Auctions: comic books 1955 or before

Action Comics (1938 DC) 130 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Centerfold missing, interrupts art and story. Includes facsimile centerfold for readability.

Cover art by Al Plastino. Superman and the Mermaid starring actress Ann Blyth, art by Al Plastino. The Adventure of Aladdin's Lamp starring Congo Bill, art by Ed Smalle. The Ambassador of Space starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Fischetti. One Man's Army starring Zatara, script by Joe Samachson, art by W. F. White. The Singing Bandit of Black Hills starring Vigilante, script by France Herron, art by Bob Lubbers. 52 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Adventures Into Weird Worlds (1952-1954 Marvel/Atlas) 30 GD+ 2.5

Water damage.

"I Saw a Vampire" (art by Manny Stallman), "The Worm Turns" (art by Bill Walton), "Inside Is Ty" (art by Seymour Moskowitz), "the Impatient Ghost" (art by Dan Loprino), "When Worlds Meet" (art by Joe Sinnott), and a two-page text story, "Two-Headed Snake." Edited by Stan Lee. Cover by Carl Burgos. Stories by Manny Stallman, Bill Walton, Seymour Moskowitz, Dan Loprino, and Joe Sinnott. These tales of horror, sci-fi, and suspense will take you on Adventures into Alien Worlds! 36 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Air Fighters Comics Vol. 2 (1943-1945) 6 GD 2.0

Water damage.

Edited by Ed Cronin. Stories by unknown. Art by Tony DiPreta, Bill Fraccio, Rudy Palais, Bob Fujitani and unknown. Heroic action stories of war and airborne adventure -- these are Air Fighters Comics! In this issue: A deadly gold locket that is Airboy's invitation to a "Dance of Death" (title from cover) in the sky! (Featuring the 1st and only appearance of the Black Ace.) Plus: untitled SkyWolf tale; untitled Skinny McGinty story with art by Tony DiPreta; untitled Iron Ace story (1st appearance of the Firebug) with art by Bill Fraccio; 2-page text story "Pilots in Dreamland"; "The Black Angel Vs. Miss Hun" (2nd appearance of Miss Hun) with art by Rudy Palais; 1-page paper drive feature "Skinny McGinty Says" with art by Tony DiPreta; and untitled Flying Dutchman tale with art by Bob Fujitani. 56 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Airboy Comics (1945-1953 Hillman) Vol. 3 #12 GD/VG 3.0

Cover by Fred Kida. Stories and art by Dick Wood, Fred Kida, Tony DiPreta, and Dick Hall. One of the more fanciful and influential of 1940s aviator heroes, Airboy fights evil with his radio-controlled plane "Birdie" and its plethora of experimental flying tech. Sometimes listed as Airboy Comics #35. No issue # on cover; Vol. 3, issue #11 in indicia. When Airboy and Valkyrie are captured by mind-controlling atomic-powered medieval conqueror Black Tamerlane, only fellow Hillman air hero Sky Wolf can save them, in a rare crossover story. The Heap is pursued by a movie producer who sees it as the next great movie monster. Iron Ace investigates The Model Plane Murders. Airboy and Sky Wolf: The Wind of Battle; Skinny McGinty; The Heap: Nature's Prank!; No Trespassing!; Man By the Kitchen Door; Iron Ace. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Airboy Comics (1945-1953 Hillman) Vol. 4 #10 VG- 3.5 (R)

Trimmed

TRIMMED. 1" spine split from top. Oxidation. Staple rust.

Cover by Arthur Peddy and Bernard Sachs. Stories and art by Dan Barry, Bernard Sachs, Art Helfant, Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. One of the more fanciful and influential of 1940s aviator heroes, Airboy fights evil with his radio-controlled plane "Birdie" and its plethora of experimental flying tech. Sometimes listed as Airboy Comics #45. No issue # on cover; Vol. 4, issue #10 in indicia. Airboy encounters old foe Valkyrie pretending to be involved in a friend's flying school. The Heap gets caught up in the war over the famed Black Tashmal, as part of a wager between the Roman gods Ceres and Mars. Flying Fool confronts the Face in the Storm, in a story with art by Captain America creators Jack Kirby and Joe Simon. Airboy; The Heap; Model Builders with Airboy; Mouse Trap Dept.; Flying Fool: The Face in the Storm; Saved By the Bell; Johnny Halfbuck. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

All-American Comics (1939) 83 GD- 1.8

3" cumulative spine split. Cover detached at original staples. Staples added (not manufacturing).

Cover art by Sheldon Mayer [as Fisher]. The Power of the Primitive starring Green Lantern, script by John Broome, art by Paul Reinman; A college football star suddenly finds himself transformed into a weird, stone-age type man, and the Emerald Crusader must solve the enigma before a murder occurs. Bad Blood between Brothers starring Dr. Mid-Nite, art by Stan Aschmeier. The Kroll People starring The Black Pirate, art by Paul Reinman. The Secret of the Unopened Letters starring Hop Harrigan, script and art by Jon L. Blummer. Mutt and Jeff strips by Al Smith [signed as Bud Fisher]. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Amazing Stories (1926-Present Experimenter) Pulp Vol. 23 #11 VG/FN 5.0

Volume 23, Issue 11 - November, 1949. Cover by Arnold Kohn, depicting a scene from "Prometheus' Daughter" by Alexander Blade. Stories by Alexander Blade, Rog Phillips, Richard S. Shaver & Chester S. Geier, Berkeley Livingston and Norma Laxell Easton. Illustrations by Arnold Kohn, Julian S. Krupa, J. Allen St. John, Leo Ramon Summers and Bill Terry. Stories: "Prometheus' Daughter" by Alexander Blade, illustrated by Arnold Kohn; "Beyond the Matrix of Time" by Rog Phillips, illustrated by Julian S. Krupa; "Battle in Eternity" by Richard S. Shaver & Chester S. Geier, illustrated by J. Allen St. John; "Mr. Jones' Eternal Camera" by Berkeley Livingston, illustrated by Leo Ramon Summers; and "The Avenger" by Norma Laxell Easton, illustrated by Bill Terry. Features: The Observatory; Maybe It's True; Radioactive Railroad; Sinister Blackout; Electric Muscles; The Ancient Geometrical Monument; Floating on Air; and more. 7-in. x 10-in., 160 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

American Air Forces (1944) 12 VG- 3.5

Water damage.

Cover by Bob Powell. Art by Bob Powell. Sometimes listed as A1 Comics (1944 Life's Romances) #91. Part of A1 Comics, an anthology from Magazine Enterprises with content that varied from month to month. This issue featured aviation adventure from the Korean War. Rocky Beach undertakes a dangerous mission behind enemy lines in Korea; A nonfiction piece about the history of flight covers the early experiments that led to the first working airplane; A pilot gets caught up in the first war for French Indochina, known in modern times as Vietnam. Mike Battles; Man Against the Sky!, Chapter 3; Jet Powers; Rocky Beach; The Dirty War! Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Animal Comics (1942-1948 Dell) 19 FN- 5.5

Cover by Walt Kelly. Stories and art by Walt Kelly, Hubbell R. McBride, Morris Gollub, Dan Noonan and Gaylord Du Bois (credited as Howard R. Garis). Dell's classic funny-animal series included early work by former Disney animator Walt Kelly, creator of beloved comic strip Pogo. In an early Pogo story by Kelly, a jive-talking Jersey mosquito lands in Pogo's swamp, and his name is Citronella Jones. (Pogo introduces himself as Ponce de Leon Montgomery County Alabama Georgia Beauregard Possum.) In another Kelly story, Uncle Wiggily catches a fish in his hat. Goozy the monkey tries to become king of the jungle. Mixed Families; Uncle Wiggily; Albert and Pogo; Cubby & Tubby; Goozy; Silvershoes; Elephunnies. 48 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Archie (1943 Archie Comics) 6 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Centerfold, stub page and majority of first three pages missing (affects "Halloween Hi-Jinx", "Nominate a Drum Majorette" and "The Caddy" stories) . Full length spine split. Full-length tear on front cover. Tape.

Cover by Harry Sahle. Stories by Harry Sahle, Ed Goggin and unknown. Art by Harry Sahle, Joe Edwards, Clem Weisbecker, Janice Valleau, Zoltan Szenics, Clem Harrison and unknown. After being yelled at by Mr. Weatherbee, Archie is banned from the Halloween dance in "Halloween Hi-Jinx"! Plus, Bumbie stars in "The Mad Shrimp"! Meanwhile, Archie contributes to the war effort by lending Oscar to the Wags in "Oscar Joins the Wags"! Also, Betty and Veronica compete to be drum majorettes at a football game in "Nominate a Drum Majorette"! And Archie works a fortune booth at a carnival and tells a pretty girl that she will meet a handsome young man on the golf course with red hair the next day in "The Caddy"! Plus, Cubby stars in "Buried Treasure"! Also, Archie tries to get Lana Lamarr attend the bond rally in "The Big Shot"! And Souphead reads about Native Americans and then dreams of being one! Also: 2-page text story "Archie's Dream" by Curley Cole. 60 pages, Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Archie (1943 Archie Comics) 28 CGC 2.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4300538006

Cover art by Al Fagaly. "The Lifeguard," art by Bill Vigoda; Archie fills in for Reggie as a lifeguard and gets into his typical antics. Archie's Hollywood Quiz Page by Herbert "Red" Holmdale. "The Glamour Boy," art by Bill Vigoda; When Archie takes a bunch of papers from Miss Grundy's desk (instead of just his essay) to escape the Riverdale Glamour Girl Society, Reggie discovers that test answers are among the papers and steals them from Archie. Hollywood Tattle Tales article. "A Cozy Date," art by Bill Vigoda; Archie tries to get some time alone with Veronica, but people keep ringing the doorbell. Katy Keene ad. Untitled Betty and Veronica story, art by Irving Novick; Betty and Veronica take the advice of a radio show host and decide to live among nature to lose weight. Super Duck ad. "Service With a Snicker," art by Bill Vigoda; When Archie and Veronica cause the cook and maid to quit, Veronica has Archie dress up as a French maid to serve dinner to the Lodges and their guests--who turn out to be Archie's parents. "Midsummer's Nightmare," art by Bill Vigoda; Archie gets a summer job at Hopntakadip Camp and causes the usual chaos. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica Annual (1953) 1 FR 1.0

6.25" Cumulative spine split/spine panel missing. Interior loose along split.

100 page giant. Cover by George Frese. "Uncover Girl," script by Frank Doyle, art by George Frese; Veronica refuses to give Betty a picture of herself for the yearbook, since all the pictures have her wearing out-of-date fashions. "Twin Killing," art by Samm Schwartz; As a welcoming gesture to two new girls who just transferred to Riverdale High, Veronica and Betty agree to set them up with one time only dates with Archie and Reggie. "Wrong Track," pencils by George Frese; Dateless, Betty agrees to babysit for her Aunt Lucy. "Dyeing For A Date," script and art by Joe Edwards; Betty helps Reggie play a prank on Veronica so she won't go to the dance with Archie. "Shop, Look And Listen," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Mr. Weatherbee assigns Archie and Reggie to rehabilitate his desk. "Gals Are Too Clever" text story. "For Better Or Verse," script and art by Joe Edwards; Archie pays Jughead to write a love poem, and then gives it to Veronica claiming he wrote it. "Big Fad Mamas," art by Samm Schwartz; In order to embarrass the girls out of the fad fashions they've taken to wearing, Archie and Reggie dress up in clothing from the Gay '90s. "Ugly Rumor," pencils by George Frese; Reggie tells Veronica he saw Archie escorting another woman. "With Mallet Toward None," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica insists on teaching Archie and Reggie croquet, but the collateral damage is too much for Mr. Lodge. 100 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Astounding Science Fiction (1938-1960 Street and Smith) Pulp / Digest Vol. 27 #5 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

July, 1941. Volume 27, Issue 5. Cover by Hubert Rogers. Trimmed pulp, 6.5-in. x 9.5-in.; black and white; 160 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.20.

Batman (1940) 54 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4652009016

Cover pencils by Win Mortimer, inks by Charles Paris. The Treasure Hunter!, art by Jim Mooney; A bad guy begins stealing valuable collectors items from rich people in Gotham City; Batman and Robin intervene. The Door Without a Key!, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson get lost in Florida and discover an ancient castle; As Batman and Robin, they find a long lost fugitive; When they return in the Batplane, they can't find castle. Wonder Drug article, art by Raymond Perry. Untitled two-page Varsity Vic story by Henry Boltinoff. The Amazing Masquerade!, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Batman and Robin battle John Foster and the Human Spider Mob. Safety First public service announcement starring Superman, script by Jack Schiff, art by Wayne Boring. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 71 FR 1.0 (R)

Trimmed

TRIMMED. Near full length spine split. Tape along entire spine. Heavy water damage.

Cover by Win Mortimer. Hop On the Welfare Wagon! public service announcement with Superman, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. "The Jail For Heroes!", script by David Vern, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Stan Kaye; Gang lord Scar Brink has built a huge prison where he places every law enforcer that he captures; Keeping them locked in the prison is hard, but the inmates behave after Brink captures Batman and Robin and threatens to unmask the heroes if there are any more escape attempts. Half-page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. "Commissioner Gordon's Greatest Case!", script by David Vern, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Commissioner Gordon starts an investigation campaign to discover Batman's real identity; Batman and Robin investigate the recent crimes of The Masked Mystic. -page Private Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. 2-page Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. The Fantastic Story of the Paris Gun article, art by Raymond Perry. Half-page Varsity Vic story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Mask of Mister Cipher!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; The Gotham City Police Department and Batman learn that an underground criminal operation allows criminals to change their facial structure; The criminal behind it all is Mister Cipher, a masked man who runs a large criminal operation in Gotham. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 72 FR/GD 1.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Tear seals, TRIMMED. Pieces of tape on interior cover spine. 6" Cumulative spine split (taped).

Cover by Win Mortimer. It's Smart to Check -- And Double Check! public service announcement starring Superman, script by Jack Schiff, art by Winslow Mortimer. "The Jungle Batman!", script by David Vern, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; After capturing the feared Sinister Eight, Commissioner Gordon asks the Dynamic Duo to deliver the crooks by radio-controlled ship to their prison at Satan's Island; The ship is torpedoed and sunk during a storm at sea. Two-page Varsity Vic story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Legion of Faceless Men!", pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Batman and Robin get invited to a party at The Maskers Club, which is formed by people who wear masks at their jobs; After the party, crime ensues. Half-page Private Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. One-page Peg story by Henry Boltinoff. Changing Styles In Magic article by David Kahn (as Donald King), art by Raymond Perry. Half-page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Death-Cheaters of Gotham City!", script by David Vern, art by Jim Mooney (as Bob Kane); Batman becomes a member of the strange "Death Cheaters Club," but a wanted criminal, who fits the qualifications for membership, is denied the same--and vows vengeance against all the members! Casey the Cop one-page story by Henry Boltinoff. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 75 GD/VG 3.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Tear seal. Water damage.

Gorilla story issue! Cover by Win Mortimer (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz. The Holiday Spirit! public service announcement with Superboy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. "Outlaw Town, U.S.A.!", script by David Vern, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; The town of Silver Vein is run by criminals and is a hideout for bad guys;. When some criminals from Gotham City go to Silver Vein, Batman and Robin follow them. Half-page Little Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. "Mr. Roulette's Greatest Gamble," script by David Vern, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Mr. Roulette has been gambling with his life but Batman and Robin try to stop him. One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "Stone Walls and Iron Bars" article by Jack Miller, art by Raymond Perry. Half-page Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Gorilla Boss of Gotham City!", script by David Vern, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; Boss Dyke is executed in the gas chambers for his crimes, and his body is taken to a doctor who transplants the criminal's brain into that of a large gorilla; The gorilla communicates to the doctor that after he and his gang have secured needed funds, he wants his brain then transplanted into that of the Batman, and Batman's brain put into the gorilla. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 76 GD- 1.8 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

TRIMMED. 3" Cumulative spine split. Tape along interior cover spine and edges. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris. "The Danger Club," script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Charles Paris; When members of the Danger Club are threatened, then violently are elminated one by one, Batman decides to join the club himself to try to track down the killer. Half-page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. Half-page Peg story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Penguin's Fabulous Fowls!", script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Penguin is released from prison claims hes "going straight"; Batman and Robin go down to Gotham Harbor to confront the Penguin. One-page Varsity Vic story by Henry Boltinoff. 160,000,000 Policemen article by Jack Miller, art by Raymond Perry. People Are People! public service announcement with Superman, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. "The Man of 100 Murders," art by Jim Mooney (as Bob Kane); The Caped Crusaders go up against a ruthless, cold-blooded killer who shows no mercy to anyone. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Blackhawk (1944 1st Series) 27 FR/GD 1.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Heavy color touch, regloss and TRIMMED. 3.5" Cumulative spine split.

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Blackhawk destroys a war-mad munitions magnate! Featuring: 11 page Blackhawk story "The Plot To Conquer Posnia" drawn by Bill Quackenbush (?); 8 page Chop Chop story "North To Alaska" drawn by Bill Ward; 1 page text story "The Destroyer Strikes"; 11 page Blackhawk story "The Winged Death Demons" drawn by Bill Quackenbush (?); 1 page Wun Cloo story "Truth And/Or Consequences" by Jack Cole. Cover by Reed Crandall. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Blue Ribbon Comics (1939 MLJ) 4 0.3

Comic is complete other than being coverless. Signed by Irwin Hasen (interior). Certification not included. 2" Cumulative spine split in first wrap.

Cover art by Charles Biro. The Canal Zone Murder Case starring the dog Rang-A-Tang, script by Joe Blair, art by Ed Smalle. Battle With Shiek Tamah starring Gypsy Johnson, art by John Bulthuis. Origin of the Fox starring The Fox, script by Joe Blair, art by Irwin Hasen. Company C Is Trapped starring Corporal Collins, art by Charles Biro. The Origin of Ty-Gor starring Ty-Gor, script by Joe Blair, art by George Storm; To atone for the death of a tiger cub, the witch doctor must offer a human sacrifice, this time it must be a white boy. The Isle of Right starring Doc Strong, script by Joe Blair, art by Sam Cooper. The Blue Duke starring Loop Logan, script by Joe Blair, art by Frank Volp. The Coming of the Green Falcon, script by Harry Shorten, art by Edd Ashe. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Blue Ribbon Comics (1939 MLJ) 8 PR 0.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Piece-fill, TRIMMED. Archival tape on interior cover, pages, and under staples. Full length spine split with incorrect back cover MARRIED with archival tape.

Cover art by Ed Smalle. Mr. King's Dope Smuggling Ring starring the dog Rang-A-Tang, script by Joe Blair, art by Ed Smalle. Hercules Routs the Fierce Unconquered Amazons, script by Joe Blair, art by Mort Meskin. Idol of the Crocodile Cult starring Gypsy Johnson, art by John Bulthuis [as Johann Carl Bulthuis]. The Fox Goes To a Night Club, script by Joe Blair, art by Irwin Hasen. After the Fall of France starring Corporal Collins and Nazis, script by Abner Sundell, art by Charles Biro; Collins and Slapsie escape France and go to England. In the American Jungle starring Ty Gor, script by Joe Blair, art by Mort Meskin. The Martian Invasion starring Doc Strong, script by Joe Blair, art by Sam Cooper. Fighting the Fascists starring Loop Logan, script by Joe Blair, art by Frank Volpe. Truce of Treachery starring Green Falcon, script by Harry Shorten, art by Lee Harris. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Captain Marvel Adventures (1941-1953 Fawcett) 12 FR 1.0

Cover and centerfold detached. Oxidation. Interior residue. Brittle.

Cover by Marc Swayze. Stories by Al Liederman and unknown. Art by C.C. Beck, Pete Costanza, Al Liederman and unknown. Captain Marvel (Billy Batson) stars in: "Captain Marvel Joins the Army" with art by C.C. Beck and Pete Costanza; "The Curse of Water"; "The Truth Epidemic" with art by Pete Costanza; and "The Slap-Happy Magician" with art by C.C. Beck. Also in this issue: Captain Kid in an untitled tale by Al Liederman. And: 2-page text story "Loaded for Bear" by Justin Dewey Triem. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Captain Marvel Adventures (1941-1953 Fawcett) 34 GD 2.0

Oxidation with chipping.

Cover pencils by C.C. Beck. Stories by Otto Binder, Bert Whitman, Al Liederman and unknown. Art by C.C. Beck, Bert Whitman, Al Liederman and unknown. Fortunately, Mr. Mind's giant missile is a dud, and does not explode in Russia. Captain Marvel flies off to face the villain's next plot, which is to attack the British Isles with a floating island filled with Nazis. Don't miss..."The Monster Society of Evil Chapter 13: The Floating Terror" by Otto Binder and C.C. Beck. Plus: Uncle Leo enlists Captain Marvel to help him find an escaped gorilla in "Captain Marvel in Oklahoma City"! Captain Marvel also stars in "Captain Marvel, Sportsman" with story by Otto Binder, and "The Jealous Magician" with art by C.C. Beck. Plus: Little Sneezer in "Spooks" by Bert Whitman; Captain Kid in an untitled 2-pager by Al Liederman; and 2-page text story "Friday, the 13th" by Rod Reed. 60 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Captain Marvel Adventures (1941-1953 Fawcett) 72 VG 4.0

Tracing on front cover.

"Captain Marvel Judges the Dog Show," "Buried Alive," "Captain Marvel's Record," and "Captain Marvel Discovers a New Planet!" Back-up story: "Captain Kid Gets in Hot Water!" Two-page Jon Jarl text story, "The Dictator of Space" by Eando Binder. One-page Tootsie Roll ad, "Captain Tootsie and the Log Jam Rescue" by C.C. Beck and Pete Costanza. Part photo cover--Capt. Marvel flies through New York City. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Captain Marvel Adventures (1941-1953 Fawcett) 100 GD 2.0 (R)

Trimmed

TRIMMED. Water damage.

Cover by C.C. Beck. Stories by Otto Binder and unknown. Art by C.C. Beck, Pete Costanza and Al Liederman. Captain Marvel takes on Sivana in a colossal centennial thriller by Otto Binder, C.C. Beck and Pete Costanza: "The Plot Against the Universe Part 1: Dr. Sivana Strikes at Shazam"; "The Plot Against the Universe Part 2: The Invasion of the Rock of Eternity"; "The Plot Against the Universe Part 3: The Evil Element"; and "The Plot Against the Universe Part 4: The Marvelium Plot"! Don't miss this complete four-part comic novel, with appearances by Shazam and Tawky Tawny. Plus: Captain Kid in "The Music Master" with art by Al Liederman. And: Jon Jarl in the 2-page text story "World Within" by Otto Binder (as Eando Binder). 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Captain Midnight (1942-1948 Fawcett) 11 GD- 1.8 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Corner rebuilt, staple replaced and reinforced with archival tape. TRIMMED. Water damage.

Art by Jack Keller. The Day of the Maya featuring Captain Midnight. Death Can Be Cheated text story with Red Skye. The Water Fuel; Captain Albright is sent to New Guinea on a trouble-shooting mission for the government, and discovers that there is a fuel shortage in the area to supply our troops. Meets the Worlds Worst Public Enemies!; When Captain Albright reads of the three Axis leaders having a meeting at Rhine Castle to discuss war strategy, he decides to "drop in" on the meeting as well as trying out his new aircraft carrier invention, the rotating extension deck. Untitled Johnny Blair, in the Air story. The Polar Peril starring Captain Midnight. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Captain Video (1951 Fawcett) 1 FR 1.0

Signed by George Evans, does not include certificate of authenticity. 6" Cumulative spine split. Cover oxidation.

Stories and art by George Evans and Martin Thall. Early TV superhero Captain Video comes to comics, an electronics wizard from an era when technology was just starting to change the world. Cap and Ranger investigate after their pal Professor Bradley disappears, and the mysterious Dr. Hypnox shows up with a gun looking for him. Western-movie hero Rod Cameron gets a mite unfriendly when owlhoots steal his horse War Paint and try to pass him off as someone else's horse. Cap and Ranger take action after their "opticon scillometer" shows them a man being chased by a monster scorpion. Art by future EC legend George Evans. Plus photos of TV's Captain Video and Ranger, Al Hodge and Don Hastings, including a color photo on the back cover. And moral lessons from Captain Video. The Secret of Sun City; Dizzy Daisy; Rod Cameron: Bushwhacker Bait; Captain Cromwell of the Space Patrol; The Creatures of Doom; Doc Sorebones. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cave Girl (1953 ME) 12 VG- 3.5

Cover and first wrap detached at one staple. Water spotting.

(A-1 No. 96) Stories by Gardner Fox. Art by Bob Powell. Cover by Bob Powell. Sometimes listed as A1 Comics (1944 Life's Romances) #96. Classic good-girl art by Bob Powell, as a girl raised by wolves becomes the jungle hero Cave Girl. White men disguised as natives steal ivory and archaeological treasures; Cave Girl is captured by the Amazons and forced to fight lions; Jungle lord Thun'da must prevent discovery of an ancient machine that can turn anything into gold. Featuring early stories by future comics legend Gardner Fox. The Devil Boat!; Prey of the Headhunters!; The Amazon Assassins!; Thunda: The Gold-Maker! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Classics Illustrated 095 All Quiet on the Western Front 1A VG/FN 5.0 HRN 96

Sticker on splash page.

All Quiet on the Western Front, 1st Printing, Painted Cover. (HRN 96, with 5/52 date). The time is World War I - the scene, the battlefield, the story, told by one who was in the midst of it. Here is the unglorious, the unexciting, the unglamorous side of war and death...here is the story of the soldiers who fight. Here is the soul-stirring drama of the frontlines. Cover price $0.15.

Classics Illustrated 097 King Solomon's Mines (1952) 1 VG/FN 5.0

Sticker on splash page.

King Solomon's Mines, 1st Printing, Painted Cover. (HRN 96, with 7/52 date). Through steaming jungles, facing danger at every turn came the expedition - three men and a native with only a crude, hand-drawn map to guide them in the unknown depths of darkest Africa. Their destination - King Solomon's Mines; their destiny - thrilling adventure, a fabulous fortune in jewels...and death. Cover price $0.15.

Classics Illustrated 098 The Red Badge of Courage (1952) 1 VG/FN 5.0

Sticker on splash page.

The Red Badge of Courage, 1st Printing, Painted Cover. (HRN 98, with 8/52 date). This is no epic history of great generals, glorious victories or dire defeats. This is simply the story of what befell only one young lad on that fateful day when he came face to face with the monster called war. Cover price $0.15.

Cowpuncher (1953) 1 FN+ 6.5

Crime and Justice (1951) 11 VG 4.0

Cover by Lou Morales. Stories and art by Lou Morales, Art Capello, Frank Frollo, and Stan Campbell. Pre-Code crime comics from Charlton, sometimes published under its short-lived Capitol or Law and Order imprints. Mr. and Mrs. Chase are aided by teen gang "The Cobras" (who ride around in an Archie-like jalopy) while investigating a narcotics ring and a mad millionaire who keeps live alligators in his weird mansion. Not your typical crime-comics story. A small-time hood named Lippy still knows enough to bring down a major organized-crime syndicate. A detective flies out to Skull Lake to investigate killings that seem to be the work of a lake monster. Crime Clues: A Simple Case of Murder!; Mr. and Mrs. Chase: The Cobras; Rub-Out!; Plainly Poison; The Demon of Skull Lake; Radio Patrol: Case of the Bottled Murder. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Crime Does Not Pay (1942-1955 Lev Gleason) 108 GD/VG 3.0

Cover detached at one staple. Oxidation.

Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Bob Fujitani, Fred Guardineer, Al McWilliams, Dick Rockwell, Claude Moore 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. During Prohibition, a con man decides to use his mob to hijack a bootlegger's shipment of booze. Small-time hoods try to convince a just-released safecracker to come out of retirement for one last job. Detective Geoffrey learns that a custom clothing tag holds the clue to a book dealer's suicide. Also featuring a vintage ad for "Lev Gleason Comics picture trading cards." The Double-Cross That Boomeranged; Jim Franton, Bootlegger versus Bud Rollins, Con-Man; The Junkies; One Thrill Too Many; On the Level; The Case of the Custom-Made Clothes. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Criminals on the Run (1948) 10 GD/VG 3.0

Cover coming loose at both staples.

Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by Nina Albright and Al McWilliams. Sometimes listed as Criminals on the Run Vol. 05 #3. Bespectacled, eccentric detective "King" Cole Jr. takes over his father's detective agency. Young King Cole investigates the arsonist who is causing forest fires. Sergeant Spook and Jerry try to prove that a corrupt mayor is swindling the city over a playground for impoverished kids. A reprint of the first adventure of goatee'd criminologist Doctor Doom (no relation to Victor), as he and his students investigate deadly accidents at a skyscraper. Final issue under this title; series continues as Crime-Fighting Detective (1950) #11. Young King Cole; Criminal Lawyer's Medicine; Sergeant Spook; Dr. Doom. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Danger Trail (1950 National) 2 0.3

Comic is complete other than being coverless.

"Hangman's House." With the help of a deceased war buddy's souvenir, King Faraday breaks into and out of the strange and unusual Hangman's House. Also includes: "Shadows over London"; "Trouble in Trinidad"; and "Toreador from Texas." Pencils and inks by Carmine Infantino and Alex Toth. Cover by Infantino. 52 pages Cover price $0.10.

Davy Crockett Frontier Fighter (1951 Avon) 0 VG+ 4.5

Moisture damage.

Davy Crockett stars in "The Creek Rebellion" and "The Ringtailed Roarer of the Wilderness." Back-up stories "Remember the Alamo," "War Drums" (art by Paul Reinman), and Dead-Eye Dude in "Throwing the Bull!" George Tuska art? Fawcette cover. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 166 GD/VG 3.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Tear seals, TRIMMED spots. Pieces of tape along interior cover spine.

Cover by Win Mortimer. Stories by Don C. Cameron and unknown. Art by Bruno Premiani, Dick Sprang, Charles Paris, Dan Barry and unknown. An ex-con, John Gillen, working with the Carson Circus and billed as "The Man with a Million Faces," astounds the public with his ability to visually imitate anyone. However, the Dynamic Duo discover two employees at the circus are using this fact to commit crimes and blame them on him. Don't miss Batman and Robin in "The Man with a Million Faces!" with art by Dick Sprang and Charles Paris. Plus: Pow-Wow Smith, Indian Lawman in "The Indian Who Had to Get Rich!" by Don C. Cameron and Bruno Premiani; Robotman in "The Robot Robberies!"; and Impossible -- But True! tale "The Machine from Which No Man Can Hide!" (featuring Roy Raymond) with art by Dan Barry. Also: Casey the Cop 1-pager by Henry Boltinoff; 2-page text piece "...Of Sailing Ships and Wax"; and Little Pete half-pager by Boltinoff. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 196 GD 2.0 (R)

Trimmed

Cover partially TRIMMED. Heavy tape on cover, pieces on centerfold. Interior staining

Cover by Win Mortimer. Stories by Bill Woolfolk and unknown. Art by Dick Sprang, Charles Paris, Leonard Starr, Joe Certa and Ruben Moreira. When Bruce and Dick visit London's Scotland Yard, they are shocked to see a frame that once held a picture of Batman and Robin empty, and seek to find out why this has happened in "City Without Guns!" by Bill Woolfolk, Dick Sprang and Charles Paris. Plus: Pow-Wow Smith, Indian Lawman in "The Garments of the Golden Chief" with art by Leonard Starr; Robotman in "The Repeating Robotman!" with art by Joe Certa; and Impossible -- But True! tale "The Man from the 5th Dimension!" (featuring Roy Raymond) with art by Ruben Moreira. Also: Quick Quiz activity half-pager by H.T. Elmo; 2-page text story "Invitation to a Burglary" by Jack Miller; and Casey the Cop half-pager by Henry Boltinoff. 44 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Doc Savage (1933-1949 Street & Smith^) Pulp Vol. 9 #5 FR 1.0

6.5" Spine split from top. Brittle.

Don Fortune Magazine (1946) 2 GD/VG 3.0

Only one staple (not manufacturing).

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.

Eerie (1951 Avon Series) 1 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Centerfold missing (affects "The Subway Horror!" story). Cover coming detached at single center staple.

Edited by Sol Cohen. Art by Moe Marcus, Rocke Mastroserio, Marty Rose and Fred Kida. Tales of horror from the era just before the Comics Code was introduced. Robert Warsham learns about the werewolf that stalks his family through the generations; An American couple discovers that a madman is recruiting an undead army in Budapest; A man disposes of his nagging wife with a subway train, but then is haunted by visions and hallucinations. The Werewolf of Warsham Manor; King of the Living Dead; The Subway Horror!; Double Trouble; The Monster from the Pit! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Exotic Romances (1955) 22 GD/VG 3.0

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Fairy Tale Parade (1942-1944 Dell) 4 VG+ 4.5

Cover oxidation.

Cover by Walt Kelly. Stories and art by Walt Kelly, Arthur Jameson and L. Bing. Dell puts fairy tales and fables into the hands of former Disney animator Walt Kelly, creator of beloved comic strip Pogo. Kelly adapts two classic fables: A knight searches for a kidnapped prince. And The Travelling Musicians of Bremen, by the Brothers Grimm. A beggar boy gets a chance to live like a prince after he finds a lamp with a genie in it. The Lost Prince; The White Cat; Aladdin and his Wonderful Lamp; Grimms the Travelling Musicians; The Wee Men Othe Glen; The Giants Hand. 64 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Fame and Fortune Weekly (1905-1928 Frank Tousey) 368 GD/VG 3.0

October 18, 1912. $10,000 Reward; or, The Fortune of a Bank Clerk. 11" x 8", 36 pages. Cover price $0.05.

Fame and Fortune Weekly (1905-1928 Frank Tousey) 389 GD/VG 3.0

March 14, 1913. His Own Business; or, From Errand Boy to Boss. 11" x 8", 36 pages. Cover price $0.05.

Fame and Fortune Weekly (1905-1928 Frank Tousey) 425 VG 4.0

Oxidation.

November 21, 1913. In the Lumber Trade; or, A Winning Speculator. 11" x 8", 32 pages. Cover price $0.05.

Fame and Fortune Weekly (1905-1928 Frank Tousey) 482 VG 4.0

Cover loose at one staple.

December 25, 1914. Capturing the Money; or, How Ben Bailey Made His Mark. 11" x 8", 36 pages. Cover price $0.05.

Fame and Fortune Weekly (1905-1928 Frank Tousey) 490 VG- 3.5

February 19, 1915. A Born Spectacular; or, The Young Sphinx of Wall Street. 11" x 8", 36 pages. Cover price $0.05.