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    Black Cat Mystery (1951-1963 Harvey) 45 GD- 1.8

    Cover detached.

    Ended Oct 16 2020
    Winning Bid $190

    Cover by Howard Nostrand. Stories and art by Bob Powell, Howard Nostrand, and Joe Certa. Former superhero comic Black Cat becomes a showcase for Harvey's unique brand of pre-Code horror. A man hypersensitive to color is driven to murder for a cure, in a creative, oft-reprinted story. A boxer regains his confidence in the ring after drinking a mysterious potion. Also, superstitions about birds and animals from around the primitive world. Terrific pre-psychedelic cover by Howard Nostrand. Colorama; Lynch Mob; Knockout; I.O.U. One Body! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10. Grade: GD- 1.8 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)