Auctions: comic books 1944

Batman (1940) 22 GD 2.0

Centerfold detached. Cover oxidation. Water damage. Slight mold.

Cover by Dick Sprang. "The Duped Domestics!", script by Alvin Schwartz, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson; Alfred is in love, and to impress the fair maid he has designs on, he poses as the Batman, unaware that his "girl" is actually the Catwoman in disguise! "Dick Grayson, Telegraph Boy!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Jack Burnley (as Bob Kane), inks by Jerry Robinson; A cleaver gangster and his gang use a powerful telescope to look in on various places of interest, like banks and museums, and discover which places they can carry out profitable heists. 1-page Private Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. "Conversational Clue!", script by Mort Weisinger, art by Jerry Robinson; Overhearing an accidental conversation in the library, Alfred decides to follow it up and it leads him into a life and death situation for him unless he can put the practices into play that he has learned from Batman. 1-page Judge Jollopy story by Jack Farr. Waste Paper Has Become a Weapon of War! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Jerry Robinson. "Deduct a Murder" text story by Walt Cochrane. "The Cavalier Rides Again!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Jack Burnley, inks by Charles Paris; The Cavalier, still smarting from his previous encounter with the Caped Crusaders, taunts his foes once more as he seeks to add the Meerbrandt model of the Magi Diamond to his "Chamber of Prizes.". 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 24 0.3

Comic is complete other than being coverless.

Cover by Dick Sprang. "It Happened In Rome," script by Joe Samachson, art by Dick Sprang (as Bob Kane); Bruce Wayne is sent back to the time of the ancient Romans and runs afoul of a high official as Batman, so Robin must also make the journey back to help the Caped Crusader get out of the jam he is in. "Convict Cargo!", script by Don Cameron, art by Dick Sprang (as Bob Kane); Bruce Wayne allows himself to come under investigation by the District Attorney for juggling the books in order to ferret out a clever gang that, for a price, makes wealthy suspicious men like Wayne "disappear" from prosecution. 1-page Gee-Man story by Ray McGill. "Western Incident" text story by Tex Palmer. "Police Line-Up!", art by Jerry Robinson (as Bob Kane); Alfred attends a Police line-up in order to sharpen his visual recognition skills, something that nearly backfires on him. "The Mayors of Yonville!", script by Don Cameron, art by Dick Sprang (as Bob Kane); The Caped Crusaders must save the people of Yonville from a gold swindle, but they have to break out of jail to accomplish it. 1-page Private Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Black Terror (1942 Better Publications) 7 0.3

Comic is complete other than being coverless.

Edited by Ned L. Pines. Cover by Alex Schomburg. Stories by Charles S. Strong, Richard Hughes, Ken Battefield, Everett Raymond Kinstler, Donald Bayne Hobart, Walt Wilson, and August Froehlich. Action-packed tales featuring such characters as the Ghost and the Black Terror, a super strong super-hero. 52 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Classics Illustrated 015 Uncle Tom's Cabin 3 VG/FN 5.0

Uncle Tom's Cabin, 3rd Printing, Classics Comics. Nassau Bulletin edition. (HRN 21, no date). Cover price $0.15.

Exciting Comics (1940) 35 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4334828001

Cover by Alex Schomburg. Written by John Swenson, Gerald Devers, Walt Wilson and unknown. Art by Ken Battefield, Maurice Gutwirth, Bob Oksner, Max Plaisted, Ed Moritz and unknown. Featuring The Black Terror, Nemesis of Crime, in an untitled story with art by Ken Battefield and Ed Moritz. Plus: The American Eagle in an untitled story with art by Maurice Gutwirth; Crash Carter, Air Cadet, in an untitled story with art by Bob Oksner; 1-page text story "Dust Storm" by John Swenson; The Liberator in an untitled story; 1-page text story "Haunted House" by Gerald Devers; Sergeant Bill King in an untitled story with art by Maurice Gutwirth; 1-page text story "Good Cowpony" by Walt Wilson; and Larry North, U.S. Navy, in and untitled story with art by Max Plaisted. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Marvel Mystery Comics (1939) 58 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4310918002

Cover art by Alex Schomburg. The Nazi Super Spy starring Human Torch, inks by Allen Simon. The Cult of Cannibals starring Sub-Mariner, art by Allen Simon. Black Widow starring Miss America, script by Otto Binder, art by Charles Nicholas. Hunch Drunk text story. Miss Liberty Takes a Hand starring Patriot, art by Al Bellman. Wanted: The Angel, art by Gustav Schrotter. 52 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Mutt and Jeff (1939-65 All Am./National/Dell/Harvey) 16 GD/VG 3.0

1" Spine split from top. Cover coming loose at both staples.

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Cover by Sheldon Mayer (credited as Bud Fisher). Stories and art by Al Smith (credited as Bud Fisher), Sol Hess, and W. A. Carlson. DC reprints the comic strip that defined the comic strip, featuring the original tall-and-short comedy duo. Also featuring the "topper" strip Cicero's Cat, and other strips from bygone days. Mutt and Jeff go bear hunting, but soon the bear has the advantage - and the gun. Jeff gets a new job and a new fiancee. But she's got a collection of her ex-husband's hats. Also featuring vintage ad for the Dick Tracy Detective Kit. Plus a Tootsie Roll ad, "Captain Tootsie and the Toy Cannon," and a vintage WWII Wheaties ad. Mutt & Jeff; Cicero's Cat; Simp O'Dill; Tell It To Sweeney. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Our Gang Comics (1943-1947 Dell) 14 CGC 8.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Top edge label loose.

Label #0062517017

Cover by Walt Kelly. Stories and art by Walt Kelly, Carl Barks, Gaylord Du Bois, Lloyd White and John Stanley. Based on the popular movie shorts also known as Little Rascals, Dell's Our Gang Comics featured early work by Pogo's Walt Kelly and other cartooning greats. In a story by Kelly, the gang accidentally runs across crooks who are counterfeiting WWII ration books. Barney Bear uses Benny Burro as bait to catch the wolf stealing his sheep, in an early story by legendary Uncle Scrooge creator Carl Barks. Jerry and Tuffy decide to go fishing in the goldfish bowl, in a story by John Stanley of Little Lulu fame. Plus a comics story featuring another Tex Avery creation, Skrewy Squirrel. Our Gang; Flip 'n' Dip; Tom and Jerry; Johnny Mole; Barney Bear and Benny Burro; Friends Indeed; Skrewy Squirrel. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Super Magician Comics (1941 Street & Smith) Vol. 3 #3 VG+ 4.5

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

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION: Tear seal. INCOMPLETE. Piece missing, interrupts art or story.

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.