Edited by Robert Kanigher. Cover by Jerry Grandenetti. Stories by Robert Kanigher, Irv Novick, Bob Haney, Jack Abel, Morris Waldinger, Tom Nicolisi, Ross Andru, and Mike Esposito. Adventure tales of war and the military, including some humor—go into combat with All American Men of War! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

All American Men of War (1952) 92 VG- 3.5

Cover detached at one staple. Cover oxidation.

"The Battle Hawk" (starring Lt. Cloud), "Ace on a String," and "Double Ace in Double Trouble!" Superman stars in a one-page public service announcement, "Be a Good Citizen!" Edited by Robert Kanigher. Cover by Jerry Grandenetti. Stories by Robert Kanigher, Irv Novick, Bob Haney, Jack Abel, Morris Waldinger, Tom Nicolisi, Ross Andru, and Mike Esposito. Adventure tales of war and the military, including some humor—go into combat with All American Men of War! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

All American Men of War (1952) 98 VG+ 4.5

Cover oxidation.

Johnny Cloud in "The Time-Bomb Ace," "The Jet and the Pilot," and "Dogfight Dodger!" Edited by Robert Kanigher. Cover by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito. Stories by Robert Kanigher, Irv Novick, Morris Waldinger, Tom Nicolisi, Ross Andru, Mike Esposito, and Hank Chapman. Adventure tales of war and the military, including some humor—go into combat with All American Men of War! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

All American Men of War (1952) 107 VG- 3.5

Johnny Cloud in "Flame in the Sky!" 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

All American Men of War (1952) 114 FN 6.0

"The Ace Who Died Twice!" starring Lt. Steve Savage the Balloon Buster (art by Joe Kubert). Back-up story, "Diary of a Fighter Pilot" (art by Carmine Infantino). Kubert cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

All American Men of War (1952) 117 GD/VG 3.0

Final issue of the series. Johnny Cloud in "Even the Skies Can Bleed!" Back-up story, "20,000 Foot Curtain!" (art by Russ Heath; reprint?). 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Avenging Spider-Man (2011) 9A CGC 9.8 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #3844135003

(W) Kelly Sue DeConnick. (A/CA) Terry Dodson, Rachel Dodson Spider-Man plummets into action with the star of this month's hottest new comic: the all new CAPTAIN MARVEL! 50,000 feet up and only on one of them can fly ... Is the World's Greatest Super Hero Ready for a ride with Earth's Mightiest Hero? Cover price $3.99.

Batman (1940) 248 FN/VF 7.0

Extra staples (manufacturing). Staple rust.

Cover by Michael Kaluta. "Death-Knell for a Traitor!", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Dick Giordano; Batman follows an ex-Navy man who turned traitor during World War II to take a fabulous diamond from the Japanese; Batman realizes that said Navy man is in league with criminal Colonel Sulphur, and he has to stop them from recovering the diamond. "The Immortals of Usen Castle," script by Elliot S! Maggin, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Dick Grayson and Diane Lewis are giving some local youths a tour of a castle that is supposedly haunted; When Diana and some of the children disappear, Dick changes to Robin and discovers the secret behind the "ghosts" in the castle. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Black Terror (1942 Better Publications) 7 0.3

Comic is complete other than being coverless.

Edited by Ned L. Pines. Cover by Alex Schomburg. Stories by Charles S. Strong, Richard Hughes, Ken Battefield, Everett Raymond Kinstler, Donald Bayne Hobart, Walt Wilson, and August Froehlich. Action-packed tales featuring such characters as the Ghost and the Black Terror, a super strong super-hero. 52 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Blackhawk (1944 1st Series) 63 GD 2.0

2" Spine split from bottom. Cover and two center wraps detached at one staple. Water damage.

Cover by Reed Crandall. Stories by Paul Gustavson and unknown. Art by Paul Gustavson, Reed Crandall, Bill Ward and unknown. Featuring Blackhawk in: "The Attack to End the World" with art by Reed Crandall; "The Flying Buzz-Saws" with art by Bill Ward; "Blackhawk Loses His Wings"; and 1-page text story "Bombs Away," reprinted from Modern Comics (1945) #94. Plus: Chop Chop in an untitled back-up story by Paul Gustavson. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Blue Bolt (1940-1949) Vol. 3 #9 FR/GD 1.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Staples replaced. Multiple lateral spine tears. 2" Spine split from top. Water damage. Tape.

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Cover by Al Plastino. Stories and art by Dan Barry, Al Fagaly, Alan Mandel, Jack Warren, John Daly, Bill O'Connor, Ray Gill, Harold DeLay, Henry Kiefer, John Jordan, R. E. MacNeal, Ray Ramsey, Martin Filchock and Eugene L. Pollock. Sometimes listed as Blue Bolt #33. Former superhero Blue Bolt soars as an aviator hero in WWII. Blue Bolt tackles arsonists with an ulterior motive, in a story inked by future Flash Gordon artist Dan Barry. The Phantom Sub launches an attack on the Japanese mainland itself. Sergeant Spook and his sidekick Jerry battle a plot to enslave the US at Independence Hall in Philadelphia. Dick Cole; The Phantom Sub Invades Japan!; Blue Bolt; Old Cap Hawkins True Tales; Fearless Fellers; Krisko & Jasper; Sub-Zero; Edison Bell; Who's a Sissy!; The White Rider: Jail Break; Sergeant Spook; Bluebolts and Nuts. 68 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Captain America (2018 9th Series) 1A CGC 9.8 Ross

Paper: White

Label #4659185025

Winter in America: Part 1 of 6 - Written by Ta-Nehisi Coates. Art by Leinil Francis Yu. Cover by Alex Ross. IT IS WINTER IN AMERICA. For over 70 years, he has stood in stalwart defense of our country and its people. But in the aftermath of Hydra's takeover of the nation, Captain America is a figure of controversy, carrying a tarnished shield…and a new enemy is rising! Who are the Power Elite? And how do they intend to co-opt and corrupt the symbol that is Captain America? 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Captain Steve Savage (1954-1956 2nd Series) 5 VG- 3.5

Cover oxidation. Water spotting.

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NOTE: For #1-4 see Sensational Police Cases (1954). Art by Louis Ravielli and others. Numbering continues from Sensational Police Cases (1954) #4. Tales of adventure and espionage from the Cold War featuring ace pilot Steve Savage. Outnumbered and outgunned, Savage tries to lead an infantry company to safety; The true stories of 1920s gangster Dutch Anderson and his protege Gerald Chapman, the first Public Enemy Number One. Perilous Mission over Korea; The Plunderer. 32 pages, Full Color. NOTE: For #1-4 see Sensational Police Cases (1954). Cover price $0.10.

Further Adventures of Indiana Jones (1983) 13 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4659185002

An innocent-looking archaeological dig turns into a trap! See Indy at the mercy of the man called Busby--and try to guess who betrayed him! "Deadly Rock!" is written by David Michelinie and Archie Goodwin, with art by Ricardo Villamonte and Sam de la Rosa. Cover by Bret Blevins. Cover price $0.60.

Further Adventures of Indiana Jones (1983) 20 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4659186018

Is it for real--or is it a fake? The search for the Arnheim Ring leads Indy and Marion to Cuba--and the answer will reveal whether Marcus Brody is a good man--or a crook! Exotic adventure and suspense in "The Cuban Connection!" Written by David Michelinie and James Owsley, with art by Luke McDonnell and Danny Bulanadi. Cover price $0.60.

Further Adventures of Indiana Jones (1983) 28 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4659186019

The world's most famous archaeologist embarks on his most dangerous adventure yet when he searches for the mysterious Tower of Tears. Are they real, or simply a diabolical hoax? One man, a self-proclaimed sorcerer, believes in them and plans to use the Tower of Tears' power to destroy the world! "Tower of Tears" is written by Linda Grant, with art by Steve Ditko and Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Keith Pollard. First 65c issue. Cover price $0.65.

GI Combat (1952) 107 VG 4.0

Water spotting.

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Cover by Joe Kubert. Written by Robert Kanigher and Kin Platt. Art by Joe Kubert, Ross Andru and Mike Esposito. A ghostly piper leads the Haunted Tank to WWI to help his buddies stop a tank attack, then another ghostly piper leads the Haunted Tank back to WWII to help another Scottish regiment against three Tiger tanks in "The Ghost Pipers!" by Robert Kanigher and Joe Kubert. Starring the Haunted Tank, Jeb Stuart, Arch Asher, Rick Rawlins, Slim Stryker and General J.E.B. Stuart (ghost). Plus: "Dogtag Guard!" by Kin Platt, Ross Andru and Mike Esposito. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 13 VF+ 8.5

1st printing - "Last Plane from Rio Lindo!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Jon D'agostino. Scarlett and Hawk lead the Joes on a mission to South America to rescue Snake-Eyes, Stalker, Gung-Ho, and Breaker, but just where is Snake-Eyes? Destro seen again in shadow only. 1st appearance of Torpedo. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

Godzilla (1977 Marvel) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #21-1E48A97-004

"The Coming!" Guest-starring Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Herb Trimpe and Jim Mooney. The slumbering leviathan known as Godzilla has awaken and rises out of the sea off the shores of Alaska. This reptilian titan has already left Japan devastated and now has made his way to America. With a tail that can smash mountains to dust and fiery breath born out of the Atomic Age, is there anything that can stop this monster's rampage? Right from the Toho Productions' famed movie series comes Godzilla, King of the Monsters. Cover price $0.30.

Godzilla (1977 Marvel) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1864831-002

"The Coming!" Guest-starring Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Herb Trimpe and Jim Mooney. The slumbering leviathan known as Godzilla has awaken and rises out of the sea off the shores of Alaska. This reptilian titan has already left Japan devastated and now has made his way to America. With a tail that can smash mountains to dust and fiery breath born out of the Atomic Age, is there anything that can stop this monster's rampage? Right from the Toho Productions' famed movie series comes Godzilla, King of the Monsters. Cover price $0.30.

Godzilla (1977 Marvel) 1 FN/VF 7.0

"The Coming!" Guest-starring Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Herb Trimpe and Jim Mooney. The slumbering leviathan known as Godzilla has awaken and rises out of the sea off the shores of Alaska. This reptilian titan has already left Japan devastated and now has made his way to America. With a tail that can smash mountains to dust and fiery breath born out of the Atomic Age, is there anything that can stop this monster's rampage? Right from the Toho Productions' famed movie series comes Godzilla, King of the Monsters. Cover price $0.30.

Godzilla (1977 Marvel) 1 FN- 5.5

"The Coming!" Guest-starring Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Herb Trimpe and Jim Mooney. The slumbering leviathan known as Godzilla has awaken and rises out of the sea off the shores of Alaska. This reptilian titan has already left Japan devastated and now has made his way to America. With a tail that can smash mountains to dust and fiery breath born out of the Atomic Age, is there anything that can stop this monster's rampage? Right from the Toho Productions' famed movie series comes Godzilla, King of the Monsters. Cover price $0.30.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 89 FN 6.0

Cover oxidation.

Giant-size issue. Cover by Neal Adams. ...And through Him Save a World..., script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Neal Adams; Green Arrow goes with Green Lantern and Carol Ferris to the Ferris Aircraft plant in Abraham, which has been the target of ecological prankster Isaac; When Isaac accidentally threatens Carol, GL tries to take him into custody, but GA gases him. Reprint back-up story: the Golden Age Green Lantern stars in The Impossible Mr. Paradox! (from the original Green Lantern 38, May 1949), script by John Broome, art by Irwin Hasen; The cancellation of Clay Chalmers' program at Station WXYZ leads Alan Scott to believe Chalmers is the new criminal haunting Gotham City, Mr. Paradox, who attempts to defeat Green Lantern by employing illusions based on scientific paradoxes. Tarzan ad. 52 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Human Fly (1977 Marvel) 1 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #1289435001

NOTE: The Human Fly character, created by Bill Mantlo, is based on real-life stuntman Rick Rojatt.

"Death-Walk!" Written by Bill Mantlo. Art by Lee Elias. Guest-starring Spider-Man. Thrill to the death-defying adventures of the Human Fly! The Human Fly is a man that was severely injured in a car crash. After a reconstructive surgery laced 60% of his skeleton with by steel, making him highly resistant to injury, the Fly now performs daredevil stunts to benefit various charities, especially those helping children with disabilities. The Human Fly is accompanied by a close knit group of allies with varying skills that assist him in his stunts and his adventures. In this first exciting adventure, the Human Fly attempt to save a jet airliner from hijackers, while it's still in the skies over Texas. Luckily, the Amazing Spider-Man is on hand to lend a hand. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: The Human Fly character, created by Bill Mantlo, is based on real-life stuntman Rick Rojatt. 1st Human Fly. Cover price $0.30.

Journey into Mystery (1952) 56 GD- 1.8

1" Spine split from top.

Cover art by Jack Kirby. "I Brought Zog Back to Life!," art by Don Heck; An alien giant is found in a glacier, causing fear of what might happen if it gets free. "I Spent a Night in the Haunted Lighthouse!," art by Joe Sinnott; A man visiting a coastal town is stranded in an abandoned lighthouse during a storm and sees a ghostly ship and pirates arrive. "I Planted the Seeds of Doom!," pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Christopher Rule; A space explorer sells the seeds of an alien plant, before finding to his horror that the plants spawn monsters. "I Shrunk Away to Nothing!," art by Steve Ditko; A man needs to raise money for his brother's medical treatment and so he answers an ad from a scientist seeking to test a shrinking ray. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Mars Patrol Total War (1966) 3 FN 6.0

Comic is titled "M.A.R.S. Patrol Total War" with this issue. Painted cover art by George Wilson. "Survival for Soldiers" one-page fact story, art by Joe Certa. "Operation Copperhead," script by Leo Dorfman, art by Wally Wood; Acting as individuals the M.A.R.S. men take the lead in foiling the invaders' thefts of a navy atomic submarine, advanced technology equipment, a laser-armed super-tank, and an experimental VTOL jet. M.A.R.S. Patrol Pin-Up on back cover, painted by George Wilson. # on cover 10145-609 (no month listed). 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Modern Comics (1945) 65 GD/VG 3.0

1/2" Cumulative spine split. Water damage. Oxidation.

Cover art by Reed Crandall. Thunder Bird starring Blackhawk, pencils by Crandall, inks by Chuck Cuidera. Untitled stories starring Torchy (script and art by Bill Ward), Dogtag (script and art by Bart Tumey), Prudence (script and art by Michael Senich), Ezra (script and art by Harry Sahle), Choo Choo (script and art by Gill Fox), and Will Bragg (script and art by Paul Gustavson). 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

More Fun Comics (1935) 54 0.3

INCOMPLETE. First wrap missing (affects first two story pages of Spectre and and last two of Bulldog Martin stories). Tape on last page.

Cover by Bernard Baily. "The Spiritualist," script by Jerry Siegel, art by Bernard Baily; Clarice's mother is being victimized by a phony Rhani, so Jim investigates and before the Spectre can stop the Rhani from killing Clarice; He is called before the mysterious voice to choose continued life on Earth or eternal rest. "Into the Pit," script by Albert Sulman, art by Joe Sulman; Biff Bronson concludes his battle against the Wizard and his mechanical robots. "Trouble with a Capital T," starring Captain Desmo, art by Ed Winiarski. "The Noisy Party," script by Jerry Siegel, art by Chad Grothkopf; Radio Squad vs. The Cloak. "The Traitor," starring Lt. Bob Neal, script by Robert Hirsch, art by Russ Lehman. "Africa," starring King Carter, art by Paul Lauretta. "The Policy Murders, starring Detective Sergeant Carey," script and art by Joe Donohoe. Untitled "Sergeant O'Malley of the Red Coat Patrol" story, art by John Lehti. "Gem Caper," starring Bulldog Martin, art by Bart Tumey. 68 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Mutt and Jeff (1939-65 All Am./National/Dell/Harvey) 16 GD/VG 3.0

1" Spine split from top. Cover coming loose at both staples.

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Cover by Sheldon Mayer (credited as Bud Fisher). Stories and art by Al Smith (credited as Bud Fisher), Sol Hess, and W. A. Carlson. DC reprints the comic strip that defined the comic strip, featuring the original tall-and-short comedy duo. Also featuring the "topper" strip Cicero's Cat, and other strips from bygone days. Mutt and Jeff go bear hunting, but soon the bear has the advantage - and the gun. Jeff gets a new job and a new fiancee. But she's got a collection of her ex-husband's hats. Also featuring vintage ad for the Dick Tracy Detective Kit. Plus a Tootsie Roll ad, "Captain Tootsie and the Toy Cannon," and a vintage WWII Wheaties ad. Mutt & Jeff; Cicero's Cat; Simp O'Dill; Tell It To Sweeney. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Nukla (1965-1966 Dell) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4140980019

Cover pencils by Dick Giordano, inks by Sal Trapani. "The U-2," pencils by Dick Giordano, inks by Sal Trapani; Information about the U-2 plane. "The Origin of Nukla," script by Joe Gill, pencils by Dick Giordano, inks by Sal Trapani; CIA agent Matthew Gibbs is transformed into Nukla when he is obliterated by an atomic blast while on mission over China. "The Power of Nukla," script by Joe Gill, pencils by Dick Giordano, inks by Sal Trapani; Matthew Gibbs reports to his CIA chief, Jim Clarke, and is given a first assignment for his new persona as Nukla. "Nukla Meets the Evil Prince," script by Joe Gill, pencils by Dick Giordano, inks by Sal Trapani; Matthew Gibbs assumes the name of Laszlo Von Haarte to visit Luis De Mal and learn his plans, but is poisoned and imprisoned before he can inform anyone. "Doomsday...minus 2 Minutes," script by Joe Gill, pencils by Dick Giordano, inks by Sal Trapani; As Nukla, Matthew Gibbs destroys all the instruments of De Mal's plot to detonate a nuclear bomb in a small country's harbor, including De Mal. Ad for the World's Biggest Life-Size Poster of The Beatles. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Our Army at War (1952) 7 FR/GD 1.5

1" Spine split from top. 6" Front cover tear.

Cover art by Irv Novick. Dive Bomber, script by Bob Kanigher, pencils by Jerry Grandenetti, inks by Joe Giella. I, The Gun, script by David Kahn, pencils by Mort Drucker, inks by Bob Lander. Counterattack, script by John Reed, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Bob Lander. Mountain Trooper, script by Dave Wood, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Joe Giella. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Our Army at War (1952) 177 VG/FN 5.0

Cover art by Joe Kubert. Target--Easy Company starring Sgt. Rock, script by Bob Kanigher, art by Joe Kubert. The Ace of Vengeance starring Johnny Cloud, script by Bob Kanigher, art by Irv Novick. Blind Gunner starring Gunner and Sarge, script by Bob Kanigher, art by Jerry Grandenetti. Tank with Wings starring Haunted Tank, script by Bob Kanigher, art by Irv Novick. U-Boat To Nowhere, art by Russ Heath. The Steel Trap starring Mlle. Marie, script by Bob Kanigher, art by Mort Drucker. 84 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Real Ghostbusters (1988 Now) 22 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609507007

Wild in the Streets, Part 2. Story by James Van Hise. Art by Mark Braun. Cover by Mark Braun. The official comic adaptation of the popular 1980s cartoon series, inspired in turn by the hit movies. Resuming the story from issue #20: With the Ghostbusters trapped at the Earths core, Nurtog rampages across New York, with no one but Janine and the Crime Patrol to stop him. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.75.

Rocketeer Special Edition (1984 Eclipse) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4685377009

Cover, story and art by Dave Stevens. "Chapter 5" 20 pages. Part 5 of 8. Story continues from Pacific Presents #2. Cliff Secord teams up with the inventor of his jet pack to stop enemy agents from stealing "The Locust", an experimental plane. If he survives, he will still have to escape the inventor and his agents if he wants to prevent Betty from flying to Europe with slimy photographer Marco. Story continues in Rocketeer Adventure Magazine #1. Issue includes pin ups by Gray Morrow, Doug Wildey, Murphy Anderson, George Freeman, William Stout, Russ Heath, Al Williamson, Bruce Jones and Mike Kaluta. 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.50.

Showcase (1956-1978) 60 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4646436012

Cover art by Murphy Anderson. The Spectre makes his first 1st Silver Age appearance in the book-length tale War That Shook the Universe, script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; The Spectre confronts the evil Azmodus, who has taken over the body of Paul Nevers. Little Pete humor half-page by Henry Boltinoff. Origin of the Spectre by Julius Schwartz, art by Bernard Baily; One-page text feature tells the origin of the Spectre. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 60 GD- 1.8

1" Spine split from bottom. Cover detached at one staple and centerfold detached. Heavy water damage.

Cover art by Murphy Anderson. The Spectre makes his first 1st Silver Age appearance in the book-length tale War That Shook the Universe, script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; The Spectre confronts the evil Azmodus, who has taken over the body of Paul Nevers. Little Pete humor half-page by Henry Boltinoff. Origin of the Spectre by Julius Schwartz, art by Bernard Baily; One-page text feature tells the origin of the Spectre. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Spy Smasher (1941 Fawcett) 11 CGC 3.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4649717002

Stories and art by Tom McNamara and others. One of Fawcett's most popular superheroes, Spy Smasher fights saboteurs, fifth columnists, Quislings and collaborators during WWII. In South America, Spy Smasher realizes that Vasquez has been kidnapped and replaced by an Axis imposter. Spy Smasher investigates "haunted" defense plants, where he sees strange ghostly shapes and machines moving of their own accord. A mysterious soldier of fortune with no homeland begins to work for the Axis, in a story that features a Nazi-punching two-page opening spread. The Phantom Machines!; Menace over South America!; The Demlins; The Man Without a Flag!; Dead Mans Vengeance; The Battle-Scarred Cloak! Final issue of the series; Spy Smasher's adventures continued in Whiz Comics, where he became Crime Smasher after the war, and had a one-issue series under that title. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Star Spangled War Stories (1952 DC 2nd Series) 113 VG 4.0

1/2" spine split from the top. Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. Dinosaur Bait featuring The War That Time Forgot, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. 'General' Sarge, art by Jerry Grandenetti. Untitled Air Force War Mottoes story, script and pencils by Morris Waldinger, inks by Tom Nicolisi. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 73 GD 2.0

1" cumulative spine split. Cover oxidation with chipping. Water damage. Residue.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Superbaby in Scotland Yard, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye; Superbaby gets lost and ends up in London. Fred Finds a Way! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily; Fred finds that there are other ways to participate in his favorite activity of baseball, despite physical limitations or being rejected for the team. Superboy's Glass House, script by Otto Binder, art by George Papp; Superboy hides inside a glass jar to keep criminals from reading his mind. Clyde Beatty and Cole Bros Circus at Palisades Amusement Park ad with Superman and Emmett Kelly. The Dog-Catcher of Smallville!, script by Otto Binder, art by George Papp; Krypto and Superboy turn the tables on a crooked dog catcher. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 10 PR 0.5

Interior is complete. Full length spine split through cover and many wraps. Brittle.

Cover pencils by Paul Cassidy, inks by the Shuster Shop. Untitled Superman and Lex Luthor story, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Leo Nowak [as Joe Shuster]; Metropolis is struck first by invisible robbers, then disappearing and reappearing buildings, and finally all water being shut off to residents. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster] and Leo Nowak [as Joe Shuster], inks by the Shuster Shop [as Joe Shuster]; When Lois Lane announces to members of the Daily Planet staff that she plans to leave her reporter's job for the life of a stage and screen star. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Wayne Boring [as Joe Shuster], inks by the Shuster Shop [as Joe Shuster]; Lois and Clark see Jim Gregg, a clerk in the Ordnance Division of the War Department, coming out of an astrologer's office, and find it odd the man wold visit such a place. Big Leaguer text story, script by George Shute, art by Cliff Young. Ad for The Spectre. Ad for Daisy Superman Krypto-Raygun. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.