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All-American Comics (1939) 34 0.3

Comic is complete other than being coverless.

Cover art by Irwin Hasen. The Building Racket, script by Bill Finger, art by Irwin Hasen (signed as Martin Nodell); An investigation by the Green Lantern into the faulty construction of buildings by the Blake Construction Company reveals that the company is just a dummy corporation designed to protect the real one: the Livingston Company, supposedly above reproach. Twink's Secret, script and art by Jon L. Blummer. The Defense Bond Manipulators, script by Bill O'Connor, pencils by Ben Flinton, inks by Leonard Sansone; The Atom discovers that men who sold Al Pratt phony defense bonds and who had kidnapped Mary Jane are actually foreign spies. Hunt for the Red Tornado's Identity, script and art by Sheldon Mayer. Terror of the Man-Made Meteors starring Red, White and Blue, art by Harry Lampert. Sargon's Challenge starring Sargon the Sorcerer, script by John B. Wentworth, art by Howard Purcell. Dr. Kwack starring Dr. Mid-Nite, script by Charles Reizenstein, art by Stan Aschmeier. Mutt and Jeff strips by Al Smith (as Bud Fisher). 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

All-American Comics (1939) 45 0.3

Comic is complete other than being coverless. Full length spine split to first wrap.

Cover art by Irwin Hasen. The Headstrong Heiress!, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Irwin Hasen, inks by Harry Tschida; The daughter of Apex Broadcasting Company's executive manager, trying to play up top both Alan Scott and Green Lantern, has herself kidnapped as a joke. The Gallant Gambler! starring The Atom, art by Joe Gallagher. Capt. Edwin C. Musick--Hop Harrigan's History of American Aviation by Joe L. Blummer. Gunnery Practice starring Hop Harrigan, script and art by Jon L. Blummer. Mystery in the Mining Shaft starring Dr. Mid-Nite, script by Charles Reizenstein, art by Stan Aschmeier [signed as Stan Josephs]. Sheldon Mayer Meets the Red Tornado, script and art by Sheldon Mayer. Black Magic against White Magic starring Sargon the Sorcerer, script by John B. Wentworth, art by Howard Purcell. The Nazi Protection Racket starring Red, White and Blue, script by Ted Udall, art by Joe Gallagher. Mutt and Jeff strips by Al Smith (as Bud Fisher). 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Donald Duck Headed For Trouble (1942 Whitman BLB) 1430 VG 4.0

Donald Duck Headed For Trouble (1942 Whitman BLB) #1430, flip pictures, Taliaferro

Flash Gordon in the Ice World of Mongo (1942 BLB) 1443 GD/VG 3.0

Many illustrations colored in.

Flash Gordon in the Ice World of Mongo #1443. Flip pictures. 3.5- in. x 4.5-in. Hardcover. 432 pages, text (with B&W illustrations).

Human Torch Comics (1940) 7 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white

Label #0700786012

Cover art by Alex Schomburg. The Agent of Death starring the Human Torch, script and art by Carl Burgos; Torch and Toro try to stop the plans of Agent X, who is out to destroy an American convoy headed toward the Far East carrying food and supplies. Promotional ad featuring Captain America, who encourages readers to join his Sentinels of Liberty. The Case of the Attempted Dreadnaught Disasters starring Human Torch, script and art by Carl Burgos; The Flaming Duo must act quickly to prevent the treacherous fingers of Japanese treachery, out to destroy strategic bridges that would bottle up our Navy yard. Devil Cat text story by Mickey Spillane. Sub-Mariner Slaughters the Japs On Wake Island, art by Allen Simon. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

March Into Tomorrow (1942 Field Afar Press) 1 GD+ 2.5

Rubbing and bumping to extremities with corners showing.

Hardcover without dust jacket. 8.5" x 11", 88 pages, B&W.

Marvel Mystery Comics (1939) 27 CGC 4.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Inner well not fully sealed, book appears unaffected and secure.

Label #4286703001

Cover art by Alex Schomburg. The Young Allies ad. "The Flaming Arrow Murders" starring The Human Torch, story and art by Carl Burgos; Torch and Toro must stop the criminal designs of The Saint, who, along with his gang, is out to steal the plans for a new super air tank that the Raleigh Corporation is building. Marvel Mystery Comics contest. Sub-Mariner untitled story, script and art by Bill Everett; Namor hears from a dock worker (aka "brush man"), who handles fur cargoes shipped in from Alaska, that no more shipments are being received and that the furs are somehow being smuggled in; Sub-Mariner investigates and discovers that The Fox is putting the stolen furs in torpedo-like metal tubes with motors and fires them into an underground river that leads to the United States. The Vision untitled story, script by Jack Kirby and Joe Simon, pencils by Kirby and David Walters, inks by Walters; Satan demands that his sales manager quit falling down on the job and see to it that the only evil-free city in the United States, Arbor City, is turned into a hotbed of evil and misery. "Quick Thinking, or, How Good a Detective Are You?" text story. "Voodini's Last Laugh From the Grave" starring Terry Vance, script by Ray Gill, art by Bob Oksner; The relatives of the late Professor Voodini gather at his mansion to listen to the reading of the will, whose contents lead to several murders and the re-appearance of the evil professor. "Death to Spies" starring Patriot, art by Ray Houlihan; Suoka has appointed a Filipino bolo wielder to murder Lt. Curtis, but the Patriot interferes and prevents the crime, finally tracking down the Japanese secret agent behind the murder plot. "Death Rings the Bell"; The Angel investigates weird deaths associated with the ringing of the carillon belonging to the late millionaire, Jonathan Brown. Ka-Zar the Great untitled story, script and art by Ben Thompson; Arriving in French Equatorial Africa, Ka-Zar is captured by the Nazis and used as a decoy to sucker French ships into submarine range. Human Torch Comics ad. 68 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Military Comics (1941 Quality) 6 GD 2.0

Centerfold detached at one staple and loose at other.

Cover art by Chuck Cuidera. The Vial of Death!, script by Dick French, art by Chuck Cuidera; Blackhawk succeeds in getting a diabolical formula back for a destructive killer germ from the Nazis, who plan to use it to wipe out Allied forces, then takes it on the run as the Nazis concentrate their forces to catch him and get it back. Untitled Blue Tracer story, script and art by Fred Guardineer; To Kill a Commander. Untitled Loops and Banks story, script and art by Bob Powell; The Invasion of Iceland. Untitled Miss America story, art by Tom Hickey; The Crime School. Untitled Shot and Shell story, script and art by Klaus Nordling; aviation story. Untitled Yankee Eagle story, art by John Stewart; The Trap For Jerry Noble. Untitled Death Patrol story, script by Dave Berg, art by Dave Berg; Boris becomes the newest member of the Patrol as it seems Gramps has been killed saving the other members; Boris and the others go up against a female Nazi Death Patrol, whose wiles won't work on the male Patrol, who are all woman haters at heart. In order to escape alive, the male Patrol dons the female uniforms, leaving the ladies to wear the male uniforms, and which results in all of them being shot to death, mistaken for the men! Untitled story, script by Ted Udall, art by Vernon Henkel; The Sniper faces a mad Nazi chemist who is able to turn men into monsters. The Avenger text story. Who Is Monsieur X?, script and art by Al McWilliams; X succeeds in liberating a German ship filled with prisoners at Calais, France, and, with the help of another British ship, takes out a German destroyer; Although a Parisian newspaper reports that X was lost at sea, he, in fact, dove back into the English Channel and swam back to France to further torment the Nazis. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Sensation (1941-1946 Sensation Magazine) Vol. 1 #12

Front cover detached 25%. Back cover detached 25%. Water damage: Extensive. Staple rust: Moderate.

Sensation Comics (1942) 12 CGC 3.0

Paper: Off white to white

6 pieces of tape on cover & 4 pieces of interior cover.

Label #0990634007

Cover art by Harry G. Peter. Wonder Woman story, script by William Moulton Marston [as Charles Moulton], art by Harry G. Peter. Black Pirate and Son story, art by Sheldon Moldoff. Gay Ghost story, art by Howard Purcell. Mr. Terrific story, script by Ted Udall, art by Chuck Winter [ghosting for Hal Sharp]. Little Boy Blue story, script by Bill Finger, art by Jon L. Blummer. Wildcat story, art by Irwin Hasen. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Spirit Weekly Newspaper Comic (1940-1952) Mar 28 1942 GD 2.0

3" cumulative spine split. Cover detached.

Spirit Weekly Newspaper Comic Insert. 7-1/2 x 10 inches, 16 pages, full color, all newsprint with no slick cover.

Spy Smasher (1941 Fawcett) 9 PR 0.5 (R)

Trimmed

Interior complete. TRIMMED. Spine damaged and split full length (book removed from a bound volume). Staples added (not manufacturing).

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Stories and art by Otto Binder, Alex Blum and Al Camy. One of Fawcett's most popular superheroes, Spy Smasher fights saboteurs, fifth columnists, Quislings and collaborators during WWII. Enemy scientists create a new Ice Age in Florida, and Spy Smasher seeks a way to thaw out the Floridians. Spy Smasher must travel to Tokyo to free the girl in the glass coffin. The mysterious Mr. Gloom is giving away cash for free, but Spy Smasher realizes the money is poisoned with Black Plague. The Blizzard Blitzkrieg; The Amateur Dictator; Sir Butch; Spy Smasher in Tokyo; Deadly Decoys; Thirteen Steps to Doom. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 15 0.3

Comic is complete other than being coverless.

Cover art by Fred Ray. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Leo Nowak [as Joe Shuster]; Lois and Clark stand by and seek to assist Sgt. Branigan, who was blinded during a tussel with mobsters as well as being dismissed from the Police force for accidently killing a woman. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Leo Nowak [as Joe Shuster], inks by John Sikela [as Shuster]; Superman discovers that Battleship Y-92 had been sabotaged by agents of the war-like nation of Napkan upon launching. Rattlebrain text story by Norman Goss. Chief Hot Foot two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. The Evolution King, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Leo Nowak [as Joe Shuster], inks by John Sikela [as Shuster]; Superman must battle the Evolution King, a man who has developed a way to advance or revert the ages of prominent athletes. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 16 PR 0.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Piece-fill. Color touch. INCOMPLETE. Centerfold missing, interrupts art and story.

Cover art by Fred Ray. The World's Meanest Man!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Leo Nowak (pages 1-6) and John Sikela (pages 7-13) [as Joe Shuster], inks by Leo Nowak (pages 1-6) and Ed Dobrotka (pages 7-13) [as Joe Shuster]; When Lois and Clark take slum kids out into the country for a day, editor White decides to have the Planet sponsor a fund-raising campaign to build a resort for the underprivileged children out in the country. Case of the Runaway Skyscrapers!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Wayne Boring (layouts) and John Sikela (finishes), inks by John Sikela [as Shuster]; Superman has to respond the to threats made by a Mr. Sinister, who uses a special ray-cannon to transport buildings, including the Daily Planet, into the Fourth Dimension. Grandpa Peters humor two-pager by Tom McNamara. Omission of Guilt text story by Edgar Weston. Racket On Delivery!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by John Sikela [as Joe Shuster], inks by John Sikela [as Shuster]; Lois and Clark's lives are nearly forfeit when they bear down in their newspaper articles about local racketeers who are demanding fees from every truck that unloads in Metropolis. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 17 CGC Page 18 Only

Paper: Cream to off white

Page 18 Only.

Label #4649144009

Cover art by Fred Ray, features Hitler and Hirohito. Man Or Superman?, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Joe Shuster, inks by John Sikela [as Shuster]; Lois suspects that Clark Kent is Superman. The Human Bomb, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Leo Nowak [as Joe Shuster]; A vicious criminal uses innocent people, trapped by hypnotic power, who are armed with a bomb apparatus which makes it possible for them to rob without opposition from the Police. G-Man humor two-pager by Ray McGill. Muscles For Sale, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Sikela [as Joe Shuster]; Superman must solve a series of bold crimes that were pulled by ungainly men who look anything but formidable. Rollin' Stone humor two-pager by Ray McGill. When Titans Clash, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Sikela [as Joe Shuster]; Lex Luthor survives his execution in the electric chair, which only makes him more powerful. Full-page ad for Action Comics # 43/World's Finest # 6. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 19 0.3

INCOMPLETE. Missing first wrap, affects art and story. Tears throughout.

Cover art by Jack Burnley. Case of the Funny Paper Crimes, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Ed Dobrotka, inks by John Sikela; Superman must battle a new villain who has invented a machine that can materialize two-dimensional figures out of the comics to rob for him. Superman, Matinee Idol, script by Jerry Siegel [as Jerome Siegel], pencils by Joe Shuster (pencil layouts) and Ed Dobrotka [as Joe Shuster] (finished pencils), inks by John Sikela [as Joe Shuster]; Clark and Lois decide to go to the movies, but when Clark discovers that it's the the latest Fleisher Superman cartoon, he has to think fast to keep Lois from discovering that he is Superman. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Terry-Toons Comics (1942 Timely/Marvel/St. John) 5 CGC 3.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4553791007

USA Comics (1941) 3 CBCS 3.5

Paper: Slightly britle

5 pieces of tape on interior cover.

Label #20-49990D9-005

Edited by Joe Simon. Cover by Joe Simon. Young Allies Comics ad. "The Magic Crystal of Death," art by Mike Suchorsky; Captain Terror becomes involved in a case involving a super-secret invention that can render planes invisible 200' above the ground...a secret desired by local fifth columnists. "The Headless Horseman," script by Phil Sturm, art by Syd Shores; The murder of his old college Dean inspires John Liberty to call upon the spirits of the glorious past to help him avenge this murder: death at the hands of "the Headless Horseman"! "Orrible Oress's Horrible Plan," script and pencils by Ed Winiarski, inks by George Klein; The Vagabond ventures to the city of Middletown, where an arch-criminal has plans to become that town's Czar! "The Monster Who Couldn't Be Stopped!!", art by George Klein; Don and Rusty visit the carnival and witness the brute strength of Mango, the Human Muscle. Unfortunately, moonlight changes this individual into a blood-thirsty monster who has no desire...except to kill! "Quicker Than the Eye" text story by Stan Lee. Magician Paul North, of the All-Star Traveling Carnival, is informed by the owner of a threat made against the carnival by the owner of a rival, the Brite-Lite Carnival, who feels the All-Star property is hogging all the most prosperous towns to set up business in. "The Deadly Pixies," script by Stan Lee, art by Charles Nicholas; Rockman is asked by a king to save his daughter, captured by the Pixies, taken to their stronghold, and forced to become queen of that realm and the soon-to-be bride of the Pixie King. "The Ambulance Racketeers," pencils by Frank Giacoia, inks by Carmine Infantino and George Klein; Jack Frost has to deal with a man who threatened a hospital superintendent, wanting him to buy ambulances and supplies from him...or else! "Muscles Moe's Million-Dollar Robbery," script and art by Ed Winiarski; Tom investigates the gas attack made on an armored car and the murder of the guards inside. Ad for Human Torch #5 and Sub-Mariner #3, art by Schomburg. Ad for Captain America Comics #10, with art by Jack Kirby and Joe Simon, including a plea for reader's to join Cap's Sentinels of Liberty. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Walt Disney's Comics and Stories (1940 Dell/Gold Key/Gladstone) 17 FR/GD 1.5

Cover detached. Centerfold detached at one staple. Taped and sewn spine.

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Cover by Al Taliaferro. Stories and art by Ted Osborne, Ted Thwaites, Merrill De Maris, Bob Karp, Tom Wood, Ken Hultgren, Hubie Karp, Manuel Gonzales, Bob Grant, and Al Taliaferro. Sometimes listed as Vol. 2, #5. The long-running vehicle for Disney character comics featured early work by Carl Barks, the legendary Good Duck Artist. Ambrose wants to be a bandit, until he meets Dirty Bill, and gets a firsthand view of what banditry is like. Mickey Mouse captures a gangster. Donald admits he can't tell his three nephews apart. Plus a text version of the Disney film classic Dumbo. The Laugh's on Donald; Donald Blows Up; Perilous Passage; Ring Side Seats; Mickey Spares the Rod; Goofy Needs the Patching-Up; Dumbo; Mickey Mouse Movie; Stuffed and Mounted; An Eye for Fixing; Built Up to a Let Down; Minnie Rises to the Occasion; Accidents Will Happen; Double Trouble; Out for an Airing; Good Advice Is Hard to Follow; Donald Gets Roped; The Three Timer; Hollywood Chatter; Jack's Spirits Soar; The Robber Kitten; Tug of War; The Ugly Duckling; Advance to the Rear!; The Olympic Champ; Donald Gets Fooled; Out of the Frying Pan; Donald Needs Some Pointers; It'd Melt In Your Mouth; Every Man for Himself; On Pins and Needles; No Time for Ghosts; A Speedy Recovery; Too Much at Stake; Donald Rides High; Donald's Garden; A Super-Silent Motor; Only a Local Shower; Donald Pulls a Boner; First Come, First Served; A Little of Everything; There's Always a Way; Mickey Gets Stung. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Walt Disney's Comics and Stories (1940 Dell/Gold Key/Gladstone) 19 GD- 1.8

Tape along spine and on staples. Cover and first wrap detached.

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Cover by Al Taliaferro. Stories and art by Floyd Gottfredson, Ted Thwaites, Merrill De Maris, Bob Karp, Hubie Karp, Manuel Gonzales, Bill Wright, Bob Grant, and Al Taliaferro. Sometimes listed as Vol. 2, #7. The long-running vehicle for Disney character comics featured early work by Carl Barks, the legendary Good Duck Artist. In a classic Floyd Gottfredson story from the Mickey Mouse comic strip, Mickey finds a genie and has an Arabian Nights adventure. Donald crashes his car while selling insurance. On Penguin Isle, Peter and Polly Penguin find trouble with Wally the walrus and a shark. Double Feature; When It Rains It Pours; He Wants His Money's Worth; The Miracle Master; Too Many Daisies; No Luck; Sweet on Pluto; Join the Parade; Penguin Isle; The Twins Win; Goofy Goes to the Dogs; Too Realistic; Mickey Mouse Movies; A Born Scientist; On the Carpet; Donald Gets Drafted; A Friend in Need; A Bouncing Baby; Hollywood Chatter; Realization; Pluto Takes Off; Pluto Gets Outsmarted; The Wise Little Hen; One Man Crew; Monshure Insists; The Nephews Keep Pluggin'; The Sleepwalker; What, No Rubbers!; They Can't Gyp Goofy; Poor Sport; The Pound of Cure. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Walt Disney's Comics and Stories (1940 Dell/Gold Key/Gladstone) 20 FR/GD 1.5

1" spine split from bottom. Cover and two center wraps detached. Taped spine. Tearing on back cover. Water spotting.

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Stories and art by Floyd Gottfredson, Ted Osborne, Ted Thwaites, Merrill De Maris, Bob Karp, Manuel Gonzales, Bill Wright, Bob Grant, and Al Taliaferro. Sometimes listed as Vol. 2, #8. The long-running vehicle for Disney character comics featured early work by Carl Barks, the legendary Good Duck Artist. In a classic Floyd Gottfredson story from the Mickey Mouse comic strip, Mickey finds a genie and has an Arabian Nights adventure. Bucky Bug is born; he meets Bo Bug. Donald Duck; Bucky Bug; Once Is Bad Enough; It's a Slow Number; The Miracle Master; Bringin' Home the Bacon; Horse Play; Pluto Gets a Tangle; Donald's Gold Mine; Everything In Its Place; Return Engagement; Fast Action; Too Good To Be True; Mickey Mouse Movies; The Golden Touch; You Can't Fool Goofy; Table for Ten; T-bone for Two; Out of Stock; Hollywood Chatter; Buried Money. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Wings Comics (1940) 20 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Multiple pages missing. Interrupts art and story. Missing staples. Brittle.

Cover by Gene Fawcette. Edited by Gene Fawcette. Stories and art by Ken Battefield, George Appel, Joe Doolin, Arthur Peddy, George Carl Wilhelms, Art Saaf and Al Walker. Aviation-themed adventure, combat and history tales from pioneering comics publisher Fiction House. Action girl Beth makes one daring escape after another, after stowing away in a robot plane; Nurse Jane Martin battles Nazis in a hidden African gold mine. Also featuring a highly detailed 2-page text piece on the life, training and career of an Army Air Corps officer. Skull Squad; Parachute Patrol; Jane Martin; Clipper Kirk; Captain Wings; Suicide Smith; Wing Tips; How To Join the Army Air Corps; The One-Eyed Devil; Greasemonkey Griffin. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 1 0.3

INCOMPLETE. Centerfold missing, interrupts art and story. Includes unattached facsimile cover and center wrap for readability.

Cover by Harry G. Peter. "Who Is She?" text story by William Moulton Marston, art by Harry G. Peter; The Gods behind the epithet, "Beautiful as Aphrodite, Wise as Athena, Strong as Hercules and Swift as Mercury", are visually and in text introduced to the reader. Untitled story, script by William Moulton Marston (as Charles Moulton), art by Harry G. Peter; Upon her arrival in man's world, Wonder Woman drops an Amazon scroll that details the origin and early days of the Amazons, while later sources outline her birth, her youth, and her battle in the arena for the right to be Wonder Woman. "Wonder Woman Goes To the Circus!", script by William Moulton Marston (as Charles Moulton), art by Harry G. Peter; Wonder Woman brings children to King's Colossal Circus, performs in the big ring, and with the help of Etta and Steve, investigates a rash of elephant deaths by poisoning which threaten to close the circus. "Florence Nightingale: Angel of Crimea," script by Alice Marble, art by Sheldon Moldoff; a four-page Florence Nightingale bio. Untitled story, script by William Moulton Marston (as Charles Moulton), art by Harry G. Peter; Suspecting Paula von Gunther of leaking military secrets, Diana and Steve visit her in prison, where Paula is aided in her subterfuge when the magic lasso accidentally falls into her hands. "Songs Without Music" two-page story starring Sweet Adeline, script and art by Art Helfant. "The Greatest Feat of Daring In Human History!", script by William Moulton Marston (as Charles Moulton), art by Harry G. Peter; When Etta's brother is attacked by spies, Wonder Woman and Etta trail them from Texas to Mexico City, where Wonder Woman fights a bullfight and stops a secret Japanese invasion of Mexico. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.