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Young Avengers (2005) 1B VF- 7.5 Cheung Director's Cut Variant

Written by ALLAN HEINBERG Pencils & Cover by JIM CHEUNG In the wake of AVENGERS DISASSEMBLED, a mysterious new group of teen super heroes appears. But who are they? Where did they come from? And what right do they have to call themselves THE YOUNG AVENGERS? Young Gun Jim Cheung and TV superstar writer Allan Heinberg (The O.C., Sex in The City, and Party of Five). This series promises to shock and surprise, so don't miss it!! The Director's Cut features previously unseen character designs and cover sketchs by Jim Cheung and the original unedited script for Young Avengers #1! 48 PGS./Marvel PSR ...$3.99 Cover price $3.99.

Young Blueberry GN (1989-1990) 1-1ST FN 6.0

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Blueberry's Secret!" Written by Jean-Michel Charlier . Art by Jean "Moebius" Giraud. This graphic novel tells the story of the early years of Mike Donovan a lieutenant in the US Calvary. Learn how he came to blow the Cattanooga Bridge sky high at the start of the Civil War, and how he cleared himself of murder charges. Plus, where did this western hero ever get the name "Blueberry?" Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 56 pages, full color. Cover price $7.95.

Young Blueberry GN (1989-1990) 3-1ST VG+ 4.5

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "The Blue Coats!" Stories by Jean-Michel Charlier, plus an introduction by Randy and Jean-Marc Lofficier. Art and cover by Jean Giraud, credited as Gir but better known as Moebius. Translation by Randy and Jean-Marc Lofficier. The early life of Western hero Lt. Blueberry, featuring art by legendary Heavy Metal artist Moebius. Blueberry finds himself in the thick of the American Civil War. The Blue Coats; Double Cross; Thunder on the Sierra; plus an early Western story from a teenage Moebius, Blanco, King of the Prairie. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 56 pages, full color. Cover price $7.95. Cover price $7.95.

Young Brides (1952-1956 Prize) Vol. 3 #4 (22) VG- 3.5

Volume 3, Issue 4. Whole number 22. Cover art by Mort Meskin. "Those Two," pencils by Jo Albistur; "Homely" Kathy is introduced to writer Elliot by their mutual friend, blind pianist Anatole; Elliot was burned and scarred in an auto accident, and his fiancé broke off their engagement as a result; Kathy and Elliot fall in love, but she fears her appearance will harm Elliots career when he returns to the city. "The Pianist"; Pianist Carl is engaged to Jane, but his career is just getting started and they cant afford to marry; Janes brother John offers Carl a job in his factory, but Carl quits after injuring his hand there; Jane takes Johns side and Carl leaves. "Dream Love," pencils by Carl Pfeuffer; Julia, who comes from a poor background, goes on a cruise and makes friends with wealthy Carl; On a stopover, she meets Bill and is attracted to him, but fears hes "a waster, a drifter" like her father and rejects his romantic advances; A tidal wave strikes the island. "Trail's End!", pencils by Bob McCarty; Olympic skier Mark vists a town to ski "Devils Drop," and mousy librarian Genevieve pretends to be an expert skier to impress him; Mark invites her to ski the dangerous trail with him and she goes through with it; Mark has to rescue her, but its alright because they have fallen in love. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Young Cavewoman Print by Budd Root

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

Young King Cole (1945 Novelty/Premium/Curtis) Vol. 1 #1 GD/VG 3.0

Cover by Jim Wilcox. Stories and art by Jim Wilcox, Pam Robinson, Robert Plate, Art Helfant, Harvey Fuller, Hy Gage and Wayne Boring. Bespectacled, eccentric detective "King" Cole Jr. takes over his father's detective agency. "King" Cole Jr., cousin of adventurer Dick Cole, inherits his cousin's mind and deductive reasoning, just not his sharp eyesight. After her detective father is injured, fashion model Toni Gayle becomes a detective herself to capture the criminal known as The Ape, in a story by Superman artist Wayne Boring. Bumbling "Demon detective" Homer K. Beagle is not an actual demon, nor does he chase demons, but he does seek the truth behind strange occurrences. The Knife Handle; Young King Cole; Toni Gayle; Boitram the Boiglar; Homer K. Beagle; Inspector Klooz; Foxy; Heathcliff the Hobo. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Young King Cole (1945 Novelty/Premium/Curtis) Vol. 2 #1 0.3

INCOMPLETE. Centerfold and first wrap missing, interrupts art and story.

Cover by Janice Valleau. Stories and art by Jim Wilcox, Roy Garn, Janice Valleau, Milt Hammer, Robert Plate, Nina Albright, Art Helfant and Harvey Fuller. Bespectacled, eccentric detective "King" Cole Jr. takes over his father's detective agency. The remaining members of the Spade Gang make a last desperate attack against King Cole and his detective team. Toni Gayle's bodyguard Biff wants to solve a murder on his own, but the "victim" is actually a posed artist's model. Goatee'd criminologist Dr Doom (no relation to Victor) investigates when a visiting European count is robbed of his briefcase and his false teeth. Toni Gayle cover by early female comics artist Janice Valleau. Mysterious Stranger; Young King Cole; Toni Gayle; Hammertoones; Homer K. Beagle; Inspector Klooz; Dr. Doom: The Case of the Missing False Teeth; Boitram the Boiglar. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Young Love (1949-1957) 12 FR 1.0

Interior spine splitting. Heavy oxidation. Brittle and chipping.

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Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Simon. Art by Bill Draut, Vic Donahue, Mort Meskin, and Leonard Starr. Part of Prize's influential romance comics line, produced by the studio of Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. No issue number listed on cover; Vol. 2, issue #6 in indicia. Actors who can't stand each other must play a romantic scene together. Phyllis is smitten with ladies' man Bill, who's already broken her best friend's heart. Judy falls for Dave, who resembles her departed sweetheart Scott. Smooth Operator!; The Love Fakers!; Are You Welcome?; One Mad Moment!; Because You Look Like Him!; Nancy Hale's Problem Clinic; Summer Beauty Tricks by Charmaigne; Her Kind of Man! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Young Love (1963-1977 DC) 45 GD 2.0

Centerfold detached. Water damage. Chew. Staple rust.

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Cover by John Romita, Sr. Stories by Robert Kanigher, Phyllis Reed and unknown. Art by John Romita, Sr., Tony Abruzzo and Mike Sekowsky. Will this one wonderful kiss from Steve have to last her a lifetime? Find out in the Mary Robin, R.N. story "One Kiss -- for Always"! Plus: "Laugh Today, Weep Tomorrow"; "As Long as a Lifetime"; and 2-page As Jane Ford Sees It advice column! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Young Love (1963-1977 DC) 51 GD+ 2.5

Water damage.

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Cover by John Romita, Sr. Stories by Robert Kanigher and Jack Miller. Art by John Romita, Sr. and John Rosenberger. A secret glimpse into a man's heart -- it happens to Mary Robin, R.N., who learns to her sorrow that sometimes..."All Men are Children"! Plus: "No Easy Lessons in Love"; "Afraid of Love"; and 1-page As Jane Ford Sees It advice column! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Young Love (1963-1977 DC) 54 GD- 1.8

Cover and first six wraps detached at one staple. Centerfold detached at one staple.

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Cover by John Romita, Sr. Stories by Jack Miller and Phyllis Reed. Art by Bill Draut, John Romita, Sr. and Tony Abruzzo & Bernard Sachs. Did a boy ever start going steady with you...just to meet your best friend? Read..."False Love"! Plus: She wanted to hate him after what he had done -- but she was helpless, because she was..."Too Much in Love!" Also: Lisa tries unsuccessfully not to fall in love with her best friend's boyfriend Don in the reprint story "Love Against Time"! And: 1-page As Jane Ford Sees It advice column! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Young Love (1963-1977 DC) 71 GD 2.0

Centerfold detached at one staple. Water damage.

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Cover inks by Dick Giordano? Stories by unknown. Art by John Rosenberger? & Vince Colletta?, Win Mortimer? & unknown and Mike Sekowsky & Mike Peppe? At last...she's found someone...who needs her! A new and unforgettable episode in..."The Life and Loves of Lisa St. Claire! [Chapter Three]" Also featuring "Tall Dark And Married" and the reprint story "Come To My Arms"! Plus: 1-page As Jane Ford Sees It advice column! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Young Love (1963-1977 DC) 75 GD+ 2.5

1/2" spine split from bottom. Water damage. Staple rust with migration.

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First 15c cover priced issue. Cover inks by Dick Giordano. Stories by unknown. Art by Vince Colletta, Tony Abruzzo?, Mike Sekowsky and unknown. Afraid that Dirk is only interested in her money, Lisa sets a trap for him which confirms it in "The Life and Loves of Lisa St. Claire! [Chapter Seven]" Plus: Eve is in love with handsome lifeguard Donny, but he ignores her until she realizes that he is just as shy as she is and that she has to make the first move in "Help Romance Along!" Also: A chance meeting between Ellen and David leads to a romantic night at a dance, but Ellen begins to despair when she doesn't hear from him again in the reprint story "Dance Till Dawn"! And: half-page As Jane Ford Sees It advice column! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Young Love (1963-1977 DC) 95 VG- 3.5

Water damage and staple rust with migration.

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Cover by Art Saaf & Vince Colletta. Stories by unknown. Art by Jack Abel?, Mike Sekowsky, Arthur Peddy, Vince Colletta, Bernard Sachs and unknown. When Penny returns after running away from home, she has to work to regain the trust of her parents and her old boyfriend, especially when her younger sister is entering her own rebellious phase and everyone blames Penny in "Bad Penny"! Plus: Helen's fiance takes a job in South America, and despite herself, she eventually falls in love with someone else in the reprint story "I'll Be Around"! Also: Paula plots to pair her sister Geraldine with Andy, who she thinks is a better match for her sister than Chet, but then Paula realizes that she's fallen in love with Andy herself in the reprint story "Tell Me You Love Me"! And: Nicolette thinks that her long-time boyfriend Johnny has lost interest in her so she starts going out with Peter, but when Johnny saves both her and Peter from a boating accident, she realizes that Johnny loves her after all in the reprint story "Moment of Truth"! Plus: 1-page article "How to Get Boys to Date You"; "The Girls Strike Back!" letters pages; 1-page Marc -- On the Man's Side! advice column; and 1-page text stories "My Turned-On World!" and "Don't Marry Her!" 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Young Lover Romances (1952) 5 GD/VG 3.0

Only one staple (manufacturing).

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Stories and art by Bill Walsh, Dick Beck and Myron Fass. Romantic drama from Toby Press. Hollywood psychiatrist Anthony King tries to help movie cowgirl Dallas Lee, whose take-charge ways frighten off the men around her. The engagement of childhood sweethearts Tom and Judy is threatened by the arrival of a new woman in Tom's life. Plus a quaint romantic quiz, and a history of the kiss. The Rival; After the Honeymoon; Too Plain to Love; Romantic Customs; The Experimental Kiss; Vacation from Love; What's Your Romantic I.Q.?; Man-Hater!; The History of the Kiss. Final issue under this title; series continues (again) as Great Lover Romances (1951) #6. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Young Romance (1947-1963 Prize) Vol. 6 #9 (57) VG- 3.5

Staple rust. Water damage.

#57 on cover; Vol. 6 No. 9 in indicia. Art by Jack Kirby and others. The famed title that spawned a decades-long trend in romance comics, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. #57 on cover, Vol. 6 No. 9 in indicia. Cultures clash when American soldier Neil is torn between German Ilse and Helen, his sweetheart from back home. The legend of Lover's Leap in Connecticut, where star-crossed lovers met their deaths after being forbidden to marry. Marcy has a summer fling with Tom, but he follows her back to the city and tries to convince her to marry him. The Underdog; Nancy Hale's Problem Clinic; The Extra Touch; Peeping Tom; Lover's Leap!; Strange Marriage Customs!; Too Young?; Little Flirt! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Young Romance (1947-1963 Prize) Vol. 12 #1 (97) VG 4.0

Cover by Jack Kirby. Art by Jack Kirby, Paul Reinman and Vince Colletta. The famed title that spawned a decades-long trend in romance comics, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. #97 on cover, Vol. 12 No. 1 in indicia. Hollywood waitress Mildred pushes Tom away because she's got her eye on movie star Guy; Dolly falls for Keemo, who has a shady double life; Georgia fears her boyfriend has fallen for another woman, but his handsome brother is giving her lots of attention. My Eye on a Star; Nancy Hale Advice; Hearts and Flowers!; See My Love Clearly; Uninvited Guest; Beauty Clinic; The Lamb in the Grey Flannel Suit. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Young Romance Comics (1963-1975 DC) 130 VG 4.0

Water spotting. Staple rust.

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Cover by John Romita, Sr. Stories by unknown. Art by John Romita, Sr., Jay Scott Pike, Jerry Grandenetti, Bernard Sachs and unknown. Did Bonnie Taylor find her true love? You must read..."No Home for My Heart"! Also featuring "Inviting Trouble" and "Please Make Her the Right Girl"! Plus: Romance in Fashion 1-pagers! And: Laura Penn...Your Romance Reporter letters page (2 pages). 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Young Romance Comics (1963-1975 DC) 131 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

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Cover pencils by John Romita, Sr. Stories by Robert Kanigher and unknown. Art by John Romita, Sr., Gene Colan, Jay Scott Pike?, Mort Drucker, Bernard Sachs? and unknown. When Bonnie Taylor's roommate Lori is feared dead in a plane crash, Bonnie comforts Lori's boyfriend Tod and falls in love with him herself, but has to let him go when Lori is found safe in "Dreams Don't Count!" Plus: Cheryl has preconceived ideas about how a romance should proceed but when she meets Stuart, she finds that things do not always go as planned in "On the Eve of Happiness!" Also: Abby and Brian console each other when their respective loves run off together and elope, but Abby doesn't trust their newfound closeness and leaves Brian. Years later, will she get a second chance in "Second Meeting"? And: Beat Nick stars in four gag cartoons by Mort Drucker (1 page); Laura Penn...Your Romance Reporter letters page (2 pages); and historical headwear of brides from four cultures in the 1-pager "Headdress of Ancient Brides"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Young Romance Comics (1963-1975 DC) 136 GD+ 2.5

Cover oxidation with chipping. Water damage.

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Cover by John Romita, Sr. Stories by Robert Kanigher and unknown. Art by John Romita, Sr., Werner Roth, Bernard Sachs and unknown. Bonnie Taylor has a strange experience in Scotland where she seems to meet a man from a legendary village that only appears every hundred years in "One Kiss -- Forever!" Plus: When Billy tells Lana he doesn't want to marry her, she vows to change whatever she has to change about herself to make him change his mind in "Please -- Try, Try, Try to Love Me!" Also: Jan awakens in a hospital with amnesia. After returning home with her aunt, she discovers that she had been in love with Simon Walker and he wants her back. She suddenly remembers that she saw him kiss another girl, which caused her to drive away recklessly and get into an auto accident, but he promises that she is the only girl for him in "Love Me Again!" And: Laura Penn...Your Romance Reporter letters page (2 pages). 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Young Romance Comics (1963-1975 DC) 187 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation with chipping.

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Cover by Nick Cardy. Stories by unknown. Art by Win Mortimer?, Vince Colletta and unknown. Penny has a reputation for being shy and demure, but she plots to get Pete's attention with a very different attitude in "Sweet and Simple"! Plus: Jane believes what her mother has always told her, that she is plain and will never attract a man, so she is frightened when any man shows an interest in her in "Please Don't Kiss Me!" Also: Doug and Bobbie are paired to compete in a game show, and he surprises her by knowing things she never expected him to know, which enables them to win in "Diamond in the Rough"! And: "Get Your Man" contest recipes; 1-page "Secret Garden of Love Poetry"; 1-page article "When You're Between Boyfriends"; 1-page text story "My Sacrifice"; and Laura Penn...Your Romance Reporter letters page. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Young Romance Comics Lot of 10

Issues 160, 164, 167, 169, 170, 172, 173, 175, 176, and 180 of Young Romance Comics (1963-1975 DC). Most will grade in the VG to GD range with #175 grading FR.

Youngblood (1992 1st Series) Ashcan 1SDCC.BLUE VF 8.0

San Diego Comic Con Exclusive Blue Ashcan flipbook with silver foil stamp. Features the lead (A) story in Youngblood Youngblood (1992 1st Series) #1. Ashcan Edition, copyright 1991. Meet the Team! Bedrock, Chapel, Vogue, Shaft, Diehard, and Combat. First issue preview by Rob Liefeld and Hank Kanalz. Flipbook, 36 pages, B&W.

Youngblood (1992 1st Series) Ashcan 1SDCC.GREEN FN/VF 7.0

San Diego Comic Con Exclusive Green Ashcan flipbook with silver foil stamp. Features the lead (A) story in Youngblood Youngblood (1992 1st Series) #1. Ashcan Edition, copyright 1991. Meet the Team! Bedrock, Chapel, Vogue, Shaft, Diehard, and Combat. First issue preview by Rob Liefeld and Hank Kanalz. Flipbook, 36 pages, B&W.

Zago Jungle Prince (1948) 1 GD/VG 3.0

1" Spine split from bottom.

In order of appearance: "Zago Jungle Prince"; "Tony Luck, Jet Junction!" art by Robert Webb, retitled and reprinted with alterations from "Lucky Wings, Japs and Jets", which is reprinted in Jerry Iger's Golden Features (1986) #3 and Wings Comics (1997) #1; "Blue Beetle, The Cobra's Kiss!"; and "Plaid Clad Terror!! Orgy Of Death!". "Poky Ridge Gold" text story reprinted in Hoot Gibson Western (1950) #6. Indicia states "ZAGO". 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Zap Comix (1968 Apex Novelties) #9, 1st Printing VF+ 8.5

1st printing - S. Clay Wilson cover. Art and stories by Robert Williams, Robert Crumb, Victor Moscoso, Spain Rodriguez, S. Clay Wilson, Charles Crumb, and Gilbert Shelton. MATURE READERS. Cover price $1.00.

Zatanna (2010 2nd Series DC) 11 VF+ 8.5

Written by PAUL DINI. Art by JAMAL IGLE & JON SIBAL. Cover by ADAM HUGHES. Stripped of her powers, her body, and a mind of her own, and trapped under glass for all eternity - the curse her father placed on murderous puppeteer Oscar Hampel has fallen on Zatanna, and there's no escaping it! Or will help come to Zatanna from a most unlikely source - wearing most unlikely clothes? The conclusion of "Pupaphobia" will leave your head spinning! 32 pg, FC. Cover price $2.99.

Zatanna (2010 2nd Series DC) 15 FN- 5.5

Written by DEREK FRIDOLFS. Art by JAMAL IGLE and JOHN DELL. Cover by ADAM HUGHES. The long-simmering rivalry between Zatanna and The Spectre ignites in this issue! In an infernal courtroom beneath Alcatraz Prison, the Maid of Magic is on trial for her life, with the vengeful Spectre determined to find her just as guilty as the mystic criminals she fights. Will even Zatanna's powers be enough to save her from God's wrath? 32 pg, FC, RATED T+ Cover price $2.99.

Zip Comics (1940) 1 CGC 6.5 Restored

Restored: B2

Paper: Off white

Includes COA from The William Anselmo Pera Collection. Restoration includes: moderate amount of glue on cover, cover cleaned.

Label #1556870008

Edited by Abner Sundell. Cover art by Charles Biro. Untitled story starring Steel Sterling, The Man of Steel, script by Abner Sundell, art by Charles Biro; John Sterling completes the chemical formula which will completely protect him from the underworld's bullets, unlike his murdered father who was killed by a group of ruthless gangsters; John bathes himself in the formula, which has been poured into a cauldron of molten steel......dives in, and emerges as a man with the resistance, the magnetism and the strength of steel. Untitled story starring The Scarlet Avenger, Gang Buster, script by Harry Shorten, art by Irv Novick; Jim Kendall has devoted himself to wiping out gangland since the death of his wife and child while flying in a hijacked plane, which crashed, and in which all were killed except Jim; In the accident, his face muscles were paralyzed and Jim became the man who never smiled; Kendall has a giant scientific brain, and uses that science to the aid of his crusade. Untitled story, art by Frank Volp; The Cattleman's Association has sent Nevada Jones to help Irene Cox prevent her herd being stolen by rustlers. Untitled Kalthar, The Giant Man, King of the Jungle story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Lin Streeter. "The Devil's Flying Twins," art by Ed Smalle, Jr.; The Shane twins are rich Americans who join the British Air Force to continue a feud with the German sportsman, Herr Schultz. "You Can't Win!", art by Mort Meskin; Executions are likely to be drably gruesome affairs even to the most hardened newspapermen. "The Pirates of Ho Tsin," script by Abner Sundell, art by Mort Meskin; Captain Valor resigns his commission in the U.S. Marine Corps to seek adventure, and, aided by Ronnie and Angie, heads to China to battle the evil Ho Tsin. "The Eye of Oglu," script by Abner Sundell, art by Edd Ashe; A young girl's father is missing after a series of weird happenings; She suspects foul play and contacts Dudley for help; He dons a purple costume with yellow cape and ventures out to help as Mr. Satan, international detective and soldier of fortune. "The Ritania-Hundaria War," script by Joe Blair, art by Elmer Wexler; The king of Ritania begs Zambini to help him win the war against Hundania; Hundanian spies place a huge and deadly cobra, whose bite means death, in Zambini's bedroom. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Zip Comics (1940) 2 GD/VG 3.0

1.5" Cumulative spine split with slight splitting through wraps. Water damage. Tears in a few interior pages.

Edited by Abner Sundell. Cover art by Charles Biro. "The Return of the Black Knight," art by Charles Biro; In the state penitentiary, a gang of desperate convicts begin a well-planned escape; They are going to hi-jack a boatload of gold from Alaska. One-page Mugsy story by Kin Platt (as Quincy). "The Protection Racket," script by Harry Shorten, art by Irv Novick; A bomb is tossed from a speeding car into a shop and kills a tailor, and the police won't listen to Jim as a witness. "Introducing the Masked Man," art by Frank Volp; Nevada Jones gains masked identity. "The Ivory Hunters," script by Harry Shorten, art by Robert Pious; Taking the red grain that turns him into a giant of 15 feet, Kalthar wreaks havoc among a gang of ivory hunters. "Herr Schultz's Luftwaffe Trap," art by Ed Smalle; The Shane brothers refuse to become squadron leaders. "The Oregon Death Dealer!" text story, art by Lin Streeter. "The Revenge of Hop-Lung," script by Abner Sundell, art by Mort Meskin; Captain Valor and his two friends help a couple of American missionaries besieged in the mountains by a pirate gang. "The Monster of Shadow Pond," script by Harry Shorten, art by Ed Ashe; Three men had disappeared into Shadow Pond, and never returned; Tracks of a prehistoric monster had been found. Cyclone Jones one-page story by Quincy. "On the Planet Inferno," script by Joe Blair, art by Elmer Wexler; A new planet will burn up the Earth in 48 hours, and Zambini uses his magic to get to the planet on a palm tree growing like a beanstalk. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Zip Comics (1940) 30 CGC 3.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4123016002

Edited by Harry Shorten. Cover art by Bob Montana. "Your Own Web of Doom"; Winkler's poison gas formula is stolen and sent to Germany, but it is the imperfect version. Untitled story, script by Joe Blair, art by Irv Novick; The Vagabond, a master of disguise and daring, is the leader of the Valiants, his fellow Czechoslovakian freedom-fighters battling against the Nazis, as well as a pen pal to Steel Sterling; When Steel hears reports that the Vagabond has turned traitor, he investigates and finds that the hero has been imprisoned and replaced by an imposter. "Who Killed Casino?", art by Warren King; Black Jack must discover the identity of the person who killed the club owner, Casino. Untitled story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Bob Montana and Harry Lucey; Wilbur tries out his new inventions at home. "Pilot Zoom O'Day," art by Red Holmdale; Zoom gets into a boxing fight with Liverlips, and later meets him as a stowaway in the PBM patrol bomber. "General Draja Mihailovich," art by Paul Reinman; Leader of the conquered Yugoslavs. "People America Can do Without No.1 The Case of Mr. Hooker," script by Harry Shorten, art by Paul Reinman; Mr. Hooker has a hobby railroad and the U.S. could use it as valuable scrap metal. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.