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Blue Bolt Lot of 6

Issues Vol. 2 #9, Vol. 3 #11; Vol. 5 #3, #8; Vol. 6 #1, #2 of Blue Bolt (1940-1949). Most will grade in the FR to GD+ range, with Vol. 2 #9 grading at COVERLESS (interior complete).

1 Month 2 Live Signed Lot of 5

Issues 1-5 of 1 Month 2 Live (2010 Marvel) signed by Michael Del Mundo. No autograph certification is included. Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

100 Bullets Signed Lot of 12

Issues 1-12 of 100 Bullets (1999 DC Vertigo) signed by Brian Azarello. No autograph certification is included. Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

2 to the Chest Signed Lot of 3

Issues 1-3 of 2 to the Chest (2002) signed by James Hudnall. No Autograph certification is included. Most will grade in the VF to NM range.

4Most (Accepted Reprint series, Circa 1945) Four Most 40 GD- 1.8

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

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Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by Mickey Spillane and Harold de Lay. Adventures of clean-cut teen heroes of the 1940s, reprinted from L.B. Cole's Star Publications. Edison Bell and Jerry use a code on a bookshelf to catch a fugitive bank robber, in the final adventure of the boy inventor. Kit and Dan and the other cadets join forces with local farmboys to try to save the dam from washing out and flooding the valley, in the final Cadet adventure. A 2-page (prose) story by future hardboiled detective author Mickey Spillane. White Rider and Superhorse; Edison Bell; Creature of the Deep; Major Alford J. Williams; The Cadet. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

A Princess of Mars HC (1917 Grosset & Dunlap) 1N-1ST FR/GD 1.5

Book detaching from binding.

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First Grosset & Dunlap printing with four illustrated plates, including frontispiece. Written by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Art and cover by Frank E. Schoonover. The first book in Edgar Rice Burroughs' Barsoom epic! It's a saga that spans ELEVEN novels. They are the tales that make the names of John Carter and Deja Thoris legends of the genre and sci-fi icons of the generations to come! Hardcover without dust jacket, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 327 Pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Ace Comics Lot of 6

Issues 69, 74, 77, 79, 83, 84 of Ace Comics (1937). Most will grade in the GD- to VG range.

Ace Comics Lot of 6

Issues 31, 61, 62, 64, 66, 68 of Ace Comics (1937). Most will grade in the FR to GD/VG range.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 23 CGC Coverless with Several Missing Pages

Paper: White

Coverless. Pages 3, 8-10, 14-31 Only.

Label #4514608001

Cover art by Joe Shuster and Paul Cassidy. Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Joe Shuster. Pep Morgan story, art by Fred Guardineer (as Gene Baxter). Black Pirate story, art by Sheldon Moldoff. Three Aces story, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Chad Grothkopf. Tex Thomson story, art by Bernard Baily. Clip Carson story, art by Sheldon Moldoff. The Treasure Tower starring Zatara, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Fred Guardineer. 68 Pages, Full Color. $.10 1st app of Lex Luthor (with red hair), 1st app of Black Pirate, 1st mention of Daily Planet instead of Daily Star, 1 panel ad for The Spectre in More Fun. Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 130 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Centerfold missing, interrupts art and story. Includes facsimile centerfold for readability.

Cover art by Al Plastino. Superman and the Mermaid starring actress Ann Blyth, art by Al Plastino. The Adventure of Aladdin's Lamp starring Congo Bill, art by Ed Smalle. The Ambassador of Space starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Fischetti. One Man's Army starring Zatara, script by Joe Samachson, art by W. F. White. The Singing Bandit of Black Hills starring Vigilante, script by France Herron, art by Bob Lubbers. 52 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 177 CGC 3.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4356436009

Cover art by Al Plastino. The Holiday Spirit! public service announcement starring Superboy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. Anti-Superman Weapon, art by Al Plastino. I Rode With the Outlaw Cameleers starring Congo Bill, art by Ed Smalle. The Children from Space starring Tommy Tomorrow, art by Jim Mooney. Five Bandannas for Vigilante, art by Bob Brown. 44 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 187 GD 2.0

2" spine split from top. Cover detached.

Cover art by Win Mortimer. Superman's New Super Powers, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Know Your Community! public service announcement starring Binky, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. The Plot to Capture the Crown starring Congo Bill, script by Jack Miller, art by Ed Smalle. The Gifts from Space starring Tommy Tomorrow, art by Jim Mooney. The Man Who Killed Vigilante, art by Howard Sherman. 44 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 232 PR 0.5

Interior complete. Full length spine split (taped). Cover detached. Interior tearing and soiling.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan (1st Swan cover in Action), inks by Stan Kaye. "The Story of Superman, Junior," script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Johnny Kirk's father blasts him into space because he thinks Earth is soon to be destroyed by a meteor; After Superboy deflects the meteor, he asks him to find his son. One-page Ollie story by Henry Boltinoff. "Three Dives to Doom" starring Congo Bill, art by Howard Sherman. "Riddle of the Space Rainbow" script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Tommy Tomorrow vs. "Nova" Norton. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 233 FR/GD 1.5

3 1/2" cumulative spine split with splitting to interior wraps. Water damage with chew and staple rust. Warping.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Land of A Million Supermen," script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; When Clark Kent is accidentally stranded in the nation of Borgonia, he discovers that everyone there, including himself, must wear a Superman costume on pain of death... which is a giant trap the dictator of Borgonia has set for the real Superman. "The Jungle Eskimo" starring Congo Bill, art by Howard Sherman. So, You Want to Be an Engineer text story. "The Forbidden Robots," script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Tommy and Brent stop the transport of smuggled forbidden robots. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 247 FR 1.0

Heavy water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "Superman's Lost Parents!", script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino; Ma and Pa Kent seemingly arrive in the present in a time bubble, and Superman is so happy to see them that he shows them all the secrets of his adult life; But Ma and Pa turn out to be con artists who blackmail Superman with the knowledge of his double identity secret. Operation Blackhawks! ad. "Tommy Tomorrow, Space Convict X-146-93," script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Tommy Tomorrow is arrested as an impostor and thrown into an interplanetary prison. 2/3-page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. Supermen of America ad. "The Riddle of the Super-Zoo!", script by Jack Miller, art by Howard Sherman; Congo Bill and Janu work to turn the tables on Jungle Joe, a swindler who sells animals that can supposedly perform fantastic feats. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 257 VG- 3.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Tear seals, staples reinforced with glue.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Reporter of Steel!", script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Luthor creates a ray that gives super-powers and uses it on Clark Kent; But Clark convinces Luthor it also compels him to be super-generous, and Luthor destroys the device. 2/3-page Tricksy, World's Greatest Stunt Man story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Man-Ape Skin Diver!", script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman; Foreign agents kidnap Janu to force Congorilla to retrieve an experimental nuclear tank which they have sunk into a river. "The Three Magic Wishes!", script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; When Tommy Baxter doesn't believe in fairy tales, Supergirl decides to prove him wrong. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 258 VG- 3.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Tear seal, staples reinforced with glue.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Menace of the Cosmic Man," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; General Malvio creates a robot superhero so that he can use him to assassinate the President of Borkia. One-page Tricksy story by Henry Boltinoff. "Congorilla Goes to War," script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman; Congorilla protects a daffy ex-Foreign Legion officer who thinks his pets are still his troops. "Supergirl's Farewell to Earth!", script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Superman punishes Supergirl for revealing her existence to Krypto; But Supergirl discovers a secret about Superman all by herself. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 258 GD 2.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Tear seals (interior and exterior). Cover oxidation, water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Menace of the Cosmic Man," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; General Malvio creates a robot superhero so that he can use him to assassinate the President of Borkia. One-page Tricksy story by Henry Boltinoff. "Congorilla Goes to War," script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman; Congorilla protects a daffy ex-Foreign Legion officer who thinks his pets are still his troops. "Supergirl's Farewell to Earth!", script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Superman punishes Supergirl for revealing her existence to Krypto; But Supergirl discovers a secret about Superman all by herself. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 258 FR/GD 1.5 (R)

Trimmed

Cover partially TRIMMED. 5" Cumulative spine split. Tape. Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Menace of the Cosmic Man," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; General Malvio creates a robot superhero so that he can use him to assassinate the President of Borkia. One-page Tricksy story by Henry Boltinoff. "Congorilla Goes to War," script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman; Congorilla protects a daffy ex-Foreign Legion officer who thinks his pets are still his troops. "Supergirl's Farewell to Earth!", script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Superman punishes Supergirl for revealing her existence to Krypto; But Supergirl discovers a secret about Superman all by herself. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 260 GD- 1.8

3 1/2" cumulative spine split with splitting on interior wraps. Water damage.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "Mighty Maid!", script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino; To foil an alien race bent on destroying Earth, Superman has Supergirl become Mighty Maid and then they fake Superman marrying Mighty Maid and leaving Earth. "The Girl Superbaby!", script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; While trying to help an old man, Supergirl is exposed to the Fountain of Youth and becomes a baby; As a baby she helps the police capture two jewel thieves. "The Gladiator of the Jungle" starring Congorilla, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 266 GD 2.0

Staples added, not manufacturing.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "Captive of the Amazons," script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Princess Jena from the planet Adoria comes to Earth and tricks Superman into returning to Adoria with her, where she forces him to marry her. One-page Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. "The World's Mightiest Cat!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; Streaky again becomes super-powered and nobody believes the things Paul sees him perform. Supermen of America ad. Green Lantern ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 268 VG- 3.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Tear seals.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "Superman's Battle With Hercules!", script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Hercules wants to marry Lois, but Lois won't marry him while Superman is around, so Hercules tries to get rid of Superman. "The Mystery Supergirl!", script by Otto Binder and Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; While working an internship at the Daily Planet, Linda Lee discovers that someone is impersonating her as Supergirl around the world. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 269 GD 2.0

2" tear on front cover, water damage with staining. Cover oxidation. Staple rust.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Truth Mirror!", script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye; Lois receives a magic mirror from her uncle that reveals a person's true nature; She uses it to find out Superman is really Clark Kent, but Superman then tricks her into believing that the mirror does not always work. One-page Tricksy story by Henry Boltinoff. "Supergirl's First Romance!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl is called upon by Lori Lemaris to help Atlantis from a disaster. There, she falls in love with a merboy, Jerro. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 271 GD+ 2.5

Centerfold detached. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "Voyage to Dimension X!", script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino; Lex Luthor has an elaborate plan to trap Superman by posing as aliens from another dimension. Supermen of America ad. One-page Ollie story by Henry Boltinoff. "Supergirl's Fortress of Solitude!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl builds herself a secret Fortress of Solitude, but it is found by explorers who use the information to blackmail Supergirl into making them rich. Cave Carson Adventures Inside Earth ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 276 CGC 3.5

Paper: Off white

Label #3972283006

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The War Between Supergirl and the Supermen Emergency Squad!", script by Robert Bernstein, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; John Kiley tricks Superman into revealing he's Clark Kent; After trapping Clark Kent with Kryptonite, Supergirl and the Superman Emergency Squad spring into action. One-page Varsity Vic story by Henry Boltinoff. 1st appearance of Brainiac 5, Phantom Girl, Triplicate Girl, Bouncing Boy, Sun Boy, and Shrinking Violet in "Supergirl's Three Super Girl-Friends!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl and Brainiac 5 join the Legion. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 280 GD 2.0

1" Spine split from bottom. Cover detached.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "Brainiac's Super-Revenge!", script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye; Congorilla helps Superman, Lois and Jimmy escape from Brainiac's trap. One-page Ollie story by Henry Boltinoff. "Trapped In Kandor!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; Kandorian scientist Lesla-Lar changes places with a de-powered Supergirl using her teleporter ray and begins her plan to destroy Superman. Superman ad. Batman and Robin ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 285 VG 4.0

Centerfold coming detached at one staple. Moisture damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. "The World's Greatest Heroine!, Part 1", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; Superman reveals Supergirl to the world; President John F. Kennedy appearance; Jackie Kennedy cameo. One-page Little Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Infinite Monster!, Part 2", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl stops a creature from another dimension in her first solo adventure after Superman revealed her to the world. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.12 Cover price $0.12.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 304 VG 4.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Cover cleaned. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Interplanetary Olympics!", script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Superman and Lana are taken to the planet Vorn, where Superman is invited to compete in the Interplanetary Olympics. Supermen of America ad. One-page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. Origin & 1st appearance of Black Flame in "The Maid of Menace!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney; Black Flame, a super-powered villainess, tells Supergirl she is her descendant from the 40th century, but Supergirl eventually deduces that she is really from Kandor, and wipes out her powers with Gold Kryptonite. 36 Pages, Full Color. $0.12 Cover price $0.12.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 309 GD+ 2.5

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. John F. Kennedy appears in "The Superman Super-Spectacular!", script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; The television show "Our American Heroes" gathers many of Superman's friends for a surprise tribute; Lois and Lana are sure that Clark Kent will not appear; Later, Superman thanks President John F. Kennedy for disguising himself as Clark; cameo appearances by Batman, Robin, and the Legion of Super-Heroes.. One-page Super-Turtle story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Untold Story of Argo City!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl learns that her parents survived the destruction of Argo City and that they are still alive in the Survival Zone, though she cannot reach them. 36 Pages, Full Color. $0.12 Cover price $0.12.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 346 VG 4.0

Centerfold detached at one staple.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. "The Man Who Sold Insurance to Superman!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Wayne Boring; Insurance salesman Terry Mason will only be allowed to marry the boss's daughter if he can sell a $100 billion life insurance policy to Superman. Sgt. Rock's 6 Battle Stars ad. Letter to the editor from writer Mark Evanier. This issue also contains a statement of ownership - average print run 754,000; average paid circulation 491,135. "The Case of the Superman Impostor!", script by Robert Bernstein, pencils by Jim Mooney, inks by Al Plastino; The Professor has deduced that Superman is Clark Kent and he tricks Supergirl into confirming the fact, using a henchman who has been transformed into a double for Superman by plastic surgery. 36 Pages, Full Color. $0.12 Cover price $0.12.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 119 CGC 4.0 Qualified

Paper: Off white to white

1/3RD PAGE 6 MISSING.

Label #4636894003

Cover pencils by Jack Burnley, inks by Stan Kaye. Superboy Meets Girl starring Superboy, Betty Brown, and Joe Daly, script by Bill Finger, art by Win Mortimer. The Floating Observatory starring Aquaman, script by Don Cameron, art by Louis Cazeneuve. We Knight Thee Dub starring Shining Knight, script by Joe Samachson, art by Chuck Winter. The 'Round-the-World Crimes starring Green Arrow and Bulls-Eye, script by Don Cameron, art by George Papp. The Scourge of Speed starring Johnny Quick, script by Don Cameron, pencils by Mort Meskin, inks by George Roussos. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 264 GD/VG 3.0

Cover detached at one staple. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Helpless Hero, script by Otto Binder, art by George Papp; a boy from another planet schemes to take Superboy's place by causing all his powers to go haywire. Aquaman and His Sea-Policeman, art by Ramona Fradon; Aquaman helps out a city whose streets are all canals. Varsity Vic humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Green Arrow Robin Hood!, art by Lee Elias; Green Arrow goes back in time and takes Robin Hood's place. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 270 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Stolen Identities, script by Jerry Siegel, art by George Papp; Two Xelthunians secretly replace Ma and Pa Kent to perform a secret mission, not knowing that the Kents are Superboy's foster parents; After Ma Kent unwisely mentions Superboy's vulnerability to kryptonite, the Xelthunians power the transporter ray they plan to use to send Superboy to their planet with red kryptonite and it turns him into a fat Boy of Steel, a bullet-sized Boy of Steel, and a giant Boy of Steel. The Ninth Wonder starring Congorilla, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman; In his Adventure Comics debut, Congorilla stops river pirates, frees a kidnapped scientist, and stops an attack by the Wambus, all before a retelling of his origin. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Menace of Aqualad! starring Aquaman, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Ramona Fradon. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 272 VG- 3.5

Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Super-Star of Hollywood!, script by Jerry Siegel, art by George Papp; Krypto becomes swell headed after going to Hollywood to make a movie. The Strong Boy of the Jungle starring Congorilla, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman. The Human Flying Fish!, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Ramona Fradon; Dr. Krill, a skilled surgeon, operates on Bragg, turning him into a Human Flying Fish to pull robberies that Aquaman cannot stop. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 277 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation. Water damage. Staple rust.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Duel for Earth, script by Jerry Siegel, art by George Papp; Superboy has to stop an alien invasion of Earth by agreeing to a duel. Tricksy humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Underwater Olympics!, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Ramona Fradon; Aquaman and Aqualad hold an underwater Olympics; Aquaman's team "loses" to prevent kryptonite discovery. The Man-Ape's Mercy Mission starring Congorilla, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 284 VG 4.0

Water spotting.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Clark Kent Goes to Reform School, pencils by Curt Swan; Red K makes Clark Kent forget he's Superboy. The Charge of Aquaman's Sea Soldiers, script by Jack Miller, art by Jim Mooney; Aquaman and Aqualad stop Professor Enos Snark who is supplying pirates with technology to help them to rob ships. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 286 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Witch of Smallville, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Al Plastino; A witch terrorizes Smallville. Shorty humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Bizarro, Private Detective--Tales of the Bizarro World, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Forte; Criminal makes pretty things on Bizarro World. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 295 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

The Duel of the Superboys!, script by Bill Finger, art by George Papp. Peg humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Kookie Super-Ape--Tales of the Bizarro World, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Forte; Bizzaro-Titano wrestles Bizzaro-Lois; 1st Bizarro Titano. Varsity Vic humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 300 VG- 3.5

Centerfold detached at one staple. Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Super-Planet of Clark Kent and Lana Lang, art by George Papp; Lana and Clark are accidentally transported to a strange world where Clark must make her think they both have superpowers in order to prevent her from guessing he's Superboy. House ad for Superman Annual #5. Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes series begins in The Face Behind the Lead Mask!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by John Forte, Al Plastino (page 4 and some Superboy and Luthor heads only), inks by John Forte and Al Plastino; At a regular meeting of the Legion of Super-Heroes, the Legionnaires lose control of their powers; Mon-el joins the Legion. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 329 VG 4.0

Centerfold detached at one staple. Moisture damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Bizarro-Legion!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; The Legion rejects Bizarro-Superboy's request for membership, so he sets off to create his own Legion. Super-Turtle humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Know Your Legionnaires; a listing of the Legionnaires and their origins and powers. The 100 New Feats of Superboy, script by Otto Binder, art by John Sikela; Superboy performs 100 feats for charity. One-page text feature, Know Your Legionnaires. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 346 GD+ 2.5

Centerfold detached. Water damage.

Full-length Legion stories begin. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. First appearance of Karate Kid, Princess Projectra, Ferro Lad, and Nemesis Kid in One of Us Is a Traitor!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Jim Shooter, pencils by Jim Shooter (1st professional work by Jim Shooter at age 14), inks by Sheldon Moldoff; The Legion accepts 4 new members, but one appears to be a Khundish spy. Cap's Hobby Hints--Protecting During Painting activity page by Henry Boltinoff. List of Legionnaires and their powers. Letter to the editor from Irene Vartanoff. Statement of ownership--average print run 757,000; average paid circulation 520,440. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Adventure Comics Lot of 8

Issues 381, 385, 397, 406-409, and 413 of Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG range.

Adventure Comics Lot of 8

Issues 410-417 of Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG to GD range.

Adventure Comics Lot of 9

Issues 413, 416, and 418-424 of Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN to VG range.

Adventures into Darkness (1952) 5 GD+ 2.5

2" cumulative spine split. Cover oxidation.

Jack Katz cover. Contains Alex Toth art. In order of appearance: "Murder Mansion" art by Alex Toth and Mike Peppe, reprinted in Seduction of the Innocent (1985 Eclipse) #2, Genius Isolated The Life and Art of Alex Toth HC (2011 IDW) #1-1ST, and Setting the Standard: Comics by Alex Toth 1952-1954 HC (2011 FB) #1-1ST; "Drury's Dream"; "Death Follows Orders" art by Jerry Grandenetti; "The Phantom Hounds of Castle Eyne" art by Alex Toth and Mike Peppe, reprinted in Alex Toth Reader TPB (2003-2005) #1-1ST and in Setting the Standard: Comics by Alex Toth 1952-1954 HC (2011 FB) #1-1ST; "Horror's Little Acre" art by Ruben Moreira, reprinted in Seduction of the Innocent (1985 Eclipse) #2; "The Phantom Warning"; and "Day of Reckoning!". "The Chimes of Doom: Charles Hanover Didn't Understand the Real Power of the Clock!" illustrated text story by Irwin Shapiro. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventures into Darkness (1952) 6 VG- 3.5

Centerfold detached at one staple.

In order of appearance: "The Groping Ghost" art by Jack Katz, reprinted in Haunted Horror (2012 IDW) #4 and Haunted Horror: The Chilling Archives of Horror Comics HC (2013-2017 IDW) #2-1ST; "Mystery of Mu"; "Corpse Convention" art by George Tuska, reprinted in Haunted Horror (2012 IDW) #2 and Haunted Horror: The Chilling Archives of Horror Comics HC (2013-2017 IDW) #1-1ST; "The Thing From the Sea" art by Ralph Mayo, reprinted in Seduction of the Innocent (1985 Eclipse) #1; "The Strange Cats of Killough Heath"; and "The Phantom Horseman" reprinted in Seduction of the Innocent (1985 Eclipse) #3. "The Return of the ThunderBird: The Great Shaman of the Red Men Curses the White Man's Skies!" illustrated text story by Irwin Shapiro. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventures into Darkness (1952) 7 FR/GD 1.5

5" cumulative spine split. Cover oxidation.

Jack Katz cover reprinted on Haunted Horror (2012 IDW) #29. In order of appearance: "The Pit of Horror"; "The Dancer From the Beyond" reprinted in Seduction of the Innocent (1985 Eclipse) #2; "Bride of Death" art by Jack Katz, reprinted in Seduction of the Innocent (1985 Eclipse) #2, Mammoth Book of Best Horror Comics TPB (2008) #1-1ST, Haunted Horror (2012 IDW) #12, and Haunted Horror: The Chilling Archives of Horror Comics HC (2013-2017 IDW) #4-1ST; "The Ghost That Warned a King"; "Death Drum" art by Art Saaf, reprinted in Seduction of the Innocent (1985 Eclipse) #5; and "The Origin of 'He Kicked the Bucket'". "The Clutching Reed: There Was Something About the Slimy Kelp That Was Frightening!" text story by Russ Hill with Art Saaf illustrations. 36 pages, Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventures into Darkness (1952) 8 FR 1.0

Interior complete. Full length spine split. Covers detached. Oxidation.

Contains Alex Toth art. In order of appearance: "Mark of Evil" art by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio; "Creepy Crossword Puzzle" activity page; "Death's Bridal Gown"; "The House That Jackdaw Built" art by Alex Toth, reprinted in Setting the Standard: Comics by Alex Toth 1952-1954 HC (2011 FB) #1-1ST; "The Fatal Strands"; and "The Twisted Hands" art by Alex Toth, reprinted in Setting the Standard: Comics by Alex Toth 1952-1954 HC (2011 FB) #1-1ST. "The Beast Wasn't Hungry: Stolen Diamonds Bring a Strange Reward in the Wilds of Africa!" illustrated text story by R. S. Fenton. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventures into Darkness (1952) 9 GD- 1.8 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch. 1" cumulative spine split. Cover loose at both staples. Oxidation. Water damage.

Contains Alex Toth art. In order of appearance: "The Hands of Don José" art by Alex Toth, reprinted in Seduction of the Innocent (1985 Eclipse) #6, Genius Isolated The Life and Art of Alex Toth HC (2011 IDW) #1-1ST, and Setting the Standard: Comics by Alex Toth 1952-1954 HC (2011 FB) #1-1ST; "Weird Maze" activity page; "The Three Monkeys"; "Phantom of Flushing"; "Flowers on Deborah's Grave"; "Ghost of Raynham Hall"; and "Nothing Can Save Her" reprinted in Tales Too Terrible to Tell (1989) #8, Haunted Love (2016 IDW) #1, and Haunted Love: The Chilling Archives of Horror Comics HC (2017 IDW) #1-1ST. "Call for Claws: Old Bates Knew a Magic Word, but He Used It Once Too Often!" illustrated text story by Lewis Island. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventures into Darkness (1952) 11 FR/GD 1.5

Heavy tape on exterior and interior of cover. Staples added (not manufacturing).

In order of appearance: "Mission From the Grave" art by Mike Sekowsky; "Rider in the Storm" reprinted in Haunted Horror (2012 IDW) #4 and Haunted Horror: The Chilling Archives of Horror Comics HC (2013-2017 IDW) #2-1ST; "The Finger of Guilt" art by John Celardo, reprinted in Haunted Horror (2012 IDW) #16; "Trophies of Doom" art by Nick Cardy, reprinted in Seduction of the Innocent 3-D (1985) #2, Haunted Horror (2012 IDW) #8, and Haunted Horror: The Chilling Archives of Horror Comics HC (2013-2017 IDW) #3-1ST; "The Bride of Death" art by Jack Katz; and "The Bread of Madness". "Call of the Werewolf: Jody Had a Date with the Dentist, But a Nightmare Preceded It..." illustrated text story by Jim Hendryx. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.