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Frontline Combat (1951 EC) 10 VG- 3.5

Centerfold detached at one staple. Writing on interior pages. Oxidation.

Cover pencils by John Severin, inks by Bill Elder. "A Baby!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Wally Wood; Young Ok-Dong is born at the end of World War II and is a small child when the Korean War begins and kills his entire family. "Geronimo!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, pencils by John Severin, inks by Bill Elder; Geronimo and his band of renegades make forays into Mexico, where the Mexicans fight against the intrusion, but not too successfully; And the Americans along the Arizona border wonder just what can stop the Apache outlaws; Finally, Geronimo tires of running and surrenders. "Bayonet Drill!", script and art by Harvey Kurtzman. "Napoleon!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by George Evans; Using superior tactics, French General Napoleon Bonaparte manages to defeat the Russian and Austrian forces in the Battle of Austerlitz, a victory that will change history for the next seven years. "Anzio!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Jack Davis; The story of the invasion of Anzio during World War II. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

My Love (1969 Marvel) 19 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4604947017

Cover inks by John Romita, Sr. Edited by Roy Thomas. Stories by Steve Englehart (as Anne Spencer), Stan Lee and unknown. Art by Paty Greer (later Paty Cockrum) & John Tartaglione, Win Mortimer and John Buscema & John Romita, Sr. Couldn't he see that it was too late? Hadn't she suffered enough? Why did her tortured heart have to cry..."I Can't Love Anyone!" Also featuring "Back Street Affair!" Plus: The reprint story "I Love Him -- But He's Hers!" And: "Suzan Says" advice column. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

My Secret Life (1957 Charlton) 25 GD- 1.8

Cover and 4 wraps detached.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, Sal Trapani, John Tartaglione and Vince Colletta. A whiff of scandal adds spice to tales of heartbreak and romance. On the eve of her wedding, Nan realizes she has feelings for handsome best man Sam, while her friend Kitty never got over her crush on Nan's fiance Jimmy. Donna falls for new acquaintance Greg, but her fiance Pete turns violent when he sees them dancing together. Cecile has a crush on her handsome co-worker Ted, but he doesn't seem to notice her. The Best Man's Love; Another Man; A Friendly Kiss; Rebound Romance; He'll Never Know; International Affair. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Personal Love Vol. 2 (1958) 1 VG 4.0

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Art by George Klein and others. Love and heartbreak unfold on the comics page. Norma fears losing her Air Force sweetheart to Daphne; Laurel won't rest until she's won Paula's man Carl; Advice columnist "Delphine" responds to a letter about the plight of a maiden aunt. The Leftover Heart; Dieting by Wanda; You Can't Have Him!; Second Chance; Decisions By Delphine; Something Special. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Romantic Story (1949 Charlton) 37 VG- 3.5

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Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Sal Trapani, Bill Molno and Vince Alascia. Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. June loves handsome doctor Frank, but she wonders if he's still in love with his old flame Helen. Rose is widowed when her husband is killed in combat, but handsome Hal reminds her a little too much of her husband. Norma falls for Tip, who has a bad reputation, but she wants to show him she can be scandalous too. My Love, My Own; A Lover's Shrine; Half a Heart; A Picture of Love; Forbidden; Flight from Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 4 FN 6.0

"The Vulture is a Bird of Prey! Part 1 of 2. Script by Archie Goodwin. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. It's the long-awaited return of the Vulture! And the old villain is still craving revenge against Spider-Man! The Vulture perches several hostages on top of a skyscraper and dares the web-slinger to rescue them. The wall-crawler and the Vulture are in the middle of another classic battle, when suddenly the duo is interrupted by...the Hitman! First appearance of the Hitman. (Notes: The Vulture previously appeared in Amazing Spider-Man 64. The red-haired woman on the cover is not Mary Jane Watson.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 146 VG/FN 5.0

Cover oxidation. Water spots.

Classic Cover. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. The Story of Superman's Life!, script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino; a recap of Superman's life. Superman's Greatest Feats!, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Al Plastino; Lori Lemaris asks Superman to go into the past and stop Atlantis from sinking; Superman continues to change other past events, including the assassination of Lincoln, Custer's Last Stand and the explosion of Krypton. 36 Pages, Full Color. Note: This is the 2nd time in history that Superman's powers are linked to Earth's yellow sun. Cover price $0.10.

Teen Confessions (1959) 25 VG- 3.5

Water damage.

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Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories by unknown. Art by Vince Colletta, Charles Nicholas and unknown. She's alone now...but sometimes when she hears the wail of a soulful trumpet, she thinks of Dan and her heart breaks to the..."Sound of Empty Dreams," a tale with inks by Vince Colletta. Also in this issue: "Drop-Out" with inks by Colletta; 2-page story "The Late Love" with pencils by Charles Nicholas, reprinted from Sweetheart Diary (1949) #34; 2-page story "Love Letters," reprinted from Sweetheart Diary (1949) #34; and Martha Marsden Meditates advice 2-pager. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.