Auctions: comic books 1959

Action Comics (1938 DC) 254 GD 2.0

3" Spine split from bottom. Cover detached. Water damage. Oxidation.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. 1st meeting of Bizarro and Superman (cover & story) in "The Battle with Bizarro!", script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino; Luthor steals Professor Dalton's duplicating machine and creates an adult Bizarro to menace Superman, but this Bizarro turns on its creator, hands him over to the authorities, and attempts to help Superman; When the people he has helped react in horror to him, Bizarro gets depressed. 2/3-page Ollie story by Henry Boltinoff. "Congorilla Goes Wild!", art by Howard Sherman; A thief steals Congo Bill's ring and uses it to switch minds with Congorilla. "Supergirl's Foster Parents!", script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl is adopted by a couple that turn out to be snake-oil salesmen. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 255 VG 4.0

Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. 1st appearance of Bizarro Lois Lane (cover & story) in "The Bride of Bizarro!", script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino; Bizarro keeps the real Superman from revealing to Lois that she has been proposed to by Bizarro's duplicate, whom he calls New Bizarro, with a kryptonite meteorite, but Lois realizes New Bizarro is not the true Man of Steel; The New Bizarro doesn't give up easily, and the duplicates fight each other. "The Abominable Snowman!", script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman; Congo Bill vs. The Abominable Snowman. Half-page Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. "Supergirl Visits the 21st Century!", script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl takes her first flight across the time-barrier from 1959 into the future, about a hundred years; hence, she secretly observes a brilliant young orphan named Tommy on an asteroid orphanage. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 256 GD 2.0

Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Superman of the Future!", script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye; Superman poses as the Future Superman, who has the power to predict the future, to smoke out Agent X-3 and prevent an attempt on the life of the President. 2/3-page Professor Eureka story by Henry Boltinoff. "Janu, the Joker of the Jungle!", art by Howard Sherman. "The Great Supergirl Mirage!", script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Dick becomes convinced that Linda is Supergirl and tries various tricks to prove her real identity. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 267 CGC 4.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4670043001

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Prisoner of the Super-Heroes, script by Jerry Siegel, art by George Papp; The Legion returns to 20th Century to discredit Superboy and exile him from Earth. The Manhunt On Land!, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Ramona Fradon; The Shark and The Wizard escape from jail; The Shark decides to operate on land but Aquaman captures him anyway. The Underwater Archers! starring Green Arrow, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Lee Elias; this is part two of the Aquaman story. 36 pages, Full Color. NOTE: 2nd appearance of Legion of Super-Heroes. Cover price $0.10.

Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 47 VG+ 4.5

Water spots.

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. The Peacemaker, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty and Veronica are spotted having a heated argument; Archie assumes they're fighting over him and doesn't mind telling anyone who will listen. Biography of Roger Smith, one of the co-stars of the TV show "77 Sunset Strip." Headline Hunters, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty has a phony newspaper printed, with a phony story about a beach-side beauty contest, to con Archie and Reggie into taking her and Veronica to the beach. Fairway Or Fowl, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty overhears Archie and Reggie talking about their golf games and thinks they've taken up hunting again. Trail Blazers, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty and Archie plan to go to the dance in matching loud blazers. Immediately Veronica starts plotting on how to sabotage the plan. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.12.

Batman (1940) 122 GD 2.0

Centerfold detached at one staple. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "Prisoners of the Sargasso Sea," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; While chasing a modern-day pirate, Blackjack, Batman and Robin are marooned in the Sargasso Sea; There they discover others who have been trapped for centuries by the seaweed and its strange, age-defying gas. Detective Comics #265 ad. One-page Strange Old Laws story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Cross Country Crimes!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman and Robin foil Hijack and his gang, who have been robbing trucks of Carter trucking, including one containing platinum. "Double-Dealer in Diamonds" text story. One-page Warden Willis story by Henry Boltinoff. The Family Favorite! public service announcement, art by Bernard Baily. "The Marriage of Batman and Batwoman," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Ray Burnley; Dick Grayson goes to sleep while Bruce is out on a date with Kathy, and dreams of the loss of their secret identities caused by Bruce's and Kathy's marriage. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 123 FR 1.0

1" Spine split from bottom. Tearing to interior margins. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Secret of the Everglades," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; While vacationing in Florida, Batman and Robin save the life of a Seminole Indian who has discovered a cache of valuable artifacts once belonging to a famed explorer that a group of thugs are after. The Brave and the Bold #23 ad. What's Your B.Q.*? (*Brotherhood Quotient) public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Joker's Practical Jokes!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; The Joker goes on a new crime spree, basing crimes on "occupational" practical jokes, like the "skyhook" and the "left-handed monkey-wrench." One-page Jail Jests story by Henry Boltinoff. Challengers of the Unknown #7 ad. Half-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Telltale Ladder" text story. "The Fugitive Batman," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Stan Kaye; Robin and Ace, the Bat-Hound, acting on orders from Commissioner Gordon, attempt to track down a fugitive Batman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 124 FR/GD 1.5

Interior corner tearing (does not affect panel edges). Oxidation.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Invisible Batman," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman is subjected to an experimental oight that renders him invisible; However, smuggler Smiley Gober finds a way to make the Caped Crusader visible: by throwing flour on him. Fred Finds a Way! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. "The Return of Signalman," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Having escaped from jail, the Signalman attempts to impress his fellow crooks, even in attempting to steal object from a Batman exhibit, but is stopped by the Caped Crusader time and time again. Off-Duty Hero article. One-page Jail Jests story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Mystery Seeds from Space," script by Dave Wood, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Tracking down the source of weird, sonic vibrations, the Caped Crusaders discover the existence of some alien seeds from space, all powered by an alien meteorite, the last of which is a formidable robot. Half-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 124 PR 0.5

Interior is complete. Severe water damage. Interior pen markings.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Invisible Batman," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman is subjected to an experimental oight that renders him invisible; However, smuggler Smiley Gober finds a way to make the Caped Crusader visible: by throwing flour on him. Fred Finds a Way! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. "The Return of Signalman," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Having escaped from jail, the Signalman attempts to impress his fellow crooks, even in attempting to steal object from a Batman exhibit, but is stopped by the Caped Crusader time and time again. Off-Duty Hero article. One-page Jail Jests story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Mystery Seeds from Space," script by Dave Wood, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Tracking down the source of weird, sonic vibrations, the Caped Crusaders discover the existence of some alien seeds from space, all powered by an alien meteorite, the last of which is a formidable robot. Half-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 125 FR 1.0

INCOMPLETE. Interior coupon cut, does not interrupt art or story. Cover detached at one staple.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Secret Life of Bat-Hound," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; After Ace is brought to permanently live at Wayne Manor by John Wilker, Bat-Hound goes into action with Batwoman to save the Caped Crusaders trapped in a cave-in. Half-page Crime Punishment! story. Tips on Summer Fun! public service announcement with Peter Porkchops, art by Rube Grossman. "The Last Days of Batman," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; Carter Nichols sends the Dynamic Duo back to ancient Venice to gather evidence in a case, but only Batman returns, while Robin is shifted to Gotham City a few days into the future, where he discovers a new criminal will kill Batman. Half-page Warden Willis story by Henry Boltinoff. "King Batman the First," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Sheldon Moldoff; While chasing down a wanted criminal, the Dynamic Duo are transported to another planet where Batman becomes king, albeit temporarily, as his being an alien causes him to be imprisoned. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 126 FR/GD 1.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch. Cover and centerfold detached.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Mystery of the 49th Star," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman is called to Alaska to recover 49 diamonds stolen from a rich tycoon. 2/3-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. Water: A Good Friend or Deadly Enemy -- Depending on You! public service announcement, art by Bernard Baily. "The Batman Lighthouse," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; While on patrol, the Caped Crusaders spot a signal given them by the lighthouse keeper, and the duo swing in to stop some foreign agents and a gang boss. "The Menace of the Firefly," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; While Bruce, Dick and Kathy attend a party, a mysterious criminal appears and robs everyone. When the Caped Crusader appears on the scene, Kathy suspects the host, Ted Carson, of being Batman...but she is due for a surprise! Letters column begins. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 127 FR/GD 1.5

Centerfold detached. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "Batman's Super-Partner," script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Accidently gaining super powers from a machine in the Bat-Cave, Alfred wants to use his powers to aid the Dynamic Duo, but he only hinders, not helps, them against the Joker. It's Fun to Learn! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. One-page Jail Jests story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Second Life of Batman," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Professor Nichols has created an alternate history machine and Bruce uses the device to see what would have happened if his parents had not have been killed. One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Hammer of Thor," script by Bill Finger, art by Sheldon Moldoff; When a hammer in a museum is struck by a meteorite, the charge affects the hammer and its force transforms a museum curator into Thor, God of Thunder, who begins to commit crimes. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cheyenne Kid (1958 Charlton) 17 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Piece missing, interrupts art or story.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Dick Giordano, Bill Molno, Vince Alascia and Sal Trapani. An orphan raised by the Cheyenne tribe, the frontier scout called the Cheyenne Kid lives between two worlds. In a five-part, issue-length story, Obediah Sykes brings a new firearm to the Old West: the Colt .45. But Whip Mangan's outlaw band wants the powerful weapons for themselves, and only The Cheyenne Kid can stop them. Stranded by a flat on the way to a film shoot, a movie cowboy encounters a real robbery in progress. Cheyenne Kid and the Peacemaker Colt, Part 1; Part 2: Gun Magic; Part 3: The Terrible Toll-Man; Domino Dan; Part 4: The Golden Guns; Part 5: Fall of an Empire; A Convincing Role. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 263 VG- 3.5

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Secret of the Fantastic Weapons" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; In a Mayan jungle in Mexico, Batman and Robin confront three criminals with super weapons: Smite, Bragan, and The Professor. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Man Who Made Dreams Come True!" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira; Roy vs. Leroy Legge. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Crime Conjurer!" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; John Jones must stop a magician on a robbery spree, but he is being filmed for a documentary on being a police detective so he can't slip away and use his super powers. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 265 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Batman's origin retold with new facts in "Batman's First Case" starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; The sudden appearance of a new criminal basing his crime on time jogs Batman's memory into remembering that this criminal was his very first case after his parents were killed, and if the Clock has his way, the current case against him will be the Caped Crusader's last! "The Menace of the Deadly Lights!" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira; Roy vs. Thorgsen . Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "Fingerprints of Guilt" text story. "The Fantastic Human Falcon" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; Detective Jones must stop The Falcon and his bird-themed robberies. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 266 GD+ 2.5

Centerfold detached at one staple. Oxidation. Water damage. Interior soiling.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Satellite of Gotham City" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman and Robin face the challenge of Astro's Satellite of Crime. Ad for The Brave and the Bold #23. What's Your B.Q.*? (*Brotherhood Quotient) public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Magic Stop Watch" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira; Roy Raymond, who usually exposes frauds and hoaxters on his show, seems to be the one perpertrating the scam this time around. "Face of Guilt" text story. Ad for Challengers of the Unknown #7. "The Challenge of the Masked Avenger" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; The Manhunter's usual daily routine of stopping criminals is further complicated by the emergence of the Masked Avenger, a nobody trying to make a name for himself in order to impress the girl he wants to marry. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 266 FR 1.0

Near-complete spine split. Staples added (not manufacturing). Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Satellite of Gotham City" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman and Robin face the challenge of Astro's Satellite of Crime. Ad for The Brave and the Bold #23. What's Your B.Q.*? (*Brotherhood Quotient) public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Magic Stop Watch" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira; Roy Raymond, who usually exposes frauds and hoaxters on his show, seems to be the one perpertrating the scam this time around. "Face of Guilt" text story. Ad for Challengers of the Unknown #7. "The Challenge of the Masked Avenger" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; The Manhunter's usual daily routine of stopping criminals is further complicated by the emergence of the Masked Avenger, a nobody trying to make a name for himself in order to impress the girl he wants to marry. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 268 GD 2.0

3" Spine split from bottom. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Power That Doomed Batman" starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman takes up a plane on an experimental flight, and, after crossing the path of a strange comet, lands, revealing Batman with a strange glow...and super powers to boot. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "Mystery of the Mercurian Masquerader" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira; Roy vs. the Mercurian D'Lor. "The Mixed-Up Martian Powers" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; A strange meteor switches all of the Manhunter's powers around. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Falling in Love (1955) 28 CGC 4.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4668587008

She was there -- her eyes were pushing them apart...even as their lips met in..."That Special Kiss," the cover-featured 8 page story. Plus: 8 page story "More Than Ever"; 7 page story "Bring Me Your Heart" pencilled by John Forte; "Portrait of My Love" pencilled by Mike Sekowsky; 2 page To You...From Carol Andrews letters page; 1 page Joan reprint filler "Best Time in My Life." Cover price $0.10.

Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 134 VG 4.0

Water damage.

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Cover pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Terry Szenics. "Off the Trolley," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Terry Szenics; Archie discovers that the chant "Dolly on the trolley found a seat by golly" gets stuck in the mind of anyone who hears it, and the person afflicted can only be cured by getting the hypnotic chant stuck in someone else's mind. Dolly on the trolley found a seat by golly! "A Rail Bright Idea," art by Samm Schwartz; Archie, Reggie and Jughead get lost in the fog while driving. Untitled story, script and art by Bill Woggon; Katy gets locked in a closet before a scheduled appearance on Ted Borrow's "Folk to Folk." "Debby's Fashion Diary," script and art by Bill Woggon; Debby shows off the fashion designs in her diary. "Let It Rain," script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx and Greg try to make it rain by shooting ice cubes into the clouds. "Gentle Reminder" starring Wilbur's Girls Linda and Laurie, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Linda tells Laurie that she went out with Wilbur last night and that "he's no gentleman"; Before long, Wilbur's reputation as a "cave man Casanova" has spread all over town. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 71 GD/VG 3.0

2" Front cover tear.

Cover art by Jack Davis. "I Dared to Defy Merlin's...Black Magic!", art by Steve Ditko; An American businessman scoffs at a shopowner's claim that one of his books was Merlin's diary, until a terrifying vision of Merlin turns his hair white. "The Disappearance" text story. "I Am the Man Who Will...Destroy Your World!", art by Don Heck; An alien emperor of an immortal race comes to Earth disguised as a human to decide whether or not to order an invasion; He is impressed with the humans' decency and falls in love with a human girl. "When the Saucer Strikes!", art by Paul Reinman; A airline pilot is nearly hit by a flying saucer and must bank suddenly to avoid it; The passengers were mostly asleep, and the one who was awake says that he saw nothing...because he's really a Martian tourist and the saucer came to pick him up. "I Fought the Man Who Couldn't Be Killed!", art by Sol Brodsky; A criminal escapes from prison after 10 years and robs a warehouse; He is found by a police officer with superhuman powers, and is surprised to learn that the police now only recruit robots. "I Am the Man Without a Face!", art by Joe Sinnott; A bigot rounds up some thugs to don black hoods and drive some harmless gypsies out of town; One of the gypsies curses him, and he is never able to remove his hood for the rest of his life. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 73 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4354692007

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Superbaby in Scotland Yard, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye; Superbaby gets lost and ends up in London. Fred Finds a Way! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily; Fred finds that there are other ways to participate in his favorite activity of baseball, despite physical limitations or being rejected for the team. Superboy's Glass House, script by Otto Binder, art by George Papp; Superboy hides inside a glass jar to keep criminals from reading his mind. Clyde Beatty and Cole Bros Circus at Palisades Amusement Park ad with Superman and Emmett Kelly. The Dog-Catcher of Smallville!, script by Otto Binder, art by George Papp; Krypto and Superboy turn the tables on a crooked dog catcher. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 75 FR 1.0

4.75" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Superboy's First Day at School!, script by Otto Binder, art by George Papp; Young Clark does his best not to reveal his powers on his first day of school; Other than changing a lump of coal to a diamond and wrestling a couple of electric eels, he does fine. Water: A Good Friend or Deadly Enemy--Depending on You!, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Bailey. How Krypto Made History!, script by Otto Binder, art by George Papp; Krypto chases a dinosaur bone throughout history. Chief Hot Foot humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Punishment of Superboy!, script by Otto Binder, art by John Sikela; Dad Kent tries to solve the dilemma of teaching obedience to someone who's invulnerable. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 128 CGC 5.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4681791021

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Superman Versus the Futuremen, Chapter 1, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Earth Bureau of Investigation agents from the year 2000 arrive in the present and claim that Superman is an escaped criminal from their time. The Brave and the Bold #23 ad. Little Pete humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Secret of the Futuremen, Chaper 2; After they capture Superman and take him to the future, the EBI agents reveal that they are not agents at all. The Sleeping Beauty from Krypton!, script by Bill Finger, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Lois poses as Rama, a survivor from Krypton. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 132 FR/GD 1.5

4" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Superman's Other Life, Part 1: Krypton Lives On, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Superman's Other Life, Part 2: Futuro, Super-Hero of Krypton; imaginary story done as computer projection. Superman's Other Life, Part 3: The Superman of Two Worlds. This three-part story answers the question, what would Superman's other life have been like if Krypton had not exploded? 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 4 FR 1.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Staples replaced. Centerfold detached. Tape on interior cover and under staples. Water damage. Staple rust with migration.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Christopher Rule. "The Invisible Army," art by Joe Sinnott; A scientist is forced to work for a dictator but, instead of creating an invisibility ray as ordered, creates a teleportation ray that banishes his top officers and allows a revolution. "Snowstorm" text story. "One of Our Spacemen Is Missing!", pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Christopher Rule; A space explorer ignores his partner's caution and leads a party out into a seemingly safe world; They all disappear, captured by intelligent trees, and the more cautious explorer rescues them. "The Voice of Doom!", art by Carl Burgos; A ham radio operator believes he is receiving reports of an extraterrestrial battle, but he is actually receiving the thought waves of ants. "Beware of the... Robots!", art by Al Williamson; A man writes anti-robot articles about his replacement at a factory by a robot; He becomes a famous writer, and realizes that the robot actually freed him to pursue his true calling. "One of Us Is a Martian!", art by Steve Ditko; A Martian spy is sent to sabotage a human rocket, but he destroys a toy instead, since Martians are only an inch tall. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 6 FR 1.0

5" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached. Oxidation.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Klein. "I Hear It Howl in the Swamp!", art by Steve Ditko; A fishing guide encounters an alien monster in the swamp, and after initial disbelief, the military plans to kill it; When two larger aliens arrive to take the thing away, they realize that it was only a lost child. "Lady Luck" text story. "I Was Captured by the Cyclops!", art by Don Heck; A man mentally transports himself to the past and becomes Sinbad, experiencing his encounter with the cyclops; He thinks that it was only a fantasy, but finds that he is still holding one of the cyclops' jewels. "The Mutants and Me!", art by Joe Sinnott; A man ignores his friend's theories about super-powered mutant humans, but after teleporting himself out of a locked safe he reconsiders. "Who Hides Beneath My Mask?", art by Dick Ayers; A burglar wears a rubber mask to avoid identification, but after his victim sees him, he discovers that his face has changed to match his mask. "The Luna Lizards Had Me Trapped!", pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Christopher Rule; Human colonists on an alien world believe that they are being attacked by aliens, who, in fact, are trying to help them. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.