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Adventures Into the Unknown (1948 ACG) 25 CGC 1.8

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4694136002

"The Were-Tiger of Assam," "The Zombie's Eyes," "The Spectral Pirate," and "Assault From the Unknown." Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Cover by Ken Bald. Stories by Charles Sultan, Lin Streeter, Al Camy, Ed Moritz, and Paul Gattuso. Spine-chilling tales of suspense, horror, and the supernatural—prepare yourself for Adventures into the Unknown! 52 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 63 0.3

Comic is complete other than being coverless. Staples added (not manufacturing).

Cover pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris. "The Joker's Crime Costumes!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Inspired by Batmans arsenal of Batsuits, the Joker begins a new crime spree with different costumes. "The Case of the Flying Saucers," pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; When the death of a mysterious person reaches the Gotham City Police Department, Commissioner Gordon calls Batman and Robin; The clues indicate that the dead person is an alien from Saturn. Jerry the Jitterbug two-page story by Henry Boltinoff. -page Little Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Origin of Killer Moth!", pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Prisoner #234026 reads a newspaper article about Batman and decides to set himself up as the "anti-Batman," hiring himself out to Gotham City's criminals to help them elude capture by Police; When released, he establishes a false identity as millionaire philanthropist and becomes friends with Bruce Wayne. -page Peg story by Henry Boltinoff. The World of Adventure in Books public service announcement starring Green Arrow, Tomahawk, and Shining Knight, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. One-page Tootsie Roll ad, "Captain Tootsie Cheers Orphans" by Bill Schreiber. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 66 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4410668002

Cover pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris. "The Joker's Comedy of Errors!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; The Joker is obsessed with recreating some of historys most famous blunders; He tries to force Batman into making mistakes. -page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Movie Stars Who Died Twice!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Batman and Robin investigate the case of film stars who start dying in the same way as their respective characters died in the movies. One-page Tootsie Roll ad, "Captain Tootsie and his Vacation-Time Pals" by Bill Schreiber. One-page Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. Script Sleuths article by Barbara Fairbanks, art by Raymond Perry. Half-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "Batman II and Robin, Junior!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Robin becomes disobeys Batman's orders; He is saved by the Dark Knight, and once they're back at the Batcave, Bruce scolds Robin for disobeying him. Sweet Land of Liberty public service announcement starring Peter Porkchops, script by Jack Schiff, art by Otto Feuer. One-page Tootsie Roll ad, "Captain Tootsie and his Vacation-Time Pals" by Bill Schreiber. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Black Cat Comics (1946-1951 Harvey) 27 GD+ 2.5

Cover by Lee Elias. Stories and art by Lee Elias and others. Early female superhero Black Cat is a martial artist with a lasso and a double life as a Hollywood starlet. At the circus, Linda springs into action as Black Cat when Rick is captured by killer clowns working for the evil Dr. Zant. Linda and her father help a "juvenile delinquent" they catch trying to rob his house. Black Cat demonstrates judo holds for the reader in an educational strip. Both of these last two stories were specifically mentioned in the text at the conclusion of chapter 7 of the anti-comics classic "Seduction of the Innocent." Plus a biography of film legend John Wayne, "narrated" by Wayne himself. Christmas cover by Lee Elias. The Circus Vandals; The Crooked Producers; Mr. Zero and the Juvenile Delinquent; Famous Movie Stars: John Wayne; The Fighting Bulls; The Underwater Plot; Judo Tricks. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Crime and Justice (1951) 4 FR 1.0

Full length spine split. Water spotting.

Cover by Walter Davoren. Stories and art by Walter Davoren and Bob Forgione. Pre-Code crime comics from Charlton, sometimes published under its short-lived Capitol or Law and Order imprints. "Gun moll" Babes Trevor doesn't like it when her take of the bank job is less than the rest of the gang's, and she's just homicidal enough to kill for equal pay, if that's what it takes. Brothers plot against each other to gain an inheritance, in a story where one clue is what they called then a "ball pointed pen." A killer freed in a prison break is horrified to learn who's actually behind his escape...and why. A look at the forensics of the 1950s, in a "true facts" feature on glass. Crime Tracks: Clues in Breaking Glass; The Corpse Provided the Alibi; Thieves Can't Trust Each Other; Blackmail; Trigger Happy; Breakout to Death! Big Shakedown. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Crime and Punishment (1948 Lev Gleason) 41 FR 1.0

Full length spine split (taped). Cover oxidation. Water damage.

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Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Al McWilliams, Alex Kotsky, Fred Guardineer, and Charles Biro. A companion series to Crime Does Not Pay from the same publisher, slightly less violent and with more emphasis on police work. A detective is assigned to catch the escaped convicts who've been leading cops on a nationwide chase. Feuding street kids in Hell's Kitchen grow up to work on opposite sides of the law, and their feud turns deadly. A comic that dares the reader to figure out the mysterious connection between safecrackers and a master jewel thief, in a whodunit with multiple clues and an upside-down panel for the answer. Also featuring a vintage ad for Lev Gleason Comics Picture Trading Cards. Mission: Get 'Em!; Flight from Fury; A Time for Murder; The Cop from Hell's Kitchen; The Case of the Elusive Go-Between. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 169 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Pieces missing, interrupts art and story. 2.5" Spine split from top. Cover detached. Soiling and severe water damage.

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Cover by Win Mortimer. Stories by unknown. Art by Bob Kane, Lew Sayre Schwartz, Charles Paris, Bruno Premiani, Frank Bolle, Dan Barry and unknown. After Batman saves the life of an innocent condemned man on death row, the prison warden asks him to stick around as "acting warden" until a new one is appointed. But he is puzzled as to why a prisoner that is scheduled to be released the next day attempts to break out the evening before. Batman figures that it may be connected to $250,000 missing since a robbery years before since the con occupies the same cell as the executed criminal responsible for the robbery. Don't miss Batman and Robin in "Batman -- Boss of the Big House!" with art by Bob Kane, Lew Sayre Schwartz and Charles Paris. Plus: Pow-Wow Smith, Indian Lawman in "The Big Pow-Wow!" with art by Bruno Premiani; Robotman in "Robotman, Actor!" with art by Frank Bolle; Impossible -- But True! tale "The Man Who Could Live Under Water!" (featuring Roy Raymond) with art by Dan Barry; and A Case-Book Mystery "The Case of the Broken Ski!" Also: Quick Quiz activity page by H.T. Elmo, and 2-page text piece "Every Home a Theatre." 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Eddie Stanky (1951) 1 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4659527004

Stories and art by Eddie Stanky and Charles Dexter. Fawcett continues its early-'50s baseball one-shots with a look at the life of another pioneering baseball great, Eddie Stanky. He plays second baseman and shortstop for teams such as the Chicago Cubs and the Brooklyn Dodgers in the 1940s and '50s. Despite breaking a leg in a game in 1948, he goes on to play in three World Series. Includes a short message written by Eddie Stanky himself. Eddie Stanky, Baseball Hero; To My Fans Everywhere. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 313 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4702617007

Cover by Paul Murry. Stories by unknown. Art by Paul Murry, Al Hubbard, Gil Turner and various. Featuring the tales "The Mystery of the Double-Cross Ranch" and "Ringside Ruckus," plus additional stories on the inside front and inside back covers, as well as the back cover. Starring Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Pancho, Goofy, Canvas-back Charlie, Pluto, Morty and Ferdie! 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Gangsters and Gun Molls (1951) 1 CGC 5.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4593514004

Art by Wally Wood, Leonard Starr, Ed Waldman and Howard Larsen. Stories about mobsters and the women who love them, with a special focus on women who were notorious criminals in their own right. No mere gun moll, redheaded Evelyn Ellis builds her gang of hoods into a ruthless mob; The violent rise and fall of Big Jim Colosimo, leader of the Chicago Outfit; Gangster Sandy Quirk decides to take over a dance studio. Featuring a painted cover reprinted from Avon paperback #292. Evelyn Ellis—Queen of the Gangsters!; King of the Convicts!; Big Jim Colosimo; Sandy Quirk Trips the Light Fantastic. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Hooded Menace (1951 Realistic Publications) 0 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4000363020

Art by Louis Ravielli and others. Cover by Louis Ravielli. A typically lurid pre-Code comic, based on a real-life band of hooded outlaws in the Pacific Northwest of the early 1900s. In 1903, ex-soldiers from the Spanish-American War settle in the Northwest and begin preying on the still-young towns and communities; President Roosevelt sends the Army to deal with the hooded menace. The backup story features the short and brutal life of gangster Vincent Coll, known as Mad-Dog. Also featuring a dramatic contents page illustrated by Louis Ravielli on the inside front cover. The Terror of the Northwest!; Reign of Terror!; Mad-Dog Killer Vincent Coll!; Mike Strong: Forecast for Death! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Jet Powers (1950) 4 0.3

Comic is complete other than being coverless.

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Art by Bob Powell, Wally Wood and Al Williamson. Cover by Bob Powell. Sometimes listed as A1 Comics (1944 Life's Romances) #39. Science hero Jet Powers uses advanced tech to battle supervillains, in sci-fi stories that have gained a cult following for their Bob Powell art. In the aftermath of the Dust Doom from issue #3, humankind is prey to greedy opportunists and their napalm attacks; A pilot shot down over Korea discovers that he cannot be killed; Space Ace is lured into a trap on Titan by Flor, queen of the space pirates, in a story with art by EC legends Al Williamson and Wally Wood. Cool space-battle cover by Bob Powell. The Rain of Terror!; The First Man in History Who Could Not Die!; Space Ace: Death in Deep Space!; The Fleets of Fear! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Jumbo Comics (1938) 154 VG+ 4.5

In order of appearance: "Sheena, Queen of the Jungle" art by Robert Webb; "The Ghost Gallery" art by Jack Kamen; and "The Hawk" and "Long Bow" art by Robert Webb. "Totem Thunder" text story. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Jungle Comics (1940 Fiction House) 144 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4707747002

Cover art by Maurice Whitman. "Quest of the Dragon's Claw," art by Maurice Whitman; Kaänga, disguised, enters the kingship contest of the Bafwasendes in the place of the wounded Nyika; Despite the interference of the witch doctor, Nyika recovers in time to complete the contest on his own. Untitled story, art by Henry Kiefer; Wambi frees a Cape buffalo from a tangled mass of vines; Later, Sirdah attempts to kill Wambi; He is stopped by the grateful Cape buffalo who learns of Wambi's plight from a macaw. Untitled story; Captain Terry Thunder and the lancer go upriver to deal with the murderous Barotes and their priestess. "The Big Top Battles a Storm" text story by Clyde Beatty. Untitled story, art by Ralph Mayo; In an effort to loot a lost Egyptian temple, Reagan a safari guide, hypnotizes a scientist into believing that she is an ancient Egyptian queen; Camilla rescues the scientist and kills the guide. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Love Diary (1949-1955 Our Pub.) 16 CGC 3.5 Buscema Collection

Paper: Cream to off white

From The Collection of John Buscema.

Label #4703908013

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.

Modern Romances (1930-1997 Dell Publishing) Magazine Vol. 40 #6 VG+ 4.5

Murderous Gangsters (1951) 2 CGC 2.0

Paper: Off white

Label #1291576001

Cover by Ann Cantor. Edited by Sol Cohen. Art by Wally Wood, Michael Becker, Vince Alascia and Mike Roy. Pre-Comics Code crime comics from classic 1950s independent publisher Avon, featuring fabulously lurid covers recycled from Avons paperback line. The true tale of real-life bank robber Baby-Face Nelson; Anthony and William Esposito are known as the Mad Dog killers because of their short but ferocious crime spree, and later attempts to plead insanity by barking like dogs. Cover by Ann Cantor, recycled from Avon Murder Mystery Monthly # 47: The Blonde, The Gangster and the Private Eye. Baby-Face Nelson; The Mad Dog Espositos; The Claws of the Mafia!; Two-Fisted Justice! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Mystery in Space (1951 1st Series) 1 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

1 small piece of tape on interior cover.

Label #1029294008

Knights of the Galaxy in "Nine Worlds To Conquer" (script by Robert Kanigher as "Anthony Dion," pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella). "The Mind Robbers" (script by John Broome as "Robert Starr," pencils by Howard Purcell, inks by Giella). "Just Imagine if the Sun Went Out!" (art by Virgil Finlay, 2 pages). "Spores From Space" (script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Frank Frazetta, 8 pages). "The Men Who Lived Forever" (script by Broome, pencils by Alex Toth, inks by Bernard Sachs). Superman stars in a one-page public service announcement, "Human Rights for All." One-page Tootsie Roll ad, "Captain Tootsie in the North Woods" (by Bill Schreiber). Infantino cover pencils, Frank Giacoia cover inks. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stalmannen (Swedish 1949-1969 Centerforlaget) Superman 1951, #32 VG+ 4.5

Swedish Series. Reprints material from various DC publications. This issue features Superman, Batman, and Tom Sparks. 6-7/8" x 9-1/2", 36 pages, B&W, Swedish language.

Stalmannen (Swedish 1949-1969 Centerforlaget) Superman 1951, #39 FN- 5.5

Swedish Series. Reprints material from various DC publications. This issue features Superman, Batman, and Tom Sparks. 6-7/8" x 9-1/2", 36 pages, B&W, Swedish language.

Stalmannen (Swedish 1949-1969 Centerforlaget) Superman 1952, #14-15 VG- 3.5

Swedish Series. Reprints material from various DC publications. This issue features Superman, Batman, and Tom Sparks. 6-7/8" x 9-1/2", 52 pages, B&W, Swedish language.

Strange Adventures (1950 1st Series) 4 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Centerfold missing, interrupts art and story.

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Written by Mann Rubin (as Robert Starr). Art by Jim Mooney and Ray Burnley. Cover by Jim Mooney. Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Curt Swan and John Fischetti. A young man grows up, captures the interplanetary thief, the Star Robber, and becomes a member of the Space Patrol. Written by David Vern (as David V. Reed). Art by Howard Sherman. A naive, newly-built robot becomes involved with a group of bank robbers. Written by Jack Schiff. Art by Al Plastino. Public service announcement with Superboy. Superboy explains to a group of youngsters the advantages of cash over gifts for the needy. Written by Julius Schwartz. Art by Raymond Perry. Science trivia quiz. Written by Henry Boltinoff. Art by Henry Boltinoff. Professor Eureka humor page. Written by Edmond Hamilton. Art by Ed Smalle, Jr. Detective Rafferty pursues crook Wilson into the future via Professor Fairchild's time travel ray. Ad for DCs Big Town #1. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Strange Adventures (1950 1st Series) 8 GD+ 2.5

1" Spine split from bottom. Heavy cover and interior oxidation. Water damage.

Written by Gardner F. Fox. Art by Bob Oksner and Bernard Sachs. Cover by Win Mortimer. Scientist Ralph Gain invents a machine that can evolve animal subjects. His hoodlum friend, Johnny Farrel, accidentally kills him and uses the machine on himself, running up the evolutionary ladder until he finds himself devolved into a gorilla's form. Written by John Broome. Art by Alex Toth and Bernard Sachs. In the far future, E-semex conceives a plan to defeat the Vegan invaders by warning people in the past. Written by John Broome (as Robert Starr). Art by Jim Mooney and Ray Burnley. In the year 8685, mankind is ruled by a supreme machine that provides for their every need. After a meeting with a Neo girl, Athon discovers that the rule of the Machine is not so benevolent and works to destroy it. Written by Julius Schwartz. Art by Morris Waldinger and Tommy Nicolosi. Quizzes related to astronomy, geology, and physics. Written by Mann Rubin (as Manny Rubin). Art by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. A hoax goes awry and Bruce Karson accidentally journeys to Venus, only to be accused of staging a hoax on his return. Ad for Mystery in Space #1. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Suspense (1950) 13 CGC 5.0

Paper: White

Label #4723170024

"The Strange Man" (art by Joe Maneely), "When Willie Woke Up," "Speak To Me," "The Serpent," and "The Man Who Built the Ark" (art by Bill Walton). Maneely cover. Cover price $0.10.

Tales from the Crypt (1950 E.C. Comics) 24 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Tape on interior cover.

Label #2004341012

Cover by Al Feldstein. "Bats In My Belfry!", script by Al Feldstein, art by Jack Davis; An actor loses his hearing, so he goes to visit an unorthodox individual that a friend tipped him off to; This person recommends transplanting the auditory senses of a bat. "The Living Death!", script by Al Feldstein, art by Graham Ingels; Two doctors are in love with the same woman; she develops a tumor on her heart; Dr. Manning operates on her, but she dies. "Curse!" text story. "Midnight Snack!", script by Al Feldstein, art by Johnny Craig; Duncan Reynolds is reading horror stories when he gets hungry, and suddenly finds himself in front of a restaurant that is serving up foul-smelling food. "Scared To Death!", script by Al Feldstein, art by Wally Wood; A man weds a woman to secure her uncle's fortune when he dies, but gets tired of waiting so convinces his wife to be an accomplice to her uncle's murder. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Tales from the Crypt (1950 E.C. Comics) 24 CGC 2.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3861012005

Cover by Al Feldstein. "Bats In My Belfry!", script by Al Feldstein, art by Jack Davis; An actor loses his hearing, so he goes to visit an unorthodox individual that a friend tipped him off to; This person recommends transplanting the auditory senses of a bat. "The Living Death!", script by Al Feldstein, art by Graham Ingels; Two doctors are in love with the same woman; she develops a tumor on her heart; Dr. Manning operates on her, but she dies. "Curse!" text story. "Midnight Snack!", script by Al Feldstein, art by Johnny Craig; Duncan Reynolds is reading horror stories when he gets hungry, and suddenly finds himself in front of a restaurant that is serving up foul-smelling food. "Scared To Death!", script by Al Feldstein, art by Wally Wood; A man weds a woman to secure her uncle's fortune when he dies, but gets tired of waiting so convinces his wife to be an accomplice to her uncle's murder. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Walt Disney's Comics and Stories (1940 Dell/Gold Key/Gladstone) 128 CGC 7.5 Restored

Slight amateur restoration

Paper: Off white

Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover.

Label #0221341004

Cover by Bob Grant. Stories and art by Carl Barks, Floyd Gottfredson, Merrill De Maris, Bill Walsh, Bob Karp, Harvey Eisenberg, Riley Thompson, Bill Wright, and Al Taliaferro. Sometimes listed as Vol. 11 #8. The long-running vehicle for Disney character comics featured art by Carl Barks, the legendary Good Duck Artist. In a classic story from the Mickey Mouse comic strip, Mickey and Goofy try to capture the destructive whale called Old Barney. In a story by Barks, Donald and Gladstone compete for the lead in Daisy's new play. Mickey's nephew Morty runs away from home after getting in trouble. Donald Duck; Grandma Duck; Li'l Bad Wolf; Mickey Mouse; Mortys Escapade; The Easter Rabbits Surprise; Mickey Mouse: Mighty Whale Hunter. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.