Auctions: comic books in 'Humor'

Ducktales Magazine (1987 Welsh Publishing Group, Inc.) 1 FN+ 6.5

Issue #1 - Summer 1988. Contents include "The Puzzle of the Lost Pyramid" comic story, jokes, activities, how to draw the ducks, color centerfold poster of the Beagle Boys chasing Huey and Dewey through a jungle, text story featuring Webby, and a puzzle. 8" x 11", 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Elvira Meets H.P. Lovecraft (2024 Dynamite) 1HAPPY CGC 9.8 SS Hughes

Paper: White

Signed by Adam Hughes on 6/14/24 Happy Comics Edition

Label #4455107009

Happy Comics Exclusive Virgin Cover by Adam Hughes. Written by David Avallone. Art by Kewber Baal. It had to happen someday! Elvira accepts the Collect Call of Cthulhu and finds herself on a comical quest for the last copy of the Necronomicon with the ghost of H.P. Lovecraft. Will she be able to tolerate Lovecraft long enough to save the world from the Great Old Ones? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+

Fast Willie Jackson (1976) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4391022001

Fast Willie Jackson (#1-7) was published by Archie Comics/Fitzgerald Periodicals. It is essentially Archie done with a black cast of characters, and drawn in a style similar to Dan Decarlo's. The cast of characters include Jabar, Dee Dee Wilson, Jo-Jo, Hannibal, and Frankie Johnson, along with Fast Willie Jackson himself. Cover art by G. Lemoine. Finders Keepers, art by G. Lemoine; Willie is hassled by The Man. Happy Birthday, Frankie, art by G. Lemoine; Dee Dee gives Frankie a present on her birthday. Don't Thread On Dee Dee, art by G. Lemoine; Dee Dee wants cool clothes. King Of Kung-Fu, art by G. Lemoine; Hannibal tries learning martial arts. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids (1974 Gold Key) 1 CGC 7.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4391056013

Comic book adaptation of the popular 1970s Saturday morning cartoon show "Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids. This issue features "Keep It Secret," My Pal, the Rock Star," "In the Doghouse," and "Play Ball!" No story/art credits given. Cover price $0.20.

Felix the Cat Winter Annual (1954) 2 CGC 4.0 Restored

Restored: C1

Paper: Off white to white

Restoration includes: small amount of glue on cover.

Label #4440265012

Cover by Otto Messmer. Stories and art by Otto Messmer. A collection of the Felix the Cat comic strip, reformatted to fit comic-book pages. Felix has an adventure in the land of the Little People. Back cover features a Felix paper doll by Messmer, with four different outfits. Squarebound, 100 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Flaming Carrot Comics (1984 AV/Dark Horse) 16 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3939729004

Cover art by Bob Burden. I Cloned Hitler's Feet!, script and art by Bob Burden; In a flashback, the Mystery Men battle clones of Hitler's Feet. Chronicling the hilarious adventures of Bob Burden's post-Dada, neo-surrealist super-hero. Versus the Termite Men starring Power Man, script by Herm Bolstein, art by John Celardo. 36 pgs. $1.70. Cover price $2.00.

Flippity and Flop (1951) 2 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation.

36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Funland (1940) 0 GD/VG 3.0

Some interior activities completed with pencil.

Stories and art by A.W. Nugent and others. A comic-sized activity book from Ziff-Davis. A.W. Nugent, who provided puzzle and activity pages for many Golden Age comics, collects his newspaper pages into a 100-page giant. Games, puzzles, cut-outs, magic tricks, riddles, shadow-graphs, hidden pictures, crossword puzzles, tongue twisters, things to make, and anagrams. Special bonus cover for clownophobes. A Message from the Creator of Funland; Funland, the Family Entertainer. 100 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Funny Stuff (1944) 63 VG+ 4.5

Cover art by Otto Feuer. Superman Says: "The World Is Our Schoolroom!" public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. "Superdodo Rides Again," art by Otto Feuer; The cast puts on a play where Dunbar is a superhero, Fenimore is his girlfriend (?!) and the Professor is the villain, Eyebrows. Untitled story, art by Rube Grossman; The boys make Blabber Mouse sign a pledge not to reveal any more secrets. Untitled Nip and Chip story, art by Otto Feuer; Nip's Aunt Matilda sends him a zither. "Surprise Party" text story starring The Dodo and the Frog, art by Otto Feuer. Untitled The Dodo and the Frog story, art by Otto Feuer; The Professor tries to make Dunbar and Fenimore go to school. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Garbage Pail Kids Puketacular (2014 IDW) 1 CGC 9.8 Pingatore Variant

Paper: White

Label #4306979020

Story and Art by Peter Bagge and Dean Haspiel. Cover by Mark Pingatore. Remember mullets and teased bangs? Stonewashed denim jackets and jeans? Well, not everything about the '80s was lame, because that's when the Garbage Pail Kids ruled the world! Those irreverent, satirical stickers quickly became a pop-culture phenomenon, but they never had their own comic book... until now! In the spirit of the avant-garde cartoonists and humorists who fathered these miscreants, a new generation of alternative-comics creators has lent their unique talents to bring the Garbage Pail Kids into the wacky world of comics- just in time for their 30th birthday! 28 pages, full color. Rated 13+ Cover price $3.99.

Ginger (1951) Canadian Edition 1 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Slab: Minor side edge crack; Other - see grading notes

Canadian Edition. Piece of top left and top right bracket chipped off on back of case.

Label #3980234003

Canadian edition. Cover by George Frese Cover price $0.10.

Gwenpool Special (2015) 1MIDTOWN CGC 9.8 Anka Midtown Variant

Paper: White

Midtown Comics Edition.

Label #4365838022

Midtown Comics Variant. Written by Charles Soule, Margaret Stohl, Gerry Dugan and Christopher Hastings. Art by Langdon Foss, Juan Gedeon, Danilo S. Beyruth and Gurihiru. Cover by J. Scott Campbell. AN ALL-NEW, ALL-DIFFERENT MARVEL HOLIDAY SPECIAL! She-Hulk throws a holiday party and invites the entire Marvel U! Deadpool teams up with both Hawkeyes - Kate and Clint - to…stop a pickpocket?! Ms. Marvel takes on her most dangerous threat yet: the holiday blues! And then there's the reason for the season(al special): GWENPOOL! Yup, you read that right - Gwen. Pool. C'mon, you know you're curious. 60 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Harley Quinn (2016) 1AOD.B CGC 9.8 Witter AOD Collectables Variant

Paper: White

AOD Collectables Sketch Edition

Label #0295643006

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AOD Collectables Variant. Cover by Ashley Witter. DC Universe Rebirth - Die Laughing: Part 1 of 3 - Written by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti. Art by Chad Hardin. 'Die Laughing' part one! Welcome back to Harley Quinn's crazy world on Coney Island…now get ready to wave goodbye, because everyone there just might get eaten alive! Harley's gotta protect her neighborhood against an all-out zombie apocalypse! Break out the chainsaws, everybody! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+

Harley Quinn (2016) 1ASPEN.C CGC 9.8 Turner Aspen B&W Variant

Paper: White

Aspen Comics Sketch Edition.

Label #0302528003

Aspen Comics Variant. Cover by Michael Turner. DC Universe Rebirth - Die Laughing: Part 1 of 3 - Written by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti. Art by Chad Hardin. 'Die Laughing' part one! Welcome back to Harley Quinn's crazy world on Coney Island…now get ready to wave goodbye, because everyone there just might get eaten alive! Harley's gotta protect her neighborhood against an all-out zombie apocalypse! Break out the chainsaws, everybody! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.

Harley Quinn (2016) 59B CBCS 9.8 Chew Variant

Paper: White

Derrick Chew Variant.

Label #24-27C208F-023

Written by Sam Humphries. Art by Sami Basri. Cover by Derrick Chew. When Harley Quinn awoke one morning from troubled dreams, she found herself transformed into a horrible vermin! 'What th' heck's goin' on?' she thought. But it wasn't just a dream…it was the next trial of Harley Quinn! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Harley's Little Black Book (2015) 3B CBCS 9.8 SS Linsner Linsner 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Joseph Michael Linsner on 9/22/2017

Label #17-354AABC-004

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti. Art and Cover by Joseph Michael Linsner. The most ghost-filled mansion on Coney Island has been demolished-and unfortunately, every one of its spirits has decided that Harley's hacienda is the hot new hangout to haunt! It sure is convenient, then, that Zatanna is currently booked at Big Tony's cabaret show! It's up to Harley and Zatanna to convince all of those ghosts to move on to the next world...but if you think Harley's got problems now, just wait until you see the ectoplasmic baggage these specters are packing! 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Harvey Comics Hits (1951) 61 VG- 3.5

Stories and art by Marty Taras and Steve Muffatti. An anthology series from Harvey that served to introduce and test out other series. This issue is the first Casper comic from longtime Casper publisher Harvey. Although the indicia calls this Harvey Comics Hits #61, it is unofficially Casper the Friendly Ghost #6 as well, the debut of the long-running series. Casper is ostracized by his ghost school, until he happens upon workmen who want to tear the school down. Casper helps forest rangers find a lost boy in the woods. Casper encounters bank robbers who try to take advantage of his trusting nature. Casper the Friendly Ghost; Ghost at the Coast; School Daze; Casper's Picture Album; Best Fire Engine; Search Party: Bobbit Rabbit; Spooks and Crooks. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Heathcliff (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 12 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4450608015

Holiday Comics (1951 Star) 7 GD 2.0

Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by Al Fago and Milt Hammer. Funny-animal hijinks from Star Publications. Neddy Bear and Squire Squirrel allow Foxie to join them on their picnic, but he just can't stop with the practical jokes. Penguins Icicle Ike and Ice Cube decide to open their own gym. Sniffy forgets the combination to his own safe and asks a burglar to help him open it. Neddy Bear; Worthwhile Work; Holiday Fun; Icicle Ike; The Positive Ermine; Diggy the Derrick; Tick, Tack and Toe; Fun; Dopsy Durvy; Sniffy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Hommage A Spider-Man (2002 Safarir Comics) 1 FN- 5.5

NOTE: FRENCH LANGUAGE. Parody comic of the first Spider-Man Movie by Michel Lacombe featuring cameos by Batman, Superman, and others. It was included as a bonus in an issue of Quebec's monthly French Magazine Safarir. Cover by Eric Allard. 7 pages "Spider-Man: Le Film" written by Steve Requin and drawn by Eric Allard, 3 pages b&w "Coup d'oeil sur Spider-Man" by Jacques Hebert and Guy Lemieux, and 3 pages "Spider-Man Au Quotidien ou Mary Jane Parker" by Michael Lacombe and Jacques Hebert. 6-1/2" x 10", mostly color, 16 pages.

Hoppy the Marvel Bunny A Funny Animal Paint Book (1945 Fawcett) 1 FN- 5.5

Oxidation.

Hoppy the Marvel Bunny A Funny Animal Paint Book (circa 1945) is a coloring book featuring Hoppy the Marvel Bunny and his cartoon friends. Distributed by Fawcett Publications, Inc. 16 pages, 11-in. x 6.5-in.

Hot Stuff (1957 Harvey) 1 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4074747009

Cover by Warren Kremer. Harvey's mischievous little devil is not as famous as their friendly ghost, but his design became a permanent part of pop culture. The first appearance of Hot Stuff, whose design was later adopted as a mascot for schools, sports teams and restaurants. In the first story, he introduces himself to the reader, but denies that he has a fiery temper. Hot Stuff seeks refuge from a day that's so hot, even a little devil can't stand it. All Burned Up; Big Deal; Warm Reception; Pesty and Jesty: The Martian Monster; Sweatering It Out; Pesty and Jesty: Fish Bowl; Shaggy: Help Wanted. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Hot Stuff (1957 Harvey) 165 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4450608016

"Groosom Gulch is a Gas!"; Hot Stuff thinks he's tougher than two gunslingers. "The Mischievous Kid"; Hot Stuff takes on a baker's gingerbread kid. 2-page illustration/poster of the Harvey Comics characters. "Fire Water"; Hot Stuff plays pranks with Aunt Clinker's fire water; It's a real pepper-upper! "Largely Okay"; Stumbo gets a medical check-up from Dr. (gulp!) Probe. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

Hot Stuff Sizzlers (1960) 39 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Significant inner well scuff(s)

File Copy

Label #0625928020

Stories and art by Warren Kremer and others. Harvey reprints the adventures of the mischievous little devil and his regular backup feature, Stumbo the Giant. Hot Stuff once again finds himself in a strange land, this one called Farmland and ruled over by a watermelon king. Hot Stuff wants to join the Forest Scouts, but the scoutmaster isn't sure a devil will make a good scout. Stumbo finds the foibles of Tinytown amusing, but the townsfolk aren't laughing. Plus a PSA about the anniversary of the Boy Scouts. Farmland; Hot Stuff and Cousin Dimmy; The Bad Scout; Stumbo the Giant: Big On Laughs. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Howard The Duck (2015 5th Series) 1A CGC 9.6 Quinones

Paper: White

Label #3831344007

1st appearance of Gwenpool. Written by Chip Zdarsky. Art and Cover by Joe Quinones. First spectacular issue! A great jumping on point! Sure to go up in value! Don't miss out on the series everyone is calling 'Howard the Duck'! The last page will shock you! Nothing will EVER be the same again! Hey! Where are you going? Come back! Waugh! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Huey Dewey and Louie Junior Woodchucks (1966 Gold Key) 52 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4435025011

# on cover: 90183-809. Cover price $0.35.

I Dream of Jeannie (1966 Dell) 1 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

Photo cover features Larry Hagman and Barbara Eden. Stories by Paul S. Newman. Cover number is 12-369-604. A hapless astronaut releases a female genie and tries to introduce her to the modern world, based on the classic TV sitcom. Jeannie wants Tony to feel like a hero, so she invents a sultan's palace of dangers so he can rescue her repeatedly. Jeannie feels jealous of Stella's technical know-how, so she invents her own ejection seat. Tony finds doing the laundry easier through Jeannie's magic - whether he wants to or not. Suits Me; Sky High; All Systems Go Away! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Josie Anniversary Spectacular (2023 Archie) 1HAPPY.B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Happy Comics Edition B.

Label #4421343016

Happy Comics Exclusive B&W Sketch Edition Cover by Jim Rugg. Written by Holly G; Frank Doyle, Tom Defalco. Art by Holly G; Dan Decarlo, Kennedy. BRAND NEW STORY: 'ROCK Cats!' Josie & the Pussycats are about to put on the concert of a lifetime in space! Then, celebrate 60 years of Josie McCoy with some iconic classic stories! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Josie Anniversary Spectacular (2023 Archie) 1HAPPY.C CGC 9.8 SS Rugg

Paper: White

Signed by Jim Rugg on 12/16/23 Happy Comics Edition C

Label #4370573011

Happy Comics Exclusive Neon Edition Cover by Jim Rugg. Written by Holly G; Frank Doyle, Tom Defalco. Art by Holly G; Dan Decarlo, Kennedy. BRAND NEW STORY: 'ROCK Cats!' Josie & the Pussycats are about to put on the concert of a lifetime in space! Then, celebrate 60 years of Josie McCoy with some iconic classic stories! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Junior Miss (1944 Timely/Marvel) 31 VG+ 4.5

Cover oxidation.

"Her Rough Rival!", art by Ken Bald; Cindy decides that it's boring having Chuck and Cas fight over her, until Lula-Belle appears in town and they stop fighting over her. "Little Lady" text story by Justin Dewey Triem. "In a Merry Memory Mood!", art by Ken Bald; Goldie gets Cindy to recount the times that Chuck had disappointed her and Cindy gets angrier and angrier. "Adventure Underground," script by Ruth Berman. "My Aching Palette," art by Ken Bald. "The Irresistible Force" text story by Tripp Hammond. "The Professor's Problem!", art by Ken Bald; Professor Noodlebean is writing a book about a typical teen-ager and Cindy wants to be featured until Chuck gives her some inside info about what it's really going to be about. "Romance for Debby" text story by Jane Philpy. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Katzenjammer Kids (1947-54) 18 VG 4.0

Kewpies (1949) 1 GD- 1.8

3" Cumulative spine split. Cover oxidation.

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Jules Feiffer art Cover price $0.10.

King Comics (1936) 87 CGC 9.0 Rockford

Paper: Off white to white

Rockford.

Label #4440265008

Cover by Joe Musial. Edited by Ruth Plumly Thompson (sometimes credited as Jo King). Stories and art by William Ritt, Clarence Gray, Fran Striker, Brandon Walsh, Nicholas Afonsky, Carl Anderson, Jack Burnley, R. J. Scott, Eddie Sullivan, Charlie Schmidt, Lee Falk, Phil Davis, Tom Sims, Bela Zaboly, George McManus, Otto Soglow, Eddie Rickenbacker, Clayton Knight, Charles Flanders, Ruth Plumly Thompson, Frank Miller, Don Moore and Alex Raymond. Pioneering comics publisher David McKay presents an anthology series featuring reprints of King Features Syndicate comic strips. Escaped convict Trader Joe disguises himself as The Phantom; The conclusion of the Mandrake the Magician Flame Pearls epic. Brick Bradford; The Lone Ranger; The Phantom; Little Annie Rooney; Henry; Sport Features; Scott's Scrapbook; Hall of Fame of the Air; Sentinel Louie; Radio Patrol; Mandrake the Magician; Thimble Theatre; Flash Gordon; Bringing Up Father; The Little King; Barney Baxter in the Air; Sappo; Stamps: Russia Honors Her War Heroes; A Pirate Party; Blondie. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

King Comics (1936) 106 CGC 8.5 Rockford

Paper: Off white

Includes Rockford Collection COA. Inner well not fully sealed, book appears unaffected and secure.

Label #4443877009

Comic strip reprints: Blondie (by Chic Young), the Lone Ranger, Barney Baxter, Popeye (Thimble Theatre), Mandrake the Magician, Henry, Flash Gordon (by Alex Raymond), Sport Features (by Burnley), the Phantom, Bringing Up Father (by Geo. McManus), Little Annie Rooney, Sergeant Pat, and Brick Bradford. Cover price $0.10.

Lenore (1998 SLG) 1 FN+ 6.5

Stories, art and cover by Roman Dirge. Another trend-setting goth series from Slave Labor Graphics, about the adventures of a little dead girl. Lenore meets a visually-impaired mouse and a paraplegic cannibal. Babysitting; The Grandiose Adventures of Timmy the Happy Friendly Seeing Impaired Mouse; Tik Toc, The Monster from the Clock; Soilent Green; Its Magic; Hairball; Childhood Memories; Itsy Bitsy Spider. 24 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Little Dot (1953 1st Series) 7 GD 2.0

Cover oxidation.

Stories and art by Steve Muffatti and Warren Kremer. Cover by Warren Kremer. One of the mainstays of Harvey's long-running kids' comics, Little Dot also features Richie Rich and Little Lotta. Little Dot and Little Lotta team-up for some spirited hijinks at the circus after the mean ringmaster refuses the tickets he promised them for watering the elephants. Richie throws back the fish he caught so his pal can win a prize. When Little Dot falls asleep before watering the flowers, they take matters into their own stems. Water Baby; Richie Rich: A Fool Of Water; Little Lotta: The Greatest Show on Mirth; Richie Rich; Little Lotta. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Little Dot Dotland (1962) 7 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

File Copy

Label #1034971004

Little Iodine (1950-1962 Dell) 3 VG 4.0

52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Little Lulu (1948-1980 Dell/Gold Key) 254 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4435025014

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.40.

Lobo's Back (1992 DC) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-1BB7372-003

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This is the 1st printing. 2nd printings are identified by having a Roman Numeral "II" in the price box on front cover. Everybody's favorite bad boy of comics returns! This time Lobo's taken a job as a skip-tracer, courtesy of his old friend Ramona, the skip-tracing hairdresser who's set him on the trail of his bounty, Loo. That's Loo, the self-proclaimed 'baddest bastich in the galaxy'...who may just be a match for Lobo himself. Yeah, right! LOBO'S BACK is a pulse-pounding, action-packed bonanza of violence, hilarity and more violence, brought to you by the creative team responsible for LOBO: THE LAST CZARNIAN and THE LOBO PARAMILITARY CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: writers Keith Giffen and Alan Grant, and artist Simon Bisley, who provides both interior art and covers. All the covers, because issue #1 features three separate covers, but all three appear on every copy - no fraggin' variant editions here. Strongly and Vehemently Suggested for Mature Readers...so put it back, kid! New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies (1941-1962 Dell) 185 CGC 5.0

Paper: White

Label #4434351006

The Bad Luck Stone Bird; Porky buys a stone bird from a sea captain who found it on a Pacific Island; It brings bad luck to whoever has it. Untitled story; Porky tries to show his newly-learned magic tricks to Cicero, who is an unwilling audience. Double Pointer Trouble; Daffy gets into a contest with a pointer hunting dog. The Puppet Show Stand-in, art by Al Hubbard; When the strings break on a Cinderella puppet at a children's show in a park, Mary Jane makes herself small and takes on the part. The Overweight Cat; Tweety convinces Sylvester that he is fat and should go on a diet. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 6 FR 1.0

Water saturation. Staple rust, rust migration.

Cover by Harvey Kurtzman. "Teddy And The Pirates!", art by Wally Wood; Teddy and Half-Shot are assigned to keep an opium shipment out of the hands of The Pirates, but one of them is an inside man. "Melvin of The Apes!", art by John Severin (as Melvin Severin); The Greystrokes take Melvin back to London but then flee him by going to Africa; Tarzan parody follow-up to the story in issue 2. E.C. comics ad. "Hevo The Great" text story. "Casey At The Bat!", script by Ernest Lawrence Thayer, art by Jack Davis; Casey has a chance to hit the winning runs in a baseball game, but strikes out for the loss; The text of the famous poem accompanied by humorous illustrations. "Ping Pong!", art by Bill Elder; Lana subdues Pong and Mr. Mill has him towed back to New York, only to find none of them quite fit in; King Kong parody. Space Commander Vibro-Matic Walkie-Talkies ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 16 VG/FN 5.0

Cover oxidation.

Cover by Harvey Kurtzman. "The Hound of The Basketballs!", art by Bill Elder; Shermlock captures the hound that has cursed the Basketball family; Parody of Sherlock Holmes mystery. "Newspapers!", art by Jack Davis; Various fake newspaper stories and ads. Ad for Piracy comic book. "Restaurant!", art by Bill Elder; The deprivations the Sturdleys suffer at a "typical" Sunday restaurant outing. "Wreck of The Hesperus," script by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, art by Wallace Wood; Relates the wreck of the ship Hesperus on the reef at Norman's Woe; Text of the famous poem accompanied by humorous illustrations. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 17 FN- 5.5

Cover oxidation.

Humor magazine with this issues' contents printed upside down. The cover says "Turn insides downside-up, the cover turns upside-down. What fun, gang! People see you reading with the cover upside-down and think you're crazy!" Ad for Panic magazine. "Bringing Back Father!", art by Bill Elder and Bernie Krigstein; Jiggie cannot take Maggs's abuse any longer so when he has his serious moments he hires some goons to beat her into submission. "What's My Shine!", art by Jack Davis; How the Senate Subcomittee hearings would go if they were run like a TV game show; Loosely based on "What's My Line?" Ad for Piracy magazine. "Meet Miss Potgold," art by Basil Wolverton; A collection of drawings of grotesque women entered in the Miss Potgold of 1955 contest. "Julius Caesar!", art by Wally Wood; MAD writer points out standard lampoon shtick elements during a portion of Julius Caesar story. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 19 FN- 5.5

Cover oxidation.

Ad for Panic comic book. "Mickey Rodent!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Will Elder; Mickey tricks Darnold into a zoo to get rid of him; Parody of Walt Disney animated cartoons. "Supermarkets!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Jack Davis; A look at America's obsession with supermarkets, as the Sturdley's survive the rigors of shopping. "Puzzle Pages!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Will Elder; Parody of comic book activity pages. Ad for Piracy comic book. "The Cane Mutiny!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Wally Wood; Parody of the movie "The Caine Mutiny." 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 21 VG+ 4.5

Cover oxidation.

"Poopeye!", art by Bill Elder; Poopeye beats up other comic strongmen hired by the broccoli king to get rid of Poopeye; Parody of Popeye comic strip. "Slow Motion!", art by Jack Davis; A look at what might be happening in various sports if they were recorded by a slow motion camera. "Comic Book Ads!", art by Bill Elder; Parody ads for "How To Hypnotize", "Get Prizes... Make Money", "Rubber Bubble Gum", "Tromp Stamps Co.", "Ded Ryder Cowboy Carbine", and "Alwett Physical Training Course." "Under The Waterfront!", art by Wallace Wood; Everyone Terry knows is killed by John Friendly's thugs; Parody of the movie "On The Waterfront." 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 22 VG/FN 5.0

Cover oxidation.

"The Child!", art by Bill Elder; A humorous look at Bill's early life with some supposed early scribblings of his. "The Boy!", art by Bill Elder; Humorous bio of Bill's childhood, through photos supposedly showing his early artwork. "The Young Artist!", art by Bill Elder; Humorous look at Bill's early career, with photos of various items he supposedly painted. "The Commercial Artist!", art by Bill Elder; Humorous look at Bill's commercial art career, with samples of fake advertisements. "The Old Pro!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Bill Elder; Melvin is captured during a bank robbery and continually digs his way out of jail. "Senility!", art by Bill Elder; A few of Bill's most recent drawings, showing a regression to his earliest form. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 23 FN- 5.5

Cover oxidation.

Final issue as a color comic book. Ad for MD and Psychoanalysis magazines. "Gopo Gossum!", art by Wally Wood; Gopo mistakenly leads the swamp dwellers into politics and disaster; Parody of Pogo comic strip. "Scenes We'd... Like To See!", art by Jack Davis; Typical climax scenes from various movie genres, with untypical endings. "Ripup's Believe It Or Don't," art by Wally Wood; Parody of Ripley's Believe It Or Not strips. "The Barefoot Nocountessa!", art by Jack Davis; Harry narrates the story of the Nocountessa, as she marries a series of rich men; Parody of movie The Barefoot Countessa. Announcement that MAD will change to a magazine-sized book with #24 within 3 months. Text cover. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 24 FN- 5.5

Cover oxidation.

Cover art by Harvey Kurtzman. Published by William Gaines and edited by Harvey Kurtzman, Mad Magazine #24 begins a new era, parodying various elements of life, including popular culture. Previously, Mad was a comic book. "Extremely Important Message From The Editors," script and art by Harvey Kurtzman; Message is, "Please Buy This Magazine." "She Wanted To Drown Her Troubles," art by Wally Wood; Phony ad for movie "Gluggle!" "Is A Trip To The Moon Possible?", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Wally Wood; A humorous look at the problems and joys of travel to the moon. "Report From Russia" article by Hans Christian Andersen; A supposed look into Russian thought...in Russian (Cyrillic script). "Out of The Frying Pan And Into The Soup" text story by Ira Wallach, art by Bernie Krigstein. "Wrestling," script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Jack Davis; A humorous look at professional wrestling matches, using all the stereotypes in the sport. Single strip parodies of various newspaper comics, script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Bill Elder. "Classy Crimes #138: Who Put The Strichnine In Mrs. Murphy's Husband?" text story by Bernard Shir-Cliff, art by Bill Elder. "Anyone Can Build This Coffee Table," script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Jack Davis; Bogus instructions on how to build a coffee table complete with a potted plant sitting on the table. "Is This Your Life?", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Bill Elder; Melvin Furd is nearly killed during the show, which features family, friends, enemies and someone he doesn't even know; Parody of tv show "This Is Your Life." "Vera's Cruz," script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Jack Davis; Two men sign on to guard a gold and guns shipment, but are also out to steal it for themselves. 68 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Madman Comics (1994 Dark Horse) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4451039005

Story and art by Mike Allred. This is it! The all-new, all-exciting, bimonthly continuing series makes its triumphant return to the racks! Thrilling stories, brilliant art -- this is the one, folks! The comic-book event of the decade! In fact, this is the comic-book series you'll be telling your grandkids about. This first issue begins with a six-page introduction that finds Frank (a.k.a. Madman) having his brain waves recorded, explaining much of what's gone on in the previous series. Then, the main story, "Crash Course for the Ravers," involves creatures from outer space who crash into the outskirts of Snap City as local street beatniks are altered by an unknown element found in the city's sewers. Madman's world contains robots, aliens, mad scientists, and monsters. This comic boasts the best of action-adventure, science fiction, mystery, and romance. Thirty-two pages of cover-to-cover comics, and a splendid color back cover by none other than Frank Miller (Sin City)! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.