Auctions: comic books published by Charlton, graded by CGC

Jetsons (1970 Charlton) 1 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4727468010

Stories and art by Joe Gill, Fred Himes, Bill Montes and Ray Dirgo. A glimpse at the future through the lens of the 1960s, The Jetsons revealed that the basic frustrations of life never change. When Rosie the robot maid starts malfunctioning, George wants to replace her with another robot, but the family is too attached. Elroy's new Martian pal Sum Toi has seemingly magical powers, but George thinks Sum Toi is an imaginary friend. George accidentally trips up future-criminals. No Rust on Rosey; Sum Toi; The Never Ending Story; Happy Birthday, Moon!; Touché Turtle: Who's That Knocking Down My Door?; The Mustang. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Many Ghosts of Doctor Graves (1967) 52 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4715726003

Cover by Tom Sutton. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Sanho Kim, Joe Gill, and Pat Boyette. Ghost hunter Dr. Graves presents, and sometimes participates in, tales of ghosts, monsters and the supernatural. A genteel mugger learns he's not the only thing stalking the London night. Cruel Captain Cobb forces the African Zuligi tribe into servitude - but luckily, they have voodoo on their side. Thomas is cruel to his redheaded wife and the servants, but the servants ALSO have voodoo on their side, in a story with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. Terrific werewolf cover by Tom Sutton. Evil Prowls the Night; Satan Is Free; A Little of This - A Little of That! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Partridge Family (1971) 6 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4727467009

Cover by Don Sherwood. Stories and art by Don Sherwood and Ruth Simpson. Inspired by the 1970s TV series, the Partridge Family comic included large panels to showcase pinup-style images of the show's stars, teen heartthrobs David Cassidy and Susan Dey, plus film legend Shirley Jones. The group goes to Carnival in Rio de Janeiro and encounters foreign intrigue. The family dog rescues a cat stuck in a snowbank. Plus pinups by Don Sherwood and classic vintage ads for the Partridge Family Fan Club and other items for the true Partridge Family fan. Ambassadors Abroad; The Adventures of Alice Alisen: Balancing a Budget; Dog-Gone. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Special War Series (1965) 4 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4629410001

Cover by Frank McLaughlin. Stories and art by Frank McLaughlin and Vince Alascia. Special War Series takes a hard left turn from war comics into superhero adventure. Sgt. Rip Jagger, escaping Axis forces during World War II, is taken in by Pacific Islanders of a strange judo cult. They teach Jagger everything they know, so he can fight for justice as the masked hero Judomaster. Plus, Sarge Steel demonstrates judo, aikido, and karate for readers. Introducing Rip Jagger…Judomaster; Fight for Freedom; The Dojo!; Judomaster is Born; Sarge Steel: Sport of Judo. Final issue of the series; Judomaster's adventures continue in Judo Master (1966 Charlton) #89. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.