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Showcase (1956-1978) 60 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4151335004

Cover art by Murphy Anderson. The Spectre makes his first 1st Silver Age appearance in the book-length tale War That Shook the Universe, script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; The Spectre confronts the evil Azmodus, who has taken over the body of Paul Nevers. Little Pete humor half-page by Henry Boltinoff. Origin of the Spectre by Julius Schwartz, art by Bernard Baily; One-page text feature tells the origin of the Spectre. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 60 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4646436012

Cover art by Murphy Anderson. The Spectre makes his first 1st Silver Age appearance in the book-length tale War That Shook the Universe, script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; The Spectre confronts the evil Azmodus, who has taken over the body of Paul Nevers. Little Pete humor half-page by Henry Boltinoff. Origin of the Spectre by Julius Schwartz, art by Bernard Baily; One-page text feature tells the origin of the Spectre. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 60 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4646436011

Cover art by Murphy Anderson. The Spectre makes his first 1st Silver Age appearance in the book-length tale War That Shook the Universe, script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; The Spectre confronts the evil Azmodus, who has taken over the body of Paul Nevers. Little Pete humor half-page by Henry Boltinoff. Origin of the Spectre by Julius Schwartz, art by Bernard Baily; One-page text feature tells the origin of the Spectre. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 60 VG 4.0

Four center wraps detached at one staple.

Cover art by Murphy Anderson. The Spectre makes his first 1st Silver Age appearance in the book-length tale War That Shook the Universe, script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; The Spectre confronts the evil Azmodus, who has taken over the body of Paul Nevers. Little Pete humor half-page by Henry Boltinoff. Origin of the Spectre by Julius Schwartz, art by Bernard Baily; One-page text feature tells the origin of the Spectre. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 61 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4646436013

Cover art by Murphy Anderson. Beyond the Sinister Barrier!, script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; The Spectre battles the demonic Shathan the Eternal. Cap's Hobby Hints by Henry Boltinoff. Cloud 9 page of cartoons by Mort Drucker. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 64 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4646436014

Cover art by Murphy Anderson. 5th appearance of the Spectre inThe Ghost of Ace Chance!, script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; The ghost of gambler Ace Chance takes over the body of Jim Corrigan, stranding the Spectre without a host. Continues in the Spectre #1. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 73 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4610512014

Cover art by Steve Ditko. 1st appearance of the Creeper in The Coming of the Creeper!, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Don Segall (Dialogue), art by Steve Ditko; Professor Yatz is kidnapped by "Reds"; Jack Ryder, mouthy TV host, is fired, then hired as a security investigator; He buys odds and ends for a bizarre costume for Devlin's society ball; He's stabbed and thrown in Yatz; Yatz hides his inventions: a molecular transmitter goes in the wound, and a healing serum in his veins. A Strange Tale Told by the Creeper filler page, art by Morris Waldinger. Ad for Action Comics #360, an 80-Page Giant featuring Supergirl, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Meet the Men Behind the Creeper; bios of Steve Ditko and Don Segall. Ad for the Enemy Ace, art by Joe Kubert. Ad for Ditko's Hawk and the Dove. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 79 VG/FN 5.0

Includes certificate from the IRS Collection.

Cover pencils by Jay Scott Pike. Ad for Green Lantern #65 and Brave & Bold 81. 1st appearance of Dolphin in The Fantasy at 14 Fathoms!, script and art by Jay Scott Pike; US Navy frogmen cut into a sunken WWII Navy ship to retrieve documents from a vault; And spot a white-haired girl(!) at the sea bottom; When she's brought aboard, she turns blue from suffocation--because she has gills; With regular dips in the ocean, she falls for Chris and learns some English. Ad for Ideal's Captain Action, Action Boy, and Dr. Evil toys, art by Kurt Schaffenberger. Ad for 80-Page Giant Superman #212. The Kid from Atlantis!, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Ramona Fradon; Aquaman helps Aqualad, a rejected child from Atlantis, to overcome his fear of fish; Aquaman adopts Aqualad as his sidekick. Article on "What's In a Fanzine." Ad for Captain Action #2, art by Gil Kane. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase Signed Lot of 2

Issues 11, 12 of Showcase 93 (1993) signed by Bob McLeod. No autograph certification is included. Most will grade in the VF to NM range.

Shut Up and Die Signed Lot of 3

Issues 1-3 of Shut Up and Die (1998) signed by James Hudnall. No autograph certification is included. Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Siege of the Black Citadel (2023 Castalia House) Chuck Dixon's Conan #1

Signed by Chuck Dixon on first page. No certification is included.

The Mad emperor Strabonus sits upon the imperial throne of Koth, a danger to his subjects, and Koth's neighbors alike. When his cousin, Prince Zathomidas, raises an army in rebellion, he finds great support within and without the empire. Veteran legionaries, gold, and mercenaries flow into the prince's camp, including one barbarian sword-for-hire from the frigid North. The towering Black Citadel stands between the rebel prince and the thron eh e seeks, and when its siege threatens to continue well into winter, the prince orders a small team of sell-swords to find a way into the ancient fortress called Tala K'rith. But the Black Citadel is guarded by things more terrible than walls and swords. Softcover, 126 pages. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", B&W.

Silver and Steele Print by Larry Elmore

High quality print on heavy stock. 11" X 14".

Silver Surfer #4 Cover Recreation and Expansion Print by Art Adams

Cover recreation and expansion print of Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 4 signed by the artist. Hight quality print on heavy stock. 13" X 19"

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4641171003

"The Origin of the Silver Surfer!" Cameos by the Incredible Hulk, Doctor Doom, and the Fantastic Four. Written by Stan Lee. Art and cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Many years ago, in order to prevent the total annihilation of his civilization and homeworld, Norrin Radd bargained with the Devourer of Worlds. Imbued with the Power Cosmic, he became the Silver Surfer and Herald of Galactus. However, on the fateful day he arrived on Earth, for love of humanity, he betrayed his master, and thus was cursed to never traverse the space-ways again. This is his story. Includes the Watcher back-up "The Wonder of the Watcher!" Story by Stan Lee. Art by Gene Colan and Syd Shores. 68-page giant. Cover price $0.25.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 1 CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Label #2042739003

"The Origin of the Silver Surfer!" Cameos by the Incredible Hulk, Doctor Doom, and the Fantastic Four. Written by Stan Lee. Art and cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Many years ago, in order to prevent the total annihilation of his civilization and homeworld, Norrin Radd bargained with the Devourer of Worlds. Imbued with the Power Cosmic, he became the Silver Surfer and Herald of Galactus. However, on the fateful day he arrived on Earth, for love of humanity, he betrayed his master, and thus was cursed to never traverse the space-ways again. This is his story. Includes the Watcher back-up "The Wonder of the Watcher!" Story by Stan Lee. Art by Gene Colan and Syd Shores. 68-page giant. Cover price $0.25.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 1 VG+ 4.5

1/2" spine split from bottom. Water damage.

"The Origin of the Silver Surfer!" Cameos by the Incredible Hulk, Doctor Doom, and the Fantastic Four. Written by Stan Lee. Art and cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Many years ago, in order to prevent the total annihilation of his civilization and homeworld, Norrin Radd bargained with the Devourer of Worlds. Imbued with the Power Cosmic, he became the Silver Surfer and Herald of Galactus. However, on the fateful day he arrived on Earth, for love of humanity, he betrayed his master, and thus was cursed to never traverse the space-ways again. This is his story. Includes the Watcher back-up "The Wonder of the Watcher!" Story by Stan Lee. Art by Gene Colan and Syd Shores. 68-page giant. Cover price $0.25.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 1 GD 2.0

2" Cumulative spine split.

"The Origin of the Silver Surfer!" Cameos by the Incredible Hulk, Doctor Doom, and the Fantastic Four. Written by Stan Lee. Art and cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Many years ago, in order to prevent the total annihilation of his civilization and homeworld, Norrin Radd bargained with the Devourer of Worlds. Imbued with the Power Cosmic, he became the Silver Surfer and Herald of Galactus. However, on the fateful day he arrived on Earth, for love of humanity, he betrayed his master, and thus was cursed to never traverse the space-ways again. This is his story. Includes the Watcher back-up "The Wonder of the Watcher!" Story by Stan Lee. Art by Gene Colan and Syd Shores. 68-page giant. Cover price $0.25.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 1 CGC 1.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Front cover detached.

Label #3751937022

"The Origin of the Silver Surfer!" Cameos by the Incredible Hulk, Doctor Doom, and the Fantastic Four. Written by Stan Lee. Art and cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Many years ago, in order to prevent the total annihilation of his civilization and homeworld, Norrin Radd bargained with the Devourer of Worlds. Imbued with the Power Cosmic, he became the Silver Surfer and Herald of Galactus. However, on the fateful day he arrived on Earth, for love of humanity, he betrayed his master, and thus was cursed to never traverse the space-ways again. This is his story. Includes the Watcher back-up "The Wonder of the Watcher!" Story by Stan Lee. Art by Gene Colan and Syd Shores. 68-page giant. Cover price $0.25.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 2 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4646436015

"When Lands the Saucer!" Written by Stan Lee. Art and cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Exiled to planet Earth by his former master, Galactus, the Silver Surfer, a being empowered with the Power Cosmic itself, finds he cannot penetrate the invisible barrier which the Devourer of Worlds has encompassed the planet with. However, this barrier does not prevent others from beyond the stars from coming to Earth and wrecking havoc. Thus, when a malevolent race of aliens descend upon the unsuspecting citizens of Earth, only the Silver Surfer possesses the power to stop them. Includes the Watcher back-up "The Coming of the Krills!" Story by Stan Lee. Art by Gene Colan and Paul Reinman. 68 pages Cover price $0.25.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 2 VG 4.0

1" Spine split from bottom. Water spotting.

"When Lands the Saucer!" Written by Stan Lee. Art and cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Exiled to planet Earth by his former master, Galactus, the Silver Surfer, a being empowered with the Power Cosmic itself, finds he cannot penetrate the invisible barrier which the Devourer of Worlds has encompassed the planet with. However, this barrier does not prevent others from beyond the stars from coming to Earth and wrecking havoc. Thus, when a malevolent race of aliens descend upon the unsuspecting citizens of Earth, only the Silver Surfer possesses the power to stop them. Includes the Watcher back-up "The Coming of the Krills!" Story by Stan Lee. Art by Gene Colan and Paul Reinman. 68 pages Cover price $0.25.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 15 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4655339006

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Joe Sinnott. The Flame and the Fury!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Dan Adkins; The Silver Surfer tries to ask the Fantastic Four for help and ends up battling the Human Torch. Cameos by Spider-Man, the Overlord, the Stranger, Mephisto, and Galactus. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) UK Edition 18UK CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

U.K. Price Variant.

Label #1235014011

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. Final issue of the series. The Surfer battles the Inhumans in "To Smash the Inhumans!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Herb Trimpe. The Surfer renounces his peaceful ways and decides to fight against mankind instead of for them! Unfortunately, the story ends on a cliffhanger as the series was canceled. (The next Surfer appearance might be Thor 193.) Marie Severin cover pencils?

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 1N CGC 5.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4643367008

Newsstand Edition. "Free!" Guest-starring the Fantastic Four and Galactus. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Marshall Rogers and Joe Rubinstein. Many years ago, in order to prevent the total annihilation of his civilization and homeworld, Norrin Radd bargained with the Devourer of Worlds. Imbued with the Power Cosmic, he became the Silver Surfer and Herald of Galactus. However, on the fateful day he arrived on Earth, for love of humanity, he betrayed his master, and thus was cursed to never traverse the spaceways again. Now, after many years of exile, will the Silver Surfer finally be free to soar the heavens again? Plus, witness the savage attack of Champion, an Elder of the Universe (last seen in Marvel Two in One (1974) Annual #7), as events are set in motion for the next 10 issues. 48 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Silver Surfer (1988 Marvel/Epic - Limited Series) 1N CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4643367009

Newsstand edition. Cover by Moebius. Parable, script by Stan Lee, art by Moebius; The Silver Surfer is a street person on Earth when Galactus arrives and proclaims himself God and tells everyone to have a good time. 36 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer and Galactus Print by Ron Garney

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

Silver Surfer Lot of 10

Issues 50A.2ND, 52, 54, 69, 70D, 72D, 73, 75, 80, 100A.D of Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series). Most will grade in the FN/VF to VF/NM range.

Silver Surfer Print by Ron Garney

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

Sirens of Art HC (2018 Sabine Rich) 2-1ST VF 8.0

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1st printing. Collection of art by Sabine Rich. Featuring the best work from covers, commissions and personal creations. Hardcover, 8.5" x 12", 48 pages, full color.

Six Million Dollar Man Lot of 9

Issues 1-9 of Six Million Dollar Man (1976 comic). Most will grade in the FN to VG range.

Skeleton Hand (1952-1953 ACG) 2 GD 2.0

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Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by King Ward, Gus Ricca, Edvard Moritz, and Frank Simienski. Tales of pre-Code horror from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. Journalists observe the resurrection of an ancient African snake goddess, but luckily, shes vulnerable to photo-developing chemicals. A scientist develops a robot bat thats controlled by brainwaves, but an evil spirit uses it for its own purposes. Ted meets a beautiful woman in an ancient tomb, but it turns out shes planning to raise the Unholy Dead. Awesome Ken Bald snake-woman cover. The Were-Serpent of Karnak; The Bat and the Brain; Tomb of the Unholy Dead; True Ghost Experiences. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Skippy Promotional Letter (1925 King Features Syndicate)

Skippy Promotional Letter (1925 King Features Syndicate). Three page introductory letter sent out by King Features Syndicate to newspapers describing the Skippy comic strip. Two sheets with text on one side only. Heavily folded and creased with some discoloring and edge wear. Seldom seen in any condition.

Skreeeeeee! Snort! Print by Budd Root

Signed by the artist. Print on heavy stock. 8 1/2" x 11"

Skyway Traffic Print by Budd Root

Signed by the artist. Print on heavy stock. 8 1/2" x 11"

Slave Girl Comics (1949) 2 CGC 7.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4373408006

Art by Howard Larsen. Cover by Howard Larsen. Tales of adventure in the ancient past featuring Malu, a princess taken captive as a slave girl, and her defender, the warrior Garth. Trapped on Phao's trireme and doomed to be sold into slavery, Garth and Malu escape, but find themselves adrift on the ocean; The duo is imprisoned in the Tower of Indecision; The army of Tirza the Good invades the city of Zankhara. Slave Girl and the Pirates of Abmur; The Lost Princess; Malu: The Tower of Indecision; The Revel in Vardon Hall; The Flame Goddess; Malu: The Fall of Zankhara. Final issue of the series; one last Malu story appeared in Strange Worlds (1950 Avon) #3. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Smash Comics (1939 Quality) 35 CGC 5.0 Restored

Restored: C1

Paper: Cream to off white

Restoration includes: tear seals to cover.

Label #4639938008

Cover art by Gill Fox. Midnight story, script and art by Jack Cole. An old "friend" of Doc Wackey is causing trouble, kidnapping millionaire ex-circus star Waldo Whiz to finance his experiments--a trip to a planet made of solid gold. Espionage Starring Black X story, art by Alex Kotzky. The Sextuplets starring Jester, script and art by Paul Gustavson. Wildfire story, script by Robert Turner, art by Jim Mooney. Bozo the Robot story, script and art by George Brenner [as Wayne Reid]. Ray story, art by Reed Crandall. Rookie Rankin story, art by Arthur Peddy. Purple Trio story, script by S. M. Iger, art by Alex Blum. Wings Wendall story, script and art by Vernon Henkel. Marksman story, art by Alex Koda. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Smash Comics (1939 Quality) 36 CGC 6.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4639938006

Cover art by Reed Crandall. The Death of Midnight starring Midnight, script and art by Jack Cole; Midnight dies and asks to be sent to Hell so he can fight the Devil himself, only to find out the Mrs. is in charge. Espionage Starring Black X story, art by Alex Kotzky. Wildfire story, script by Robert Turner, art by Jim Mooney. Jester story, script and art by Paul Gustavson. Bozo the Robot story, script and art by George Brenner [as Wayne Reid]. Ray story, art by Reed Crandall. Rookie Rankin story, art by Arthur Peddy. Wun Cloo humor page by Jack Cole [as Ralph Johns]. Purple Trio story, script by S. M. Iger, art by Alex Blum. Wings Wendall story, script and art by Vernon Henkel. Marksman story, art by Alex Koda. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Smash Comics (1939 Quality) 39 CGC 7.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4639938005

Cover art by Reed Crandall. The Absent Minded Corpse! starring Midnight; Sam and Dan are twins; One of them shoots the other, but he has amnesia, so who's alive and who's dead? Yankee Eagle story, art by Al Gabriele. Bozo the Robot story, script and art by George Brenner. Rookie Rankin story. Ray story, art by Rudy Palais. The Story of a Blind Man Who Could See starring Espionage Starring Black X. Wun Cloo humor page by Jack Cole. Marksman story, script and art by Fred Guardineer. AH-H-H-H-H-C-H-W-W-W-W-W----- starring Jester, script and art by Paul Gustavson. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Smiley Burnette Western (1950) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0720261001

The comic adventures of Smiley Burnette, best known as the sidekick to Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, and other movie cowboys. Smiley's comedic introduction to comics is a parade through town that he financed himself, to boost circulation of the "Burnette's Bugle" newspaper. Meanwhile, Spike-Nose Ned uses the parade as a distraction to rob the Wells Fargo safe. When Smiley's horse Ring Eye is horsenapped, Smiley risks his life to save him. The Trapping of Spike-Nose Ned; Red Eagle: The New Chief; Dirty Dabble, the Dastardly Double; Owlhoot Justice; Revenge for Ring-Eye. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Smurfs (1982 Marvel) Canadian Price Variant 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Canadian Price Variant.

Label #4651642014

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price - "The Smurfs and the Evil Bird, "Sticky Smurf," and other stories by Peyo. 2-page spread ad for Spider-Man Video Action Game Cartridge. Includes "Bullpen Bulletins." 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Snatch Comics Lot of 2

Issues #1 4th printing, and #2 3rd printing of Snatch Comics (1968 Apex/Print Mint). Most will grade in the VG to FN range.

Soap Opera Love (1983) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4665985005

Cover pencils by A. Martinez, inks by J. Zuniga. I Know the Man I Want to Love...; Elaine takes a job at a South American oil refinery where she hopes to land a wealthy executive, but in spite of her plans she falls in love with Gus, a bush pilot. Days to Remember, pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Alascia. Find-a-Word activity page. David and Eileen Part 1, pencils by A. Martinez, inks by J. Zuniga; Eileen O'Brien meets David Goldman and they quickly fall in love and plan to marry, to the horror of both sets of parents. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Soldier and Marine Comics Vol. 1 (1954) 12 FN- 5.5

Stories and art by Mel Keefer, Sid Check and Jack Sparling. War comics from Charlton focusing on the US Marine Corps. War buddies Spike and Bat are inseparable on the battlefield, but when female dancers show up for a USO show, the real fightin' begins. Kelly is proud to be driving a bulldozer for the 11th Squadron, and when they're pinned down by the enemy, the 'dozer saves the day. Marine hero Monty Hall flies a reconnaissance mission with Josh, a devil-may-care pilot. Plus a historic look at US Marine uniforms from the American Revolution to the Korean War. Operation Petticoat; Killer Cat; Search for Dr. Senn!; U.S. Marines Behind Enemy Lines!; What the Well-Dressed Marine Has Worn - 1775-1955. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Solomon Kane Lot of 6

Issues 1-6 of Solomon Kane (1985 Marvel). Most will grade in the FN range with a couple grading VG.

Sosomas (Japanese 2018 Soso's Kitchen) Aug 2018 NM- 9.2

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August 12, 2018. Japanese Doujinshi/Fan Art Book. Cover and Art by Sonsoso. Japanese fan art book featuring characters from the IdolM@ster franchise.

Space Ace (1952 ME) 5 GD/VG 3.0

Cover loose at one staple. Cover oxidation.

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Art by Fred Guardineer. Cover by Dick Ayers. Sometimes listed as A1 Comics (1944 Life's Romances) #61. A collection of Space Ace sci-fi adventures by Fred Guardineer that originally appeared in Manhunt! (1947). A strange black box from outer space takes over the minds of everyone on Mars, except for Space Ace and Jak Tal. A joke handshake buzzer proves essential in helping Space Ace and Jak Tal defeat an alien invasion. Jak Tal pretends to split with Space Ace's team so he can infiltrate the Invisible Pirate gang. Fun cover by Dick Ayers. The Thing in the Box; The Men From Deep Space; The Harp of Death; The Adventure of the Invisible Pirates. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Space Adventures (1952 1st series) 13 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4639938002

Cover by Al Fago. Stories and art by Carl Memling, Vince Alascia, Joe Shuster, John Belfi, Seymour Moskowitz and Dick Giordano. Ahead of the Comics Code, Space Adventures switches from horrific tales of sci-fi to super-heroics, reviving 1940s hero Blue Beetle, in what proved to be a long and influential series for both Charlton and the Blue Beetle himself. In the far-off future year of 1988, Blast Baker and Astra Adams of the Planet Police battle a tentacled monster from outer space. Someone tries to frame reporter Joan Mason by planting a bag of cocaine in her purse. Blue Beetle: Murder in the Ring; The Thing in Outer Space; From Planet Rathe to Planet Earth; The Beauty Parlor Murders; Minit Mystery; Heritage. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Space Detective (1951) 1 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1231178010

Stories by Walter Gibson. Art by Wally Wood, Joe Orlando, and Warren Kremer. Cover by Joe Orlando and Wally Wood. When danger threatens the Earth, wealthy Rod Hathaway and his secretary Dot change into the space-roving superheroes The Avenger and Teena. Maag the space pirate challenges The Avenger and Teena in a 3-part story written by Walter Gibson, best known as the author of The Shadows pulp adventures (under the name Maxwell Grant). Also featuring a typically great contents page illustrated by Wally Wood on the inside front cover. Plus a fun cover by legends Joe Orlando and Wally Wood, and a backup story featuring Lucky Dale, Girl Detective. Bandits of the Starways!; Opium Smugglers of Venus; Trail to the Asteroid Hideout; Something for the Kids; Lucky Dale: Terror in the Night; Officer Skelly: No Loitering. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Space Family Robinson Lot of 10

Issues 38, 39, 41, 44, 46, 50, 53, and 54 of Space Family Robinson (1962 Gold Key); and 55 and 58 of Space Family Robinson (1974 Whitman). Most will grade in the FN to VG range.

Space Family Robinson Lot of 15

Issues 5, 7, 12, 15, 17-19, 23, 24, 29, 31, and 34-37 of Space Family Robinson (1962 Gold Key). Most will grade in the VG to GD range with #12 and #31 grading PR (both are missing the centerfold, does not affect story or art).

Space Patrol (1952 Ziff Davis) 1 VG- 3.5

Painted cover by Norman Saunders. Stories and art by Bernie Krigstein and others. The short-lived tie-in to the fondly remembered early sci-fi TV series. Tonga, Lady of the Diamonds, and her minion Major Gorla scheme against Earth, in a story with art by EC legend Bernie Krigstein. Tonga tries to prevent Buzz and Hap from revealing her role in the conspiracy by having the witnesses killed, but they track the assassin to the forbidden planetoid of Vesta. In another Krigstein story, Commander Buzz Corry investigates the mysterious disappearance of space freighters loaded with tellerium. The Lady of Diamonds; Outlaws of Vesta; Push Button Tyrant; Space Pirates. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.