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Action Comics (1938 DC) 230 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0913821011

Cover by Al Plastino. "Superman Loses His Powers," script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Exposure to ancient Atlantean experiments gives Bart Wellins super-powers and Superman can't stop him because exposure to the same experiments have increased his powers so much, he doesn't dare to use them at all. "The Jungle Journal," script by Jack Miller, art by Nick Cardy. One-page Ollie story by Henry Boltinoff. Adventures in Coin Collecting article. Supermen of America ad. One-page Lem 'n' Lime story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 232 PR 0.5

Interior complete. Full length spine split (taped). Cover detached. Interior tearing and soiling.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan (1st Swan cover in Action), inks by Stan Kaye. "The Story of Superman, Junior," script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Johnny Kirk's father blasts him into space because he thinks Earth is soon to be destroyed by a meteor; After Superboy deflects the meteor, he asks him to find his son. One-page Ollie story by Henry Boltinoff. "Three Dives to Doom" starring Congo Bill, art by Howard Sherman. "Riddle of the Space Rainbow" script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Tommy Tomorrow vs. "Nova" Norton. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 233 FR/GD 1.5

3 1/2" cumulative spine split with splitting to interior wraps. Water damage with chew and staple rust. Warping.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Land of A Million Supermen," script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; When Clark Kent is accidentally stranded in the nation of Borgonia, he discovers that everyone there, including himself, must wear a Superman costume on pain of death... which is a giant trap the dictator of Borgonia has set for the real Superman. "The Jungle Eskimo" starring Congo Bill, art by Howard Sherman. So, You Want to Be an Engineer text story. "The Forbidden Robots," script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Tommy and Brent stop the transport of smuggled forbidden robots. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Adventure (1910-1971 Ridgway/Butterick/Popular/New Publications) Pulp/Magazine Vol. 131 #1 VG/FN 5.0

Volume 131, Issue 1 - July, 1956. 8.5" x 11", 82 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 2 VG- 3.5

Cover oxidation.

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Archies Christmas Stocking. "Mother Glows Best," pencils by Harry Lucey; Archie is about to blow his money on an expensive gift for Veronica, until Jughead reminds him of the other woman in his life. "The Flight Before Christmas," art by Harry Lucey; Reggie sabotages Archie's attempt to play Santa for a Christmas party. "Cheep Gift"; Reggie decides to get Veronica a mynah bird for Christmas. "Boot the Works," pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Terry Szenics; Archie gets involved in the auction of one of Mr. Lodge's factories, thinking he's bidding on a house plant. "Guest Pest," pencils by Bill Vigoda; The Andrews family must host a mooching relative. "Jet-ter Bug," pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Harry Lucey; Reggie enters a midget racer in the school jalopy race in order to win a date with Veronica. "Lens Me Your Heart," art by Harry Lucey; In an effort to get Archie's mind off of Veronica, Mr. Weatherbee assigns him to take pictures of all the rooms in the school. "Lola-Bye," art by Samm Schwartz; Veronica hatches a plot to sabotage a new girl who is vamping all of the boys. "For Goodness Sake," art by Harry Lucey; In an effort to soften Miss Grundy and get her to stop piling on the homework, the gang try being nice to her. "In and Outer," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Terry Szenics; After Mr. Lodge orders Veronica to get a new boyfriend, Archie sets her up with a series of boys who are even worse than he is. 100 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Astonishing (1951 Marvel/Atlas) 41 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

Cover by Russ Heath. "The Locked Room!", script by Paul S. Newman, art by Mort Drucker; An Indian mystic needs half a million dollars to build a temple so he bets an American businessman that he can use the power of his mind to move chess pieces in a locked room thousands of miles away. "The Search" text story. "The Inventors!", art by Bill Benulis; Machines take over and make slaves out of humanity. "Wings in the Night!", pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Ernie Bache; A destitute man who feeds the park birds gets in trouble when the birds begin stealing for him. "The Rag Doll!", art by John Tartaglione; A child with a new baby sister feels neglected so she pours her love into a rag doll pretending that it is her baby. "The Living Proof," script by Carl Wessler, art by Pete Tumlinson; A newspaper editor refuses to believe his reporter's story about meeting men from Mars so the reporter becomes one of them in order to convince the man and take his daughter away to Mars with him. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Baby Huey the Baby Giant (1956 Harvey) 1 GD 2.0

1" Spine split from bottom. Cover detached at one staple.

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Cover pencils by Marty Taras. Stories by unknown. Art by Marty Taras and unknown. Baby Huey stars in: "Wishful Thinking"; "Quite a Movie"; "Penny Wise"; and untitled 1-pager. Also in this issue: Herman and Katnip in "Herman's Fairy God-Mouse"; untitled Buzzy 2-pager; 1-page text story "Trick Dog"; 1-page text story "Dog Eat Dog"; and 1-page text story "Rodeo Rider"! Characters in this issue: Baby Huey; Huey's mama; Matilda; Huey's papa; the Fox; Herman; Katnip; Buzzy the Crow. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 95 VG- 3.5

Cover oxidation. Water damage. Residue on back.

Cover by Win Mortimer. "The Guardian of 100 Cities!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Famed replica artifacts from various movie sets, located in a field not far from Hollywood, serve as the stage as a hideout for escaped convict Shag Darnell and his thugs. Half-page Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. What Are You Getting Out of School? public service announcement with Buzzy by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. "The Bat-Train," pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman takes a mobile Bat-Cave on the road by special train, but is mystified why a gang of crooks seeks to steal one particular trophy of his: a spool of recording wire. 2/3-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. Suspects Wanted article by Jack Miller, art by Raymond Perry. "The Ballad of Batman," script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; A balladeer comes to Gotham City to sing the praises of Batman in verse, but it backfires when his songs tip off crooks wanting to commit crimes. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 99 GD 2.0

2.5" cumulative spine split. Heavy cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Win Mortimer, inks by Stan Kaye. The Penguin's first Earth-1 appearance in "The Golden Eggs!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman must stop the Fowl Felon's latest crime spree, which is based on the type of birds hatched from eggs. One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "Batman--Frontier Marshall," script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Attempting to refute a newspaper article from the frontier days that claims he once used a gun, Batman travels back in time to investigate the article in more depth. It's Fun to Belong! public service announcement with Binky, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. One-page Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. Legal Lawbreakers article by John Mallory. "The Phantom of the Bat-Cave!", script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; Batman is puzzled when a trophy from a case he just completed disappears and is replaced by another item...right in the confines of the Bat-Cave; When this happens again and again, Batman fears the worst: a crook has discovered the location of the Bat-Cave! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 105 GD+ 2.5

1/2" Spine split from bottom. Cover coming detached at both staples. Water damage.

Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Challenge of Batwoman," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; Batwoman believes that an amnesiac man she finds is really Batman and that she should re-train him in crime fighting methods; Since Batman is injured and must stay out of action, he and Robin go along with her mistake, but the man is really the leader of a gang of crooks. Half-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. Winter Sports Champions of the World public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Ruben Moreira. "The Second Boy Wonder!", script by France Herron, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; After battling Gorilla Hardy and his gang, the Dynamic Duo arrive back at the Bat-Cave, but Robin has a surprise for his caped counterpart: he is NOT Dick Grayson, but Fred Loyd, who assumed the role after Dick Grayson was injured. "Gems in a Jam" text story. "The Mysterious Bat-Missile," pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; A strange vehicle materializes in the Bat-Cave which helps Batman and Robin in their crime fighting duties, but they are wary of its unknown origin. 2/3-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 111 GD/VG 3.0

Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Gotham City Safari," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; Batman and Robin are invited to become members of the famed Safari Club is quickly followed by the murder of one of the members, and the Dynamic Duo soon find themselves on a "safari" to ferret out the killer...before he kills them! One-page Warden Willis story by Henry Boltinoff. "How NOT to Enjoy a Vacation!" text story. "The Other Bruce Wayne," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; Commissioner Gordon has a surprise for Bruce: a relative of his from the coast who decides to teach Bruce how to be a great detective! One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Wild Ride of Squad Car 12" text article. "The Armored Batman," script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Stan Kaye; All of Gotham City is puzzled by Batman and Robin's odd behavior and strange costuming when they hear of a man named Blair Graeme threatening the Caped Crusaders. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Battlefront (1952 Atlas) 32 GD/VG 3.0

1 1/4" Spine split from bottom.

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Cover by Russ Heath. Written by unknown. Art by John Severin, Dick Ayers, Gene Colan, Bob Powell and Ernie Bache. Don't miss the thrilling saga of a..."Night Assault" with art by Dick Ayers and Ernie Bache. Also in this issue: "The Escape That Couldn't Be Done!" with art by John Severin; War of Independence tale "No Surrender!" with art by Gene Colan; "Captured by the Enemy!" with art by Bob Powell; and 2-page text story "The Lecture"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Black Knight (1955 Atlas/Marvel) 1 GD- 1.8

Cover and centerfold detached at staples. Cover anchored with tape along spine.

Black Knight stars in "The Menace of Modred the Evil" and an untitled story. Back-up story featuring the origin of The Crusader. Scripts by Stan Lee, art by Joe Maneely. Two-page text story, "Excalibur." Maneely cover. Cover price $0.10.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 8 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4340754018

Cover by Irv Novick. "Challenge of the Grim Jester," script by Bill Finger, art by Russ Heath; A tournament in Prince John's castle has Robin Hood entering as a contender; Prince John tells him that if he fails three out of five challenges, he must surrender himself to the guards; Robin Hood agrees, then Prince John introduces the master of rules, Malvio, his court jester, and a known trickster. "The Outcast Viking," script by Bob Haney, art by Joe Kubert; The old seer, Baldur, predicts doom will come to the village as long as Jon stays within; The villagers vote to exile him, but they have a change of heart after he saves them from a stampede of unfrozen mastodons. Caesar's D-Day article by Jack Miller, art by Raymond Perry. "Secret of the Arabian Horse," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Irv Novick; A plot to unmask the Silent Knight comes about by Sir Edwin, when he gives a white, Arabian steed to Brian; The horse only responds to him, even when Brian dons his Silent Knight armor. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 9 FR 1.0

7" cumulative spine split. Cover detached. Oxidation.

Cover by Irv Novick. "Three Arrows Against Doom!", script by Bob Haney, art by Russ Heath; Robin Hood, disguised as an old trader, tells the story of three different arrows that saved him from trouble. "Peril of the Burning Sea," script by Bob Haney, art by Joe Kubert; During a fishing expedition, Jon and the crew come across a burning face above the water, shooting flames at their vessel!; Captain Olaf and the rest of the crew dub it a fire-troll, but Jon isn't so sure. The First Commandos article by Ross Andru; A brief story about Vikings and their raids. Medieval Games of War article by Jack Miller, art by Raymond Perry; How medieval knights trained for combat. "The Tale of the Falcon and the Stallion," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Irv Novick; Slasher the falcon and Tana the stallion are debating with the forest creatures which of them are more important to the Silent Knight's fight against evil; Slasher's hawk eyes were able to spot an enemy from a mile away, but Tana's hooves have sped his master through many harrowing situations. Facts about the flags of Spain, Alaska and Louisiana. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Bride's Diary (1955) 10 VG- 3.5

Cover by Iger Shop. Stories by unknown. Art by Iger Shop and unknown. Does a wife have to be only a maid? Shouldn't she consider herself? Don't miss..."For Appearance's Sake"! Also featuring: "Patched-Up Hearts!"; "I Want to Forget"; and "I Tried to Be a Sophisticated Wife!" Plus: 1-pager "I Outwitted Love!" And: "Alice Adams, Love Consultant" advice column. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Brides in Love (1956) 1 VG 4.0

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Dick Giordano, Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, Vince Alascia and Jon D'Agostino. Newly married romance, and all the complications that go with it. Dave wants to marry beautiful redheaded Joan, but she's having second thoughts. Sheila lets Mike marry Jane rather than deal with his gambling problem, but Sheila still loves him. Lois wants the best for Phil on their honeymoon, but he's wondering if they'll have any money left after it's over. Should I Say Yes?; Apartment for Rent; I Gave the Groom Away; Happy Home; Which One, Jeannie?; The Lovely Snob; The End of the Honeymoon. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Caper (1956-1983 Dee Publishing) Magazine Vol. 1 #4 VG/FN 5.0

Volume 1, Issue 4, January 1957. Cover features Pin-Up Model Joyce Winfield. This issue includes: Jayne Mansfield 2-page full-color pictorial and a 4-page Betty Page pictorial by Bunny Yeager, one page in full-color. Men's fiction, and humor with pictorials. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., Text (with B&W and Color photos). MATURE READERS Cover price $0.50.

Classics Illustrated Junior (1953-1971) Reprints 535TWIN CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

HRN 576.

Label #2070238004

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Twin Circle (The National Catholic Press) 1968 reprint edition of The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum. This giveaway edition was a separate reprint edition published as a premium for those with a subscription to the Catholic newspaper, "Twin Circle," which began publishing in 1967. Full-page back cover ad for Twin Circle replaces the usual ad for Classics Illustrated back issues. Cover price $0.25.

Congo Bill (1954 1st Series) 7 CGC 3.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3827331020

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"The Boy Who Played Janu!" A boy named Mickey Collins plays Janu in a movie, spurring a jealous rivalry between the two. "The Unarmed Safari!" Bombo the Elephant saves Congo Bill, who has been disarmed. Also includes: "The Underwater Big Game Hunter!" and "How to Catch a Lion!" Cover by Nick Cardy. Cover price $0.10.

Dark Mysteries (1951) 22 CGC 4.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4210732021

"Hand of Destiny"; Archeologist Reid Cragg uncovers an Egyptian tomb and finds therein the "hand of destiny"; The mummified hand of the long-dead chief executioner; The hand can be commanded to kill. "Spectral Lighthouse"; On a sailing trip Bob and Ann Dart discover an abandoned lighthouse; They are greeted by ghostly pirates of the past, but can escape thanks to their modern outboard motor. "Haunted Voice"; Korean war veteran Mark Sterling has lost his hearing in the war; When he purchases a new hearing aid, a ghostly voice starts talking to him; The voice informs him of a crime and leads him to the scene. "When Witches Walked" article; facts about witches. "The Malignant Pearls" article; The pearl as malign omen. "Pal Trouble," art by Tony Tallarico; Two hobos are partners in crime; But Pete always beats Mike and one day throws him out of a freight train to die. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Date with Patsy (1957) 1 VG 4.0

Water damage.

Written by unknown. Art and Cover by Al Hartley. In this issue: untitled Patsy Walker 1-pager; untitled Hedy Wolfe 1-pager; untitled Patsy and Buzz tale; "Your Own Personal Patsy Paper Doll" 1-pager; "Patsy's Laugh Page"; "Patsy's Beauty Secrets!"; untitled Nancy 1-pager; untitled Patsy and Buzz 1-pager; 2-page text story "The Model"; Patsy Walker in "How Far Can You Throw a Party?"; Patsy "Coloring Page"; "Patsy's Laugh Page"; untitled Hedy Wolfe tale; and untitled Patsy Walker 1-pager. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Dell Giant Marge's Little Lulu and Her Friends (1956 Dell) 4 VG/FN 5.0

Tripp art. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Dell Giant Picnic Party (1955-1957 Dell) 7A VG/FN 5.0

Ad back cover. Square bound, heavier cover stock, Disney characters, June 1956NOTE: Rarely found in high grade, almost never found in near mint (due to size and weight). 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 220 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation.

Cover art by Win Mortimer. The Second Batman and Robin Team!, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris. Little Pete humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Three Tests for a Chief! starring Captain Compass, script by Otto Binder, art by Joe Certa. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Robot Detective text article by Jack Miller. The Super-Whopper Club! starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira. There May Be a Career in Health for You! public service announcement starring Buzzy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 223 GD/VG 3.0

Water spotting.

Cover art by Win Mortimer. The Batman Dime-Museum starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Stan Kaye. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Race That Saved a Country! starring Captain Compass, script by Otto Binder, art by Joe Certa. How To Be an Eyewitness text article by Jack Miller (as Jonathan Maxwell). Hercules Lives Again starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira. 36 pgs. $0.10. Quarter-page Wildroot ad featuring Fearless Fosdick by Al Capp. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 224 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation. Moisture damage.

Cover art by Win Mortimer and Dick Sprang. The Batman Machine starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris. What Are You Getting Out of School? public service announcement starring Buzzy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. The Captain Who Went Berserk starring Captain Compass, script by Otto Binder, art by Joe Certa. Catching the Coin Counterfeiters article by Jack Miller. The Lamp That Could Change People! starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 247 VG+ 4.5

Cover oxidation.

Cover art by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye. The Man Who Ended Batman's Career starring Batman, Robin, and Professor Milo (intro and origin), script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris. Danger Prejudice at Work! public service announcement, art by Ruben Moreira. The Mechanical Bloodhound starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Impossible Messages starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, script by Jack Miller, art by Joe Certa. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Exotic Romances (1955) 22 GD/VG 3.0

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Flame (1955 Ajax) 3 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4203914002

Stories and art by Robert Webb, Ken Battefield, Manning Lee Stokes Alex Blum, and Fred Schwab (credited as Fist E. Cuffs). Chemist Kip Adams becomes The Flame, with superhuman strength and a reporter girlfriend. The Flame tries to find out who's behind a sabotage ring. Tugboat Tessie and Melody leap into action after an escaped circus elephant runs amuck on the Brooklyn Bridge. Boxer Plug McTee doesn't know what to do after his manager is bought out for ten grand. Devil's Business; The Man in the Seven-League Boots; Tugboat Tessie: Traffic and Tide!; Plug McTee; Everybody's Secret; The Flame's Field Day. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 772 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2135239005

Indicia title is "CHEYENNE, No. 772." Cover art by Cheyenne Bodie (as played by Clint Walker). Intro with photos. The Last Train West, art by Tom Gill; Framed for murder in Lone Butte, Cheyenne is sent to prison; He escapes and boards a train headed back to Lone Butte to confront his accusers; On the way back he has to dodge the law and help fight off Apaches who attack the train. West of the River, art by Tom Gill; Cheyenne has to take a dozen "volunteers" from the guard house to try to take a man's daughters from the Kiowa Indians, five years after they were abducted; They take the women from the Kiowas, only to find that one is promised to be the bride of the Kiowa Chief, Tanaka. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

From Here to Insanity Vol. 3 (1956) 1 GD+ 2.5

1" Spine split from top. Cover detached. Water damage.

Cover by Bob McCartney. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Basil Wolverton, Bob McCartney, Joe Pena and Bob Weber. Charlton's Mad imitator continues its hit-or-miss parodies of 1950s pop culture. Noteworthy is a rare early piece with art by Steve Ditko, in which his inimitable, nascent style is so cartoony, it resembles Don Martin's early work in Mad. Plus a few pages by Mad contributor and comics legend Basil Wolverton, including some Rube Goldberg-type inventions. A parody of Al Capp's Li'l Abner. Spoofs of 1950s advertising, including corsets, stereo systems, and home cleaners. Insanity Comes to a Pompeii Party; I Was a Schizoid Psychotic; Schizograms; Inspector Fink; Party Games; Inside Mr. America; Modern Jazz Pianist; The Misfit; The Century's Most Practical Inventions; Insanity's All-Time All-American Team; Starlight Starbright; The Plain, Unadulterated, Really Varnished TRUTH About Lil Grabner EXPOSED!; Switch to Waterfront; Hypnotism for Husbands; Hollywood's Exciting Moonglowsuits; Do You Take What It Gets? Final issue under this title; series continues as This Magazine is Crazy (1957) #2. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $0.10.

Frontier Fighters (1955) 5 FR 1.0

Water damage. Staple rust with migration. Mold.

GI Joe (1951 Ziff Davis) 38 GD 2.0

Water damage.

Painted cover by Clarence Doore. Stories and art by Dan De Carlo, Rudy Lapick, Vic Martin, and Ernie Schroeder. Neither a tie-in with the later toy line/cartoon nor a grim war comic, this first-gen GI Joe focused on lighthearted tales of military life. The Yardbirds, featuring Pvts. Windy and Whitey, was straight-up comedy of the Beetle Bailey/Sad Sack variety. "Ready-Money Reilly" thinks his pal's new comic strip is the perfect thing to help sell his base newspaper, but no one expects the strip to become a national craze. Pvt. Windy tries to sneak away from a training exercise to go on a date, in a story by future Archie legend Dan De Carlo. Joe tells some Korean kids another fairy tale, a wacky military-themed version of Jack and the Beanstalk with art by Mike Suchorsky. Painted cover with bondage elements by Clarence Doore. Army Chuckles; Johnny-Come-Lately; The Yardbirds: The Great Escape; Private Jokes; Adventures in Wonderland; Dear Gertrude; Khaki Humor; Beautiful Benny of Company B. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Guns (1955 George E. von Rosen) Magazine Vol. 3 #12-36 VG- 3.5

Volume 3, Issue 12-36 - December, 1957. Magazine for gun enthusiasts. 8.5" x 11", 68 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

Hi-School Romance (1949) 53 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4482941008

Stories reprinted from Hi-School Romance #27. "No Place to Go," pencils by Bob Powell; After Jean's mother had died, Pop promised he would protect her and he was certain that Bill was after nothing more than Jean's kisses; After the two snuck out to discuss their love, Pop had the police find them; But when Jean goes to the rooftop to ask God why he had forsaken Bill and her, Pop realizes they are truly in love and goes to get Bill. "Career Crazy" text story. "Fun in Fads"; Fads to show the two of you are together: matching cotton shirts, stuffed animals, dog collars, fly swatter and a fur choker with your guys name on it. "Love Needs No Alibis," pencils by Al Avison; While Steve was twenty-one and working in construction, Vickie was only seventeen and still in high school; They loved each other, but Steve's insecurity made him insanely jealous. "Unlucky to Love"; Edna had only brought bad luck to the men she loved; George Parrish failed his exam after Edna broke his glasses; Phil Walker was disfigured by a horrible accident in chemistry class; Bert Norden was in the hospital for months after a tragic motorcycle accident. "Graduation Day" text story. "Reckless Boy... No Kisses!", art by Ray Bailey; Janet had developed a reputation as being "fast and loose" but decided to change her ways by finding a job; Through the classifieds, she met Tom Weldon who was taking care of his much younger brother and sister after his parents had died. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Hopalong Cassidy (1943 Fawcett/DC) 119 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4441494002

Cover by Gene Colan and Joe Giella. Stories and art by Gene Colan, Gardner Fox, Julius Schwartz, John Broome, Morris Waldinger, Tom Nicolosi, Ray Burnley, Jack Miller, Raymond Perry, Al McLean and Joe Giella. Western adventure featuring one of the most popular heroes of the mid-20th century, star of TV, film and radio. Hopalong pulls a fast one on some outlaws, in one of three stories this issue illustrated by future Marvel legend Gene Colan. An outlaw is working both sides of the street, in a story by legendary comics scribe Gardner Fox. Plus fun facts from Old West history, written by legendary DC editor Julius Schwartz. And a history of the cowboy hat. The Dream Sheriff of Twin Rivers!; Cowboy's Best Friend: The Ten Gallon Hat; Indian Tribal Names!; The Attack of the Tornado Raiders!; The Fighting Village; The Two-Faced Outlaw! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 49 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4358765002

Cover by Bill Ely. Stories by unknown. Art by Bill Ely, Leonard Starr, Jim Mooney and John Prentice. He keeps his hands locked in metal boxes night and day...and nobody knows why! Don't miss "The Imprisoned Hands" with art by Bill Ely. Also in this issue: "The Mysterious Mr. Omen" with art by Leonard Starr; "The Build-It-Yourself Robot" with art by Jim Mooney; and "The Charms of Doom" with art by John Prentice. Plus: untitled Professor Eureka 1-pager by Henry Boltinoff; 2-page article "Beware the Water Witches" by George Kashdan; and Binky in 1-page public service announcement "It's Fun to Belong!" by Jack Schiff and Win Mortimer. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Jim Dandy (1956) 3 VG- 3.5

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Charles Biro and others. The adventures of a boy who has an invisible alien pal. After Cup accidentally gets Jim in trouble, he decides Jim would be better off without him. Bammy Boozle's cure for rhubarb overdose is...more rhubarb. Don't Go Away Mad (Just Go Away); Yuk Yuks; Survival Quiz; Trixie Tells; Funny Boners; Bammy Boozle and His Wonderful Tricks!; Shorty Shiner. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Journey into Mystery (1952) 40 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation.

Cover by Bill Everett. "I Saw a Demon!," art by John Giunta; A scientist invents a machine to record sound waves onto solid objects such as rocks and tests the playback on a rock taken from an old temple where the black arts were practiced. "The Silence!," art by Gene Colan; In the year 2076 the first flight to Mars finds that Martians have built a replica of a small town as a welcome. "How Harry Escaped," art by Ed Winiarski. "The Experiment" text story. "The Strange Secret of Henry Hill!," art by Bill Draut; A man jealous of the success of another man learns of an experiment that brought a child from another dimension to live on Earth. "The Victim!," art by Vic Carrabotta; A confidence man becomes the kidnap victim of an alien from Pluto who needs to demonstrate to his people that his transference device works. "The Question That Can't Be Answered!," art by John Forte; A reporter thinks reincarnation a scam and so he plans to expose a hypnotist who has prepared a hoax with his wife to channel a spirit through time. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Journey into Unknown Worlds (1951 2nd Series) 55 GD+ 2.5

1" Cumulative spine split, cover oxidation.

Cover art by Bill Everett. Menace of the Humanoids, art by Don Heck; An engineer building the first satellite finds himself attacked by thugs in humanoid costumes. King of the Glacier Men, pencils by Al Williamson, inks by Ralph Mayo; A European dictator is exiled to the North where he becomes king of the glacier men. The Men in the Mole!, art by John Forte; Three men in a mole-like drilling device find a world underground populated by sorcerers. The Ghost Wore Armor, pencils by Bob Forgione, inks by Jack Abel; An explorer looks to steal golden armor from the natives. Lost in Time text story. Shangri-La, art by Bill Everett; A man makes it back from Shangri-La only to be informed that the man he spoke with, whom he takes to be mad, actually left for the valley four hundred years ago. The Puppets of Pierre Garou, art by Reed Crandall; A puppeteer shrinks people who try to rob him and uses them in his show. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Lassie (1950-1962 Dell) 22 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Slab: Significant side/edge cracks 1" or more

Label #1969507010

Painted cover art by Morris Gollub. Facts about Minas Gerais. The Flying Wolf, pencils by Matt Baker, inks by Ray Osrin; Lassie plays with a group of howler monkeys, which afterwards run off with Rocky's camera, and a harpy eagle flies off with the young howler monkey; Lassie to the rescue. The Nature Lover; Dr. Blithley of the National Botanical Institute arrives at the homestead to get some specimens from the jungle; He is persuaded to take Timbu and Lassie with him on his day trip into the jungle. The Isle of Adventure, pencils by Matt Baker, inks by Ray Osrin; Lassie and her friends explore an island off the coast of Peru. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Love Confessions (1949 Quality) 54 VG- 3.5

Stories by unknown. Art by Matt Baker? and Charles Sultan. Featuring "He Was Never Serious" and "Heartsick Engagement"! Also featuring the reprint stories "Love Me as I Am" starring Lola Cameron, Kip Landsdale, Uncle Rupert Cameron, Dr. Lake, Mr. Devers, Don and Cookie and "My Ideal Sweetheart" starring Bert Thompson, Doug, Eddie Darrel, Frank, Grace, Helen MacLane, Marge and Nancy. Plus: 1-page text story "Jealousy Taught Me to Love"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Marvel Tales (1949-1957 Marvel/Atlas) 153 VG- 3.5

Cover art by Bill Everett. They Prowl On Earth!, art by Herb Familton; Oil barons from Mercury are looking for places to drill in Texas when an Earthling picks up their thought transmissions and thinks he's developed telepathy. No One Can See Me!, art by Robert Q. Sale; An assistant to a professor arranges to dispose of the man's glasses so he must drive a dangerous road at night; When the man has an accident and dies, the assistant plots to sell his invisibility potion to a foreign power. It Can't Be Done!, art by Ted Galindo; A scientist takes a handgun back to 1756 for protection when confronting a gunsmith he hopes to stop from developing his 'ultimate weapon' so that wars will not be as devastating. The Last Man Alive! Music From Above text story. Scare At Sea!, art by Bill Everett. Saucer In the Sky!, art by Pete Morisi. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

My Girl Pearl (1955) 6 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4231806007

Stories by Stan Lee. Pencils and Cover by Dan DeCarlo. Untitled stories. My Girl Pearl in two 3-pagers, one 4-pager, four 1-pagers, two half-pagers, Pearl's Pearls of Wisdom 2-pager, Pearl's Fashion Page half-pager, and My Girl Pearl's Coloring Page 1-pager. Also in this issue: Hortense's Fashion Page half-pager; Simple Sally 3-pager; and Simple Sally 1-pager. Plus: 2-page text story "The White Dress" (writer unknown) with art by John Romita. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

My Girl Pearl (1955) 7 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white

Label #0352419016

Note: Starting with this issue, the main characters were de-aged into teenagers. Stories by Stan Lee. Art and Cover by Stan Goldberg and Sol Brodsky. My Girl Pearl in 4-pager "The Dentist and the Dumbbelle!", Pearl's Pin-Up Page, Pearl's Pretty Patterns activity page (inks by Brodsky?), 1-pager "No News Is Good News" (inks by Brodsky?), 2-pager "Dollars and Cents!", Find the Mistakes in Pearl's Pictures activity page, 1-pager "You Can't Win 'Em All!" (inks by Brodsky?), 2-pager "The Raving Reporter!!", 1-pager "Pearl Takes the Cake!", 5-pager "A Fool at School!", and 4-pager "Let's Go to the Show!" Plus: 2-page text story "Operation Shy Guy" (writer unknown) with illos by Werner Roth and Jay Scott Pike. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

My Greatest Adventure (1955) 1 FR 1.0

6" cumulative spine split, cover and centerfold detached.

"I Was King of Dagger Island," "I Hunted a Flying Saucer," "Trapped by a Twister," and "My Cargo Was Death." 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

My Greatest Adventure (1955) 18 GD/VG 3.0

Signed by Nick Cardy (splash), certification is not included.

"We Discovered the Edge of the World" (art by Nick Cardy), "I Was a Prisoner in the House of Secrets," "Galloping Ghost," "I Tracked the Nuclear Creature" (pencils by Jack Kirby), and a one-page text story, "Mystery of the Spectral Lights." Kirby cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Mystery Tales (1952 Atlas) 26 VG+ 4.5

Signed by artist Russ Heath, does not include certificate of authenticity.

"The Tunnel to Nowhere!" (art by Dick Ayers), "Eyes of the Cat!" (art by Paul Reinman), "I Married Cleopatra!" (art by Jay Scott Pike), "The Census Taker!" (art by Mort Lawrence), "The Other Face!" (art by John Tartaglione), and a two-page text story, "From Outer Space." Russ Heath cover. Cover price $0.10.

Mystery Tales (1952 Atlas) 27 VG- 3.5

"The Buildings That Vanished" (art by Dick Ayers), "Feet of Clay," "Costume Party," "Lonely Hearts" (art by John Forte), "Welcome Home" (art by Al Hartley), and a two-page text story, "The Letter." Joe Maneely cover. Cover price $0.10.