Auctions: comic books 1947

All Star Comics (1940-1978) 32 GD+ 2.5

Tape on interior cover.

The Justice Society of America face "The Return of the Psycho Pirate." Script by Gardner Fox. Art by Martin Naydel plus individual stories featuring Hawkman (art by Jon Chester Kozlak), Dr. Mid-nite (art by Stan Aschmeier as "Stan Josephs"), Green Lantern (art by Paul Reinman), the Atom (art by Kozlak), Johnny Thunder (art by Aschmeier), and the Flash (art by Naydel). Wonder Woman cameo. Two-page text story, "Reformer's Reward" by Jim Robinson. Back-up story, "Foney Fairy Tales." Naydel cover. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

All-New Comics (1943) 14 GD 2.0

Water damage.

Cover by Ham Fisher. Stories by Bob Powell, Ham Fisher and unknown. Art by Bob Powell, Al Avison and Ham Fisher. In this issue: Man in Black tale "The Mystery of the Underground to Oblivion" by Bob Powell; Green Hornet in "Dognappers" with art by Al Avison; The Flyin' Fool in 2-page text story "Flying Fool"; and Joe Palooka in "How Joe Became Champ (ch. 1)" and "The Big Fight (ch. 2)" by Ham Fisher, reprinted from Joe Palooka daily strips. Plus: untitled Ricky Roony 1-pager (with art by Al Zere, a.k.a. W. Jourdain); untitled Flossie 1-pager (with art by W. Jourdain); untitled Crackpot Cornelius half-pager (by Art Helfant); untitled Life in the Rough half-pager (with art by W. Jourdain); and untitled Cartoon Laughs 2-pager (1-panel jokes). 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Captain Marvel Adventures (1941-1953 Fawcett) 71 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white

Label #1126960019

Cover by C.C. Beck. Stories by Otto Binder, Bill Woolfolk and Al Liederman. Art by C.C. Beck, Pete Costanza and Al Liederman. Captain Marvel and his Three Lieutenant Marvels star in "The Adventure in Time!" by Otto Binder, C.C. Beck and Pete Costanza (Sivana appearance; final appearance of the Three Lieutenant Marvels). Captain Marvel also stars in "Captain Marvel Traps a Sleepwalker" by Bill Woolfolk, C.C. Beck and Pete Costanza, and "The End of the World" by Otto Binder, C.C. Beck and Pete Costanza. Plus: Captain Kid in "The Inward Struggle" by Al Liederman. And: Jon Jarl in the 2-page text story "Satellite Prison" by Otto Binder (as Eando Binder). 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Jumbo Comics (1938) 105 FN- 5.5

Cover oxidation.

In order of appearance: "Sheena, Queen of the Jungle" and "The Hawk" art by Robert Webb; "ZX-5" art by Jack Kamen; "Sky Girl" art by Matt Baker, reprinted in Good Girl Art Quarterly (1990) #10 and Sky Gal (1994) #2; and "Stuart Taylor in Weird Stories of the Supernatural" and "The Ghost Gallery" art by Jack Kamen. "The Fight That Failed" text story by Henry Wysham Lanier. 52 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Mary Marvel Comics (1945) 18 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4652009009

Cover by Jack Binder. Stories by Otto Binder and Howard Boughner. Art by Jack Binder and Howard Boughner. Superhero action with Mary Marvel, long-lost sister of the original Captain Marvel, better known these days as Shazam. While taking an art class at the beach, Mary encounters a talking sea serpent and quickly gets wrapped up in its story. Freshman Freddy's professor is so absent-minded, he's the one who shows up for a test in his underwear. Mary tries to manage a pet shop full of mischievous animals. Plus a plethora of comics-format ads, including Bubbles and Yanks for Yanks Bubble Gum, and Captain Tootsie and the Secret-Play Touchdown, by CC Beck and Pete Costanza. And a vintage ad for Captain Marvel t-shirts. The Talking Sea Serpent!; Memory Test; Two of a Kind; The Absent-Minded Professor; Antics of a Pet Shop!; Vita Min; Dizzy Daisy; The Sinister Tropical Snow! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Mary Marvel Comics (1945) 19 GD+ 2.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Staples replaced. Centerfold detached.

Cover by Jack Binder. Stories by Otto Binder and others. Art by Jack Binder and others. Superhero action with Mary Marvel, long-lost sister of the original Captain Marvel, better known these days as Shazam. Mary encounters a witch in the Enchanted Forest - and magic is one of her few vulnerabilities. A Freshman Freddy comedy intersects with a Mary Marvel adventure, thanks to a Fawcett printing error. Mary investigates the Mountain Mystery. Plus a vintage Tootsie Roll ad, Captain Tootsie's Counter-Spook, by Shazam co-creator CC Beck and Pete Costanza. The Mountain Mystery!; The Swimming Lesson; Freshman Freddy: Troubled Waters; The Good Will Court!; Colonel Corn and Korny Kobb: Accidents Will Happen; The Enchanted Forest!; Vita Min. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Modern Comics (1945) 65 GD/VG 3.0

1/2" Cumulative spine split. Water damage. Oxidation.

Cover art by Reed Crandall. Thunder Bird starring Blackhawk, pencils by Crandall, inks by Chuck Cuidera. Untitled stories starring Torchy (script and art by Bill Ward), Dogtag (script and art by Bart Tumey), Prudence (script and art by Michael Senich), Ezra (script and art by Harry Sahle), Choo Choo (script and art by Gill Fox), and Will Bragg (script and art by Paul Gustavson). 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Taffy Comics (1945) 9 GD- 1.8

4" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached.

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Cover by Mort Leav. Stories and art by Mort Leav, Dick Burdick, Carl Wessler, Terry Szenics, B.Q. Siege, and Maurice Del Bourgo, plus articles by Danny O'Neil, Candy Jones and Lon McCallister. This teen-oriented comic offered madcap comedy with Taffy and her friends, plus a focus on popular celebrities of the era. Text articles are credited to singing star Danny O'Neil, model Candy Jones and actor Lon McCallister (plus a cover photo of McCallister). Actress Joan Leslie discusses the merits of the Camp Fire Girls organization. Molly Muddle gets a job at an ice-cream parlor, and culinary chaos results. Plus advice on drawing cartoon characters. Taffy: Look Before You Leap; Molly Muddle: Pop Pays the Penalty; Especially for You! - Candy Jones; Respect Others - Lon McCallister; Camp Fire Girls Going Places!; Don't Let It Get You Down! - Danny O'Neil; How To Draw Animated Cartoons; Molly Muddle: With or Without; Taffy: It's a Whopper! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Treasure Chest Vol. 03 (1947) 7 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1163300007

November 25, 1947

True Comics (1941 Parents' Magazine Press) 60 VG- 3.5

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Stories and art by Louis Wolfe and Jack Sparling. Biography and history stories in comics form, part of a trend in non-fiction comics in the 1940s. The use of hot-air balloons in warfare; The history of American clowns; Gladiatorial combat in Rome. The World's Funniest Clowns; Underground Fighter; Favorite Fiddler; Gunning for Balloons; Speedway Speed Demon; Butch the Bum; Loafer's Reward; Kill or Be Killed!; Cities of Destiny: Los Angeles; What Would You Do?; True's News from Hollywood; Truly Comic! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Walt Disney's Comics and Stories (1940 Dell/Gold Key/Gladstone) 78 VG 4.0

Stories and art by Carl Barks, Floyd Gottfredson, Bill Walsh, Bob Karp, Hubie Karp, Roger Armstrong, Jack Hannah, Paul Murry, George Waiss, Bill Wright, and Al Taliaferro. Sometimes listed as Vol. 7 #6. The long-running vehicle for Disney character comics featured work by Carl Barks, Floyd Gottfredson, and Pogo's Walt Kelly. In a classic story from the Mickey Mouse comic strip, Mickey signs on to a ship's crew and encounters a ghost ship in the haunted latitudes. In a story by Barks, Donald suddenly wants home security when he discovers he has a fortune in stock shares. In another story, Donald sleepwalks, and shows up at Daisy's door looking completely ridiculous. Donald Duck; Bucky Bug; Li'l Bad Wolf; Mickey Mouse; Sleepy Time Donald; Snow Fun; Mickey Mouse: The Isle of Death. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Walt Disney's Comics and Stories (1940 Dell/Gold Key/Gladstone) 79 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

File Copy

Label #1226387009

Stories and art by Carl Barks, Floyd Gottfredson, Bill Walsh, Dick Moores, Bob Karp, Hubie Karp, Paul Murry, George Waiss, Bill Wright, Sylvia Holland, and Al Taliaferro. Sometimes listed as Vol. 7 #7. The long-running vehicle for Disney character comics featured work by Carl Barks, Floyd Gottfredson, and Pogo's Walt Kelly. In a classic story from the Mickey Mouse comic strip, the ghost ship seemingly sends Mickey back in time, where pirate Captain Greatbeard looks exactly like Peg Leg Pete. In a story by Barks, Donald refuses to take his nephews along on a picnic with Daisy, so they sabotage the picnic. Huey, Dewey and Louie seek a good cover story after they eat the candy that Donald got for Daisy. Donald Duck; Bucky Bug; Li'l Bad Wolf; Mickey Mouse; Figaro and Frankie; Goofy; The Lion's Crown; Grandma Duck; Mickey Mouse: The Isle of Death. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Wings Comics (1940) 84 GD/VG 3.0

1" Spine split from top. Centerfold detached at one staple. Interior soiling.

Cover by Bob Lubbers. Edited by J.F. Byrne. Stories and art by Bob Lubbers, Fran Hopper, Al Walker, George Evans, John Celardo and Maurice Whitman. Aviation-themed adventure, combat and history tales from pioneering comics publisher Fiction House. Jane Martin tries to help a senator expose black-market thugs; Greasemonkey Griffin is shanghaied into test-piloting a new flying chair; A paralyzed pilot hallucinates a mission into Germany to save his rescuers - or is it an out-of-body experience? Good-girl cover art by Bob Lubbers. Captain Wings; Jane Martin; Greasemonkey Griffin; Air Heroes of World War II; Phantom Falcon; Suicide Smith; Ghost Squadron. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.