Auctions: comic books 1955 or before

Peter Panda (1953) 10 FR 1.0

INCOMPLETE. Multiple pieces missing, slightly affects panel edges and art.

Cover art by Rube Grossman. Space Travelers!, art by Rube Grossman; Jimmy builds a rocket from a model kit and he and Jane fly off in it, landing on a nearby movie set that they think is the moon. The Runaway!, art by Rube Grossman; Tired to being laughed at by all the farm animals because he is afraid of crows, Stanley runs away from home but finds that the outside world if even more frightening. Bridge Games!, art by Rube Grossman; Foxy Dan blows up a bridge so that he can build a new one and charge a toll to cross it. Three's a Crowd!, art by Rube Grossman; The frogs help Mrs. Blue Jay get her egg back from Wilmot Weasel. Memory Test text story, art by Raymond Perry. Paging Mr. Gulliver!, art by Rube Grossman; Jimmy scoffs at the story of Gulliver in Lilliput, but later he dreams that he is captured and imprisoned by the Lilliputians. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Phantom Detective (1933-1953 Standard Magazines) Pulp Vol. 35 #2 VG 4.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch, tear seal, TRIMMED. Water damage.

Planet Comics (1940 Fiction House) 60 GD 2.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Tear seal, spine split seal.

Cover by Joe Doolin. Edited by J. F. Byrne. Stories and art by George Evans, Enrico Bagnoli, Graham Ingels, Frank Fermonetti, Leonard Starr, and Charles A. Winter. The first true science fiction comic, Planet Comics featured classic space opera with square-jawed heroes, rockets, rayguns and bug-eyed aliens of every stripe. In the Lost World, Hunt and Lyssa are captured by rebels who want to join a refugee ship fleeing Earth; Auro returns to Jupiter with the power to transform into a monster; Futura struggles to survive a strange undersea world, in a story with exquisite art by Enrico Bagnoli. Another action-girl cover by Joe Doolin. The Lost World; Futura; Mysta of the Moon; Auro Lord of Jupiter; The Zogs of Xena; Life On Other Worlds: The Mystery Planets; Space Rangers; The Star Pirate. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Planet Stories (1939-1955 Fiction House) Pulp Vol. 6 #5 VG 4.0 (R)

Trimmed

TRIMMED. 1" Cumulative spine split.

"The Galactic Ghost" a short story by Mac Reynolds.

Stories by Mack Reynolds, Fox Holden and Eric Storm, Illustrations by Larry Woromay (Marvel Artist). 7-in. x 9.75-in.; black and white; 112 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Plastic Man (1943 Vital/Quality) 5 VG- 3.5

Cover art by Jack Cole. They Called Him Weapons, script and art by Jack Cole; Plas tries to stop a talented weapon maker. The Mysterious Being Called Hate, script by Jack Cole, pencils by Alex Kotzky, inks by Jack Cole. Robin Hood Returns, script by Gwen Hansen, art by Bart Tumey; Woozy accidently helps create and then stops a guy who dresses up as Robin Hood. Snig River text story featuring Plastic Man by Jack Cole. Fuzzy strip by Jack Cole. The Evil Money of Moneybags, script by Gwen Hansen; A millionaire tries to give his money away to avoid paying taxes; Unfortunately for the beneficiaries of that money, he's willing to kill to get it back. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Plastic Man (1943 Vital/Quality) 17 PR 0.5

Interior is complete. Brittle. Near full-length spine split reaching all interior wraps.

Cover art by Jack Cole. Uno, Last Man On Earth, script by Bill Woolfolk, art by Jack Cole; The astounding Uno has come from 4 million A.D. seeking people to help him repopulate the Earth, and the first people he meets are the Rattler and his moll, Tina, who are whisked away to the future in Uno's spherical ship. Dewey Drip strip by Bernard Dibble. Salteen's Art Gallery starring Woozy Winks, art by Jack Cole. A Solvent Solution text story with Plastic Man. Slap Happy Pappy strip by Jack Cole. Plastic Man Products, script by Joe Millard, art by Jack Cole. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Police Action (1954 Atlas) 4 CGC 3.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #1228612004

Police Comics (1941) 83 VG 4.0

Cover art by Jack Cole. The King of Crime starring Plastic Man, art by Jack Cole. Honeybun story, script and art by Paul Gustavson. Candy story, script and art by Harry Sahle. Spirit story, script by Bill Woolfolk, art by Lou Fine. The Secret Dungeon text story starring Plastic Man. Strangling Hand starring Manhunter. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Psychoanalysis (1955 EC) 4 GD- 1.8

5" Cumulative spine split. Water damage.

Cover by Jack Kamen. Stories by Dan Keyes and Robert Bernstein. Art by Marie Severin and Jack Kamen. One of EC Comics' late New Direction titles, a response to the new Comics Code. Perhaps the strangest comic of that line, if not of all time, this features ordinary people Freddy, Ellen and Mark as they undergo Freudian analysis to find the root of their neuroses. Definitely one of a kind. Featuring some stories by Daniel Keyes, later the author of the science fiction classic Flowers for Algernon. Freddy freaks out when his parents come to visit his therapist. Mark realizes he's seeing his relationship with his therapist as a substitute for his parents. Case No. 101 Male Session 4: Freddy Carter; Case No. 103 Male Session 3: Mark Stone; A Fifth Dimension?; Case No. 103 Male Final Sessions: Mark Stone. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Real Clue Crime Stories Vol. 2 (1947) 8 GD/VG 3.0

Staple rust with migration.

Cover by Dan Barry. Art by Bob Fujitani, Dan Barry, Art Helfant, Bernard Sachs and Carmine Infantino. Another crime comic from the prolific studio of Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, this one featuring crimes throughout history as well as the standard gangster tales. Sometimes listed as Real Clue Crime #20. No issue # on cover; Vol. 2, issue #8 in indicia. A jolly crimelord commits one kidnapping too many. Actor "Johnny" Booth plans the highest of crimes in 1865 Washington DC. Stories with early art by Carmine Infantino and future Flash Gordon artist Dan Barry. Also featuring a vintage ad for reproduction WWII pistols - "German P-38 and Italian 7.65 Brevettata" - for only $1.25 each. Last Laugh For Willie; The Mark Of Akron; America's Most Heinous Crime; You Can't Split Murder; The Tell-Tale Ear; French Death In Grey Gloves; La Savate; Fetlock Groans the Detective; Baron Buckskin. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Real Life Comics (1941) 28 CGC 1.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4182766003

Real Screen Comics (1945) 10 CGC 3.0

Paper: Slightly britle

1st cover 3.5, interior cover 3.5. Double Cover.

Label #0120248004

Red Mask Detective Stories (1941 Albing Publications) Pulp Vol. 1 #1 CGC 3.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4581732007

Red Ryder Comics (1940-1955 Hawley/Dell) 76 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4468242007

Red Ryder Comics (1940-1955 Hawley/Dell) 79 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3829091003

52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Red Ryder Comics (1940-1955 Hawley/Dell) 83 CGC 5.0

Paper: White

Label #3829091002

Rod Cameron Western (1950 Fawcett) 12 0.3

Comic is complete other than being coverless.

The comics incarnation of movie cowboy Cameron pursues desperadoes and owlhoots in the days of the Old West. In a three-part, issue-length story, outlaws want to keep settlers from claiming the new homestead territory that just opened up. When Rod Cameron stops them, they decide to set a trap for Rod, using the settlers as bait. A reporter interviews Sam the Sheriff and accuses him of "rubberizing the truth." The Carbine Runners, Chapter 1: Passage To Nowhere; Chapter 2: Sealed Doom; Sam the Sheriff: The Fatal Report; The Weaner; Hoghead Harry; Ambling Andy; Chapter 3: Passport to Justice; Poor Bill. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Romantic Adventures (1949) 21 VG 4.0

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Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by Lin Streeter, Bill Walsh, Ken Bald, Gus Ricca and Leonard Starr. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. Jessie gets a job in a defense plant and meets fellow welder Harry, but hes all business; Dale gets a job after a newspaper editor mistakes her name for a mans, only to find herself in the middle of a dangerous crime expose; Redhead Ann learns a man has bought the cherished seaside house shes always wanted. Welded Hearts; Office Romance; Lover's Masquerade; Heart on Trial; Real Cute Sport; Wooed By a Westerner; Search for Celia. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Rulah, Jungle Goddess (1948) 18 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4281745001

Jack Kamen cover. "The Pigeons..." features a classic fight splash page. In order of appearance: "Rulah Jungle Goddess, Land of Giants!"; "Sweet Sue"; "Jungle Fables"; "Rulah Jungle Goddess, The Vampire Garden"; and "The Pigeons of Flame!". "The Sacred Jewel" text story. Indicia states "RULAH". 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Sabu the Elephant Boy (1950) 30 VG 4.0

Art by Wally Wood. Adventure comics starring Sabu, the young Indian star of Thief of Bagdad and the 1937 British film Elephant Boy. Numbering continues from My Secret Story (1949) #29. Sometimes listed as Sabu the Elephant Boy #1. Sabu encounters the beautiful but deadly queen of the tigers, in a story with early art by Wally Wood; The twin princesses of Ballah are overthrown and destined for slavery, until Sabu enters the picture; Sabu battles an ancient race of were-leopards, in a story with art by EC legend Wally Wood. The Tiger Queen; The Slave Princesses; Chee-Chee The Chimpanzee; The Macaw And The Skeleton; Kraal Of The Leopard Men. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Saucy Stories (1938 Newsdealers Magazine Corp.) Pulp Feb 1938 GD/VG 3.0 (R)

Trimmed

Paper: Cream to off white

Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Slight.

Spicy stories magazine with illustrations throughout. 7" x 10", 98 pages, text with B&W illustrations. Cover price $0.25.

Secret 6 (1934-1935 Popular Publications) Pulp Vol. 1 #1 GD

Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Moderate.

Sensation Comics (1942) 75 GD+ 2.5

Cover oxidation with chipping. Water spotting.

Cover art by Harry G. Peter. The Return of "Shaggy", the Leprechaun starring Wonder Woman, script by William Moulton Marston (as Charles Moulton), art by Harry G. Peter. The Flying Men starring Little Boy Blue, art by Frank Harry. Whispering Doom starring Sargon the Sorcerer, art by Paul Reinman. Willy Nilly story, art by Frank Harry. Rosa Bonheur--Wonder Women of History. Mission Accomplished text story. The Snare That Backfired starring Wildcat, pencils by Arthur Peddy. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Sensation Mystery (1952) 113 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4723170023

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by John Giunta. The End of Death, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Jerry Grandenetti, inks by Frank Giacoia; A criminal tries to convince Johnny Peril that he is being haunted by Death himself. The Sea Girl!, pencils by Jim Mooney, inks by Bernard Sachs; Jim Spencer is marooned on an enchanted island; He lives in the company of an undine, a dryad and a sylph; Spencer falls in love with Celia, the mermaid. Lantern in the Rain!, script by Jack Miller, art by Irwin Hasen; Did the ghost of John Logan flash his ghostly signal lantern to stop Luke Brownell from crashing his train? The Man Who Sold His Soul article, script by Jack Miller, art by Raymond Perry; Account of a strange story happening in Lima, Peru, in 1715. Legacy of Horror!, pencils by Murphy Anderson, inks by Sy Barry; Ralph Edgerton inherits millions from a distant relative, but has to spend time in a haunted house. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Sensational Police Cases (1954) 0 GD- 1.8 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch, spine rebuild, piece-fill, tear seals. TRIMMED. Staples added (not manufacturing).

Cover by Everett Raymond Kinstler. Art by Michael J. Becker, Gerald McCann, Goldfarb Baer, Tex Blaisdell, Sid Check, Joe Kubert, Mort Lawrence, and Howard Larsen. Reprints of Murderous Gangsters #3, Prison Break #3 and Police Lineup #3. Lurid pre-Code tales about mobsters, bank robbers and other bad guys and gals from the golden age of crime. A murdered detective sets out to ID his killer before he dies; Leech McCoy has a yen for arson and a name like a Dick Tracy villain; Redheaded Lina Foyle and her boyfriend go on a crime spree. Killer Bait; Blind Mans Bluff; Brothers in Crime; Jed Hawkins—Cold Blooded Killer; The Imperfect Crime; Nick Marek—Shakedown Racketeer; Killers on the Loose; Sonny Terhune Machine-Gun Madman; Lina Foyle Gunmoll; Clevelands Butcher of Death; Two-Dollar Murder; Death Comes Laughing; Killer at Large; Louie Gruber Czar of the Underworld; The Unseen Murderer; Death Danced the Samba; Mystery of the Headless Corpse; Leech McCoy the Incendiary Killer! 100 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Sensational Police Cases (1954) 3 VG 4.0

Cover by Everett Raymond Kinstler. Art by Wally Wood, Leonard Starr, Ed Waldman and Howard Larsen. Reprints from Gangsters and Gun Molls (1951) #1. True tales of gangsters and G-men, featuring pre-Code levels of violence. No mere gun moll, redheaded Evelyn Ellis builds her gang of hoods into a ruthless mob; The violent rise and fall of Big Jim Colosimo, leader of the Chicago Outfit; Gangster Sandy Quirk decides to take over a dance studio. Evelyn Ellis—Queen of the Gangsters!; King of the Convicts!; Big Jim Colosimo; Sandy Quirk Trips the Light Fantastic. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Sensational Police Cases (1954) 4 VG 4.0

Cover by Everett Raymond Kinstler. Art by Bill Molno, Leonard Starr, Ed Waldman and George Roussos. Reprints from various Avon pre-Code crime comics. True tales of gangsters and G-men, featuring pre-Code levels of violence. Escaped convicts leave a trail of violence across Arkansas; The story of Irene Schroeder, known variously as the Keystone Hellcat, Trigger Woman, Iron Irene and Tiger Girl; A Simon Templar Saint story reworked as a Michael Strong detective story. Blood on Arkansas; Killer!; Irene Schroeder; She Murdered For Money; The Diamond of Death; Juanita Spinelli--Duchess of Crime. Final issue under this title; the series continues as Captain Steve Savage (1954-56 2nd Series) #5. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Shadow Comics (1940 Street & Smith) Vol. 3 #9 PR 0.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

INCOMPLETE. Multiple pages missing, interrupts art and story. RESTORATION. Tear seals. Staple missing (not manufacturing).

Shadow Comics (1940 Street & Smith) Vol. 7 #9 CGC 5.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #3709334008

Shock Suspenstories (1952 EC) 9 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4700104002

Cover art by Albert B. Feldstein. The October Game, script by Ray Bradbury (original story) and Albert B. Feldstein (adaptation), art by Jack Kamen; A madman who hates his wife dismembers his daughter and passes around her body parts to children in a darkened cellar on Halloween. Came The Dawn!, script by Albert B. Feldstein, art by Wally Wood; A man thinks that the girl he has met in the woods may be a dangerous escaped lunatic because she matches the description, but his girlfriend ends up meeting a grim fate as the latest victim of the true escapee. Surgery! text story, script by Albert B. Feldstein, art by Marie Severin; In a Police Hospital room, criminal Bat Parker, seriously wounded in a gunfight with the Police, needs a gangrene-laden leg amputated before he dies. The Meddlers!, script by Albert B. Feldstein, art by Joe Orlando; The folk of a small town attempt to drive away a doctor who is attempting to create life in a test tube. Carrion Death!, script by Albert B. Feldstein, art by Reed Crandall (his first story for EC); A man handcuffed to policeman is trying to make his way through the desert on foot; He realizes that he has to separate himself from the body but has nothing sharp to cut off the dead man's hand with. One-page bio (with photo) of Ray Bradbury. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Soldier Comics (1952-1953 Fawcett) 6 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4703711014

36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Sparkle Comics (1948) 4 GD+ 2.5

Cover oxidation with chipping. Water damage.

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Spectacular Stories Magazine (1950) 4 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Multiple pages missing, interrupts art and story.

More crime tales from Fox Feature, these narrated by Sherlock Holmes himself. Numbering continues from Star Presentation (1950) #3. Sometimes listed as Spectacular Stories Magazine (1950) #2. Sherlock Holmes tells the story of a frustrated baker who turned to murder; The public gun-battle that led to the demise of The Brady Gang has become an essential part of Maine folklore, even portrayed in Stephen King's It; Sherlock Holmes investigates an opera impresario with a murderous past. Joe Katone: Alias, Joe the Baker!; Alfred Brady... Gun Crazy Killer; The Living Death! (text); Walter Marino... Death at the Opera! Followed by Spectacular Stories Magazine (1950) #3. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Speed Detective (1943-1947 Trojan-Arrow Publishing) Pulp Vol. 1 #1 VG

Paper: Off white

"Black Light" a short story by E. Hoffman Price.

Volume 1, Issue 1 - January, 1943. 6.75" x 9.5", 130 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Spirit Weekly Newspaper Comic (1940-1952) Jan 24 1943 GD 2.0

Missing corners, does not affect art or story. Stain.

Spirit Weekly Newspaper Comic Insert. 7-1/2 x 10 inches, 16 pages, full color, all newsprint with no slick cover. Eisner/Fine/Quality staff assist on Spirit.

Spirit Weekly Newspaper Comic (1940-1952) Jul 4 1943 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Piece missing, slightly interrupts art or story.

Spirit Weekly Newspaper Comic Insert. 7-1/2 x 10 inches, 16 pages, full color, all newsprint with no slick cover. Eisner/Fine/Quality staff assist on Spirit.

Spirit Weekly Newspaper Comic (1940-1952) Nov 19 1944 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Pieces missing, interrupts art or story.

Spirit Weekly Newspaper Comic Insert. 7-1/2 x 10 inches, 16 pages, full color, all newsprint with no slick cover. Wellman/Woolfolk scripts, Fine art with unknown staff assists.

Spy Smasher (1942 Miniature) 11B VG/FN 5.0 (R) War Bond Stamp Variant

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION: Trimmed.

Version with War Bond stamp on an otherwise blank back cover. Spy Smasher stars in "Once a Navy Man, Always a Navy Man," "Virginia, Mother of Fighting Americans," and "The Island of Whanno!" This comic measures approximately 5" X 4" and features 34 pages in black, white, and red. Also features full color cover. Listed as Mighty Midget Comics in Overstreet.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stalmannen (Swedish 1949-1969 Centerforlaget) Superman 1954, #10 VG 4.0

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

Stamp Comics (1952) 6 GD/VG 3.0

1 1/4" spine tear. Missing corner piece

"The Story of the Four Chaplains" (art by Stephen Kirkel), "The Fires of Kilauea," "Admiral Richard E. Byrd and the South Pole Expedition," "Spear Fishing," "Fulton's Folly!" (art by Doug Wildey), "Hercules and the Monsters" (the uncredited artist has swiped some Frank Frazetta art, notably from Thun'da, in several panels!), and "Remember the Alamo!" Cover price $0.10.

Star Spangled Comics (1941) 28 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4340296016

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Arturo Cazeneuve (as Simon). Poor Man's Rich Man starring The Newsboy Legion, script by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, pencils by Kirby, inks by Arturo Cazeneuve (as Joe Simon); Upon the death of his uncle, "Pop" O'Leary receives news that he has inherited all of his uncle's property. The Mirror of Madness starring The Star Spangled Kid, art by Hal Sherman. The Cruise to Nowhere starring Penniless Palmer, art by George Storm. The All-American Way starring Liberty Belle, script by Don Cameron, art by Chuck Winter. The Mobster and the Millionaire starring Robotman, art by Jimmy Thompson. 60 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Star Spangled War Stories (1952 DC 2nd Series) 34 GD+ 2.5

2" cumulative spine split. Cover oxidation. Water damage.

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Cover art by Jerry Grandenetti. Fighting Snowbirds, script by Robert Kanigher, art by Jerry Grandenetti. The Tank With a Memory, script by France Herron, art by Russ Heath. High Wire Soldier, script by Robert Kanigher, art by Arthur Peddy. Boomerang Booby Trap, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Jerry Grandenetti, inks by Robert Stuart. Humor page starring General Little by Irwin Hansen. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Startling Stories (1939-1955 Better Publications) Pulp Vol. 8 #1 GD/VG 3.0

Chew.

July 1942. Cover by Earle K. Bergey. Stories by Noel Loomis, Kennie McDowd, William Morrison, and L. Taylor Hansen. 6.75-in. x 9.75-in.; black and white; 130 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Stirring Science Stories (1941-1942 Albing Publications) Pulp Vol. 1 #3 FR 1.0

5" Cumulative spine split.

Vol. 1, No. 3 - June 1941. 6.75" x 9.75", 130 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Straight Arrow (1950 Magazine Enterprises) 51 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4447825003

Stories by Gardner Fox and others. Art by Bob Powell and Fred Meagher. Cover by Fred Meagher. Rancher Steve Adams, a Comanche raised by white settlers, has a secret identity as the warrior Straight Arrow, a hero who first appeared on a popular radio show. A frightened boy is accused of murder; Red Hawk and his friends must avoid hostile Apaches to report buffalo activity to their tribe; Straight Arrow follows a fleeing outlaw all the way to New York City. Cool wolf cover by Fred Meagher. The Mystery of the Frightened Boy!; Smoke Signals; Red Hawk: Message for the Chief; Straight Arrow Goes East!; Fangs of Justice! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Strange Adventures (1950 1st Series) 4 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Centerfold missing, interrupts art and story.

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

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

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

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