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Batman (1940) 72 FR/GD 1.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Tear seals, TRIMMED. Pieces of tape on interior cover spine. 6" Cumulative spine split (taped).

Cover by Win Mortimer. It's Smart to Check -- And Double Check! public service announcement starring Superman, script by Jack Schiff, art by Winslow Mortimer. "The Jungle Batman!", script by David Vern, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; After capturing the feared Sinister Eight, Commissioner Gordon asks the Dynamic Duo to deliver the crooks by radio-controlled ship to their prison at Satan's Island; The ship is torpedoed and sunk during a storm at sea. Two-page Varsity Vic story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Legion of Faceless Men!", pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Batman and Robin get invited to a party at The Maskers Club, which is formed by people who wear masks at their jobs; After the party, crime ensues. Half-page Private Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. One-page Peg story by Henry Boltinoff. Changing Styles In Magic article by David Kahn (as Donald King), art by Raymond Perry. Half-page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Death-Cheaters of Gotham City!", script by David Vern, art by Jim Mooney (as Bob Kane); Batman becomes a member of the strange "Death Cheaters Club," but a wanted criminal, who fits the qualifications for membership, is denied the same--and vows vengeance against all the members! Casey the Cop one-page story by Henry Boltinoff. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Captain Venture and the Land Beneath the Sea (1968) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4543087007

Number on cover is 10225-810. "Land Beneath the Sea" - Written by Gaylord Du Bois. Art by Dan Spiegle. Painted cover. U.S. space-probe pilots struggle to survive while stranded in the depths of a strange planet! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 411 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4652009011

Cover by Neal Adams. Ra's Al Ghul and the first appearance of his daughter, Talia, in "Into the Den of the Death-Dealers!," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Dick Giordano; Batman scales the side of Gotham's Statue of Freedom for a secret meeting with an informant inside the torch; The informant wants police protection in exchange for turning over evidence on Doctor Darrk and the League of Assassins; Before the criminal can reveal anything however, an assassin sneaks into the chamber and stabs him from behind. "Cut... and Run!," script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Giordano; Continuing from last issue, Batgirl has stumbled upon criminal activity involving the latest fashion sensation of the worlds greatest fashion model Mamie Archeson, a discovery that has her strapped onto a fabric cutter by the crook known as Serpy. Letter of comment from letter hack Guy Lillian. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Jumbo Comics (1938) 96 FR 1.0

4.5" Cumulative spine split. Brittle.

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In order of appearance: "Sheena, Queen of the Jungle" art by Robert Webb, reprinted in Sheena Queen of the Jungle (1942 Fiction House) #16; "ZX-5" art by Jack Kamen; "Patsy Pinup"; "The Hawk" art by Robert Webb; "Sky Girl" art by Matt Baker; and "Stuart Taylor in Weird Stories of the Supernatural" and "The Ghost Gallery" art by Jack Kamen. "Sheena and the Pool of Peril" text story. 52 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Jungle Action (1972 Marvel) 6 GD/VG 3.0

1" cumulative spine split. Chew.

New Black Panther stories begin. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Frank Giacoia. The "Panther's Rage" saga starts here in Panther's Rage, script by Don McGregor, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Klaus Janson; On his return to Wakanda, the Panther learns that one of the mountain villages is in revolt, led by a man calling himself Erik Killmonger (first appearance); The Panther confronts Killmonger at Warrior Falls, where the Panther is defeated and thrown from the top of the falls. Map of the Land of the Wakanda by Don McGregor. Double Danger! (reprinted from Lorna, the Jungle Girl 6, March 1954), script by Don Rico, art by Werner Roth; Lorna is impersonated by an imposter. Ad for FOOM! Friends of Ol' Marvel. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

Jungle Action (1972 Marvel) 10 FN 6.0

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. The Black Panther stars in Panther's Rage part 5, "King Cadaver is Dead and LIving in Wakanda, script by Don McGregor, breakdowns by Billy Graham, finished art by Klaus Janson; The Panther enters King Cadaver's lair beneath the cemetery; There he fights both Cadaver and Baron Macabre and discovers that Killmonger has been looting the Wakandan armory. Marvel Value Stamp featuring Red Sonja by Barry Smith. Pin-ups: Black Panther by Jack Kirby, Killmonger by Rich Buckler/Janson, and Lord Karnaj by Graham/Janson. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Masters of the Universe (1982 DC) 1D VF+ 8.5

Direct Edition. 'To Tempt the Gods!' Written by Paul Kupperberg. Art by George Tuska and Alfredo Alcala. Cover by George Tuska and Dick Giordano. He-Man…Battle-Cat…Man-At-Arms…Teela…Stratos… They are among the mightiest heroes on a world where science and magic meld to form a realm undreamed of. They fight a never-ending battle against the dark warlock Skeletor and his vicious horde of mutants and sorcerers. They fight for the power of Castle Grayskull, an ancient citadel that stands at the apex of time and space. For who should ever hold the power will truly be the Masters of the Universe! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

Masters of the Universe (1982 DC) 1D VF 8.0

Direct Edition. 'To Tempt the Gods!' Written by Paul Kupperberg. Art by George Tuska and Alfredo Alcala. Cover by George Tuska and Dick Giordano. He-Man…Battle-Cat…Man-At-Arms…Teela…Stratos… They are among the mightiest heroes on a world where science and magic meld to form a realm undreamed of. They fight a never-ending battle against the dark warlock Skeletor and his vicious horde of mutants and sorcerers. They fight for the power of Castle Grayskull, an ancient citadel that stands at the apex of time and space. For who should ever hold the power will truly be the Masters of the Universe! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4649141003

Direct Edition. Comic book based on the popular animated series. In this issue, Skeletor is up to no good and a great evil is about to fall upon all Eternia. He-Man tries to prevent it from happening but Orko accidently causes the evil to be unleashed and then everyone has to face "The Coming of Hordak." Script by Mike Carlin and art by Ron Wilson & Dennis Janke. Cover price $0.75.

Nightmare (1970 SkyWald) 20 GD/VG 3.0

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Cover art by Sebastia Boada. Horror Fragments: The Demon Whale, script by Al Hewetson, art by Ferran Sostres. The Scream featuring the Shoggoths, script by Al Hewetson, art by Jose Cardona. Wanted:…More Dead Than Alive…, script by Al Hewetson (as Howie Anderson), art by Emilio Bernardo. A Tale Of Horror, script by Al Hewetson, art by Luis Collado. The Black Cat, script by Edgar Allan Poe (story) and Al Hewetson (adaptation), art by Ricardo Villamonte. The Castle, script by Al Hewetson, pencils by John Byrne (making his professional debut), inks by Duffy Vohland. The Human Gargoyles, part 8: I, Gargoyle (featuring the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and Ed McMahon, continued from Psycho #20, next in Nightmare #23), script by Al Hewetson (as Alan Hewetson), art by Maelo Cintron. 68 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Shanna The She-Devil (1972 1st Series) 1 VG 4.0

Water damage. Residue.

Cover art by Jim Steranko. "Shanna the She-Devil!", script by Carole Seuling and Steve Gerber, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Vince Colletta; The origin of Shanna; Shanna O'Hara Plunder is the daughter of a diamond miner; Born in Africa, she spent her childhood in the jungles of Zaire; After Shanna's father accidentally kills her mother, Shanna moves back to the United States to live with relatives, and Shanna grows up to become an accomplished athlete and then becomes a zoologist; She returns to Africa and patrols the jungle living freely with the land. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

Tales of the New Teen Titans (1982) 3 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4646942005

Direct Edition. Garfield Logan tells the other Titans about his past, speaking of his time on television, his girlfriend Jillian, and the time he was held for ransom in "The Changeling." 25-page tale. Appearances by Robin, Wonder Girl, Kid Flash, Starfire, Cyborg, Raven. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by George Perez, embellishes by Gene Day. Changeling pin-up by Perez. Cover by Perez. Cover price $0.60.

Tales of the New Teen Titans (1982) 3 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4661409005

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Direct Edition. Garfield Logan tells the other Titans about his past, speaking of his time on television, his girlfriend Jillian, and the time he was held for ransom in "The Changeling." 25-page tale. Appearances by Robin, Wonder Girl, Kid Flash, Starfire, Cyborg, Raven. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by George Perez, embellishes by Gene Day. Changeling pin-up by Perez. Cover by Perez. Cover price $0.60.