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GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 9 VF- 7.5

This issue does not have a Lakeside Tattooz insert (or insert opened and the sample tattoo removed).

1st printing. Direct Edition. "The Diplomat!" Written by Steven Grant. Art by Mike Vosburg and Chic Stone. Cover by Mike Esposito and Chic Stone. Scarlett gets the spotlight, as she races against the clock to stop a Cobra assassin. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

Just Married (1958) 27 VG/FN 5.0

Water damage.

Cover inks by Vince Colletta. A Little Jealousy, pencils by Joe Sinnott, inks by Vince Colletta; Mrs. Harper's husband seems to be jealous of every man who looks at her. False Pretenses, pencils by Joe Sinnott, inks by Vince Colletta; Donna pretends to be interested in everything Carl does to attract him; But after they are married, Donna's true feelings surface and their marriage turns into an unpleasant ordeal. Martha Marsden Meditates text article; discusses how late a young girl should stay up. Foolish Deception. Everybody Loves Him. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Life with Millie (1960) 13 GD- 1.8

1" cumulative spine split. Lateral spine tears. Centerfold detached. Cover oxidation with chipping. Water damage.

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Marvel Age (1983 Marvel) 2 CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #4532982009

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1-page look at the origin of Walt Simonson's The Space Slammers; interview with John Byrne on Alpha Flight; Behind the Lines - musings from Ralph Macchio, Larry Hama, Denny O'Neil, Jim Shooter, Louise Jones & Danny Fingeroth, Archie Goodwin & Jo Duffy, Mark Gruenwald and Tom DeFalco; Life Among the Barbarians - detailing the triumphant return of Red Sonja and Kull the Conqueror (and Conan, who never left). Alpha Flight cover by John Byrne. Cover price $0.25.

Teen-Age Confidential Confessions (1960) 10 VG+ 4.5

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Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani and Vince Colletta. Charlton's romance comic captures the emerging teen culture of the early 1960s, when surfing, hot rods and new fashions in dance and dress swept America. Jenny falls for married man Carl and sets her small town talking, in a story featuring art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. Jilted Claire falls for handsome neighbor Leo when a storm hits their island vacation cottages. In a wacky story for this title, inventor Isabelle creates a way to keep her easily distracted boyfriend from wandering off with some other woman. Plus a vintage ad for a contest to visit the set of legendary B-movie producer American International's "Off on a Comet" - a movie that was never actually made. Love Can't Wait; Storm in My Heart; Isabells Inventions: The Hand Holder; Are You a Criticizing Carrie?; My Heart, the Puppet. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

True Love Problems and Advice Illustrated (1949 McCombs/Harvey) 35 GD 2.0

Centerfold detached at one staple. Water spotting. Staple rust.

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Stories and art by Jack Sparling and Bob Powell. Torrid tales of love and heartbreak dressed up as advice to the lovelorn from Harvey. Redheaded June shamefully admits she's only dating boring Joe because he's rich. Meg loses the only man she'd ever loved because of one little white lie. Sue enjoys the chase, but rapidly loses interest once she wins a man, and heartbreak follows. Love for Sale!; My Phantom Lover!; Threat to My Love; Should I Give Up My Career for Marriage?; Lovers' Quarrel; Too Good at Love!; My Life Was a Lie; Suspicious of Love. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.