Auctions: comic books 1955

Action Comics (1938 DC) 209 GD- 1.8

2 1/2" cumulative spine split. Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Man Who Was Mightier Than Superman," pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; A man who appears to have greater powers than Superman appears in Metropolis, to the Man of Steels surprise. One-page Bebe story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Space Hall of Fame" starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney. One-page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. Untitled Jerry Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Amazing Desert Ship" starring Congo Bill, art by Ed Smalle. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

All American Men of War (1952) 18 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2080626001

"The Ballad of Battling Bellie," "Soldier's Choice," "The Reluctant Shavetail," and "Navy Dogfoot!" Edited by Whitney Ellsworth and Robert Kanigher. Cover by Joe Kubert. Stories by Robert Kanigher, Jerry Grandenetti, David V. Reed, Ross Andru, Mike Esposito, Causin, Eugene Hughes, Bernard Sachs, Henry Boltinoff, and Joe Giella. Adventure tales of war and the military, including some humor—go into combat with All American Men of War! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 93 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4400816001

Cover by Win Mortimer. "Journey To the Top of the World!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; Batman and Robin are informed of the loss of valuable microfilm atop Mount K-4, which reveals the names of many members of an international crime cartel. Trixy the Puzzle Monkey activity page. "Batman, Baby-Sitter!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Unexpectedly, Bruces' cousin Jane drops off her child for him to care for, and Bruce is forced to not only care for the child, but to fight crime as well! One-page Little Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. "They Spot the Phony Gems" text story by Jack Miller. One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Caveman Batman," script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; An amazing find by a noted scientist, showing dinosaur and man together, threatens that scientist's reputation until the Dynamic Duo go back in time to prove it true. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Black Knight (1955 Atlas) 3 CGC 1.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3930225001

Joe Maneely art. Black Knight and Crusader stories. Cover price $0.10.

Cinderella Love (1950) 27 GD/VG 3.0

Water spotting.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Alice Kirkpatrick¸ Mario Colavito, Bob Oksner, John Prentice, Merrylen Townsend and Jack Sparling. St. John's influential romance title was noted for its memorable covers by Matt Baker. Teri works as a nurse for research scientist John, but John's fiancee Joan doesn't understand or care about his work, in a story with art by pioneering female comics artist Alice Kirkpatrick. Doreen and Sally battle for the affections of radio DJ Hugh, in the punningly titled "A Record Breaking Affair." Maid Tina gets to impersonate a countess as a joke for her wealthy boss, but she didn't expect to fall for handsome gardener Kip, who is also not who he appears to be. Plus a guide to making your own fashion accessories. Also featuring a vintage PSA on "Polio Precautions," a sign of its times. Another nice cover by legendary good-girl artist Matt Baker. Doctor in My Heart; A Record Breaking Affair; Good-bye, My Love; Sleight of Heart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 216 GD 2.0

Water damage. Staple rust, rust migration.

Last Pre-code issue - Cover art by Win Mortimer. The Batman of Tomorrow starring Batman and Robin, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Dick Sprang (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris. The Robot Sailors! starring Captain Compass, script by Otto Binder, art by Joe Certa. Batman Whirly-Word Game activity page by Martin Naydel. The Most Robbed Bank in the World text story by Joe Mabely. The Man No Prison Could Hold! starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 219 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4440107002

Cover art by Win Mortimer. Gotham City's Strangest Race starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. Captain Compass story, script by Otto Binder, art by Joe Certa. Roy Raymond TV Detective story, art by Ruben Moreira. Professor Eureka humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 32 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 225 CBCS 2.5 Restored

Slight amateur restoration

Paper: Off white to white

Amateur Restoration includes: cover reinforced with glue. All 3 edges trimmed. Staples removed. Removed from a bound volume.

Label #22-0B38017-005

1st appearance of Martian Manhunter (J'onn J'onzz)

Cover art by Win Mortimer. If I Were Batman starring Batman and Robin, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. Do You Know Your Neighbors? public service announcement starring Buzzy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. The Money That Came to Life! starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, script by Jack Miller, art by Ruben Moreira. Four Tricks of the Detective's Trade text article by Jack Miller. The Strange Experiment of Dr. Erdel starring John Jones Manhunter From Mars, script by Joe Samachson, art by Joe Certa. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Diary Secrets (1950) 28 GD- 1.8

Cover, first wrap, and centerfold coming loose at both staples. Water damage and interior pen markings.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Mike Sekowsky and others. Early romance comics from St. John with an emphasis on scandal and great covers by Matt Baker. While Ray is overseas with the service, his fiancee back home tries to resist the temptation of other men. Poverty-stricken Marie loves Hank, who is also poor, but dates wealthy Mitchell because he offers a way out of the slums. Plus a vintage comics ad for Lionel Trains. I Couldn't Say No; Too Many Kisses; He Bought My Love; Backwards Romance. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Going Steady (1954-1955) 12 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Missing first, second and last page (affects "Design for Loving" and "I Learned My Lesson" stories). 1/2" Spine split from top. Cover coming loose at one staple and centerfold detached. Water damage with staple rust/migration. Mold.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker and Fran Matera. Love and scandal from St. John, with plentiful art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. Redheaded Cara has a whirlwind romance with Phil, but then she overhears Phil telling another woman that he loves her. Joanie meets Jimmy during a cruise and they hit it off, but when they get to Paris, she learns he's not who he said he was. Mary is torn between Jim and Bill, and soon the two men come to blows, in a one-pager with art by Baker. Cozy cover by Baker. Plus a PSA on "Polio Precautions" that showcases the comic's era. Design for Loving; Shipboard Romance; Truth Was My Heart's Only Weapon; Dream Man; My Heart's Desire; My Secret Yearning; I Learned My Lesson. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Going Steady (1954-1955) 13 GD+ 2.5

Cover coming loose at both staples. Water damage and staple rust/migration.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Ric Estrada and Dana Dutch. Love and scandal from St. John, with plentiful art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. Waitress Nancy marries gambler Paul, despite her friends' warnings and her own better judgment. Stung after her breakup with Dick, Julie agrees to a casual dating relationship with Mike, and they try not to fall for each other. Betty is more interested in horses than men, until she meets Tipton, the ranch's new trainer, in a story with art by Baker. Cover by Baker. I Ran Away From Love; I Married a Ne'er Do Well; The Love I Threw Away; Romance Broke Our Bargain; I Was a Willy-Nilly Filly. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

H-Bomb and You, The (1955) 0 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Ohio Edition

Label #4426152013

Photo cover of an H-Bomb explosion with full-color comic art interior. Government issued comic book concerning safety procedures to follow in the event of atomic attack by the Soviet Union. Full color, 16-pages all newsprint, standard 5-in. x 7-in. comic book size.

Joe Palooka (1945 Harvey) 91 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white

Label #1133527016

Stories and art by Ham Fisher. Ham Fisher's comic-strip boxer has adventures both inside and outside the ring. Joe and his pals take the injured Bateese back in, but he insists on fighting despite his condition. Plus true tales of athletic greats and solo stories featuring Little Max and Humphrey. The Frame-Up; Roadwork For Bateese; The Story Behind the Cover; Little Max: Dog Daze, Dilly of a Dollar, The Big Kicker; Humphrey: In the Bag;. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 19 FN- 5.5

Cover oxidation.

Ad for Panic comic book. "Mickey Rodent!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Will Elder; Mickey tricks Darnold into a zoo to get rid of him; Parody of Walt Disney animated cartoons. "Supermarkets!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Jack Davis; A look at America's obsession with supermarkets, as the Sturdley's survive the rigors of shopping. "Puzzle Pages!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Will Elder; Parody of comic book activity pages. Ad for Piracy comic book. "The Cane Mutiny!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Wally Wood; Parody of the movie "The Caine Mutiny." 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 21 VG+ 4.5

Cover oxidation.

"Poopeye!", art by Bill Elder; Poopeye beats up other comic strongmen hired by the broccoli king to get rid of Poopeye; Parody of Popeye comic strip. "Slow Motion!", art by Jack Davis; A look at what might be happening in various sports if they were recorded by a slow motion camera. "Comic Book Ads!", art by Bill Elder; Parody ads for "How To Hypnotize", "Get Prizes... Make Money", "Rubber Bubble Gum", "Tromp Stamps Co.", "Ded Ryder Cowboy Carbine", and "Alwett Physical Training Course." "Under The Waterfront!", art by Wallace Wood; Everyone Terry knows is killed by John Friendly's thugs; Parody of the movie "On The Waterfront." 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 22 VG/FN 5.0

Cover oxidation.

"The Child!", art by Bill Elder; A humorous look at Bill's early life with some supposed early scribblings of his. "The Boy!", art by Bill Elder; Humorous bio of Bill's childhood, through photos supposedly showing his early artwork. "The Young Artist!", art by Bill Elder; Humorous look at Bill's early career, with photos of various items he supposedly painted. "The Commercial Artist!", art by Bill Elder; Humorous look at Bill's commercial art career, with samples of fake advertisements. "The Old Pro!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Bill Elder; Melvin is captured during a bank robbery and continually digs his way out of jail. "Senility!", art by Bill Elder; A few of Bill's most recent drawings, showing a regression to his earliest form. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 23 FN- 5.5

Cover oxidation.

Final issue as a color comic book. Ad for MD and Psychoanalysis magazines. "Gopo Gossum!", art by Wally Wood; Gopo mistakenly leads the swamp dwellers into politics and disaster; Parody of Pogo comic strip. "Scenes We'd... Like To See!", art by Jack Davis; Typical climax scenes from various movie genres, with untypical endings. "Ripup's Believe It Or Don't," art by Wally Wood; Parody of Ripley's Believe It Or Not strips. "The Barefoot Nocountessa!", art by Jack Davis; Harry narrates the story of the Nocountessa, as she marries a series of rich men; Parody of movie The Barefoot Countessa. Announcement that MAD will change to a magazine-sized book with #24 within 3 months. Text cover. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 24 FN- 5.5

Cover oxidation.

Cover art by Harvey Kurtzman. Published by William Gaines and edited by Harvey Kurtzman, Mad Magazine #24 begins a new era, parodying various elements of life, including popular culture. Previously, Mad was a comic book. "Extremely Important Message From The Editors," script and art by Harvey Kurtzman; Message is, "Please Buy This Magazine." "She Wanted To Drown Her Troubles," art by Wally Wood; Phony ad for movie "Gluggle!" "Is A Trip To The Moon Possible?", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Wally Wood; A humorous look at the problems and joys of travel to the moon. "Report From Russia" article by Hans Christian Andersen; A supposed look into Russian thought...in Russian (Cyrillic script). "Out of The Frying Pan And Into The Soup" text story by Ira Wallach, art by Bernie Krigstein. "Wrestling," script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Jack Davis; A humorous look at professional wrestling matches, using all the stereotypes in the sport. Single strip parodies of various newspaper comics, script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Bill Elder. "Classy Crimes #138: Who Put The Strichnine In Mrs. Murphy's Husband?" text story by Bernard Shir-Cliff, art by Bill Elder. "Anyone Can Build This Coffee Table," script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Jack Davis; Bogus instructions on how to build a coffee table complete with a potted plant sitting on the table. "Is This Your Life?", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Bill Elder; Melvin Furd is nearly killed during the show, which features family, friends, enemies and someone he doesn't even know; Parody of tv show "This Is Your Life." "Vera's Cruz," script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Jack Davis; Two men sign on to guard a gold and guns shipment, but are also out to steal it for themselves. 68 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Poppo of the Popcorn Theatre (1955) 1 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4415502006

Science Fiction Quarterly (1952) Pulp UK 10 GD/VG 3.0

2" cumulative spine split.

Sherlock Holmes (1955 Charlton) 1 VG 4.0

Stories by unknown. Art by unknown and Frank Frollo & John Belfi. Baffling new adventures of Sherlock Holmes: "The Final Curtain"; "Love Thy Neighbor"; and "The Star of the East"! Plus: Dr. Neff, the Original Ghost-Breaker reprint story "Smashing the Spook Racket"! Also: 2-page text story "Tough Guy"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 100 CGC 5.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #0316749022

Win Mortimer cover shows covers to issues 1, 25, 50, and 75. The Toy Superman Contest starring Superman and Red Anson, script by Bill Woolfolk, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Little Pete humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Superman--Substitute Teacher, art by Al Plastino; Superman accidentally gets called upon to be a substitute teacher in order to protect his secret identity. Shorty humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Clue From Krypton starring Superman, Jor-El, Jonathan Kent, Martha Kent, Floyd Fowler, and Lois Lane, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 101 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4339271010

Cover art by Al Plastino. Luthor's Amazing Rebus starring Superman and Lex Luthor, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. The Meek Man's Club starring Superman, art by Al Plastino. The Rainbow Doom, art by Al Plastino; Superman accidentally turns Lois Lane into glass. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Uncle Scrooge (1954-2008 Dell/Gold Key/Gladstone/Gemstone) 11 VG+ 4.5

No ads in book. Entire issue from cover to cover is comic stories and one page strips. Uncle Scrooge in "The Great Steamboat Race" in which he engages in a steamboat race to settle an old family squabble and "Riches, Riches, Everywhere!" in which Scrooge tries to prove to Donald and the nephews that he can find riches anywhere. Stories by Carl Barks. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.