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Famous Fantastic Mysteries (1939-1953 Frank A. Munsey/Popular/Altus) Pulp Vol. 10 #3 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4416200007

"The Scarlet Plague" a novelette by Jack London.

Volume 10, Issue 3 - February, 1949. Cover by Lawrence Stevens. Stories by Inez Haynes Gillmore and Jack London. Illustrations by Lawrence Stevens and Leydenfrost. Book-length novel: "Angel Island" by Inez Haynes Gillmore - Five desperate, earthbound men...an isle where Love and Death were neighbors...a day when wings fought free of fetters to make a strange new world. Novelette: "The Scarlet Plague" by Jack London - Across a sick world it had crept, leaving man and his works destroyed. Now, in the twilight of history, only one remembered -- a blurred and faded picture of the death of our times. Also: The Readers' Viewpoint; In the Next Issue; Masters of Fantasy by Neil Austin - M.P. Shiel, High Priest of Phantasy; and The Lawrence Portfolio. 7-in. x 9 1/2-in., 130 newsprint pages, B&W. Published by Popular Publications Cover price $0.25.

Famous Funnies (1934) 212 CGC 2.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4270240002

Cover by Frank Frazetta. Stories and art by Rick Yager and Coulton Waugh. The long-running series that introduced "comic books" to the world, featuring reprints of comic strips. Dickie Dare and Dan find adventure in Thailand. An outer-space variation of issue #210's Buck Rogers underwater cover (with bondage elements) by legendary artist Frank Frazetta. A series of short "True Heroic Stories," featuring real-life tales of heroism. Buck Rogers; Dickie Dare; The Chance; He Refused to Retreat; Mission of Mercy! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Feature Comics (1939 Quality) 41 0.3

Comic is complete other than being coverless. Signed by artist Nick Cardy, does not include certificate of authenticity. Only one staple (manufacturing).

Cover art by John Devlin. "Doll Man Joins the Army," script by William Erwin Maxwell, art by John Celardo; Darrel Dane joins the Army, and is out an issue later with no explanation. "The Treasure Hunt: Part 2" starring Rance Keane, script and art by William A. Smith. "Traitor's Telltale Light," script and art by Harry Campbell; Capt. Bruce Blackburn, Counterspy vs. The Band. "The Captured Cubs starring Samar, script by John Charles, art by Nick Cardy. "War In Volcania," script and art by Vernon Henkel; Dusty Dane vs. Balok. "Sacrifice To Moloch," script by Toni Blum (as Noel Fowler); Zero, Ghost Detective vs. a priest of Moloch. "The Ace in the Army," script by H. Weston Taylor, art by Harry Campbell; Ace becomes a Lieutenant in the Army Air Corps and goes after a group of spies that have seized a new flying fortress, recovering the plane; However, an injury to the left arm, suffered by the Ace of Space during the skirmish, is noted by the base Major to Egan's left arm, and the hero's secret becomes known. "Battle With the Giants" starring Reynolds of the Mounted, script and art by Art Pinajian. "The Boat Race Murders," script and art by Paul Gustavson; Rusty Ryan vs. Prof. Terhune. Untitled Mickey Finn story, script and art by Lank Leonard. "The Theft of the Plane Plans" starring Spin Shaw, script by Rex Smith, art by Witmer Williams. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Fightin' Marines (1951 St. John/Charlton) 6 GD- 1.8

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Gene L. Coon, Matt Baker and Gene Colan. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Canteen Kate tries to put Al in the General's good graces when she finds out the General loves gardening, in a story with art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. In Tokyo on leave, Leatherneck Jack sets out to track down a missing buddy last seen with a Russian dancer named Olga, in a story with early art by future Marvel legend Gene Colan. A Marine sergeant in Korea stumbles on trouble when he sees a sampan ship carrying contraband. Plus an early prose story by future Star Trek screenwriter Gene L. Coon, a veteran of Korea and WWII. Cover by Baker. Tankers Test; Tripoli Shores: Operation Rescue; Canteen Kate: Ready…Aim…Fire!; Express to Extinction; Major Error; Leatherneck Jack: Strategy for Suicide. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Flash Comics (1940 DC) 76 PR 0.5 (R)

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RESTORATION. Piece fill and TRIMMED. Water damage with residue.

Flash stars in "The City That Couldn't Stop Laughing," written by Gardner Fox, art by Everett E. Hibbard. Also includes: a Ghost Patrol story by John B. Wentworth and Frank Harry; Johnny Thunder in "The Dog Bandits" by John B. Wentworth and Stan Aschmeier; a Rockhead McWizzard story by Jack Farr; Out of the Gag Bag by Ed Wheelan; Ton o' Fun by Harry Lampert; and Hawkman in "The Crazy Quilt Crimes" by Fox and Joe Kubert. Cover art by Hibbard. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Flyboy (1952 Ziff-Davis) 1 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation. Moisture damage.

Painted cover by Norman Saunders. Stories and art by Alex Kotzky and George Tuska. Aerial action with the aviator hero known as Flyboy. Larry gets constant ribbing and hazing from his peers and officers in the Air Force, but when his trainer blacks out in midair, Larry takes the controls and earns the name "Flyboy." A Korean War veteran, two lovely ladies, a case full of cash and trigger-happy gangsters add up to trouble for Flyboy and Happy. Anne's father, who looks like J. Jonah Jameson in colonel's stripes, becomes even worse after he learns he has reputation as a "monster." Plus a look at 1950s combat training for pilots, and a story with art by future Marvel legend George Tuska. Training for Combat; Stunting with Death; Angels Without Wings; The Dogface; The Gripes of Wrath!; Navy Wings; Fortress in the Sky. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 408 VG 4.0

Cover art by Carl Barks. The Golden Helmet, script by Carl Barks; The ducks and a museum curator race Azure Blue, a descendant of the Vikings, to the coast of Labrador to find a golden helmet left by a Viking explorer; once the helmet is saved from Blue, the curator and Donald have visions of ruling the continent. Rigged-Up Lawn Roller; Donald is angry because the nephews have lent his lawn roller. Awash in Success; The nephews sell towels to the victims of an over-active park fountain. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 422 GD+ 2.5

Cover coming loose at one staple.

Cover art by Carl Barks. Stable Prices; Scrooge complains about the price at Donald's riding stable. Donald Duck and "The Gilded Man"; The ducks go to British Guiana in search of the world's rarest stamp, a one-cent magenta of 1856, and find it on a letter in the possession of El Dorado, a giant golden Indian; After they retrieve the letter, the ducks learn that it is addressed to a deceased Duckburg resident who named Gladstone her only heir. Armored Cat Rescue; Donald puts on sturdy clothing to bring Daisy's cat down from a telephone pole. All scripts and art by Carl Barks. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 535 VG 4.0

Indicia title is "I LOVE LUCY, No. 535." Lucille Ball photo cover. Intro with four photos from the TV series. The Midnight Snack; Lucy's midnight snacks are giving her hiccups, which are keeping Ricky awake. Suds in Your Eyes; Lucy buys boxes of Fado Soap Flakes looking for the lucky ticket that's included in a box as a prize. Strike Up the Band; Ricky's orchestra gets a job playing a a party on Mr. Bluechip's yacht. Lucy stows away and causes havoc while trying to stay out of sight. Art by Hy C. Rosen. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

G-8 and His Battle Aces (1933-1944 Popular Publications) Pulp Vol. 20 #1 GD 2.0

Water damage.

G-8 and His Battle Aces (1933-1944 Popular Publications) Pulp Vol. 20 #2 GD 2.0

2" spine split from bottom.

G-8 and His Battle Aces (1933-1944 Popular Publications) Pulp Vol. 20 #4 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

GI Joe (1951 Ziff Davis) 13 FR 1.0

INCOMPLETE. Small interior piece cut, interrupts art. 4" cumulative spine split. Cover and centerfold detached.

2 #13s exist. See previous Ziff Davis Series (1950-51). Painted cover art by Clarence Doore. The Sherry Lee Rolls Again starring G.I. Joe, art by Henry Sharp; A Sherry Lee medium tank has been knocked out and is made to run again by Joe and the sergeant. Just Like Willie starring Buddies, art by Henry Sharp; Eddie was going to war, and he had to fill the shoes of a man who had failed his country. Everybody's Pin-Up starring G.I. Joe, art by Carmine Infantino; Uncovering the secret past of lonely Pvt. Jimmy Brett of Baker Company. An Easy War, art by Henry Sharp; The first Joe Driscoll learns upon his return is that he had been fighting "an easy war". Hit the Silk starring The Yardbirds, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Acey Deucey's Last Shuffle starring G.I. Joe, art by Henry Sharp. Home to Mom starring G.I. Joe, art by Henry Sharp. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

GI Joe (1951 Ziff Davis) 16 GD 2.0

2" cumulative spine split. Cover detached. Oxidation.

Painted cover art by Rafael DeSoto. Jim Prentice Electric Football ad. Mamie's Mortar starring G.I. Joe, art by Henry Sharp; Sgt. Mamie took pride in his 81 mm Mortar. Don't Tell Frankie! starring Buddies, art by Frank Giacoia; Good food has won many a battle, but in the case of "Baker" Company good food almost started one. Camouflage Capers starring The Yardbirds, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Windy and Whitey are painting camouflage on everything. Born in the Saddle starring Pvt. Danny O'Lowd, pencils by Flip. Hey, Gang! Start Your Own G.I. Joe Fan Club ad. The Sign of the Tigress starring G.I. Joe, art by Henry Sharp. The Ol' Hoss Pistol--Here Are Your Boys, script by Sam Daily, art by Bob Powell; Ed Doney gets an old cavalry pistol from his grandfather on his way to serve in Korea. Lexy's Glass Eye starring G.I. Joe, art by Henry Sharp. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

GI Joe (1951 Ziff Davis) 38 GD 2.0

Water damage.

Painted cover by Clarence Doore. Stories and art by Dan De Carlo, Rudy Lapick, Vic Martin, and Ernie Schroeder. Neither a tie-in with the later toy line/cartoon nor a grim war comic, this first-gen GI Joe focused on lighthearted tales of military life. The Yardbirds, featuring Pvts. Windy and Whitey, was straight-up comedy of the Beetle Bailey/Sad Sack variety. "Ready-Money Reilly" thinks his pal's new comic strip is the perfect thing to help sell his base newspaper, but no one expects the strip to become a national craze. Pvt. Windy tries to sneak away from a training exercise to go on a date, in a story by future Archie legend Dan De Carlo. Joe tells some Korean kids another fairy tale, a wacky military-themed version of Jack and the Beanstalk with art by Mike Suchorsky. Painted cover with bondage elements by Clarence Doore. Army Chuckles; Johnny-Come-Lately; The Yardbirds: The Great Escape; Private Jokes; Adventures in Wonderland; Dear Gertrude; Khaki Humor; Beautiful Benny of Company B. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Ginger (1951) 6 PR 0.5

Complete spine split. Cover oxidation with chipping. Water damage.

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36 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Girls' Love Stories (1949) 14 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Piece cut, interrupts art and story. Cover detached. Water damage.

Her search for happiness led her to a road marked..."One Way to Heartbreak," the cover-featured 10 page story. Plus: 8 page story "Meddling Heart"; 1 page Fran story "Ted Called"; 8 page story "Tragic Souvenir"; 1 page Joan story "Love Seats"; 8 page story "The End of Love" written by Natalie Krigstein; 2 page text article "Love in Many Lands"; 1 page Carol story "Dog Scares Beaus"; 1 page Oddities in Romance story; 1 page poem "My Love." Cover price $0.10.

Girls' Love Stories (1949) 27 FR 1.0

1" spine split from top. Cover detached at one staple. Water damage.

Featuring: 1 page contents page; 9 page story "Doorway to Heartbreak"; 6 page story "Double Wedding"; 6 page story "What Love Forgives"; 2 page text story "The Lady and the Knight"; 8 page story "Castoff Love" written by Robert Kanigher and drawn by Irv Novick & Bernard Sachs. Cover by Irv Novick & Bernard Sachs. Cover price $0.10.

Girls' Love Stories (1949) 28 GD+ 2.5

2" spine split from top. Cover oxidation.

Green Hornet Comics (1940) 18 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. 2 wraps missing (affects "Invisible Paint" and "Dam of Death" stories). Staple missing (not manufacturing).

Cover by Alex Schomburg. Stories and art by Jerry Robinson, Marv Lev, Bob Powell, Art Helfant, and Arturo Cazeneuve. The first comic to feature The Green Hornet, the radio-turned-movie superhero from the creator of the Lone Ranger. Nazi saboteurs enlist American hoboes to target a dam, in GH stories with art by Joker co-creator Jerry Robinson. The Twinkle Twins meet Mike the Muscle's nephew Mikey, a juvenile delinquent in the making, and try to set him straight. The clue to a million-dollar robbery is a crate of oranges, in a story that promotes War Bonds, a WWII fundraising drive. Bondage cover by comics legend Alex Schomburg references the Hornet's success in radio and movie serials. Green Hornet: The Society of the Swastika!; Spirit of 76; Mighty Midgets: Invisible Paint; Youngun and Tagalong; Green Hornet: Dam of Death!; The Story Behind the Cover; Twinkle Twins: The Lad Who was Bad!; Zebra: The Mystery of the Pink Drake Brand; Green Hornet Buzzers. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Hand of Fate (1951 Ace) 11 VG 4.0

Oxidation. Writing on interior cover.

Roots of the Evil Tree, art by Louis Zansky; Crazed artist Kurt Coleman shapes an "execution tree" into human form; It comes alive during a thunderstorm and follows him around like a pet. The Final Curtain, pencils by Lou Cameron, inks by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio; Actor Morissey kills his colleagues to get the leading part in "Hamlet", though he has been warned several times by Fate personally to refrain from these acts of murder. The Man Who Bought a Genie, pencils by Bill Molno, inks by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio; Antiques dealer Ridley buys a chest containing the genie of Kuo; Ridley wants to marry Annabelle for her money, the genie helps him achieving this goal; But Annabelle dies and Ridley is accused of murder. The Brew of Frightful Faces, pencils by Jim McLaughlin; In a cave in Central America, Van Jacobi discovers a potion which distorts a person's features; As Jacobi is a film studio's make-up man and jealous of the leading man, he applies the brew to his face. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Hand of Fate (1951 Ace) 25B GD/VG 3.0

1" spine split from top. Cover oxidation. Moisture damage.

The Last Hiding Place starring Fate, art by Lou Cameron; Fate presents us with Madame Lizette and her carnival wax museum of unnatural history; Resorting to witchcraft, she breathes new life into a werewolf and a tiger woman. Rendezvous with the Phantom Gypsies, art by Ken Rice; A gypsy boy flees the orphanage he lives in and travels with a salesman to a gypsy camp. They witness a gypsy wedding; In an outburst of jealousy the salesman kills the groom and drives away, burning down the camp. The Witch's Wicked Words, art by Larry Woromay; Running from the police and his gangster friends, crook and murderer Louie Brink is sent back to the year 1450 through a time machine. When His Number's Up... starring Fate, art by Louis Zansky. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 22 FR 1.0

9.5" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple.

Cover pencils by Ruben Moreira. "The Phantom's Return!," pencils by Curt Swan; Special effects engineer Raymond Danner is supposed to die at the hands of a rival. "The Second Life of General Marcellus!," art by Nick Cardy; Newspaper reporter Mark Ransom is convinced to be the reincarnation of Roman general Marcellus. "The Isle of the Ageless!," art by Leonard Starr; A millionaire is going to be robbed of his money; His secretary stages a hustle involving a treasure map, a fountain of youth, a hidden island plus natives let in on the plot, special make-up effects and false diamonds. "The Ghost of Devil Mountain!," art by Ruben Moreira; Two mountaineers try to climb the haunted Mount Taroo; One of them goes insane. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

House of Terror (1953 3-D) 1N VG- 3.5 Without 3D Glasses

Cover detached at one staple. Staple rust.

Does not include original 3-D glasses. Cover by Joe Kubert. Stories and art by Joe Kubert, Les Zakarin and Enrico Bagnoli. Pre-Code horror from St. John featuring nice art by comics legend Joe Kubert and Enrico Bagnoli. St. John was a pioneer in 3-D comics during the original 3-D craze of the 1950s. Aspiring painter Henry makes a deal with the devil after he purchases a cursed painting, in a story with early art by comics legend Joe Kubert. In another Kubert story, robbers commit murder while fleeing police, then are pursued by the murdered man's spirit. A violinist falls under the spell of a cursed Stradivarius. Picture of Evil; The Violin of Death; The Curse of Khar; The Devil's Chair. 32 pages, B/W with 3-D effects. Cover price $0.25.

Howdy Doody (1950-1956 Dell) 6 CGC 3.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4197418004

An icon of 1950s Americana, Howdy Doody was a star of early television, and a mischievous Tom Sawyer-type adventurer in this comic. Howdy and Dilly set out to win the prize for capturing the most unusual creature. Howdy and Dilly encounter aliens in a flying cup and saucer, leading to a madcap chase with a group of scientists. The Inspector thinks Phineas T. Bluster was swindled when he bought an old diamond mine. This comic was mentioned in the text of the anti-comics classic Seduction of the Innocent on page 309. Clarabell; Howdy Doody; Howdy's Puzzle Page; Dilly Dally; Howdy Doody and the Jolly Stranger; The Inspector and the Wickys; Flub-a-Dub. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Jesse James (1950 Avon) 1 FR 1.0

6.5" Cumulative spine split. Cover coming loose at both staples.

Art by Joe Kubert and others. Cover by Gene Fawcette. True tales (some slightly embellished) of Old West outlaws, focusing on the James brothers and other real-life figures from history. The story of Jesse James is given a war-hero spin, as he fights for the Confederacy against the Union commander Redbeard Randolph, who humiliated his family. Joining the guerrilla band of Bloody Bill Anderson, he takes part in the Centralia Massacre before becoming a bandit and outlaw. Split-Second Stand In introduces Alabam, who becomes sheriff of Broken Creek after his family is murdered, with art by Joe Kubert. Bloody Bill Anderson; The Centralia Massacre; Split-Second Stand In!; The San Antonio Stage Robbery; The Great Plains Robbery! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Jesse James (1950 Avon) 7 FN- 5.5

Water spotting.

Art by Everett Raymond Kinstler, Joe Kubert, Carmine Infantino, Vince Alascia and Howard Larsen. True tales (some slightly embellished) of Old West outlaws, focusing on the James brothers and other real-life figures from history. Frank and Jesse cross paths with a gunslinging female outlaw while escaping a posse; Jesse tries to prevent a woman from making a fatal mistake; Jesse joins forces with another outlaw to find the Apache Kids Treasure. Six-Gun Slaughter at San Romano; The Apache Kid Treasure; The James Boys Revenge; Payoff — in Lead; Death to Gringos! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Jesse James (1953 Realistic) 0 FN 6.0

Art by Joe Kubert and others. Cover by Gene Fawcette. Reprints Jesse James (1950 Avon) #1. True tales (some slightly embellished) of Old West outlaws, focusing on the James brothers and other real-life figures from history. The story of Jesse James is given a war-hero spin, as he fights for the Confederacy against the Union commander Redbeard Randolph, who humiliated his family. Joining the guerrilla band of Bloody Bill Anderson, he takes part in the Centralia Massacre before becoming a bandit and outlaw. Split-Second Stand In introduces Alabam, who becomes sheriff of Broken Creek after his family is murdered, with art by Joe Kubert. Bloody Bill Anderson; The Centralia Massacre; Split-Second Stand In!; The San Antonio Stage Robbery; The Great Plains Robbery! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Jimmy Wakely (1949) 1 GD/VG 3.0

2" Cumulative spine split. Extra staples (manufacturing). Cover and interior oxidation.

Jimmy Wakely in "The Cowboy Swordsman," "Jinx Town Lives Again," and "Treasure of Outcast Ridge" (art on all by Alex Toth?). Kit Colby, Girl Sheriff in "Marauders at Moon Bow." Back-up story, "The Sun-Dance of the Crow Indians." Cover price $0.10.

Jingle Jangle Comics (1942) 22 VG+ 4.5

Cover by Larz Bourne. Stories and art by George Carlson, Dave Tendlar, Allen Ulmer, Larz Bourne, Ben Levin, Jack Ehret, Mickey Klar Marks and Doug Anderson. Kids' comics featuring the whimsical fables of beloved artist George Carlson, praised by Harlan Ellison as a "comic of the absurd." Merry Ike the Savage Sailor steals a pond-lily of particular interest to the Filligree King, and only the Straight-Shooting Princess can set things right. Hortense has a dream she turns into a lawnmower. Princess Panatella Murphy buys a bag of extra-stinky cheese that looks exactly like the ransom bag The Pie-Faced Prince must give Rajah Razzo Razzh-Berri. Also featuring an ad for Pepsi-Cola starring "Pepsi the Pepsi-Cola Cop." Bingo and Glum in Fairytale Land; Chauncey Chirp and Johnny Jay; Jingle Jangle Tales: The Straight-Shooting Princess and the Filigree Pond-Lily; Pronto Pete; Hortense the Lovable Brat; Seminole Sam; A New Coat for Morty; Aunty Spry; Tapper!; Sailors Always Say 'Sir'; The Pie-Face Prince of Old Pretzleburg. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Jingle Jangle Comics (1942) 32 GD+ 2.5

Centerfold detached.

Stories and art by George Carlson, David Tendlar, Allen Ulmer, Ray Willner, Jack Farr and Larz Bourne. Kids' comics featuring the whimsical fables of beloved artist George Carlson, praised by Harlan Ellison as a "comic of the absurd." A Duke wants his castle haunted to raise the asking price, but the young Ghost who gets the job is frightened away. Hortense falls asleep in the beauty shop and dreams her face is stolen. A wacky chase through the Pretzleburg amusement park is sidetracked by a runaway Moon-Rocket. Bingo and Glum in Fairytale Land; Chauncey Chirp and Johnny Jay; Jingle Jangle Tales: The Hickory-Hatted Duke and the Spooked-Up Tower; Topsy Turtle; Lil Bimbo; The Stubborn Groundhog; Trixie, the Tomboy; The Kid Next Door; Hortense the Lovable Brat; Aunty Spry; The Pie-Face Prince of Old Pretzleburg; The Old Swap Shop. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Joe Palooka (1945 Harvey) 66 GD- 1.8

Interior margin piece missing. Cover detached at one staple and coming loose at the other.

Stories and art by Ham Fisher and Bob Powell. Ham Fisher's comic-strip boxer has adventures both inside and outside the ring. Humphrey is feared dead after being lost swimming the English Channel. Meanwhile, Jerry is being visited by angelic Humphrey in his dreams. Plus an adventure of Chickie Ricks, the Flyin' Fool. Bondage cover (with Humphrey, of all characters, subject to torture) possibly by Al Avison. The Red Plot; Behind the Iron Curtain!; The Confession!; The Spider Room; Joe's Nightmare; Flyin' Fool. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Journey into Fear (1951 Superior) 9 GD 2.0

3" cumulative spine split. Cover oxidation.

Nightmare Come True; When a grocery clerk dreams about monsters, they enter reality. Out of the Crypt; in a tomb-like museum, Danny Murphy loves a 3,000-year-old girl. The Doom Tree text story. Preview of Doom!; Homer Dokes suffers a horrible fate when he finds the Globe of Kali. Masked Death!; five years have passed since Lucinda poisoned her husband for money, and shes about to marry again. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Journey into Fear (1951 Superior) 11 GD- 1.8

Cover oxidation. Water damage. Lateral spine tear.

Beast of Bedlam; a man fights for his soul against the forces of evil from out of the past. Miser in the Coffin; millionaire Thaddeus Crewe decides to take his wealth with him to the grave. The Missing Man text story. Terror in the Night. Blood on Her Lips; a man of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police braves winter climes to try and capture a trapper wanted for murder. Circus Toys and Big Top ad. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Journey into Fear (1951 Superior) 17 0.3

Interior is complete other than being coverless. Includes unattached low quality reproduction front cover.

Make Mine Horror; during Prohibition, Cuff Jenkins and Ratsy Dugan make a business trip and discover the thing in the room. Deadline for Death; a columnist named Earl Watson has a typewriter that writes by itself. Thirteenth Step text story. Revenge of the Corpse; a pair of criminals scheme to get an old farmers hidden treasure. Vampires Two; a vampire is terrorizing the town of Gauntsville. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Journey into Unknown Worlds (1951 2nd Series) 7 GD+ 2.5

Cover detached at one staple, coming detached at second. Cover oxidation.

"The Men Who Conquered the Earth," art by Russ Heath; An inventor attempts to unify the countries of Earth by building a ray which will draw Mars close enough that its rocket ships can launch an attack; He realizes his mistake when the Martian forces begin to get the upper hand. "Escape from Death!", art by Joe Maneely; A criminal condemned to die in the electric chair has planned for his mob to short circuit the electrical power and spring him, but the warden tells him that they arrested three of his men earlier; The man thinks the warden is trying to rattle him as he sits in the chair and the switch is thrown. "In the Valley of the Mist" text story. "Planet of Terror!", art by Basil Wolverton; An Earthman sets himself up as a god among primitive Saturians. "The House That Wasn't There," art by Paul Cooper; A mailman who desires the job of postmaster finds he has a natural gift to see the inhabitants of time-space and they want him to come with them so that he may be involved with an exciting new experiment. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Journey into Unknown Worlds (1951 2nd Series) 10 FR 1.0

6" cumulative spine split. Cover oxidation.

Stories by Hank Chapman, Carl Wessler and unknown. Art by Fred Kida, Harry Lazarus, George Tuska, Dick Ayers and Werner Roth. This tale of terror could have happened to no one but..."The Undertaker" by Hank Chapman and Fred Kida. Also in this issue: "The Thing in the Cellar" with art by Harry Lazarus; 2-page text story "Eyes of Doom," reprinted from Mystic (1951 Atlas) #3 (original title: "Dimension of Death"); "The Old Man" with art by George Tuska; "Blood on the Moon" by Carl Wessler and Dick Ayers; and "The Man Who Didn't Exist!" with art by Werner Roth. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Jughead (1949 1st Series Archie) Annual 1 FR 1.0

5.5" Cumulative spine split/spine panel missing. Interior loose along split. Margin piece torn out.

"Mask Me No Questions"; Jughead tricks Reggie into coming to a costume party dressed as Jughead; Jughead calls Moose, who is tasked with throwing out anyone not in a costume. "To Bear Or Not To Bear"; Archie and Reggie ask Jughead to come to their picnic dressed as a bear, as a prank on Betty and Veronica; Jughead can't find a bear costume, but a real bear crashes the picnic and wallops Reggie. "It's Hop To You"; Jughead is caught reading about hypnosis during class; Mr. Weatherbee explains to the gang that only the weak-minded can be hypnotized. Jughead says he could even hypnotize Mr. Weatherbee. "Fresh Heir"; When Jughead is named as an heir in his uncle's will, Reggie thinks Jughead has inherited money; He buys him malteds at the Choklit Shop and lets him have cash, ensuring him that it's not a loan, to get in Jughead's good graces in hopes of getting part of the inheritance. "Mind Over Manner"; Jughead sees Souphead making a girl carry his books home. "Take It Or Weave It"; Betty and Veronica praise Jughead for his prolific basket weaving. "Space Man"; Souphead builds a large box kite, so large that a gust of wind carries it away and Souphead with it; Jughead fears he is lost. 100 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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 Comics (1940 Fiction House) 19 FR 1.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Piece-fill. Tape on interior cover, pages, and under staples.

Cover art by Dan Zolnerowich. Untitled story; Kaänga persuades Hatulangi to call of his jungle raids if Kaänga can bring him the Sacred Skull; After he has done so, he must also rescue Ann from a gorilla. Untitled story; The Red Panther battles a leopard-killing gorilla. Untitled story, art by Joe Doolin; Tabu rescues a safari seeking the Temple of the Green Buddha from cannibals. Untitled story; Camilla and her Vikings encounter a hostile black tribe during their explorations of the lost empire's lake. "Temple of Black Death" text story. Untitled Captain Terry Thunder story; During a siege of the fort by Arabs, a mutiny by one of Terry's men is planned. Untitled story, art by Al Walker; Simba protects a prospector and his daughter (who has befriended Simba's cub) from murderous thieves. Untitled story, pencils by Henry Kiefer; Wambi helps restore an exiled chief to his village and foils a plan to stir up a jungle war. Untitled story; The witch doctor Guluba shrinks Fantomah and her new pet, Fury, to the size of mice. Fury protects Fantomah until she can break the spell. Untitled story, art by Seymour Reit; A pair of natives, seeking a white man to capture, forcing the police to release their chief's son, meet their match in Roy and his new outboard motor. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Kaanga (1949 Fiction House) 8 CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #4667334007

Cover art by Maurice Whitman. Untitled story, pencils by Robert Webb; Borungu witch doctor, B'fonga, schemes with treasure hunters to steal the Bufungus' sacred idol. Kaänga exposes Borungu and restores the idol to the tribe. "When the Earth was Young" non-fiction African Wild Life story, art by Fran Hopper. Untitled story, pencils by Robert Webb; During their annual war games, the L'dongu sub-chief frames the Bathongas with the crime of attempting to kill during the games; Kaänga exposes D'burra's plot and restores peace between the tribes. "Jackal Justice" text story by Frank Riddell. Untitled story, pencils by Robert Webb; Crooked trader Sanchez ambushes the B'kutas' gift for the commissioner of trained elephants; Kaänga defeats Sanchez's force and captures Sanchez for punishment by the commissioner. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Krazy Komics (1948) 1 FR 1.0

REMAINDERED COPY.

Ladies' World (1886-1918 McClure Publications) Magazine Vol. 36 #12 FR/GD 1.5

Tape.

Christmas Issue. Cover price $0.10.

Life (1883-2000 Clair Maxwell/Life Publishing Company) Magazine Jan 19 1942 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage. Staple rust.

Classic weekly news/photo magazine. 10.5-in. x 13.75-in.; partial color; 92 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Life (1883-2000 Clair Maxwell/Life Publishing Company) Magazine Apr 10 1944 GD+ 2.5

Centerfold detached.

April 10, 1944. Classic weekly news/photo magazine. In this issue: air marshal Arthur T. Harris; dyslexia; Farouk I, King of Egypt; and more. 10.5-in. x 13.75-in.; partial color; 124 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Little Orphan Annie (1926-1934 Cupples & Leon) 2N GD

No dust jacket. Little Orphan Annie in the Circus (1927), written and illustrated by Harold Gray, is a comic published by Cupples & Leon Company. It is book 2 in the Little Orphan Annie book series and reprints 1926 strips. Follow the adventures of Little Orphan Annie as she tries to make it big in the circus. 92 pages, squarebound, color cover with black and white illustrations, 6-in x 8.75-in., no cover price.

Little Orphan Annie (1934 Cupples & Leon) Treasure Box Edition 0 VG/FN 5.0

Water damage: Slight.

Cupples & Leon Company, Treasure Box of Famous Comics: Little Orphan Annie, 8-1/2 x 6-7/8, 36 pages, soft covers, 1926. NOTE: 1 of 5 different titles from boxed set.

Love Romances (1949) 55 GD 2.0

Cover by Tom Scheuer. Edited by Stan Lee. Stories by unknown. Art by Tom Scheuer, Vince Colletta, Jay Scott Pike, John Tartaglione and Matt Baker. When Vivian easily forgets about her first love, she assumes she will forget Donald when he has to leave for a while. However, this time it sticks and she finds herself uninterested in anyone else until Donald returns in "Without You!" Plus: Ellen likes Gregory but she keeps looking for a rich boyfriend, until Gregory dumps her and she realizes her mistake in "Your Kiss Alone!" Also: Laurie attends bridal showers for her friends but wonders if she will ever have one of her own in "A Shower for the Bride!" And: Freshman Bette is flattered when Rock wants to take her out, but it turns out that he knows she works in the dean's office and he wants her to steal exams in "At First Sight!" Plus: Secretary Sally is in love with her boss, novelist Rex Cartwright, but a misunderstanding leads her to believe he will never feel the same way in "Hopeless!" Also: 2-page text story "I Found My Love!" 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Mad (1952 EC) 4 FR 1.0

6" cumulative spine split. Cover detached. Oxidation.

Cover by Harvey Kurtzman. "Superduperman!", art by Wally Wood; Superduperman defeats Captain Marbles by causing Marbles to punch himself out, but Superduperman still can't make it with Lois; The classic Superman parody. "Flob Was A Slob!", art by Jack Davis; Ramona is engaged to slobby, boring Flob but is smitten by the newcomer Rackstraw and follows Rackstraw into a life of crime. E.C. comics ad. "The Parole" text story by Jerry DeFuccio. "Let's Deplore Your Mind" text story; A fake letters column with Cosmo answering the letters. "Robin Hood!", art by John Severin; After robbing a sheriff's posse, Robin Hood and his gang rob Big John and Sparkie of their last two cents. "Shadow!", art by Bill Elder; Lamont kills Margo to preserve the secret of his identity; Shadow parody. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction (1949-Present Mercury Publications) Vol. 4 #1 FN- 5.5

January 1953. Cover by Alex Schomburg. Fantasy and Science fiction stories: "The Big Holiday" by Fritz Leiber, "The Footprint" by Mabel Seeley, "Perfect Creature" by John Wyndham, "The Mask of Demeter" by Martin Pearson and Cecil Corwin, "New Ritual" by Idris Seabright, "When the Devil Took the Professor" by Kurd Lasswitz and translated by Willy Ley, "The Last Magician" by Bruce Elliot, "The Isle of Voices" by Robert Louis Stevenson, "Joy Ride" by William Campbell Gault, "What Shadows We Pursue" by Russell Kirk, "The Chocolate Coach" by Doris Gilbert. Softcover, 5.5-in. x 7.5-in.; 132 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.