Auctions: comic books in grade FN or lower

Batman Lot of 9

Issues 683A, 684A, 688-691, 694, 697, and 699 of Batman (1940). Most will grade in the NM range with a couple grading VF.

Batman Lot of 9

Issues 701, 703A, 704, 705, 707-710, and 712 of Batman (1940). Most will grade in the NM to VF range.

Batman Shadow of the Bat Lot of 5

Issues 83D, 93, 94 of Batman Shadow of the Bat (1992), issue 1 of Batman Shadow of the Bat One Million (1998), and annual 5 of Batman Shadow of the Bat (1993). Most will grade in the NM range.

Batman Sketch by Dave Dorman

Signed by the artist. Ink on sketchbook paper. 8 1/4" x 5 3/4".

Batman Sketch by Jim Starlin

Signed by the artist. Marker on sketchbook paper. 7 3/4" x 11".

Batman Sketch by Mike Mignola

A loose but evocative sketch from Mignola that shows the Dark Knight gritting his teeth in determination! Signed by the artist. Pencil and ink on heavy paper stock. Paper measures 11 1/4" x 16 1/4", image area is approximately 5 3/4" x 7".

Batman The Dark Knight Lot of 4

Issues 1A, 3, 23.1A, 23.4A of Batman The Dark Knight (2011 2nd Series). Most will grade in the VF to NM range.

Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) 1-1ST VG/FN 5.0 1st Printing

1st printing. NOTE: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th printings of #1 are labeled as such on the inside cover. Cover by Frank Miller. "The Dark Knight Returns," script and pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; Set 20 years in the future, this story finds that in the absence of superheroes, criminals have run amok, and a gang called the Mutants are terrorizing Gotham City; Bruce Wayne has been retired from super-heroing for 10 years following the death of Jason Todd, the second Robin; Despite Wayne's funding of the rehabilitation of Harvey Dent (Two-Face), Dent returns to being a super-villain; Bruce, overcome with the grief over what Gotham has become, dons the Batman costume again and captures Dent. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) 1-1ST VG+ 4.5 1st Printing

1st printing. NOTE: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th printings of #1 are labeled as such on the inside cover. Cover by Frank Miller. "The Dark Knight Returns," script and pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; Set 20 years in the future, this story finds that in the absence of superheroes, criminals have run amok, and a gang called the Mutants are terrorizing Gotham City; Bruce Wayne has been retired from super-heroing for 10 years following the death of Jason Todd, the second Robin; Despite Wayne's funding of the rehabilitation of Harvey Dent (Two-Face), Dent returns to being a super-villain; Bruce, overcome with the grief over what Gotham has become, dons the Batman costume again and captures Dent. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) 1-1ST VG 4.0 1st Printing

Scuffing with color loss.

1st printing. NOTE: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th printings of #1 are labeled as such on the inside cover. Cover by Frank Miller. "The Dark Knight Returns," script and pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; Set 20 years in the future, this story finds that in the absence of superheroes, criminals have run amok, and a gang called the Mutants are terrorizing Gotham City; Bruce Wayne has been retired from super-heroing for 10 years following the death of Jason Todd, the second Robin; Despite Wayne's funding of the rehabilitation of Harvey Dent (Two-Face), Dent returns to being a super-villain; Bruce, overcome with the grief over what Gotham has become, dons the Batman costume again and captures Dent. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) 2-1ST.D VG+ 4.5 Miller Variant 1st Printing

First printing. Direct Edition. NOTE: 1st printing has almost matching grey background on inside front cover and facing page. 2nd printing doesn't have matching gray background--grays are very different. 3rd printings are labeled as such. Cover by Frank Miller. "Dark Knight Triumphant," script by Frank Miller, pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; an aging Batman battles the Mutant gang and their anonymous leader; While walking to work, considering retirement, Jim Gordon is almost killed by a 17-year old boy with an M60; Carrie Kelly, a young girl who owes her life to Batman, seeks out her hero and becomes Robin. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

Batman Who Laughs Lot of 10

Issues 1A of Batman Who Laughs (2018 DC); 1B, 2A, 3B, 4A, 5B, 6B, and 7A of Batman Who Laughs (2019 DC); 1A of Batman Who Laughs The Grim Knight (2019 DC); and 5A of Dark Nights Metal (2017 DC). Most will grade in the NM to VF range.

Batman's Strangest Cases (1978) DC Treasury Edition C-59 FN- 5.5

Limited Collectors' Edition: Batman's Strangest Cases. Reprints: "Red Water, Crimson Death" (art by Neal Adams), "Night of the Bat" co-starring Swamp Thing (art by Berni Wrightson), "The Batman Nobody KNows" (art by Dick Giordano), "The Demon of Gothos Mansion" (art by Irv Novick), and "A Vow From the Grave" (art by Adams). Size is 10 x 13-1/2" (about the size of a Life magazine). 80 pages. Adams cover. Cover price $2.00.

Beauty HC (2014 NBM) 1-1ST FN 6.0

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1st printing. Written by Hubert. Art and cover by Kerascoet. When Coddie unintentionally delivers a fairy from the spell that held her prisoner, she does not realize how poisoned the wish is she gets in return. From repulsive and sticking of fish she becomes perceived as magnetically beautiful, which does not help her in her village. A young local lord saves her but soon it becomes apparent her destiny may be far greater. Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, full color. Cover price $27.99.

Bettie Page Comics (1996 Dark Horse) 1 GD+ 2.5

Water damage.

Cover by Dave Stevens. Step right up, folks and pay attention! This is it! At long last, Bettie Page has given her blessing to this, her very first officially licensed comic book. And the man who's put it all together in this stunningly illustrated package: Dave Stevens, of course (need you ask?). Featuring three complete stories, Bettie's exploits take her from camera club misadventures to B-movie making, to meeting little green men in Central Park! FC. Cover price $3.95.

Beware (1973 Marvel) 1 FN 6.0

"The Werewolf Was Afraid!"; "Too Human to Live!" with art by Carabotta/Abel; "On the Trail of the Witch!" with pencils by Jack Kirby; and "Behind the Door" with art by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Bill Everett. Stories by John Romita, Vic Carabotta, Jack Abel, Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, Jack Kirby, Dick Ayers, and Joe Sinnott. Beware of these fear-filled suspense stories fill with action, intrigue and, best of all, monsters! All reprints from Menace, Spellbound, and Tales of Suspense. 36 pages, full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Beware (1973 Marvel) 1 FN 6.0

"The Werewolf Was Afraid!"; "Too Human to Live!" with art by Carabotta/Abel; "On the Trail of the Witch!" with pencils by Jack Kirby; and "Behind the Door" with art by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Bill Everett. Stories by John Romita, Vic Carabotta, Jack Abel, Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, Jack Kirby, Dick Ayers, and Joe Sinnott. Beware of these fear-filled suspense stories fill with action, intrigue and, best of all, monsters! All reprints from Menace, Spellbound, and Tales of Suspense. 36 pages, full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Big Little Books Lot of 10

Includes Tailspin Tommy and the Sky Bandits (1938 Whitman BLB) 1494; G-Man vs. the Red X (1936 Whitman BLB) 1147; G-Man Breaking the Gambling Ring (1938 Whitman BLB) 1493; G-Man on the Crime Trail (1936 Whitman BLB) 1118; Buck Rogers and the Doom Comet (1935 Whitman BLB) 1176; Popeye and the Jeep (1937 Whitman BLB) 1405; Frank Merriwell at Yale (1935 BLB) 1121; Tailspin Tommy in the Famous Pay-Roll Mystery (1933) 747A; Detective Higgins of the Racket Squad (1938 Whitman BLB) 1484; and Tailspin Tommy and the Hooded Flyer (1937 Whitman BLB) 1423. Most will grade in the VG range with a couple grading GD.

Bijou Lot of 6

Issues 2 3rd printing, 3 3rd printing, 4 3rd printing, 5 4th printing, 6 4th printing, 7 2nd printing of Bijou Funnies (1968) Underground. Most will grade in the VG to FN range.

Billy the Kid Lot of 7

Issues 104, 125-128, 130, and 136 of Billy the Kid (1956 Charlton). Most will grade in the VG to GD range.

Binky and Scooter Lot of 9

Issues 71 and 78-80 of Leave It to Binky (1948); and 1, 15, 29, 33, and 35 of Swing with Scooter (1966 DC). Most will grade in the VG to GD range.

Bionic Woman Lot of 4

Issues 1-3, 5 of Bionic Woman (1977 Charlton). Most will grade in the FN range.

Birds of Prey Lot of 10

Issues 20, 25, 27, 34, 35, 36, 46, 49, 51, and 56 of Birds of Prey (1999 1st Series). Most will grade in the VF to FN range.

Birds of Prey Lot of 3

Issues 79, 80 of Birds of Prey (1999 1st Series), and issue 1A of Birds of Prey (2010 2nd Series). Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Birds of Prey Lot of 8

Issues 69-71, 73, 76, 96, and 103 of Birds of Prey (1999 1st Series); and 1B of Birds of Prey Giant (2020 DC). Most will grade in the VF to FN range.

Black Cat Print by Eric Basaldua

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

Black Magic (1950-1961 Prize/Crestwood) Vol. 7 #5 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Half a page missing, interrupts art and story.

Art by Ted Galindo, Dick Ayers and Angelo Torres. Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby present their own contribution to the horror comics trend of the 1950s, featuring tales of ghosts and the paranormal. Issue # 44 on cover; listed as Vol. 7, issue #5 in indicia. A cat begins acting like her dead owner. A fortune-teller has the last laugh on a skeptic. Two boys hear plans for an alien invasion through the static on their TV. Despite the cover, the issue does not feature Hitler leading an alien invasion. I Flew Over The Big Wall; Picture Of Mystery; Voice from Space; No Time Like The Present!; Where Is Murdock?; Eloise; Beyond The Darkness! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Black Panther (1977 Marvel 1st Series) 1 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by John Verpoorten. King Solomon's Frog!, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Black Panther helps Abner Little, a member of the Collectors, recover the Brass Frog, an ancient time machine; Due to its dangerous nature, the Frog had previously been hidden away by the Black Panther's grandfather, Azzuri, but was taken by Alfred Queely, a fellow member of the Collectors; After getting the Frog, the Black Panther and Little are attacked by Princess Zanda, another member of the Collectors, for control of the artifact. During the battle, the Frog is activated and a mysterious creature, Hatch-22, appears. Jack Kirby writes about what readers can expect from his new Black Panther. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Black Panther Lot of 13

Issues 7-10, 13, 18 of Jungle Action (1972 Marvel); and 2-4, 9, 11-13 of Black Panther (1977 Marvel 1st Series). Most will grade in the GD/VG to FN- range, with Jungle Action #9 grading at PR (Marvel value stamp removed).

Blackhawk (1944 1st Series) 27 FR/GD 1.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Heavy color touch, regloss and TRIMMED. 3.5" Cumulative spine split.

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Blackhawk destroys a war-mad munitions magnate! Featuring: 11 page Blackhawk story "The Plot To Conquer Posnia" drawn by Bill Quackenbush (?); 8 page Chop Chop story "North To Alaska" drawn by Bill Ward; 1 page text story "The Destroyer Strikes"; 11 page Blackhawk story "The Winged Death Demons" drawn by Bill Quackenbush (?); 1 page Wun Cloo story "Truth And/Or Consequences" by Jack Cole. Cover by Reed Crandall. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Blackhawk (1944 1st Series) 151 VG 4.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch. 1" spine split from bottom. Water spotting.

Cover by Dick Dillin & Charles Cuidera. Stories by unknown. Art by Dick Dillin, Charles Cuidera and Sheldon Moldoff. Three stories! "The Lost City" - The Blackhawks trail the Green Bandit's gang to a remote uncharted island, which has been isolated from outside contact for hundreds of years and operates as a medieval city-state. Plus: "The Satellite Raider" - An alien satellite appears and unleashes destructive weapons. And: "Lady Blackhawk's Super-Powers" - Baron Brane builds a machine to give himself super-powers, but Lady Blackhawk is spying on him and gets caught in the beam and also gets super-powers. Also: 1-page text story "Shadow of a Hero"! Plus: 1-page public service announcement "Superman Says: 'Lend a Friendly Hand!'" written by Jack Schiff? and illustrated by Curt Swan & Stan Kaye, where Superman advises two boys to welcome war refugees like their new neighbor Sandor (commemorates the United Nations World Refugee Year). 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Blackhawk Lot of 5

Issues 139-143 of Blackhawk (1944 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG to GD range.

Blackhawk Lot of 7

Issues 246-250, 252, and 258 of Blackhawk (1944 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN range with a couple grading VG.

Blackhawk Lot of 8

Issues 1-4 of Blackhawk (1989 2nd Series); 1 of Blackhawk (1989) Annual; and 1-3 of Blackhawk (1988 Limited Series). Most will grade in the FN range.

Blip (1983 Marvel) 6 FN- 5.5

Edited by Joe Claro. Learn how a video game is boen when BLIP visits Imagic Headquarters! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.

Blondie Lot of 9

Issues 66, 93, 97, 106, 116, 155, and 161-163 of Blondie (1947 McKay/Harvey/King/Charlton). Most will grade in the VG range with a couple grading GD.

Blue Beetle (1964 Charlton) 1 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation.

Cover by Bill Fraccio and Frank McLaughlin. Stories and art by Joe Gill, Bill Fraccio and Tony Tallarico. The second Charlton series to feature Dan Garrett, the Golden Age Blue Beetle, is also the first to contain original material. This issue is also notable as Charlton's first entry into the superhero genre in the Silver Age. Dan Garrett, the Golden Age Blue Beetle, battles an ancient mummy. An injured police officer needs an artificial heart to survive, in a story that predates the actual artificial heart by a decade or two. Plus fun facts about the duckbill platypus, a "fun" animal if there ever was one. The Giant Mummy Who Was Not Dead; Jungle Waters; Freaks of Nature; Have a Heart; Record of the Rocks. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Blue Ribbon Comics (1939 MLJ) 4 0.3

Comic is complete other than being coverless. Signed by Irwin Hasen (interior). Certification not included. 2" Cumulative spine split in first wrap.

Cover art by Charles Biro. The Canal Zone Murder Case starring the dog Rang-A-Tang, script by Joe Blair, art by Ed Smalle. Battle With Shiek Tamah starring Gypsy Johnson, art by John Bulthuis. Origin of the Fox starring The Fox, script by Joe Blair, art by Irwin Hasen. Company C Is Trapped starring Corporal Collins, art by Charles Biro. The Origin of Ty-Gor starring Ty-Gor, script by Joe Blair, art by George Storm; To atone for the death of a tiger cub, the witch doctor must offer a human sacrifice, this time it must be a white boy. The Isle of Right starring Doc Strong, script by Joe Blair, art by Sam Cooper. The Blue Duke starring Loop Logan, script by Joe Blair, art by Frank Volp. The Coming of the Green Falcon, script by Harry Shorten, art by Edd Ashe. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Blue Ribbon Comics (1939 MLJ) 8 PR 0.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Piece-fill, TRIMMED. Archival tape on interior cover, pages, and under staples. Full length spine split with incorrect back cover MARRIED with archival tape.

Cover art by Ed Smalle. Mr. King's Dope Smuggling Ring starring the dog Rang-A-Tang, script by Joe Blair, art by Ed Smalle. Hercules Routs the Fierce Unconquered Amazons, script by Joe Blair, art by Mort Meskin. Idol of the Crocodile Cult starring Gypsy Johnson, art by John Bulthuis [as Johann Carl Bulthuis]. The Fox Goes To a Night Club, script by Joe Blair, art by Irwin Hasen. After the Fall of France starring Corporal Collins and Nazis, script by Abner Sundell, art by Charles Biro; Collins and Slapsie escape France and go to England. In the American Jungle starring Ty Gor, script by Joe Blair, art by Mort Meskin. The Martian Invasion starring Doc Strong, script by Joe Blair, art by Sam Cooper. Fighting the Fascists starring Loop Logan, script by Joe Blair, art by Frank Volpe. Truce of Treachery starring Green Falcon, script by Harry Shorten, art by Lee Harris. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Bluestreak Sketch by Ian Glaubinger

Glaubinger brings his unique 1950's retro futuristic look to this robot in disguise. Pencil Ink and marker on heavy stock. Signed by the artist. 9" X 6".

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Bone Signed Lot of 3

Issues 7, 9, and 10 of Bone (1991 1st Printing) signed by Jeff Smith with issue #10 also being remarked. No auto graph certification is included. Most will grade in the FN range.

Bookery's Guide to Pulps and Related Magazines SC (2020 Ivy Press) 2nd Edition 1-1ST GD/VG 3.0

2nd Edition - 1st printing.

By Tim Cottrill. Foreword by Jim Steranko.

During the first half of the 20th century pulps did for entertainment what video games and television would aspire to in the decades to come. Cheap fiction magazines brought escape from the concerns of world wars, the Depression, and the workaday world, and fostered daydreams of midnight femme fatales and alien amazons. Fifty years after the last of the true pulps, their tanned and musty pages still spring forth with tales of bronzed heroes, bold explorers, mystery men, chiseled cowboys, exotic friends, endangered damsels, lost lands, and bizarre beasts from the distant past...and the far future. The pulps may be gone, but they continue to influence cinema, literature, and the imagination of both readers and collectors the world over.

This is the most complete PULP data and price reference in print!

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 392 pages, Text (with 8 full color pages).

Cover price $39.95.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 9 FR 1.0

7" cumulative spine split. Cover detached. Oxidation.

Cover by Irv Novick. "Three Arrows Against Doom!", script by Bob Haney, art by Russ Heath; Robin Hood, disguised as an old trader, tells the story of three different arrows that saved him from trouble. "Peril of the Burning Sea," script by Bob Haney, art by Joe Kubert; During a fishing expedition, Jon and the crew come across a burning face above the water, shooting flames at their vessel!; Captain Olaf and the rest of the crew dub it a fire-troll, but Jon isn't so sure. The First Commandos article by Ross Andru; A brief story about Vikings and their raids. Medieval Games of War article by Jack Miller, art by Raymond Perry; How medieval knights trained for combat. "The Tale of the Falcon and the Stallion," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Irv Novick; Slasher the falcon and Tana the stallion are debating with the forest creatures which of them are more important to the Silent Knight's fight against evil; Slasher's hawk eyes were able to spot an enemy from a mile away, but Tana's hooves have sped his master through many harrowing situations. Facts about the flags of Spain, Alaska and Louisiana. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 15 VG 4.0

Cover loose at one staple. Water damage.

Cover by Irv Novick. "The Three Flaming Dooms!", script by Robert Kanigher, art by Irv Novick; Sir Oswald threatens to reveal who the Silent Knight truly is, but is tricked when the Knight outwits him once again. Feudal Entertainment non-fiction story by Julius Schwartz, pencils by Morris Waldinger, inks by Tommy Nicolosi. Superman ad. "The Bow That Couldn't Be Bent!", script by Bob Haney, art by Russ Heath; The story of Robin Hood as a young boy, and the time he first learned how to use the Yew longbow. The Army That Never Lost a Battle article by Jack Miller; A short article about The Vikings. "The Viking Genie," script by Bill Finger, art by Joe Kubert; Jon is cast into the sea in a barrel by the wicked Baron Thorvald; He washes up on the shores of Baghdad, where he is thought to be a genie and asked to retrieve three items of great importance; A Sword, Shield, and Helmet that were stolen by the tyrant, El Kazim. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 21 FR 1.0

4" Spine split from bottom. 2" Spine split through all wraps. Cover detached at one staple. Oxidation.

Cover by Irv Novick. "The Sword in the Lake," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Irv Novick; The Silent Knight enters a tournament at Camelot, where he is pitted against the sorceress Morgan Le Fay's mysterious knight; So sure of her silent champion, Lady Celia readily accepts a bet from Morgan that should the Silent Knight lose, he will become her slave; But Morgan uses trickery, resulting in the Silent Knight failing the duel; Now he must do whatever Morgan asks until she sees fit to release him from his oath. Medieval Shields non-fiction story by Julius Schwartz, pencils by Morris Waldinger, inks by Tommy Nicolosi. The Last Battle article by Jack Miller; The story of Valens' battle with the Goths. "The Viking and the Firebird," script by Bob Haney, art by Joe Kubert; The travelling Viking prince, Jon, and his friend, the mute bard, save a village from a giant bird living within a volcano! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 38 GD/VG 3.0

Tracing on front cover.

Last 10-cent cover-price. Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. "Master of the Dinosaurs," script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; The Suicide Squad is confronted by the spectacle of rampaging pterodactyls in the modern era. "Menace of the Mirage People," script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; The Suicide Squad is captured by an alien mirage master who sets a test for them with his illusions; If they fail, he will use his mirages to create chaos in the Earth and conquer it. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 43 GD+ 2.5

Cover and 2 additional wraps detached at 1 staple.

Cover by Joe Kubert. Hawkmans origin in "The Masked Marauders of Earth!", script by Gardner Fox, art by Joe Kubert; On Thanagar, Hawkman receives word that the Manhawks are committing crimes in Midway City, which leads him to remember how the Manhawks were originally responsible for the establishment for the Thangarian police force by his father; Hawkman and Hawkgirl return to Earth to defeat the Manhawks again. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 51 CGC 4.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4643622003

Cover by Howard Purcell. "Fury of the Exiled Creature," script by Bob Haney, art by Howard Purcell; Atlantis is attacked by sea creatures, sending Aquaman and Aqualad to the rescue of their fellow Atlanteans; Aquaman is surprised to find that his ability to communicate with sea creatures has no effect; Tyros battles Hawkman and Hawkgirl on the surface with an army of birds; Fleeing the battle, Tyros takes Hawkgirl to the cave which contains the crystal that transformed him into the creature he now is; He uses it to turn Hawkgirl into a harpy and sends her out to attack Hawkman. One-page Peter Puptent Explorer story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 61 VG 4.0

Cover by Murphy Anderson. "Mastermind of Menaces," script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; The villainous Mist returns to his life of crime by using flowers from Dinah Drake's floral shop to hypnotically induce wealthy people into parting with large sums of money, and when Starman gets involved in the case, the Mist figures out a way to nullify his famed Gravity Rod. The Origin of Starman article by Julius Schwartz, art by Jack Burnley. The Origin of Black Canary article by Julius Schwartz, art by Carmine Infantino. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 80 VG/FN 5.0

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Cover by Neal Adams. "And Hellgrammite Is His Name!", script by Bob Haney, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano; Newsman Jack Ryder (secretly the Creeper) approaches Batman with information that the criminal Hellgrammite is in Gotham City; This revelation leads to Batman and the Creeper working together to stop the mammoth crook from his bid to eliminate prominent gang members; Battling the Hellgrammite throughout Gotham, the duo locate him in the Gotham subway system where they down Hellgrammite with a combination of a fire extinguisher and the electrified third rail; After the Hellgrammite's defeat, the Creeper makes his escape to avoid his own arrest at the hands of the Gotham PD. Letter from comics writer Tony Isabella. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.