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Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 48 VG 4.0

Interior tape and water spotting.

Cover pencils by John Romita, inks by Frank Giacoia. Beware Computo Commander of the Robot Hive!, script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Don Heck and Werner Roth, inks by John Verpoorten; Iceman and Beast go to California while Cyclops and Jean battle robots in New York; a giant robot named Computo makes small robot warriors; Quasimodo appears. Yours Truly the Beast, script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Verpoorten; Beasts abilities explained. Letter to the editor from comic writer Tony Isabella. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 48 VG- 3.5

Cover pencils by John Romita, inks by Frank Giacoia. Beware Computo Commander of the Robot Hive!, script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Don Heck and Werner Roth, inks by John Verpoorten; Iceman and Beast go to California while Cyclops and Jean battle robots in New York; a giant robot named Computo makes small robot warriors; Quasimodo appears. Yours Truly the Beast, script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Verpoorten; Beasts abilities explained. Letter to the editor from comic writer Tony Isabella. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 50 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage. Interior soiling.

Cover art by Jim Steranko. City of Mutants, script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Jim Steranko, inks by John Tartaglione; Mesmero captures Lorna Dane and Iceman; Mesmero tells everyone that Lorna Dane is Magneto's daughter. This Boy--This Bombshell!--The Origins of the Uncanny X-Men, script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Verpoorten; the story of young Hank McCoy. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 51 GD+ 2.5

Water damage.

Cover art by Jim Steranko. The Devil Had a Daughter!, script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Jim Steranko, inks by John Tartaglione; the X-Men battle, Magneto, Mesmero, and company; Magneto tells everyone that Lorna Dane is his daughter. The Lure of the Beast-Nappers!--The Origins of the Uncanny X-Men, script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Tartaglione; Beast's origin continues. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 53 VG 4.0

Cover pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith [as Barry Smith], inks by Mike Esposito. The Rage of Blastaar!, script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith [as Barry Smith], inks by Mike Esposito [as Michael Dee]; Blaastar is accidentally brought back from the Negative Zone by Jean; Blaastar attacks the X-Men, who send him back to the Negative Zone. Welcome To the Club, Beast!--The Origins of the Uncanny X-Men, script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Tartaglione; conclusion of Beast's origin. Letters to the editor from comics professionals Mark Gruenwald and Roy Thomas. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 58 FR 1.0

Water saturation. Staple rust with migration.

Cover pencils by Neal Adams. Mission: Murder!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Tom Palmer; Sentinels attack Beast and Iceman and Bobby sacrifices himself so that Hank can escape; Angel flies back to the states with Cyclops and Jean following close behind; Iceman is taken to Trask's Sentinel base where he meets up with Lorna and Alex, now called Havok with a containment suit built by Trask; Sentinels gather mutants from around the world and bring them to Trask; Fearful of Larry's methods, Chalmers takes the medallion from around his neck and the Sentinels refuse to follow their master as he is revealed to be a mutant. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 64 VG- 3.5

First appearance of Sunfire. Sal Buscema cover pencils, cover inks by Tom Palmer. The Coming of Sunfire!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Tom Palmer; Iceman, Beast, and Angel battle Sunfire, who destroys a monument in New York City; Sunfire, who talks to his uncle about Hiroshima, wants to destroy the Capitol in Washington, DC. The letters page also reveals that acclaimed author Daniel Keyes ("Flowers for Algernon") once did some editorial work for Marvel! 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 64 CBCS 3.5

Paper: Off white

Label #22-03ADDF9-013

First appearance of Sunfire. Sal Buscema cover pencils, cover inks by Tom Palmer. The Coming of Sunfire!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Tom Palmer; Iceman, Beast, and Angel battle Sunfire, who destroys a monument in New York City; Sunfire, who talks to his uncle about Hiroshima, wants to destroy the Capitol in Washington, DC. The letters page also reveals that acclaimed author Daniel Keyes ("Flowers for Algernon") once did some editorial work for Marvel! 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 71 VG- 3.5

Cover detached at one staple.

15-cent regular-sized issue. Cover pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Dick Ayers. I, Lucifer..., script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth [as Jay Gavin], inks by Dick Ayers; ; story of how Prof. X lost use of legs; reprinted from issue 20. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 101 VG 4.0

Water damage.

"Like a Phoenix, from the Ashes!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Frank Chiaramonte. In the startling aftermath of last issue's events, the X-Men crash-land back on Earth, but they soon learn that a unbelievable change has come over Jean Grey. Don't miss the rise of the Phoenix! Meanwhile, the team decides to take in some much needed R&R. They head to Ireland to Banshee's ancestral home. However, nothing but danger and death wait for them here. 36 pages, full color. NOTE: 1st appearance of Phoenix, 1st appearance of Black Tom Cassidy, and Juggernaut cameo. Cover price $0.30.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 101 GD 2.0

Water damage.

"Like a Phoenix, from the Ashes!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Frank Chiaramonte. In the startling aftermath of last issue's events, the X-Men crash-land back on Earth, but they soon learn that a unbelievable change has come over Jean Grey. Don't miss the rise of the Phoenix! Meanwhile, the team decides to take in some much needed R&R. They head to Ireland to Banshee's ancestral home. However, nothing but danger and death wait for them here. 36 pages, full color. NOTE: 1st appearance of Phoenix, 1st appearance of Black Tom Cassidy, and Juggernaut cameo. Cover price $0.30.

Uncanny X-Men Lot of 10

Issues 180, 181D, 182, 183D, 184N, 185D, 186D, 187D, 188N, 189D of Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG to FN range with 188N grading GD.

Uncanny X-Men Lot of 10

Issues 190D, 191D, 192D, 193D, 194, 195D, 196N, 197D, 198D, 199N of Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG to FN range with 194N, 196N, 199N Grading GD.

Uncanny X-Men Lot of 10

Issues 160N, 161N, 162D, 163D, 164N, 165, 166N, 167N, 168N, 169N of Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG to FN range with #164N grading GD.

Uncanny X-Men Lot of 10

Issues 144D, 145N, 146D, 147D, 149D, 150D, 151D, 152D, 154D, 156D of Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG to FN range.

Uncanny X-Men Lot of 10

Issues 150, 162, 163, 165-167, 168N, 169, 181, and 184 of Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the VF- to FN range with a couple grading VG.

Uncanny X-Men Lot of 10

Issues 148N, 150N, 151, 152N, 155N, 159-161, 167N, and 181 of Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN to VG range.

Uncanny X-Men Lot of 10

Issues 160N-164N, 165, 167N, and 168-170 of Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN to VG range.

Uncanny X-Men Lot of 12

Issues 144N, 148N-152N, 156N, 157N, 159N, 161N, 163N, 164 of Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the FR to GD range.

Uncanny X-Men Lot of 14

Issues 286, 287, 289-291, 293, 294P, 295P, 297A, and 298-302 of Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN range with a few grading VG and #301 grading GD.

Uncanny X-Men Lot of 17

Issues 183N, 190, 191N, 194, 199N, 205N-213N, 217N, 226, and 228 of Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the VF to FN range with a few grading VG.

Uncanny X-Men Lot of 20

Issues 225-227, 231, 232N-234N, 235, 237, 238, 240N, 243, 244N, 245-247, 248N, 249, 273, and 276 of Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the VF to FN range with a couple grading VG.

Uncanny X-Men Lot of 4

Issues 210D, 211D, 212N, 213D of Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG to FN range.

Underworld Crime (1952) 6 CGC 3.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4377745014

Stories and art by Steve Kirkel and others. Classic pre-Code crime comics from Fawcett. Wealthy socialite and jewelry dealer Wayne is a member of high society, but no one suspects he's also a fence for illegal goods and a powerful figure in the underworld. The Harvey brothers tire of truck hijacking, and Al Harvey learned to fly solo during the war, so they begin stealing cargo planes right off the runway. When he recognizes fugitive bank robber Slats Pawling, law-abiding citizen Tom must deal with the consequences of reporting him to the police. Enough Rope; The Fence; Nervous Jervis; Pert Pamela; The Sky Pirates; Sykes the Psychiatrist; Quiz; Gangland Vengeance. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Uninvited Shower Companion Print by Budd Root

Signed by the artist. Print on heavy stock. 11" x 17".

United States Fighting Air Force (1952 Canada) 1 VG 4.0

Water damage. Only 1 staple (manufacturing).

Despite the US affiliation in the title, this was an original war comic from Canadian publisher Superior, with early issues focused on the then-current Korean War. Pilot Pete is in hot water after enemy soldiers disguise themselves as US forces to confuse air support. Bombers face heavy anti-aircraft fire from an unknown source. Tod is assigned to take out Yin Soy, the female fighter ace who's been decimating US planes. Cowards Courage; Radar Roulette; His Last Mission; Operation Panic; Mig Alley Dame. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

United States Marines (1943 Magazine Enterprises/Toby) 4 VG 4.0

Water damage.

Stories and art by Chas. M. Quinlan and Tony DiPreta. Action-packed fact and fiction about the US Marine Corps, printed at the height of WWII patriotic fervor. Includes the note "Contents reviewed and cleared by the US Marine Corps." The true story of Red Shelton, war hero at the battle of Tarawa; Photos of Marines on duty overseas; Marines-based humor with "Monte Zuma and Trip O'Lee," a reference to the Marines' Hymn. Also featuring an ad for a glow-in-the dark necktie: "By day a lovely swank tie...By night a call to love in glowing words." No Flash in the Pan; The Heat's On!; Palau; Star Performance; Wild West in the East!; Guam; Saipan!; The Fighting Redhead; Monte Zuma and Trip O'Lee; Semper Fidelis and Sometimes Funny; Hero of Koromakina Lagoon; The Tanks of Tarawa; Leatherneck Lens; Split-Second Escapes; Who Goes There...?; Vanguard of Doom; Seagoing Bathtub; South Pacific Serenade. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

United States Marines (1943 Magazine Enterprises/Toby) 7A FR/GD 1.5 Ayers Magazine Enterprises

2.75" Cumulative spine split. Centerfold detached at one staple. Cover detached. Margin piece torn out and glued to following page, slightly affects panel edge.

Published by Magazine Enterprises. Cover by Dick Ayers and Ernie Bache. Edited by Raymond C. Krank. Stories and art by Bob Powell and others. Sometimes listed as A1 Comics (1944 Life's Romances) #68. Action-packed fact and fiction about the US Marine Corps, in a series revived for the Korean War. A pilot flies night raids over Korea; The story of the battle of Tripoli, remembered in song in the Marines' Hymn; Profiles of the U.S.M.C. Hall of Fame. The Man in the Flying Nightmare; Marine Boot Camp; The Shores of Tripoli!; "Look After My Billy!"; Mister Marine Corps; The Spirit of Semper Fi! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

UTF Signed Lot of 3

Issues 1-3 of UTF (2006) signed by Scott Reynolds and Tone Rodriguez. No autograph certification is included. Most will grade in the VF to NM range.

Uther The Half Dead King (1994 NBM)

Poster is folded as originally issued. High quality print on poster stock. 11" x 17".

Vampire Tales (1973) 2 GD/VG 3.0

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Morbius finds himself rescuing a young woman when she's nabbed by a mysterious coven in "The Blood Sacrifice of Amanda Saint" (Story by Don McGregor, art by Rich Buckler and Pablo Marcos). In 1600s Salem, Massachusetts a young woman tries to escape a bloodthirsty mob after she's wrongfully accused of being a witch in "Witch Hunt!" (Story credits: unknown, art by Mannie Banks). An article about Bela Lugosi's other vampire roles aside from Dracula by Doug Moench. An adventurer named Simon Majors enters another dimension that serves a powerful being in "Five Claws to Tryphon" (Story by Gardner Fox, art by Jesus Blasco and John Romita). Article by Chris Claremont. First appearance of Satana, the Devil's Daughter in "Satana" (Produced by Roy Thomas and John Romita). Lou and Marie Fowler search for a secret fortune in a creepy house once owned by Lou's late uncle, but they get more than they bargained for in "At the Stroke of Midnight" (Story and art by Jim Steranko). Hodiah Twist investigates the death of a man who's been killed by vampires in "The Praying Mantis Principle" (Story by Don McGregor, art by Rick Buckler). JAD painted cover. Black and white, 74 pages. 75 cent cover price. Cover price $0.75.

Vampirella & Noseferatu Print by Budd Root

Signed by the artist. High quality print on heavy stock. 8 1/2" x 11".

Vampirella & Noseferatu Print by Budd Root

Signed by the artist. High quality print on heavy stock. 8 1/2" x 11".

Vampirella (1969 Warren) 42 VG 4.0

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Stories in this issue include: "Mountain of Skulls" (starring Vampirella); "Around the Corner"; "Laugh, Clown, Laugh"; "Pantha"; and "The Whitfield Contract." Written by Gerry Boudreau, Fernando Fernandez, Shelly Leferman, and Budd Lewis. Art by Auraleon, Fernando Fernandez, Luis Garcia, Jose Gonzalez, and Esteban Maroto. Includes article on how to letter comics and a feature on the 1974 Warren Awards. Cover art by Enrich Torres. Cover price $1.00.

Varana & Sarravix Dragonsouls Print by Lars Grant-West

High quality print on heavy stock signed by the artist. No autograph certification is included. 9" X 12".

Variety Love Stories (1938-1949 Ace Magazines) Pulp Vol. 13 #1 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

Vehicle Voltron Sketch by Ian Glaubinger

Glaubinger's unique style brings a playful and cartoonish attitude to this giant fighting robot. Pencil, ink, and alcohol marker on heavy stock. Signed by the artist. 9" X 12"

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Venus (1948 Marvel) 2 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Missing centerfold (affects art and story). Full length spine split. Brittle. Tape on interior.

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"Way Out West!" Thanks to trickery by Della Mason (publisher Whitney Hammond's jealous secretary), Venus goes to Cactus City. Luckily, the plan backfires and works out in the favor of Beauty Magazine. Also includes: "Venus Stops the Presses!"; "Between Two Worlds"; "Birthday Blues!; and "Murder in Miniature." Cover price $0.10.

Vigilante Signed Lot of 2

Issues 3, 5 of Vigilante (1983 1st Series) signed by Keith Pollard. No autograph certification is included. Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Villains United Signed Lot of 6

Issues 1-6 of Villains United (2005) signed by Gail Simone. No autograph certification is included. Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Violent Messiahs Signed Lot of 10

Issues 1B, 2B, 3A of Violent Messiahs Lamenting Pain (2002), and issues 2B-8 of Violent Messiahs (2000) signed by Tone Rodriguez. No autograph certification is included. Most will grade in the FN to VF range with #4 of Violent Messiahs (2000) grading VG.

Walking Dead Lot of 15

Issues 74, 75A, 76-84, 85A, and 86-88 of Walking Dead (2003 Image). Most will grade in the VF range with some grading FN.

Walking Dead Lot of 16

Issues 89-99, 100D, 101, 105, 107, and 110 of Walking Dead (2003 Image). Most will grade in the NM to VF range with a couple grading FN.

Walt Disney's Comics and Stories (1940 Dell/Gold Key/Gladstone) 24 GD 2.0

Sticky tape on interior cover, pages, and under staples.

Cover by Walt Kelly. Stories and art by Walt Kelly, Floyd Gottfredson, Ted Osborne, Ted Thwaites, Merrill De Maris, Bob Karp, Hubie Karp, Earl Duvall, Manuel Gonzales, Bob Wright, Bob Grant, Karl Karpé, and Al Taliaferro. Sometimes listed as Vol. 2, #12. The long-running vehicle for Disney character comics. In a classic Floyd Gottfredson story from the Mickey Mouse comic strip, Mickey adopts transplanted native Thursday. Future Pogo artist Walt Kelly adapts The Three Caballeros story The Flying Gauchito, in the first story published in Walt Disney's Comics and Stories that is not a reprint of a newspaper comic strip. In one of several stories reflecting America's entry into WWII, Donald Duck tries to keep his car from being confiscated for the war effort. Plus a vintage ad for Disney's classic Bambi. The first of many covers by former Disney animator Walt Kelly. The Great Detective; Prepared for the Worse!; Among the Souvenirs; The Flying Gauchito; Any Bombs Today?; The Object Lesson; Pluto Hunts Big Game; The Conqueror; Sabotage; It's in the Bag; Donald Grows Up!; An Education for Thursday; The Soldiers' Friend; Mickey Mouse Movies; Horning in; Hollywood Chatter; How to Play Baseball; War Emergency; Exit!; Dinner Was a Washout! 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Walt Disney's Comics and Stories (1940 Dell/Gold Key/Gladstone) 36 FR 1.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

INCOMPLETE. Interior coupon cut, does not interrupts art or story. RESTORATION. Color touch, spine rebuild, staple replaced. Centerfold detached.

Stories and art by Walt Kelly, Carl Barks, Floyd Gottfredson, Merrill De Maris, Bob Karp, Manuel Gonzales, Sylvia Holland, Bob Wright, Bob Grant, and Al Taliaferro. Sometimes listed as Vol. 3 #12. The long-running vehicle for Disney character comics featured early work by Carl Barks, the legendary Good Duck Artist. In a classic Floyd Gottfredson story from the Mickey Mouse comic strip, Mickey competes with Montmorency for Minnie's affections. In a story by Barks, Donald and his nephews compete to build the best animal traps, first for foxes, then wolves. In a story by Kelly, Gremlin Gus and the Widgets choose the wrong place to light a match. Plus a vintage ad for Disney's WWII propaganda film, Victory Through Air Power. The Mighty Trapper; Cousin Bertie; Financially Embarrassed; Carnival Fun; Contrary Condors; Weighty Wishes; Magic Stream; Alone at Last; The Gremlins; Mickey Mouse: Love Trouble; Hollywood Chatter; Tight Fit; Only His Hands Got Hot; Gentleman in Waiting; And Besides She's Left Handed; Two Strikes Is Out!; Faith, It's Wonderful; Bumpsy Daisy; Night Prowlers; It's Smart To Be Thrifty; #17 In The Ration Book; Strictly Legal; Donald Gets Stuck; He Was Warm; It's An Ill Wind; Empty Saddle; Time's Up!; The Retriever; Back to School; A Woman's Wiles; Plane Paper; On the Spot; Baby Needs New Shoes; Within the Law; Double Features; His Good Deed for the Day; A Hard Woman; Primer Page. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Walt Disney's Comics and Stories (1940 Dell/Gold Key/Gladstone) 50 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Half a page torn out, interrupts art and story.

Cover by Walt Kelly. Stories and art by Carl Barks, Floyd Gottfredson, Dick Moores, Bill Walsh, Bob Karp, Hubie Karp, Carl Buettner, George Waiss, Manuel Gonzales, Sylvia Holland, Bill Wright, and Al Taliaferro. Sometimes listed as Vol. 5 #2. The long-running vehicle for Disney character comics featured work by Carl Barks, Floyd Gottfredson, and Pogo's Walt Kelly. In a classic Floyd Gottfredson story from the Mickey Mouse comic strip, Mickey helps refugee children escape WWII. In a story by Barks, Donald accidentally gives the kids a rare dime worth five hundred dollars, and after they buy ice cream with it, he has a hard time getting it back. In another story, Jose Carioca and Panchito visit Donald Duck for a Caballeros reunion, but a police officer is watching them. Donald Duck; Bucky Bug; Mickey Mouse; The Three Caballeros; Dog Watch; The Strange Catch; Sporting Blood; Hush Money; The Wearing of the Grin; Quack Doctor; High But Not Dry; Mickey Mouse and the War Orphans. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Walt Disney's Comics and Stories (1940 Dell/Gold Key/Gladstone) 88 FR/GD 1.5

Puncture damage.

Cover by Walt Kelly. Stories and art by Carl Barks, Floyd Gottfredson, Merrill De Maris, Dick Moores, Bob Karp, Dick Shaw, Ralph Heimdahl, Gil Turner, Don Gunn, George Waiss, Bill Wright, Sylvia Holland, and Al Taliaferro. Sometimes listed as Vol. 8 #4. The long-running vehicle for Disney character comics featured work by Carl Barks, Floyd Gottfredson, and Pogo's Walt Kelly. In a classic story from the Mickey Mouse comic strip, Goofy acquires a pet lion named Agnes. In the very first Gladstone Gander story, Donald makes a bet with Gladstone and must go swimming in Frozenbear Lake on Christmas Day. Li'l Bad Wolf plays Santa to a homeless porcupine. Donald Duck; Bucky Bug; Li'l Bad Wolf; Mickey Mouse; Santa's Surprise; They're Off; Mickey Mouse: Goofy and Agnes. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Warfront (1951-1967 Harvey) 1 GD+ 2.5

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

Stories and art by Jack Sparling, Rudy Palais, Lee Elias, and Bob Powell. Tales of war from Harvey, published as the Cold War was heating up. A sergeant with four men is assigned to take down a tank in 1951 Korea. A PT boat crew takes on an enemy cruiser in the Philippines just after Pearl Harbor. A bomber pilot seeks revenge on the Nazis after his brother is shot down. War Is Hell!; Korean Combat; Glory Road!; Wet Death!; Battlegrounds; Screaming Grenades; Taps for Texas Jim!; Bullets, Babies and Bombs; The Fighting Corpse. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

We're Gonna Need a Bigger Stick Print by Budd Root

Signed by the artist. High quality print on heavy stock. 11" x 17".

Web of Evil (1952) 20 GD- 1.8

1" spine split. Cover-to-cover edge tear. Water damage.

"Katumba - The Man-Made Terror"; Katumba is a legendary monster gorilla from the island of Martinique; Trent and Crane, owners of a "Hall of Oddities", travel to Martinique and build a fake Katumba there - to attract audiences at home. "Make-Up for Horror," pencils by Charles Nicholas; Ezra Fear is Hollywoods master make-up artist; His trade secret: There is no make-up; He uses a "chemical Z" to frightfully alter the appearance of actors he kidnapped, drugged and keeps caged in his cellar. "The Monster from the Deep," art by Louis Ravielli; An atom bomb test in the Pacific opens up a crack in the sea bottom and releases an ancient, dinosaur-like sea serpent. "Plan for Doom" text story. "Death from the Tomb," pencils by Charles Nicholas; Professor Dentons expedition explores the insides of an Azetec pyramid in Mexico. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.