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America's Best Comics (1942) 9 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1462827007

Cover by Alex Schomburg. Stories by unknown. Art by Ken Battefield, Everett Kinstler and unknown. In this issue: The Black Terror vs. Nazis in an untitled story; Doc Strange vs. Galohz (introduction), Karl (introduction) and Nazis in an untitled story with art by Ken Battefield and Everett Kinstler; The Fighting Yank vs. The Thunderer (introduction) and Nazis in an untitled story; and The Ghost vs. Kim (introduction) and two other Qatavians (introductions) in an untitled story. Plus: 1-page text story "Fur Trapped" (by Buck Benson, with spot illo by Harry Lucey) - Thieves attempt to steal the furs collected by Tad and Jim, but Tad finds a way of foiling the thieves. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 25 GD 2.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch and TRIMMED. Tape on interior cover and pages.

Cover by Dick Sprang. "Knights of Knavery," script by Don Cameron, pencils by Jack Burnley (as Bob Kane), inks by Jerry Robinson; Batman's attempt to set a trap to catch the Penguin and the Joker backfires and the two criminals form a partnership to commit crimes and outwit the Caped Crusaders. "The Sheik of Gotham City!", script by Alvin Schwartz, pencils by Jack Burnley (as Bob Kane), inks by Jerry Robinson; An evil, former Sheik in Bahgdad learns that the true Sheik, once thought dead, is alive and well, living in exile in Gotham City as a cab driver, so he travels to Gotham to find this man and kill him. 2-page "A Blow for Freedom" by Stan Carter. "The Mesmerized Manhunter!", script by Don Cameron, art by Jerry Robinson; Alfred decides to go to the theatre one night to use his detective skills to expose the tricks of a stage magician, and ends up capturing a thief who stole the box office receipts while being hypnotized! "The Kilowatt Cowboys!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Jack Burnley (as Bob Kane), inks by Jerry Robinson; The Caped Crusaders are sent to investigate the thefts of valuable copper wire from the Rocky Dam Light and Power Company, which is erecting a power cable into a new territory. 1-page Private Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Black Hood Comics (1943) 10 GD+ 2.5

Staple reinforced with archival tape. Water damage.

"Headline For Homicide," art by Clem Weisbecker; An editor starts his own crime newspaper--The Daily Crime Record--and the Black Hood is about to make the front page. "The Riddle of Sergeant McGinty's Voice," art by Clem Weisbecker; Sergeant McGinty is accused of making false radio alarms, and the crooks behind it are about to broadcast the demise of the Black Hood. "New Director of Orphan Asylum," art by Bill Vigoda; The Black Hood visits a local orphanage to stop a gang of hoods from abusing the kids. "The Crime of the Centuries," script by Otto Binder, art by Bob Fujitani; Hangman goes 100 years into the future to catch a killer. "Bait For Murder" text story by Alf Corsican. "Bill Vigoda Unfair To Villains!", art by Bill Vigoda; Bill Vigoda, the artist of the strip, helps Dusty find some thugs to scrap with. 52 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Black Terror (1942 Pines) 8 CGC 2.0

Paper: Off white

Tape on cover.

Label #0361465013

Edited by Ned L. Pines. Cover by Alex Schomburg. Stories by Capt. Kerry McRoberts, John X. Connors, Larry Latham, and Ed Moritz. Action-packed tales featuring such characters as Hale of the Herald and the Black Terror, a super strong super-hero. 52 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Blackhawk (1944 1st Series) 9 CGC 5.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #0152417002

Cover art by Al Bryant. Bait For A Death Trap; Blackhawk crashlands in Burma; Olaf and Andre go in to rescue him; But Burma Jack gets there first and wants to sell Blackhawk to the Japanese. Where In The World...?????; The Blackhawks raid Reri Atoll and find burnt remnants of a secret Japanese plan to evacuate the Phillipines using a floating island! The Super-Spies of the Rising Sun, art by Al Bryant; The Japanese use science to turn change of their soldiers to look completely like Caucasian Americans and then send them to infiltrate the Blackhawks. Rasputin and the Empress, art by Ernie Hart. Ezra Joins the Whiz-Cats, script and art by Harry Sahle. 60 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Blue Bolt (1940-1949) Vol. 5 #2 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4698990005

Cover by Walter Johnson. Stories and art by Joe Donohoe, Ray Gill, John Jordan, Jim Wilcox, Pam Robinson, Robert Pious, Milt Hammer and Tom Gill. Sometimes listed as Blue Bolt #50. Former superhero Blue Bolt soars as an aviator hero in WWII. Sergeant Spook and Jerry investigate the killing of Old Man Bleaker at the dilapidated Bleaker Mansion. Cap Hawkins tells the true story of the USS O'Bannon, the US Navy's most decorated destroyer during World War II. To catch a traitor in the ranks, Blue Bolt's sidekick Charlie must go undercover at a WAC camp by dressing in drag. Dick Cole; Fearless Fellers; Cap Hawkins Tales; Edison Bell; Edison Bell's Home Skreeno; Sergeant Spook; Dead Duck; Krisko & Jasper; Blue Bolt; Since Pearl Harbor. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Boy Commandos (1942-1949 1st Series) 8 PR 0.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION: Staples replaced. Back cover detached at one staple. Near full length spine split to cover. Tape.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon. Brooklyn's Dream, art by Louis Cazeneuve [ghosting for Jack Kirby]; Brooklyn gets hit on the head and dreams he wins WW II single-handedly. Love Comes to Private 'awkins, art by Louis Cazeneuve [ghosting for Jack Kirby]; the Commandos play matchmaker. A Spy In the Ointment starring Drafty and Tim. Nuggets of the North, art by Louis Cazeneuve [ghosting for Jack Kirby]. Kitchen Unit starring Jitters Jeep, script and art by Jack Farr. Tootsie Roll back cover ad, Captain Tootsie Battles Monster Man!. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Captain Marvel Adventures (1941-1953 Fawcett) 34 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by C.C. Beck. Stories by Otto Binder, Bert Whitman, Al Liederman and unknown. Art by C.C. Beck, Bert Whitman, Al Liederman and unknown. Fortunately, Mr. Mind's giant missile is a dud, and does not explode in Russia. Captain Marvel flies off to face the villain's next plot, which is to attack the British Isles with a floating island filled with Nazis. Don't miss..."The Monster Society of Evil Chapter 13: The Floating Terror" by Otto Binder and C.C. Beck. Plus: Uncle Leo enlists Captain Marvel to help him find an escaped gorilla in "Captain Marvel in Oklahoma City"! Captain Marvel also stars in "Captain Marvel, Sportsman" with story by Otto Binder, and "The Jealous Magician" with art by C.C. Beck. Plus: Little Sneezer in "Spooks" by Bert Whitman; Captain Kid in an untitled 2-pager by Al Liederman; and 2-page text story "Friday, the 13th" by Rod Reed. 60 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Daredevil Comics (1941 Lev Gleason) 23 VG 4.0

Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Charles Biro, Norman Maurer, Dick Wood, Bob Wood, Dick Hall, Jack Warren and Dick Briefer. This early superhero title was one of the comics that made publisher Lev Gleason a major player during the Golden Age. Daredevil and The Little Wise Guys face the deadly millionaire called Pshyco on the ski slopes. Teen inventor Dickie Dean creates a Thought Transmitter, in a story with art possibly by Archie creator Bob Montana. The Pirate Prince's pal Droopy meets his dad, in a naval reunion in the tradition of Popeye and Poopdeck Pappy, with art by Dick Briefer. Also featuring a vintage ad for wartime "Victory Glasses": a set of tumblers featuring members of each branch of the US armed services smooching a cute civilian. Daredevil; Sniffer: The Strange Case of the Coded Pickles; Dickie Dean; Helpful Hank; The Pirate Prince; Crimebuster: Monkey Maneuvers; The Claw. 60 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 94 FR 1.0

INCOMPLETE. Piece of back cover missing, affects text story. 5.5" cumulative spine split.

Cover by George Roussos. Stories by Bill Finger, Jack Farr and unknown. Art by Ed Kressy, Dick Sprang, Jack Farr, Howard Sherman, George Roussos and Louis Cazeneuve. A group of con men take over operations at a county fair and begin bilking people, then they spot George Barrow, an ex-crook and escaped convict, whom they attempt to blackmail in the Batman and Robin tale "No One Must Know!" by Bill Finger, Ed Kressy (layouts) and Dick Sprang. Plus: Three-Ring Binks in an untitled story by Jack Farr; Slam Bradley in "The Clue of the Cat's Pajamas!" with art by Howard Sherman; Air Wave in "The Ride of the Valkyries" with art by George Roussos; and The Boy Commandos in "The Secret of Hill 118!" with art by Louis Cazeneuve (not by Simon and Kirby, despite the listed credits). Also: 2-page text story "Prison Break" by Jack Miller (as Jesse Merlan). 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Exciting Comics (1940) 36 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3962631006

Cover art by Alex Schomburg. The Terror of the Torch starring the Black Terror; vs. The Torch. The Punta Rebellion starring American Eagle, art by Maurice Gutwirth; vs. the Japanese. The Plasma Shipment Adventure starring Crash Carter, art by Bob Oksner; vs. Nazis. Ploopie Plays Cupid starring the Crime Crushers, art by Al Camy; intro of Virginia Giltrock; vs. Ricardo and his gang. Island Trap starring Sgt. Bill King, art by Maurice Gutwirth. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Fight Comics (1940) 30 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

2 center wraps detached.

Label #2126381001

Cover by Joe Doolin. Edited by Claude Lapham and Jerry Iger. Stories and art by George Tuska, Nina Albright, Karen Karol and Arnold Hicks. A combat-themed anthology from Fiction House that featured early work from many future comics legends (often uncredited) in the Eisner-Iger Shop. Good-girl art aplenty as Senorita Rio investigates a voodoo cult in Haiti; Hooks Devlin discovers that a Nazi agent is dressing in drag to hide out in America; More good-girl art as boxer Kayo Kirby is invited to speak on a radio show. Another upside-down bondage cover (see issue #27). Shark Brodie; Dusty Rhodes; Senorita Rio; Rip Carson; Guerrilla Mother!; Decoy For Doom; Kayo Kirby; Hooks Devlin; Chip Collins. 60 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 48 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4668587014

Stories by unknown. Art by Carl Barks and various. Featuring the tales "Porky of the Mounties" and "Porky and the Pirate," plus additional stories on the inside front and inside back covers, as well as the back cover. Starring Porky Pig, Petunia Pig, Bugs Bunny, Uncle Ham, Dauntless, Pierre (villain), Captain Blackheart, Captain Wimple (villain), Ratsy (villain), Sniffles, Beaky Buzzard and Cicero Pig! 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Marvel Mystery Comics (1939) 59 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white

Significant front/back scuff(s).

Label #0199354014

Cover art by Alex Schomburg. Madman of Terror Mountain starring Human Torch, art by Jimmy Thompson. Case of the Electric Killers starring Sub-Mariner, art by Allen Simon. The Horror of the Secret Weapon starring Miss America, script by Otto Binder, art by Charles Nicholas. Escape to Freedom text story. The Case of the Vanishing Head starring Patriot, art by Al Bellman. The Talking Corpse starring Angel, art by Gustav Schrotter. 52 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Marvel Mystery Comics (1939) 60 CGC 6.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Significant front/back scuff(s).

Label #0064275016

Cover art by Alex Schomburg. Death Spins the Wheel starring Human Torch, script by Allen Simon, art by Al Bellman. Human Bombs of Horror starring Sub-Mariner, art by Allen Simon. Murder, Inc. starring Miss America, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Al Avison. The Key text story. What Price Freedom? starring Patriot, art by Vince Alascia. Angel untitled story, pencils by Al Gabriele, inks by Al Bellman. 52 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Popular Mechanics Magazine (1902-Present Popular Mechanics Company) Vol. 81 #6 GD 2.0

Water damage. Staple rust.

June 1944. Mechanical science and technology magazine. Includes: "Table Top War Movies" article on building film miniatures with George Pal photo. 6.75" x 9.5". 248 pages. B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Punch Comics (1941 Chesler/Dynamic) 9 CGC 4.5

Paper: White

1 piece of tape on interior cover.

Label #2064022004

Cover by Gus Ricca. Stories and art by Bob McCay, Fred Schwab, and Al Plastino. An early superhero and adventure anthology published by Harry Chesler. The most unusual story in this issue is a rare Little Nemo in Slumberland strip drawn by Bob McCay (son of original Nemo artist Winsor McCay) in which Nemo is a Buck Rogers-like teen helping Slumberland battle Mercurian invaders! Revived in modern times, ancient mystic Hale the Magician uses his powers and his magical spearhead to battle evil. Rocketman invents the helicopter a few years early, but gangster Killer Craci wants the invention for himself. Classic cover by Gus Ricca has the cartoonist being killed by his own spy cartoons. Master Key; Down the Trail; Calling All Cars; Johnny Rebel; Hale the Magician; Young Americans; Tenderfoot Mary; Nemo, In Slumberland; Victory Boys; Rocketman. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Star Spangled Comics (1941) 28 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4340296016

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Arturo Cazeneuve (as Simon). Poor Man's Rich Man starring The Newsboy Legion, script by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, pencils by Kirby, inks by Arturo Cazeneuve (as Joe Simon); Upon the death of his uncle, "Pop" O'Leary receives news that he has inherited all of his uncle's property. The Mirror of Madness starring The Star Spangled Kid, art by Hal Sherman. The Cruise to Nowhere starring Penniless Palmer, art by George Storm. The All-American Way starring Liberty Belle, script by Don Cameron, art by Chuck Winter. The Mobster and the Millionaire starring Robotman, art by Jimmy Thompson. 60 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Terrific Comics (1944 Continental) 5 CGC 3.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4468224001

Cover by Alex Schomburg. Stories and art by George Gregg, Tom Van Buren, L. B. Cole, Ed Wheelan, Nina Albright, George Appel, and Bob Fujitani. An anthology of adventure and suspense comics. Down-and-out ex-boxer Kid Terrific and his sidekick Jimmy are working at an at an alligator farm in Florida, where they stumble on Japanese agents seeking to use the inland waterways as invasion routes. Molly O'Moore and Scoop Scanlon investigate after an ex-millionaire's practical jokes turn deadly. Comics McCormick, "the world's #1 comics fan," daydreams that he is given special powers and a teen sidekick to battle the mad scientist known as The Beard. Bondage cover by legendary artist Alex Schomburg. Kid Terrific: Florida Fiasco; Boomerang: The Duke of Terror Castle; Comics McCormick; Molly O'Moore and Scoop Scanlon: Exit Laughing; Count Boris Strikes Back; Juggernaut; The Reckoner and Chipper: Man Who Talked with a Ghost; Buck 'n' Broncho: Invitation to Invasion. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Walt Disney's Comics and Stories (1940 Dell/Gold Key/Gladstone) 40 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Multiple pages and pieces missing, interrupts art and story. Slices on interior pages. 4" cumulative spine split. Cover detached. Water damage.

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Cover by Walt Kelly. Stories and art by Walt Kelly, Carl Barks, Floyd Gottfredson, Merrill De Maris, Bob Karp, Carl Buettner, George Waiss, Manuel Gonzales, Sylvia Holland, Bill Wright, and Al Taliaferro. Sometimes listed as Vol. 4 #4. The long-running vehicle for Disney character comics featured work by Carl Barks, Floyd Gottfredson, and Pogo's Walt Kelly. In a classic Floyd Gottfredson story from the Mickey Mouse comic strip, Mickey dreams of his archaeologist pal, Professor Dustibones. In a story by Barks, Donald takes his nephews skiing and sets up a catapult for a record-breaking jump. In a story by Kelly, Gremlin Gus discovers ping pong. Snow Fun; Bucky Bug; Lion's Luck; They Take No Chances; Every Man for Himself; The Last Ride; Donald's Unexpected Ducking; Like This!; Gremlin Gus; Mickey Mouse: In the Land of Long Ago; Hollywood Chatter; Spring Is Here!; Not Caught Napping; Remarkable Resemblance; Do Unto Others; Knight of the Garters; Slim Pickin's; Funny Films; After Dinner Speech; Thaw Out, Sister!; An Eye for an Eye; Borrowed Time; Just as You Say, Donald; Fooling the Enemy; Ya' Can't Win!; Little Fixer. 56 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Walt Disney's Comics and Stories (1940 Dell/Gold Key/Gladstone) 43 CGC 9.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #0976614002

Cover by Walt Kelly. Stories and art by Walt Kelly, Carl Barks, Floyd Gottfredson, Merrill De Maris, Bob Karp, Hubie Karp, Carl Buettner, George Waiss, Veve Risto, Roger Armstrong, Manuel Gonzales, Sylvia Holland, Bill Wright, and Al Taliaferro. Sometimes listed as Vol. 4 #7. The long-running vehicle for Disney character comics featured work by Carl Barks, Floyd Gottfredson, and Pogo's Walt Kelly. In a classic Floyd Gottfredson story from the Mickey Mouse comic strip, Professor Dustibones enlists Mickey for a journey to a land of prehistoric creatures. In a story by Barks, Huey, Dewey and Louie vow never to take a bath again, leading to a war with Donald to get them in the tub. In a story by Kelly, Donald Duck meets the Seven Dwarfs. Three Dirty Little Ducks; Bucky Bug; Mickey Mouse; The Treasure Hunt; Heel Make Money!; Its a Wonderful Institution!; Whats in a Name?; Timber!!; A Damp Argument; Donald Duck and the Seven Dwarfs; Mickey Mouse: In the Land of Long Ago; Accommodating!; A Thirst Quencher; In a Jam. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Whiz Comics (1940 Fawcett) 56 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation. Water spotting.

Cover by C. C. Beck. Stories and art by Otto Binder, C. C. Beck, Harry Parkhurst and Tom McNamara. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. Eccentric inventor Professor Whimm seeks Capt. Marvel's endorsement for his futuristic creations, like rocket bicycles, but the world isn't ready for them. Golden Arrow is elected to tell hermit Hezekiah that he's inherited a ranch, and to help the antisocial rascal return to civilization. A gangster gets hold of a scientist's invention that turns bad guys good, and uses it to turn Ibis into a criminal. Plus a PSA on wartime paper rationing featuring Captain Marvel, When Billy Batson Says Shazam; the cover is a War Stamps PSA. Captain Marvel Designs the Future; Golden Arrow: The Happy Hermit; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Spy Smasher: The Nazi Prisoners of War; Eaglebeak Spruder; Ibis the Invincible: Ibis Becomes a Gangster; Horace Hotstuff. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Wings Comics (1940) 45 CGC 4.0

Paper: Cream

Tape on interior cover & interior. Extra staple added after manufacturing.

Label #1281166009

Cover by Art Saaf. Edited by J.F. Byrne. Stories and art by Gus Schrotter, Alex Blum, Lily Renee, Ruth Atkinson, Lee Elias, Ruben Moreira, and Arnold Hicks. Aviation-themed adventure, combat and history tales from pioneering comics publisher Fiction House. Nice Lily Renee good-girl art as Agent Jane Martin goes undercover as a gypsy dancer; Greasemonkey Griffin accidentally takes Professor Poppen J. Ipswitch's dangerous invention for a ride; Clipper Kirk must protect a conference of world leaders (Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, Josef Stalin, and Chiang Kai-Shek appear) from a top-secret Nazi supercarrier. Skull Squad; Jane Martin; Clipper Kirk; Captain Wings; Suicide Smith; Wing Tips; The Hero of Djebel Bou Arada; Thunder In the Alps; Greasemonkey Griffin. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Yellowjacket Comics (1944) 3 GD/VG 3.0

Archival tape around staple, staple rust/migration, water damage.

Cover by Ken Battefield. Stories and art by Ken Battefield, Leo Morey, Jack Warren, Gus Schrotter, George Gregg and Rudy Palais. An early comics anthology focusing on Yellowjacket and other little-known superheroes of the Golden Age. Yellowjacket investigates when a doctor experiments on amputee soldiers to see if crab serum will regenerate their limbs, or just turn them into crab monsters. The moon goddess Diana leads a contingent of gods against a Nazi armada approaching Greece, including Hercules, Jupiter, Mercury and Discordia. The Filipino Kid leads his guerrillas into battle against the so-called "murder master of Manila." Plus, the early horror feature Tales of Terror adapts Edgar Allan Poe's The Pit and the Pendulum. Yellowjacket: The Curse of the Broken Claw; Diana the Huntress; Killer; Famous Tales of Terror: The Pit and the Pendulum; Debunker; King of the Beasts; Harbor Lights; Bee Lines; Filipino Kid. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.