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Al Capp's Shmoo (1949) 1 GD 2.0

Water damage.

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Stories and art by Milt Story and others. The strange little creatures from the classic Li'l Abner comic strip get their own comic book. Washable Jones and his friends the shmoos try to figure out how to extinguish a forest fire on Ol' Timber Top mountain. Washable dares to take on a giant who is trampling the town. The debut of Super Shmoo (with appearances by Sweet Shmoo, Fu Manshmoo and Frankenshmoo's Monster. Plus a vintage ad for US savings bonds featuring the Shmoos and signed by Al Capp. How Shmoos Play Football...; Shmooldering Embers; The Family Life of the Shmoo...; Washable Jones, the Shmoos and the Mysterious Shadow!!; The Wonderful Attic; Super Shmoo. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Al Capp's Shmoo (1949) 3 CGC 6.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4745717007

The strange little creatures from the classic Li'l Abner comic strip get their own comic book. Super Shmoo shmoos into action when a shipment of rare Shmooranium-235 goes missing. Meanwhile, Washable Jones and his friends the shmoos find themselves on the Moon. Super Shmoo: The Case of the Missing Shmooranium-235; Washable Jones and the Shmoos: Trip to the Moon; What Cheer; Two-Bit the Wacky Woodpecker; Stop the Shmoosic! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Crime Does Not Pay (1942-1955 Lev Gleason) 73 FR/GD 1.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION: Spine split seal.

Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by George Tuska, Fred Guardineer, Claude Moore, Tony DiPreta and Charles Biro. The title that launched the crime comics genre, Crime Does Not Pay was noted for its violent pre-Code content and lurid tales of underworld life. Mr. Crime narrates the tale of two-bit hood Peter Feflin, who wages war against another street gang on the rooftops of the New York tenements. Al Jennings becomes obsessed with getting the man he's convinced was responsible for sending him to prison. Mayhew and Johns, described in the story as "stir-mad, kill-mad morons," go on a spree of murder and robbery across the South. Also featuring vintage ads for "Amazing Life-Like Rubber Masks" and "Animated Lilliputiana." Two Gangs at War and Peter Feflin; Al Jennings, the Man Who Squealed on Himself!; How the Police Stopped the Murder Rampage of Dennis Mayhew and Everett Johns; This'll Kill Ya!; Our Police Hall of Fame; On The Level; Who Dunnit. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Famous Fantastic Mysteries (1939-1953 Frank A. Munsey/Popular/Altus) Pulp Vol. 10 #3 FR 1.0

Near complete spine split. Oxidation.

"The Scarlet Plague" a novelette by Jack London.

Volume 10, Issue 3 - February, 1949. Cover by Lawrence Stevens. Stories by Inez Haynes Gillmore and Jack London. Illustrations by Lawrence Stevens and Leydenfrost. Book-length novel: "Angel Island" by Inez Haynes Gillmore - Five desperate, earthbound men...an isle where Love and Death were neighbors...a day when wings fought free of fetters to make a strange new world. Novelette: "The Scarlet Plague" by Jack London - Across a sick world it had crept, leaving man and his works destroyed. Now, in the twilight of history, only one remembered -- a blurred and faded picture of the death of our times. Also: The Readers' Viewpoint; In the Next Issue; Masters of Fantasy by Neil Austin - M.P. Shiel, High Priest of Phantasy; and The Lawrence Portfolio. 7-in. x 9 1/2-in., 130 newsprint pages, B&W. Published by Popular Publications Cover price $0.25.

Famous Fantastic Mysteries (1939-1953 Frank A. Munsey/Popular/Altus) Pulp Vol. 11 #1 FR 1.0

Near complete spine split. Oxidation.

Master of Fantasy article: Ray Bradbury--the October Man.

Volume 11, Issue 1 - October, 1949. Cover by Lawrence. "The Starkenden Quest" by Gilbert Collins. Interior illustrations by Virgil Finlay. 7-in. x 9 1/2-in.; black and white; 134 newsprint pages. Published by Popular Publications Cover price $0.25.

Feature Comics (1939 Quality) 133 CGC 5.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #1292662008

Cover pencils by Bill Ward. "Darrel Dane's Double," pencils by Bill Ward; Doll Man rescues a man who could be his double from committing suicide. "A Helping Hand For Lolly," pencils by Alice Kirkpatrick; A new girl has a date with Swing Sisson. "The Treasure of Captain Kidd" starring Blimpy and Captain Jones, script and art by Al Stahl. "Black Beard the Bandit," script and art by Paul Gustavson; Rusty Ryan vs. Black Bear. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Jumbo Comics (1938) 124 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Centerfold missing, affects art and story. Cover detached.

In order of appearance: "Sheena, Queen of the Jungle" art by Robert Webb; "The Ghost Gallery" art by Jack Kamen; "Sky Girl" art by Matt Baker; "ZX-5" and "Stuart Taylor in Weird Stories of the Supernatural" art by Jack Kamen; and "The Hawk" art by Robert Webb. "World Adventurers, Part 2" text story. 52 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Jungle Comics (1940 Fiction House) 110 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

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Cover art by John Celardo. "Raid of the Fire-Fangs," art by John Celardo; Jewel thieves disguise themselves as the L'tongas' sacred mandrills and attempt to steal the tribe's sacred diamonds; Kaänga exposes the plot and turns the thieves over to the tribe for punishment. Untitled story, pencils by Joe Doolin; Zarkah, a tiger captured in India, escapes his captors in an African port and makes his way to Simba's jungle; He is killed when he challenges Simba for kingship of the jungle. Untitled story, art by Henry Kiefer; Wambi suffers from amnesia after a fall and is persuaded to guide two white treasure hunters to a hidden temple; The treasure hunters begin their looting but dislodge a roof support and are killed in the ceiling collapse. Untitled story, art by Dan Zolnerowich; Treasure hunters install an artillery gun in a giant idol and attack river traffic in order to keep nosy visitors from finding their hidden platinum mine; Captain Terry Thunder and Keeto manage to destroy the idol and arrest the treasure hunters. "The Secret of the Leopard's Lair" text story. Untitled story, art by Maurice Whitman; Saraz-san gives a jewel to every family member who will make the trek to her jungle home; But each family member winds up dead; Tabu asks her to give him a gem and he goes to the Land of Mists; There he learns that the jewels belonged to the chief of the Opalis and that he was murdered by Saraz-san. Jungle Facts; Brief natural histories of several jungle birds. Untitled story, pencils by Matt Baker; A white slaver, working with Arabs, comes up the scheme of disguising a woman as Camilla and having her lure villagers into a trap; This works until Camilla becomes aware of the scheme and puts a stop to it. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Kaanga (1949 Fiction House) 1 CGC 3.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4088255002

Cover art by John Celardo. Untitled story; A plane crash strands a trio of explorers on the rim of an ancient volcano; Kaänga and Ann offer assistance and they are all attacked by the Ka-winas, an ancient tribe determined to keep their home inside the volcano a secret; Kaänga uses the explorers' dynamite to ignite the volcano and destroy the Ka-winas and pushes the plane off the rim to glide to the jungle below; Kaänga and the explorers fly the plane into the Valley of Mist where they find Carthina, a lost Carthaginian outpost. Untitled story; A witch doctor, travels from village to village taking two maidens from each to use as "helpers"; In reality, he is selling them as slaves; He takes Ann, and all the slaves are liberated by Kaänga. "The Green-Eyed Monster" text story by Frank Riddell. Untitled story, art by Ruben Moreira. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies (1941-1962 Dell) 87 GD 2.0

2" spine split from the top. Cover oxidation.

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52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies (1941-1962 Dell) 91 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2045105002

1st app of "Kelsey Coyote", he was not called Wile E. Coyote until Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) #918 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies (1941-1962 Dell) 91 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4162465001

1st app of "Kelsey Coyote", he was not called Wile E. Coyote until Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) #918 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Love Tales (1949) 37 GD+ 2.5

Lateral spine tear.

Ozark Ike (1948) 14 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2033189019

"Green at the Game," "Raw Deal," "The Girl of His Dreams," "The Tricks of the Trade," and "Baseball Bum!" Cover price $0.10.

Red Rabbit Comics (1947) 11 CGC 5.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4742164018

Stories by Gil Turner and others. Funny-animal comics featuring gunslinging Red Rabbit, bear cubs Willy and Nilly, Officer Mutt, and others in the classic mold. Red Rabbit realizes the dangerous bandit Red Mask plaguing the towns of the West isn't just a single man, but a whole gang working together. Officer Mutt gets exiled to the tough Gashouse District while a senator is visiting the precinct house. Bugsey Bear and his kid go exploring in the mountains and meet Crazy Jed, who gives them the map to the Lost Lady Gold Mine. Red Rabbit; Aunt Tilly: How the Elephant Got His Long Nose; Officer Mutt; Pete and Tweet; The Bugsey Bear Family. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 57 GD- 1.8

3" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple and coming loose at the other. Cover oxidation, chipping.

Cover pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. The Menace of the Machine Men, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Aliens appear to land in the woods outside Northville and invade the city with giant robots. Every Man a Superman, script by William Woolfolk, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Superman is thrown into the future where everyone has super powers, and he meets a woman who looks just like Lois Lane. Bebe humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. Beethoven bio. Varsity Vic humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Son of Superman, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Superman adopts an orphan boy and builds up his strength and confidence. Full-page ad for Superboy #1. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Tex Granger (1948) 20 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation.

Stories and art by Lorence Bjorklund, Clair Bee, Edd Ashe, Ferris Weddle, and Vic Herman. Cover by Lorence Bjorklund. Western adventure with sheriff Tex Granger, formerly the star of Calling All Boys (the comic's old title). Tex confronts a lynch mob; A profile of legendary frontiersman Davy Crockett; Tex's deputy Flapjack Smith has a solo adventure. Tex Granger; Hector; Lynch Law!; Coachs Corner; Famous Fighters of the Frontier: Davy Crockett; A New Adventure of Flapjack Smith. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Thrilling Comics (1940-51 Better/Nedor/Standard) 71 GD/VG 3.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Interior tear seals. Cover and interior oxidation.

Cover by Alex Schomburg. Edited by Ned Pines. Stories by Art Saaf, Ruben Moreira, Jerry Devers, Donald Bayne Hobart, Gene Fawcette, Oliver Buchanan, and Frank Frazetta. Chock full of action and adventure, these are Thrilling Comics! 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Wild Bill Hickok (1949 Avon) 1 CGC 4.5

Paper: White

Label #4703711007

Cover art by Graham Ingels. The McCallan Gang Fight starring Wild Bill Hickok, art by Jimmy Thompson. Red Cloud Devil of the Plains starring Red Cloud, art by Howard Larsen. The Story behind the Cover. The Cheyenne Campaign starring Wild Bill Hickok, art by Jimmy Thompson. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 36 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white

Label #1207804026

Wonder Woman stars in "The Girl Who Saved Paradise Island," "Wonder Woman's Double" and "The Return of the Flying Saucers!" Art and cover by Harry G. Peter. Two-page article, "The Kid and the Clock." One-page Tootsie-Roll ad, "Captain Tootsie and the Mysterious Plan" (art by C.C. Beck). 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 38 GD 2.0

Cover and centerfold detached.

Cover by Harry G. Peter. "The Girl from Yesterday," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; Wonder Woman gets involved with a woman whose aunt has kept her living in the past. "Wonder Woman Captures the Moon," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter. Wonder Women of History: three-page Hannah Moore bio by Julius Schwartz, pencils by Arthur F. Peddy, inks by Bernard Sachs. Two-page article, "Music Makers." "The Five Tasks of Thomas Tighe," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; Wonder Woman must help the Holliday Girls succeed at five tasks where men have failed in order to secure a million dollars for the Holliday College scholarship fund from a misogynist. One-page Tootsie Roll ad, "Captain Tootsie Saves the Day," art by C.C. Beck. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.