Auctions: comic books 1951

Blackhawk (1944 1st Series) 42 GD 2.0

2.5" cumulative spine split. Cover detached at single center staple. Oxidation. Water damage.

Cover by Reed Crandall. Stories by Bill Woolfolk, Paul Gustavson and unknown. Art by Reed Crandall, Paul Gustavson and unknown. Featuring Blackhawk in: "The City That Time Forgot" by Bill Woolfolk and Reed Crandall; "Iron Emperor" with art by Crandall; "The City That Must Perish" with art by Crandall; and "Gold"! Plus: Chop Chop in an untitled back-up story by Paul Gustavson. And: 2-page text story "The Sleepmaster"! 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Crime Suspenstories (1950-55 E.C. Comics) 7 FR/GD 1.5

3" Cumulative spine split (taped). Staple added (not manufacturing). Tape on interior cover.

Cover by Johnny Craig. Stories by Bill Gaines, Al Feldstein and Johnny Craig. Art by Johnny Craig, Jack Kamen, Graham Ingels, and Jack Davis. EC's New Trend crime title featured top-notch art and writing, barrier-pushing graphics and pre-Code violence. Mrs. North's fear turns to murderous paranoia when she suspects her maid is the axe-murderer stalking the neighborhood. A Texas oil millionaire's wife falls for an oilfield worker, and they plot to murder her husband. Strange circus murders result after a human cannonball's wife has an affair with a trapeze artist. Hatchet-Killer!; Revenge!; Inches; Phonies; Horror Under the Big Top! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Earth Man on Venus, An (1951) 0 PR 0.5

Interior is complete. Full length spine split (taped). Cover detached. 4" spine split through all wraps. Brittle.

Story by Ralph Milne Farley. Art by Wally Wood. Cover by Gene Fawcette. An adaptation of Ralph Milne Farleys vintage science fiction novel The Radio Man, which in turn owes a debt to Burroughs A Princess of Mars. Earth scientist Myles Cabot is mysteriously transported to Venus, where he is captured by the gigantic ant-like Formians. But he uses science to fight back, winning the love of the humanoid princess Lilla. An Earth Man on Venus; The Lost Princess. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Fantastic Story Magazine (1950-1955 Best Books) Pulp Vol. 2 #2 GD/VG 3.0

1" Cumulative spine split. Moisture damage.

Volume 2, Issue 2 - Spring, 1951. Earle K. Bergey cover. Stories by J.W. Walsh, Francis Flagg and Forrest J. Ackerman, Captain S.P. Meek, Arthur K. Barnes, Carter Sprague, and Damon Knight. 7-in. x 9.75-in.; black and white; 150 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Fightin' Marines (1951 St. John) 15 FR/GD 1.5

Cover detached. 4" Front cover tear. Oxidation. Water damage.

Matt Baker cover. "Tripoli" Shores and Leatherneck Jack star in separate untitled adventures; "Han River Death Trap;" and "Fly...or Die!" The "Leatherneck Jack" was drawn by Baker. Two page text story, "Troop Ambush That Failed." Despite the #15 on the cover, this is the 1st issue of the St. John/Charlton Fightin Marines series. The numbering picks up from The Texan (despite the fact that there is also a Texan #15), becomes Fightin' Texan with issue #16 and #17, then becomes Fightin' Marines again, begining with issue #2. Whew! To top it all, this issue is slightly oversize, measuring 7.5" by 11". Cover price $0.10.

Hot Rod (1947 Petersen Publishing Company) Everybody's Automotive Magazine Vol. 4 #3 GD- 1.8

5" cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple.

Volume 4, Issue 3 - March 1951. 36 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Journey into Unknown Worlds (1951 2nd Series) 5 GD+ 2.5

3" Cumulative spine split.

Look -- If You Dare, art by Ed Winiarski; A man buys a telescope with a powerful lens from an alien spy; The man sees an impending invasion fleet through the telescope; The alien spy tracks him down and knocks him out and switches the telescope with a normal one so that no one knows the man got the powerful telescope by accident. Trapped in Space, art by Mike Sekowsky; The Master of Zodus captures Earth people for slaves by setting up The Room of No Return in carnival attractions. Mantrap! text story. The Last Plunge, script by Hank Chapman; Suicides who leap off bridges must pay the penalty of being transformed into fish. Two Worlds in One!; When a man passes through a time machine to the year 2049, he is told that he can only remain for thirty days in one era before returning to the other, else he will die. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Kaanga (1949 Fiction House) 8 CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #4667334007

Cover art by Maurice Whitman. Untitled story, pencils by Robert Webb; Borungu witch doctor, B'fonga, schemes with treasure hunters to steal the Bufungus' sacred idol. Kaänga exposes Borungu and restores the idol to the tribe. "When the Earth was Young" non-fiction African Wild Life story, art by Fran Hopper. Untitled story, pencils by Robert Webb; During their annual war games, the L'dongu sub-chief frames the Bathongas with the crime of attempting to kill during the games; Kaänga exposes D'burra's plot and restores peace between the tribes. "Jackal Justice" text story by Frank Riddell. Untitled story, pencils by Robert Webb; Crooked trader Sanchez ambushes the B'kutas' gift for the commissioner of trained elephants; Kaänga defeats Sanchez's force and captures Sanchez for punishment by the commissioner. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Love at First Sight (1949) 10 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4664126001

In order of appearance: "Unfair Kisses" reprinted in Complete Love Magazine Vol. 31 (1955) #6; "The Other Girl in His Life" reprinted in Love Experiences (1949) #38b and Complete Love Magazine Vol. 26 (1951) #4; "He Was Temptation"; and "Stand-In for Love". "Your Charm Guide: Make the Most of Makeup, At the Perfume Counter" text article reprinted as "The Charm Corner..." in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #58 and #60 and as "Look Lovelier..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 36 (1955) #3. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Love Diary (1949-1955 Our Pub.) 16 GD/VG 3.0

Cover coming loose at one staple.

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Stories and art by John Buscema, Arthur Seymour, Vince Alascia, Miles Cahn, Bill Woolfolk, Bob Rogers, and Mort Leav. A post-war, pre-Code romance comic from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted (who doubled as Love Diary's advice columnist, Ray Mann). Stephen is torn between steady Beth and exciting bad girl Roxy, in an early story by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. Movie star Lily tries to control the image and behavior of her daughter Jane, but Jane is ready to be her own woman. Kathy has daddy issues and mistrusts men, but Denis tries to love her anyway. Wanted: A Man of My Own; They Called Me Plain Jane; Prescription for Happiness; Journey to Romance; Secrets from a Love Diary; Bewitched; I Belong to You. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Mystery in Space (1951 1st Series) 4 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2708615004

Knights of the Galaxy in "Master of Doom" (script by Robert Kanigher as "Dion Anthony," pencils by Carmine Infantino?), "The End of the World" (script by Edmond Hamilton), "The Rocket Lanes of Tomorrow" (art by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby; 2 pages), and "The Man Who Walked Through Walls!" (script by John Broome as "Robert Starr"). Murphy Anderson art. One-page Tootsie Roll ad, "Linda Wins for Captain Tootsie" by Bill Schreiber. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Planet Stories (1939-1955 Fiction House) Pulp Vol. 4 #11 GD 2.0

2" Cumulative spine split. Cover oxidation. Water damage. Slight mold.

"Black Amazon of Mars" a novel by Leigh Brackett, and "The Star Saint." a novelette by A.E. Van Vogt, plus "Dual on Syrtis" a short story by Poul Anderson.

Cover by Allen Anderson. Stories by Leigh Brackett, poul Anderson and A. E. Van Vogt. Illustration by Cartier. 7-in. x 9.75-in.; black and white; 116 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Stalmannen (Swedish 1949-1969 Centerforlaget) Superman 1951, #44 VG+ 4.5

Centerfold loose at one staple. Staple rust.

Swedish Series. Reprints material from various DC publications. 6-7/8" x 9-1/2", 36 pages, B&W, Swedish language.

Stalmannen (Swedish 1949-1969 Centerforlaget) Superman 1951, #50 VG/FN 5.0

Swedish Series. Reprints material from various DC publications. 6-7/8" x 9-1/2", 40 pages, B&W, Swedish language.

Stalmannen (Swedish 1949-1969 Centerforlaget) Superman 1951, #52 GD+ 2.5

Centerfold detached.

Swedish Series. Reprints material from various DC publications. 6-7/8" x 9-1/2", 36 pages, B&W, Swedish language.

Tim Holt (1948 Magazine Enterprises) 21 CGC 1.8

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4666735004

Art by Frank Bolle and Dick Ayers. Cover by Frank Frazetta. Western adventure starring movie cowboy Tim Holt. Bank robbers foolishly hide their loot in a cave on Tim Holt's ranch; An old man is killed for a paper he carries, but the Ghost Rider sees the murder; Tim's sidekick Chito is marked for death after he dances with the wrong girl. Featuring an early cover by legendary artist Frank Frazetta. The Pool of Peril!; Target: Chito!; Trail in the Sky; The Ghost Rider: The Spectral Witness!; The Unmasking of Red-Mask! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Whisper (1946 Whisper, Inc.^) Magazine Vol. 5 #2 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4681183003

Volume 5, Issue 2 - September, 1951. Painted cover by Peter Driben. Men's interest magazine with humor and pin-up pictorials. 8.5" x 11.5", 58 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.25.

Yarmak Jungle King Comic (Australian 1949 Young's Merchandising Company) 23 FN- 5.5

Australian Series. Story and Art by Frank Ashley and Stanley Pitt. Cover by Stanley Pitt. "Yarmak Meets the Ant-Man". 7" X 10 1/4". 24 pages. B&W.

Young Romance (1947-1963 Prize) Vol. 5 #1 (37) FR/GD 1.5

2" tear along spine.

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#37 on cover; Vol. 5 No. 1 in indicia. Photo Cover. Stories by Jack Kirby and unknown. Art by Jack Kirby, Bill Draut, Mort Meskin, George Roussos? and unknown. Featuring: "These Foolish Things"; "I'll Never Set You Free!"; "Just to Be Near Him!"; "The Last Stages of Love"; and 3-page Nancy Hale's Problem Clinic story "Another Chance"! Plus: 1-page article "Let's Look Our Best"! Also: 1-page text piece "It's the Little Things"! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.