Sparkler Comics (1941 2nd Series) 1 GD- 1.8

Sparkler Comics (1941 2nd Series) 1 GD- 1.8

3" Cumulative spine split (taped). Cover detached at both staples, centerfold detached at one staple. Cover oxidation. Tape on interior cover and pages.

Stories and art by Burne Hogarth, Reg Greenwood, Fred Methot, Bernard Dibble, Ernie Bushmiller, Ben Batsford, Rudolph Dirks, Vic Forsythe, Charlie Plumb, Bill Conselman, Harry O'Neill, Raeburn Van Buren and Frank N. Ernest. United's anthology featured reprints of early comic strips, plus an original superhero, Spark Man, whose identity was a secret even from the readers. United Features was better known as a comic-strip syndicate; Spark Man was a rare United character original to comic books. The readers get a list of the three men who might be Spark Man. When Val Hall's fancy costume party is robbed by a Spark Man impostor, the real Spark Man shows up to stop him, causing identity confusion. Sinister fifth columnist Dr. Dryden kidnaps Miss Mason to his cemetery hideout, and Spark Man follows. Danny Dingle and Dilbury try to be chivalrous, but that backfires in a big way. Plus a Tarzan adventure by Burne Hogarth. Flash! The Spark Man Pays Our Editor a Visit!; The Spark Man Explains His Power!; Who is The Spark Man? Can You Guess?; The Spark Man; Nancy; Captain and the Kids; Ella Cinders; Tarzan; Abbie an Slats; Broncho Bill; Frankie Doodle; Dynamite Dunn; Chris Crusty; Danny Dingle; Unbelievable - But True. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10. Grade: GD- 1.8 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)