Auctions: comic books 1938-1955

3-D-Ell (1953) 1 VG 4.0

Staple rust. Cover oxidation.

Photo stories in 3-D featuring Rootie Kazootie: "Poochie To the Rescue," "The Polka Dot Treasure," and "Trouble At the Zoo." 36 Pages, 3D interior. Cover price $0.25.

Ace Comics (1937) 48 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Page missing, interrupts art and story.

Cover art by Joe Musial. The Phantom strips, script by Lee Falk, art by Ray Moore. Just Kids strips by A.D. Carter. Jungle Jim strips, art by Alex Raymond. Collecting Stamps article by Eugene Pollack. The Katzenjammer Kids strips, art by H.H. Knerr. Tim Tyler's Luck strips, art by Lyman Young. Barney Google strips, art by Billy DeBeck. Blondie strips, art by Chic Young. Prince Valiant strips, art by Hal Foster. Tillie the Toiler strips, art by Russ Westover. Curley Harper at Lakespur strips, art by Lyman Young. Teddy and Sitting Bull strips, art by Joe Musial. Room and Board strips, art by Gene Ahern. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Ace Comics (1937) 55 0.3

COVERLESS. INCOMPLETE. Centerfold missing, interrupts art and story.

Cover art by Joe Musial. . The Phantom strips, script by Lee Falk, art by Ray Moore. Just Kids strips by A.D. Carter. Jungle Jim strips, art by Alex Raymond. Collecting Stamps article by Eugene Pollack. The Katzenjammer Kids strips, art by H.H. Knerr. Tim Tyler's Luck strips, art by Lyman Young. Pete the Tramp strips by Clarence D. Russell. Barney Google strips, art by Billy DeBeck. Blondie strips, art by Chic Young. Prince Valiant strips, art by Hal Foster. Tillie the Toiler strips, art by Russ Westover. Curley Harper at Lakespur strips, art by Lyman Young. Teddy and Sitting Bull strips, art by Joe Musial. The Battle of the Atlantic text story by E. Franklin Wittmack. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 7 CGC Coverless

Paper: Cream to off white

Coverless. 1st wrap missing. 1/2 of page 31 missing.

Label #4713475003

2nd Superman cover - Cover art by Joe Shuster. Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel (as Jerome Siegel), art by Joe Shuster. Chuck Dawson story, art by Homer Fleming. Pep Morgan story, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Fred Guardineer. Adventures of Marco Polo story, art by Sven Elven. Double Trouble [Part 2] starring Tex Thomson, art by Bernard Baily. Fact page art by Sheldon Moldoff. Scoop Scanlon, Five Star Reporter, art by Will Ely. Zulu Diamond Mine starring Zatara Master Magician, script and art by Fred Guardineer. 68 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 9 CGC Coverless

Paper: Cream to off white

COVERLESS. 1st & 2 center wraps missing. Page 2-5 & 7 missing.

Label #4649144001

Cover art by Fred Guardineer. Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel (as Jerome Siegel), art by Joe Shuster. Scoop Scanlon, Five Star Reporter story, art by Will Ely. Pep Morgan story, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Fred Guardineer (as Gene Baxter). Adventures of Marco Polo story, art by Sven Elven. Tex Thomson story, art by Bernard Baily. Chuck Dawson story, art by Homer Fleming. The Mad Lama starring Zatara Master Magician, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Fred Guardineer. Candid Comic Camera one-pager, art by Bob Kane. 68 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 11 CGC Coverless

Paper: Cream to off white

COVERLESS. 1st 2 & 2 center wraps missing. Page 4-7 Missing.

Label #4649144002

Cover art by Fred Guardineer. Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel (as Jerome Siegel), art by Joe Shuster. Superman called the Man of Steel for the first time. Scoop Scanlon, Five Star Reporter story, art by Will Ely. Pep Morgan story, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Fred Guardineer (as Gene Baxter). Adventures of Marco Polo story, art by Sven Elven. Tex Thomson story, art by Bernard Baily. Chuck Dawson story, art by Homer Fleming. Sea Ghost starring Zatara, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Fred Guardineer. 68 Pages, Full Color. $.10 "1st time Superman uses his X-Ray Vision." - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist. Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 13 CGC Coverless

Paper: Cream to off white

Coverless. 1st wrap missing. Large piece missing from page 2. Centerfold missing. Page 31 missing.

Label #4713475002

Cover art by Joe Shuster. Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Joe Shuster. Scoop Scanlon, Five Star Reporter story, art by Will Ely. Pep Morgan story, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Fred Guardineer (as Gene Baxter). Adventures of Marco Polo story, art by Sven Elven. Tex Thomson story, art by Bernard Baily. Chuck Dawson story, art by Homer Fleming. Swamp of Satan starring Zatara Master Magician, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Fred Guardineer. 68 Pages, Full Color. $.10 NOTE: 1st appearance of Ultra-Humanite (Superman's very first super powered foe). Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 17 CGC Coverless

Paper: Cream to off white

Coverless: 1st wrap missing. Page 2,3 & 5-8 missing.

Label #4649144003

Superman, Pep Morgan, the Adventures of Marco Polo, Tex Thompson (art by Bernard Baily), Chuck Dawson, and Zatara (art by Fred Guardineer). Full-page ads for Superman # 2 and New York World's Fair Comics. Superman cover. 68 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 46 CGC 3.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4350119016

Cover art by Fred Ray. The Devil's Playground starring Superman, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Paul Cassidy. Crimes in Color starring Vigilante, script by Mort Weisinger, art by Mort Meskin (signed as Mort Morton Jr.). Three Aces story, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Chad Grothkopf. Iron Giant starring Mr. America and Fatman, script by Ken Fitch, art by Bernard Baily. Congo Bill story, art by Fred Ray. Zatara story, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Joseph Sulman. 68 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 47 0.3

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

1st Lex Luthor cover in comics - Cover art by Fred Ray. Powerstone starring Superman, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Sikela; story continued in part in Superman #17. Vigilante story, script by Mort Weisinger, pencils by Mort Meskin. Three Aces story, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Louis Cazeneuve. The Skeletons in Armor starring Mr. America, script by Ken Fitch, art by Bernard Baily. Congo Bill story, art by Fred Ray. Zatara story, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Joseph Sulman. 68 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 114 GD- 1.8

2 1/2" Cumulative spine split. Cover oxidation. Water damage. Staple rust.

Cover art by Wayne Boring and Stan Kaye. The Man Who Was Honest starring Superman. Floating Gold starring Congo Bill, art by Ed Smalle. The Canines and the Crooks starring Zatara, script by Joe Samachson, art by W. F. White. The Goshawful Ghost starring Hayfoot Henry, script by Al Schwartz, art by Stan Kaye. Wheels of Danger starring Vigilante, art by George Roussos. 52 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 148 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Piece missing, interrupts art or story. Brittle. Chipping. Cover detached.

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Cover art by Al Plastino. Superboy Meets the Mummer, script by Don Cameron, art by John Sikela; The Mummer and his puppets seems a harmless novelty-- until he uses them to rob the Smallville Bank. Cowboy of the Coral Seas starring Aquaman, script by Joe Samachson, art by John Daly. The Strange Defenders of Montespan Castle starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. The Sign of the Red Dragon starring Shining Knight, script by Joe Samachson, art by Ruben Moreira. Give Your Town a Present public service announcement starring Superboy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. The Treasure of the Conquistadores starring Johnny Quick, art by Ralph Mayo. Two-page text feature on famous Civil War photographer Mathew Brady, The Camera Goes to War. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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.

Adventures Into the Unknown (1948 ACG) 35 CGC 3.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4694136001

Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Cover by Ken Bald. Stories by Pete Riss, Emil Gershwin, Al Camy, George Klein, Charles Nicholas, and Gus Ricca. Spine-chilling tales of suspense, horror, and the supernatural—prepare yourself for Adventures into the Unknown! 36 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Airboy Comics (1945-1953 Hillman) Vol. 10 #1 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4692677015

Cover by Ernest Schroeder. Stories and art by Bob Jenney and Ernest Schroeder. 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 #108. No issue # on cover; Vol. 10, issue #1 in indicia. Airboy helps an aviation pioneer who's being blackmailed over a 30-year-old crash that might have been an accident or murder. In Scandinavia, The Heap helps a man try to save his village from a disastrous civil engineering scheme. The story of circus pioneer Hachaliah Bailey's first elephant. Airboy; The Heap; 10¢ a Look; The Spanish Stab; The Finger of Asia; Bits from the Blue; The Rabbit of the Baselines. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

All Star Comics (1940-1978) 41 CGC Page 23 Only

Paper: Cream to off white

Page 23 Only.

Label #4514608007

Black Canary officially joins the Justice Society of America (she's appeared since issue 38) in "The Case of the Patriotic Crimes!" Injustice Society appearance. Script by John Broome. Pencils by Alex Toth (splash page), Carmine Infantino (chapter 1), Arthur Peddy (chapter 2), and Irwin Hasen (chapter 3); inks by Toth (splash), Frank Giacoia (chapter 1), Bernard Sachs (chapter 2), and Hasen (chapter 3). Two-page text story, "No More Favors" by Ted Udall. One-page Tootsie Roll ad, "Captain Tootsie Tames a Tornado" by C.C. Beck. Toth cover. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

All Star Comics (1940-1978) 45 0.3

INCOMPLETE. Multiple pieces missing, interrupts art and story. First two wraps detached. Centerfold held on by tape.

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The Justice Society of America confronts "The Case of the Cosmic Criminals!" Script by John Broome, pencils by Irwin Hasen (splash page and chapters 1 and 3) and Arthur Peddy (chapter 2), inks by Bob Oksner (splash and chapter 1) and Bernard Sachs (chapters 2 and 3). Back-up story, "Johnny Peril's Surprise Story!" Two-page article about money, "A Diller, a Dollar" by John Osgood. Hasen/Oksner cover. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

All Star Comics (1940-1978) 46 FR 1.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch, piece fill, and staples replaced. 7.5" Cumulative spine split (partially taped). Interior taped and under cover staples. Centerfold detached at one staple.

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The Justice Society of America star in "The Adventure of the Invisible Band!" Script by John Broome. Pencils by Irwin Hasen (splash page and chapters 1 and 3) and Arthur Peddy (chapter 2), inks by Bob Oksner (splash and chapters 1 and 3) and Bernard Sachs (chapter 2). Back-up story, "The Fabulous Ride of Portugese Jack!" Back-up Johnny Peril's Surprise Story, "Colossus!" Two-page article, "In the Days of Knights" by John Osgood." Peddy/Sachs cover. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

All Star Comics (1940-1978) 56 GD+ 2.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch and tear seal. Cover glued to first wrap. Interior tape.

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The Justice Society of America fight robots in the year 3000 A.D. in "The Day the World Ended." Script by John Broome, pencils by Frank Giacoia (chapters 1, 3, and 4) and Arthur Peddy (chapter 2), inks by Giacoia (chapters 1, 3 and 4) and Bernard Sachs (chapter 2). Back-up Johnny Peril's Surprise Story, "The Girl From Aquaterra." Two-page article, "How Far is Far Away?" Peddy/Sachs cover. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

All Top Comics (1945 Fox) 9 CGC 8.5

Paper: Light tan to off white

Label #4562292001

Stories and art by J. L. Keene, Edmond Good and Matt Baker. Cover by Jack Kamen. A collection of adventure and superhero comics from Fox Feature Syndicate. A panther hunter decides to change his ways after an encounter with jungle warrior Rulah; Phantom Lady springs into action when a jealous opera clown turns to murder. Featuring art by legendary good-girl artist Matt Baker. Rulah: The Panther Queen; Blue Beetle: The Yeggs and Yawns; Presto! It's Murder; Phantom Lady: The Killer Clown; Jo-Jo: The Scaly Scourge. In order of appearance: "Rulah Jungle Goddess, The Panther Queen!" art by Edmond Good, reprinted in Golden Age Greats (1994) #14; "Jo-Jo Congo King, The Scaly Scourge!"; "Blue Beetle, The Yeggs and Yawns"; and "Phantom Lady, The Killer Clown!" reprinted in Phantom Lady Crime Never Pays TPB (1994 Verotik) #1-1ST and Good Girl Art Quarterly (1990) #17. "Presto! It's Murder" text story by J. L. Keene. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

All-Flash (1941) 7 GD 2.0

Cover detached at one staple. Centerfold detached. Water damage. Staple rust.

Written by Gardner F. Fox. Art and cover by Harry Tschida. The Flash comes face to face with a mystery writer who not only writes stories, but acts them out in order to make his stories more realistic. Inviting several of his actor friends to help out and scare Jay and Joan, the writer doesn't realize that real crooks have made their way onto the scene. Sweet Adeline humor story by Art Helfant. Grumman-F4F-3 aviation fact page by Falcon Mathieu. Hop Harrigan text story by Evelyn Gaines. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Animal Comics (1942-1948 Dell) 2 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Centerfold missing, interrupts art and story.

Wraparound Cover. Stories by Walt Kelly, Gaylord DuBois and unknown. Art by H.R. McBride?, Walt Kelly, Morris Gollub, Justin Gruelle and unknown. Featuring the tales "Uncle Wiggily's Birthday Present," "Bumbazine and the Singing Alligator," "Katonka Pays a Debt," "Pupetta of the Circus" and "The Puppy That Nobody Wanted," plus an untitled Merry Meadows story! Starring Uncle Wiggily Longears, Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, Sammy Littletail, Susie Littletail, Dr. Possum, Fuzzy Fox, Albert, Pogo, Bumbazine, Katonka, Sgt. Bain, Private Rooney, Lt. Gault, Nazis (villains), Pupetta Seal, Napolean [Papa Seal], Mama Seal, Babette, Whitey, Billy, Jumbo, Boo-Hoo, Smiley, Fatima, Grouchy, the Sword Swallower, Rosy Rhino, Mickey (a puppy), Captain (a dog), Robert Rabbit [as Rob Rabbit], Bertrand Bear, Maurice Mouse, Freddy Frog, Tommy Turtle, Mrs. Hootie Owl, Mama Bear, Daddy Bear, Sammy Scarecrow, Mrs. Bertha Beaver, Sly Fox, Lee Lynx, Harry Hyena, Mr. Beaver, Sammy Salmon, Cary Crawfish, Sammy Swordfish and Mike Mullet! Also: two Animal Comics News Corner 1-page fillers! Starring Mrs. Giraffe, Jiggs, Dinty and more! And: "Mystery in the Zoo" text story! Starring Peanut! 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Argosy Part 4: Argosy Weekly (1929-1943 Munsey/William T. Dewart) Vol. 289 #5 GD/VG 3.0

2" spine split from top. Cover and interior oxidation.

April 15, 1939. Cover by G. J. Rozen. Stories include "Rider of the Rifle Rock" (part 1) by Bennett Foster, "All Good Embezzlers" by Donald Barr Chidsey, "Just a Dreamer" by Creighton Peet, "The Wind Won't Tell" by Maurice Beam, "Sand in the Snow" (part 3) by Norbert Davis, "A Sword for Leif the Kucky" by Philip Ketchum, "A Pretty Country" by Robert E. Pinkerton, "Down at Sea--No Position" by Richard Sale, "Seven Out of Time" (conclusion) by Arthur Leo Zagat, and "Men of Daring" by Stookie Allen. 7-in. x 10-in.; black and white; 128 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 2 CGC Coverless

Paper: Cream to off white

COVERLESS. 1st 2 Wraps missing. Pages 4-8, 12, 16 & 24 missing.

Label #4649144004

Cover pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson. 2nd appearance of The Joker and Catwoman (called Catwoman for the 1st time) in "The Joker Meets the Cat-Woman," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); Learning the Joker is hospitalized with wounds, the members of the Crime Syndicate make plans to rescue him to lead their mob again; But the Joker has planned a double-cross and the appearance of the Cat-Woman complicates matters. "Wolf, the Crime Master," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Bob Kane (signed) and Jerry Robinson (backgrounds); By an unfortunate accident, Adam Lamb becomes a psychological Jekyll and Hyde at midnight each evening, only to revert to his mild-mannered self during the day. "A Very Simple Case" text story by David Tree, art by Raymond Perry. "The Case of the Clubfoot Murders," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Bob Kane (signed) and Jerry Robinson (backgrounds); The contents of a strange will leave each of the heirs with strange tokens with inscriptions on them, not realizing that, if they are all united, the tokens will reveal the location of a gold mine. "The Case of the Missing Link," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos; Professor Drake brings back from Africa a "missing link" who he intends to civilize for the benefit of all civilization; Batman and Robin vs. Grimes. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 3 CGC Coverless

Paper: Off white

Coverless. Page 6, 9, 14-18, 25, 26 and 29-31 missing.

Label #4675821001

Cover pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson. "The Strange Case of the Diabolical Puppet Master," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); The Caped Crusaders must stop the likes of the Puppet Master, who has set his sights on stealing the Voss Rifle, the Army's newly developed secret gun. "The Ugliest Man in the World," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); Batman confronts the ugliest man in the world, a man shunned by "normal" people he meets every day. "The Crime School for Boys!!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); Batman has to deal with the threat of a crime school upon the lives of young boys, a school designed how to teach those boys the ways of a criminal. Dinky one-page story by Henry Boltinoff. "A Blow For England" text story by Norman Goss, art by Raymond Perry. "The Batman Vs. the Cat-Woman!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); The Cat returns to plague members of the Diamond Syndicate in order to achieve a beautiful "diamond prize!" The Batman Says text article, Batman and Robin tell readers the negatives of crime and criminals. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 4 CGC Coverless

Paper: Off white to white

COVERLESS. 1st wrap missing. Pages 2-4,6,7,9,16,23,25 & 26 missing.

Label #4649144005

Cover pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson. "The Case of the Joker's Crime Circus!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); The Joker organizes a crime circus that performs at the homes of wealthy patrons to size up the joint, then later robs them. "Blackbeard's Crew and the Yacht Society," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); When an exclusive yacht is taken over by a band of pirates led by the immortal Blackbeard himself, the Batman and Robin come aboard to swab the decks with them. "Public Enemy No. 1," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); Batman must contend with Jimmy McCoy, a young bully who claws his way up through the ranks until he becomes the overlord of crime, but ends up being deserted by his mob, hunted by the Police and killed in a gutter. "Code of the Glove" text story, script by Clem Gordon, art by Raymond Perry. Two-page Ginger Snap story by Bob Kane (as Lou Reed). "Touchdown for Justice," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); The Caped Crusader doubles as a star football player, who has been kidnapped in order that his team will lose and criminals will gain big time from the bets they have made. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 9 0.3

Mold. INCOMPLETE. Missing first wrap, centerfold and three additional pages. Affects "The Four Fates!", "The Case of the Lucky Law-Breakers!", "Christmas" and text stories.

Cover pencils by Fred Ray, inks by Jerry Robinson. "The Four Fates!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane and Jerry Robinson, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); When four fugitives steal a large ruby from the turban of Jaffeer, he casts a terrible curse of four fates upon each of the crooks. The Caped Crusaders attempt to capture each of the four. "The White Whale!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); As a stockholder in the Seven Seas Insurance Company, a firm that has had to pay out huge payoffs for ships sunk by a large white whale, Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson decide to investigate the activities of one Captain Burly, who agrees to hunt down and destroy the whale. "The Case of the Lucky Law-Breakers!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); Batman and Robin find it that it isn't mere coincidence that the winners of several assorted money contests just happen to be ex-cons, and that the Joker is somehow involved. Private Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. "Christmas," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); While delivering presents to an orphanage at Christmas, Bruce learns that one of its resident's father is in jail, insisting that he had been framed. Batman and Robin decide to investigate to check out his claim. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 45 0.3

INCOMPLETE. Missing ad (last) page, does not interrupt story. Spine is brittle and splitting. First page and last story page covered in plastic tape wrap.

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Cover art by Win Mortimer. World's Finest Comics ad. "The Lady Rogues!", art by Charles Paris; A famous author has recently published a book about the most evil women in history and a Hollywood studio has bought the rights to make a movie based on the book; At the same time, Catwoman escapes from prison and when she learns that she wasn't included in the book, she decides to sabotage the film and steal from the crew and the studio; Catwoman's criminal spree is successful until she is captured by Batman and Robin. Western Comics ad. Wheaties ad featuring "Chick" Davies. "A Parole for Christmas!", script by Bill Finger, art by Charles Paris; An ex-convict is released on parole during Christmas; This man looks exactly like Bruce Wayne and as soon as he is released from prison he is attacked by some thugs; He is saved by Batman and Robin and they are shocked to see the similarity between him and Bruce. Casey the Cop half-page by Henry Boltinoff. Untitled Readin', 'Ritin', an' Ritchie story by Bob Naylor. "Shoe Shine," script by Walter B. Gibson (as Henry Lysing), art by Raymond Perry. Shorty one-page story by Henry Boltinoff. Daffy & Doodle half-page by Lit-Win. "The Match!", script by Bill Finger, art by Charles Paris; An arsonist called The Match has started operating in Gotham; Batman and Robin team up with the Gotham Fire Department to capture the criminal. Gang Busters comic book ad. Mister Grumble, The Big Boss one-page story by Phil Berube. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 46 0.3

Margin pieces missing, does not interrupt art or story.

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Cover art by Win Mortimer. "Guileful Greetings!" or "The Joker Sends Regards!", script by Don C. Cameron, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; When Joker breaks out of jail the underworld throws a party for his escape complete with giant greeting cards; Drawing inspiration, the Joker commits a series of crimes where he sends Batman cryptic greeting cards giving the caped crusader clues as to what he intends rob. Wheaties ad with Leo Johnson. "Big House Chaplain!", script by Don C. Cameron, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Gene McDonald; Batman infilitrates the Gotham Prison to break down a large network of criminals working from inside. Western Comics ad. "Clean Up" text story by Kit Marlin, art by Raymond Perry. Gang Busters comic ad. "The Batman That History Forgot!", script by Don C. Cameron, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Gene McDonald; Professor Carter Nichols wants to learn about a man named Batman in the 15th Century and he sends Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson back in time; The Dynamic Duo meet with Leonardo da Vinci and they help him fight back the oppression caused by a cruel ruler. One-page Nervous Norman story by Phil Berube. Half-page Daffy & Doodle story by Lit-Win. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 47 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1136014002

Cover pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Charles Paris. In this key issue, Batman's origin is explored in detail for the first time in "The Origin of Batman!" in which Batman tracks down the killers of his mother and father. In this same story, the Bat Signal also used for the first time; script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Charles Paris. "Fashions in Crime!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Catwoman breaks out of jail in a spectacular way and as soon as she is free again, she realizes that she could use the fashion trends as her new crime theme; Posing as the manager of an important fashion magazine, Catwoman is granted access to the houses of many wealthy people and later she steals from them; Batman and Robin intervene. "The Chain Gang Crimes!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; In pursuit of bank robbers, Batman and Robin chase them to a side street where they suddenly disappear. "The Adventures of Popsicle Pete and Bob Feller" ad. "Winged Justice" text story by Ted Rosen, art by Raymond Perry. One-page Daffy & Doodle story by Lit-Win. One-page Little Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. 52 Pages, Full Color. 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) 65 0.3

Centerfold detached at one staple.

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Cover pencils by Win Mortimer and Lew Sayre Schwartz (Catwoman), inks by Win Mortimer and Charles Paris (Catwoman). "A Partner for Batman!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Batman recruits a character called Wingman to be the European version of Batman. Half-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "Bruce Wayne--Crime Reporter!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; The editor of the Gotham Gazette wages war against an unknown criminal known as "The Artisan"; He recruits Bruce Wayne to be a reporter. Captain Tootsie stars in a one-page Tootsie Roll ad, "Emergency Landing" by Bill Schreiber. Four-Footed Detectives article by Barbara Fairbanks, art by Raymond Perry. Half-page Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. One-page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. "Catwoman--Empress of the Underworld," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Catwoman leads Whale Morton's gang on a crime spree; The trap Batman and Robin. -page Varsity Vic story by Henry Boltinoff. Know Your Country public service announcement starring Superboy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 75 0.3

Staples added (not manufacturing).

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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) 78 0.3

Comic is complete other than being coverless.

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Cover by Win Mortimer. "The Manhunter From Mars!", script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; The Batman learns that the new criminal called The Stranger is really a Martian, and, with the help of a lawman from Mars, tracks him down. Half-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Sinister Stamps!", pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; A philatelist has collection of stamps that depict past tragedies and accidents; When members of a Stamp Collectors Club begin dying in a similar way to the accidents from the stamps, investigates. I Confess! article by Jack Miller (as John Marston), art by Raymond Perry. One-page Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. How to Spend a Summer Week! public service announcement with Binky, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. "Batman of the Mounties!", script by David Vern, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Stan Kaye; Batman and Robin are the guests for National Law Enforcement Week in Canada, but soon become involved in a manhunt with a Royal Canadian Mountie. One-page Professor Eureka story by Henry Boltinoff. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 10 FRONT AND BACK COVER ONLY

FRONT AND BACK COVER ONLY. Heavy water damage.

Cover pencils by Fred Ray, inks by Jerry Robinson. "The Isle That Time Forgot!", script by Joseph Greene, pencils by Bob Kane and Jerry Robinson, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); For his birthday, Dick received his own version of the Batplane, and while aloft, he and Batman run into a storm, which forces them to make an emergency landing on an island inhabited by prehistoric men and creatures. 2-page Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. "Report Card Blues!", script by Joseph Greene, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); Fearing that he will get a bad report at school, little Tommy runs away from home and smack dab into trouble, until the Batman rescues him and Tommy sees the light and decides to go home. "The Princess of Plunder!", script by Jack Schiff, pencils by Fred Ray (layouts), Jerry Robinson (finished pencils, as Bob Kane), inks by Jerry Robinson (as Bob Kane) and George Roussos (backgrounds); Guests to a high society function don't know that their host is actually the Cat-Woman, who sends her guests out on a scavenger hunt at the same time that she sends her gang members out on one; Batman intervenes to stop that hunt before it's too late. "The Way Home" text story by Norman Goss. "The Sheriff of Ghost Town!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (signed) and Jerry Robinson, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); The prospect of hidden gold brings a gang of criminals to the newly resurrected ghost town now called Sunshine City, but the pleas of a young boy brings Batman and Robin to town to clean house..... as the newly elected Sheriff! 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Battle (1951 Atlas) 18 CGC 4.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4702617003

"Escape!" (art by Dick Ayers), the conclusion of the Hitler Chronicle in "The Beast at Bay" (art by Ayers), "The Black Hole!" (art by Miller), "Tank," and a two-page text story, "Corporal Charles Cassidy Captures Korea." Russ Heath cover. Cover price $0.10.

Battle (1951 Atlas) 20 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation.

Pin Point Hill. Home Run text story. Who Cares About Charlie? The Great Betrayal, art by Dick Ayers. Those Who March, art by Vernon Henkel. 32 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Battlefront (1952 Atlas) 6 PR 0.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

Interior is complete. RESTORATION. Cleaned. Severe water damage. 2 1/2" tear from top.

Cover by Al Hartley. Written by Hank Chapman, Don Rico and unknown. Art by Al Hartley, Norman Steinberg, John Romita, Sr. and Joe Sinnott. Combat Kelly stars in an untitled story by Hank Chapman and Al Hartley. Plus: "Revolt!" by Don Rico and Norman Steinberg; "Line of Fire!" with art by John Romita, Sr.; "Take Charge" with art by Joe Sinnott; and 2-page text story "Freedom Railroad"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Best From Playboy HC (1954 Waldorf) 1-1ST VG 4.0

Missing dust jacket.

1st printing. A collection of some of the best articles, fiction, jokes, and cartoons from the early years of Playboy Magazine. Fiction by Erskine Caldwell, Julien Dedman, Charles Beaumont. Articles by William Bradford Huie and Earl Wilson. Cartoons by Gardner Rea, Virgil Partch, Jack Cole, Draber, Hef, Miller, Bernhard, Milton Caniff, Al Kaufman, Stine, Julien Dedman, Pinson, Cobean, Reamer Keller, and Sorenson. Hardcover, 8-1/2" x 11-1/4", 160 pages, PC/PB&W.

Billy Buckskin (1955) 1 GD 2.0

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Black Cat Mystery (1951-1963 Harvey) 36 CGC 3.5

Paper: Slightly britle

Label #4426064023

Cover by Warren Kremer. Stories and art by Bob Powell, Joe Certa, and Manny Stallman. Former superhero comic Black Cat becomes a showcase for Harvey's unique brand of pre-Code horror. A Frankenstein-like monster protects young Donnie from zombies at the cost of its own life. Treasure hunters encounter zombies in the Louisiana swamps. The last man on Earth, a horrible radioactive mutant, travels back in time to settle a score with the people of 1952. This issue was mentioned in the text of the anti-comics classic Seduction of the Innocent, pp. 270-271. Battle of the Monsters; Rotting Demons; Dimension Death; Deaths Garden; The Last Man Returns; Whip of Death!; Carnival of Death. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Black Hood Comics (1943) 10 GD+ 2.5

Staple reinforced with archival tape. Water damage.

"Headline For Homicide," art by Clem Weisbecker; An editor starts his own crime newspaper--The Daily Crime Record--and the Black Hood is about to make the front page. "The Riddle of Sergeant McGinty's Voice," art by Clem Weisbecker; Sergeant McGinty is accused of making false radio alarms, and the crooks behind it are about to broadcast the demise of the Black Hood. "New Director of Orphan Asylum," art by Bill Vigoda; The Black Hood visits a local orphanage to stop a gang of hoods from abusing the kids. "The Crime of the Centuries," script by Otto Binder, art by Bob Fujitani; Hangman goes 100 years into the future to catch a killer. "Bait For Murder" text story by Alf Corsican. "Bill Vigoda Unfair To Villains!", art by Bill Vigoda; Bill Vigoda, the artist of the strip, helps Dusty find some thugs to scrap with. 52 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Blackhawk (1944 1st Series) 71 GD/VG 3.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION: Color touch. Staple rust. Rust migration.

Cover pencils by Dick Dillin. Stories by Dick Wood, Paul Gustavson and unknown. Art by Dick Dillin, Paul Gustavson and Chuck Cuidera. Read about the origin of the Blackhawks in the super-story "The Man Who Could Defeat Blackhawk" with art by Dick Dillin and Chuck Cuidera. Blackhawk is also featured in: A flying saucer assault in "Lost Horizon of Terror" with art by Dillin and Cuidera; "The Red Tiger" by Dick Wood, Dillin and Cuidera; and 1-page text story "The Human Reptile," reprinted from Modern Comics (1945) #101. Plus: Chop Chop in an untitled back-up story by Paul Gustavson, reprinted from issue #39 (with a page cut and a panel re-lettered). 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Blonde Phantom (1946) 19 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Inner well not fully sealed, book appears unaffected and secure.

Label #4389356008

Stories by Bill Woolfolk and unknown. Art by unknown. The Blonde Phantom stars in: "Justice for Jimmy Sullivan" with story by Bill Woolfolk; "Her Double Trouble!"; and "Rhapsody in Death" with story by Bill Woolfolk. Also: 2-page text story "The Murder Gang"! Plus: the Sub-Mariner in "The Playboy Killer!" (spoiler warning) - Host Nick Gaynor throws an early wedding party cruise aboard his yacht for the girl who spurned his advances and her fiance. However, when the Sub-Mariner (and Namora, who was also invited along) hears a mistake in naval language used by the Captain, he smells a rat and investigates. Soon, the young couple disappears and fire breaks out aboard the ship. Namor notes a launch speeding away from the ship, speeds after it, and rounds up the villains. Characters in this issue: Blonde Phantom [Louise Mason]; Jimmy Sullivan (first appearance); Dr. Demise (villain, first appearance); a phony Blonde Phantom (villain, first appearance); Sub-Mariner [Prince Namor]; Namora; Barry; Kathy (Barry's fiancee); Nick Gaynor (villain, playboy); Charlie Manelli (villain, yacht's Captain and arsonist). 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Blondie's Cook Book HC (1947 Bell Syndicate) 1-1ST FN 6.0

1st printing. Art and Cover by Chic Young. Collection of recipes selected and illustrated by Chic Young. Hardcover, 5 5/8-in. x 8 1/2-in., 144 pages, B&W

Blue Bolt (1940-1949) Vol. 5 #2 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4698990005

Cover by Walter Johnson. Stories and art by Joe Donohoe, Ray Gill, John Jordan, Jim Wilcox, Pam Robinson, Robert Pious, Milt Hammer and Tom Gill. Sometimes listed as Blue Bolt #50. Former superhero Blue Bolt soars as an aviator hero in WWII. Sergeant Spook and Jerry investigate the killing of Old Man Bleaker at the dilapidated Bleaker Mansion. Cap Hawkins tells the true story of the USS O'Bannon, the US Navy's most decorated destroyer during World War II. To catch a traitor in the ranks, Blue Bolt's sidekick Charlie must go undercover at a WAC camp by dressing in drag. Dick Cole; Fearless Fellers; Cap Hawkins Tales; Edison Bell; Edison Bell's Home Skreeno; Sergeant Spook; Dead Duck; Krisko & Jasper; Blue Bolt; Since Pearl Harbor. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Bobby Benson's B-Bar-B Riders (1950 ME/AC) 2 VG- 3.5

Water damage.

Art by Bob Powell. Edited by Raymond C. Krank. Cover by Bob Powell. Teen cowboy adventures set in the 1950s, based on the popular radio program that ran from 1949 to 1955. Bobby and his friends Tex, Windy, and Irish face modern-day rustlers and other challenges of life on the ranch. A juvenile delinquent sent to the B-Bar-B ranch sees the error of his ways; Windy is kidnapped after being mistaken for a star while visiting a movie set; The Lemonade Kid navigates quicksand with phosphorus as he tracks a band of horse rustlers. Boy Killer; Windy Wales Singing Star of the Movies; The Great Balloon Trick; Mt. Ambush; The Quicksand Trail. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Buster Brown Comic Book (1945-1956 Brown Shoe Co.) 2 FR 1.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION: Staples replaced. Extensive accumulation of defects. Brittle.

Stories by Hobart Donovan and Ed McConnell. Art by Edd Ashe, Joe King, Chu F. Hing and Jack Sparling. A classic giveaway comic from the Brown shoe company, named after one of the very earliest American comics characters, Buster Brown. A struggling circus is beset by accidents just before an investor makes an offer to buy it; Sioux hunters encounter the mysterious white buffalo; Modern-day pirates set out to find the secret of the Lagoon of Death. Jinx Circus; When Grandpa Sat On A Mousetrap; Phantom Buffalo; Oodles of Poodles; What's That Sound?; Lagoon Of Death. 32 pages, Full Color.

Buster Crabbe (1953 Lev Gleason) 2 0.3

INCOMPLETE. First wrap and centerfold missing, interrupts art and story.

Cover by Alex Toth. Stories and art by Alex Toth, Mike Peppe, John Celardo and Mort Leav. Adventures in space, the Wild West and the jungle with actor Buster Crabbe, famed for playing Flash Gordon. Sometimes listed as The Amazing Adventures of Buster Crabbe #2. Buster boards an eccentric scientist's rocket and winds up on the moon. Buster and company discover a lost city in the jungle, but so do escaped convicts. Featuring art and a great cover by comics legend Alex Toth. Dark of the Moon; The Jungle of Death; Killer On the Loose. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Captain Marvel Adventures (1941-1953 Fawcett) 114 FR/GD 1.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch. Cover detached. Multiple lateral spine tears. Heavy tape along cover interior and spine.

Cover by C.C. Beck. Stories by Otto Binder and unknown. Art by C.C. Beck, Al Liederman and unknown. Captain Marvel fights the Ogre in the world's funniest wrestling match in "The World's Worst Villain" by Otto Binder and C.C. Beck. Captain Marvel also stars in: "The Magnetic Menace" with story by Otto Binder; "The Curse of the Endless Wishes" by Otto Binder and C.C. Beck; and "The Apes Who Could Make Fire" with story by Otto Binder. Plus: Captain Kid in "The Painter's Problem" with art by Al Liederman. And: Jon Jarl in the 2-page text story "The Crime Scene" with script by Otto Binder (as Eando Binder). 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.