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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) 270 GD 2.0

Cover detached at one staple (taped). Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Old Man of Metropolis!", script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Forte; Superman inadvertently smashes through the time barrier into the future - but emerges as an old man with no super powers. "Supergirl's Busiest Day!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; With Superman on a space mission, Supergirl has a day full of emergencies to deal with. One-page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. Supermen of America ad. Justice League of America ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 276 GD/VG 3.0

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The War Between Supergirl and the Supermen Emergency Squad!", script by Robert Bernstein, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; John Kiley tricks Superman into revealing he's Clark Kent; After trapping Clark Kent with Kryptonite, Supergirl and the Superman Emergency Squad spring into action. One-page Varsity Vic story by Henry Boltinoff. 1st appearance of Brainiac 5, Phantom Girl, Triplicate Girl, Bouncing Boy, Sun Boy, and Shrinking Violet in "Supergirl's Three Super Girl-Friends!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl and Brainiac 5 join the Legion. 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.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 269 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Shelly Moldoff. 1st appearance of Aqualad in Aquaman series in The Kid from Atlantis! Krypto's Mean Master!, script by Jerry Siegel, art by George Papp; Krypto searches for a new master after Superboy punishes him, with disastrous results. Green Arrow and Speedy (last story in Adventure Comics) in The Comic Book Archer! in which the editor at a fictitious comics publisher, All-Star Comics, explains how comics are made. "Ghost, Mr. Sloan," Speedy tells the editor, "As the editor of All Star Comics, you must do a terrific amount of work!" to which the editor replies, "But it's fun, Speedy! I discuss the stories with writers, review the art-work, and let our production manager do the rest!". 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 270 VG 4.0

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Stolen Identities, script by Jerry Siegel, art by George Papp; Two Xelthunians secretly replace Ma and Pa Kent to perform a secret mission, not knowing that the Kents are Superboy's foster parents; After Ma Kent unwisely mentions Superboy's vulnerability to kryptonite, the Xelthunians power the transporter ray they plan to use to send Superboy to their planet with red kryptonite and it turns him into a fat Boy of Steel, a bullet-sized Boy of Steel, and a giant Boy of Steel. The Ninth Wonder starring Congorilla, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman; In his Adventure Comics debut, Congorilla stops river pirates, frees a kidnapped scientist, and stops an attack by the Wambus, all before a retelling of his origin. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Menace of Aqualad! starring Aquaman, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Ramona Fradon. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 273 VG- 3.5

Residue. Cover oxidation.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Boy Who Was Stronger Than Superboy, script by Jerry Siegel, art by George Papp; A Smallville boy gains super strength from a mysterious meteor. Shorty humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Around The World In 80 Hours!, art by Ramona Fradon; An author needs Aquaman to prove he can swim around the world in 80 hours. Congorilla's Twin, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 274 VG 4.0

Centerfold detached at one staple.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Monster That Stalked Smallville, script by Robert Bernstein, art by George Papp; Superboy brings a monster to Smallville as a friend, which upsets everybody in town. Aqua-Queen!, art by Ramona Fradon; After Aquaman doesn't pick her in a swimming meet, Dale Conroy vows to prove she's as good as he is. Revenge of the River Demon starring Congorilla, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 275 GD 2.0

Cover tearing.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Origin of the Superman-Batman Team!, script by Jerry Coleman, art by George Papp; The Wayne family moves to Smallville and young Bruce Wayne assumes the identity of the Flying Fox, helping Superboy fight crime. House ad for Superman Annual #1. Champion of the World starring Congorilla, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman; Congo Bill and his gorilla alter ego help a boxer regain his self-confidence in the ring. The Interplanetary Mission! starring Aquaman, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Ramona Fradon. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 285 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4670538007

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Gravity Girl of Smallville!, script by Robert Bernstein, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye; Lana gets an anti-gravity belt. The Shame of the Bizarro Family!--Tales of the Bizarro World, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Bizarro Junior No. 1 is too smart. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 288 FN- 5.5

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Knave from Krypton, script by Jerry Siegel, art by George Papp; Dev-Em puts Superboy in Phantom Zone; takes his place and destroys his reputation. Homer humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Bizzaro's Secret Identity--Tales of the Bizarro World, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Forte; Bizarro-Kyltpyzxm gives Bizarro Lois super powers and she adopts a secret identity. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 290 VG+ 4.5

Last 10-cent cover-priced issue. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. 9th appearance of the Legion of Super-Heroes in The Secret of the Seventh Super-Hero!, script by Robert Bernstein, pencils by George Papp, inks by George Papp; A fake Sun Boy comes to Smallville asking Superboy's help in assembling a super-weapon; Meanwhile Tom Tanner, an escapee from reform school, takes over Clark Kent's identity. Ollie humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Invasion of the Bizarro World--Tales of the Bizarro World, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Forte; The Bizarros celebrate when their world is invaded by animated Blue Kryptonite statues, until the invaders try to make it round again; Then war breaks out. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 291 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3765459001

First 12-cent cover-priced issue. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Superboy's Romance with Cleopatra, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; When Superboy reveals he's in love with Cleopatra to ward of the teen age girls of Smallville, Prof Potter helpfully invents a time machine to bring her to the present. Shorty humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Peg humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Bizarro Perfect Crimes--Tales of the Bizarro World, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Forte; Superman helps find Bizarro-Lois No. 1. Little Pete humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Adventures of Bob Hope (1950) 71 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4705500008

Last 10c cover-priced issue. Written by Bob Oksner and Mort Drucker. Art and Cover by Mort Drucker. Bob Hope, America's favorite funnyman, encounters royalty in an untitled 3-part story by Bob Oksner (story) and Mort Drucker (art). Plus: Teen Dictionary gag strips by Drucker. And: Inside Hollywood article. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

All American Men of War (1952) 74 GD/VG 3.0

"The Minute Commandos" (pencils by Ross Andru?); "No Boots For an Ace" (art by Mort Drucker); and "Every Day is D-Day!" Edited by Robert Kanigher. Cover by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito. Stories by Robert Kanigher, Ross Andru, Mike Esposito, Morris Waldinger, Tom Nicolisi, Bob Haney, Mort Drucker, Hank Chapman, and Jack Abel. 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.

Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 43 VG 4.0

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Cover pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Martin Epp. "Fickle Father," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Mr. Lodge gets Betty to pick out clothes to buy as a gift from him to Veronica. "Ricky Nelson" Record Star of the Month; Biography of Ricky Nelson. "Who's Whose?", art by Tom Moore; Archie tries to get the name of Betty's dining companion. "Mask-Her-Aid," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Jughead offers to get Betty closer to Archie by having her pretend to be Veronica at a masquerade party. "Shivering Chivalry," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty and Veronica ask Reggie and Archie to protect them from two kids with pea shooters. Betty Fun Page. "The Sight," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx looks through the scope of her rifle. "Dollars and Scents," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; The perfume Jughead gave Betty for Christmas smells awful. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 51 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation. Water spotting.

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Cover pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Terry Szenics. Sporting Chance, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Vincent DeCarlo; When Mr. Lodge hears Betty's lament that she can't compete for Archie against Veronica's money, he gives her money equal to Veronica's weekly allowance so they'll be on equal terms for one week. Out-Dated, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Vincent DeCarlo; Veronica breaks her date with Archie because he's broke; When Betty hears this, she goes running to him, cash in hand, ready to replace Veronica. Sweet And Lovely, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Vincent DeCarlo; etty unintentionally manages to get everyone else in trouble. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.12.

Batman (1940) 130 GD- 1.8

Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. "Batman's Deadly Birthday," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Stan Kaye; Gotham City prepares a number of fund-raising events to celebrate the anniversary of Batman's first case; At every event, however, criminals manage to make off with the proceeds. Detective Comics #276 ad. Buzzy's "Famous Books" Quiz public service announcement with Buzzy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Ruben Moreira. "The Master of Weapons," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Graham is Paragon Pictures' technical director and designer of many historical weapons; While arguing with studio accountant Bailey over his need for more money, he takes a fall from a set piece, and is rushed to the hospital; Some time later, he vanishes from the hospital; One week later a new costumed villain hits Gotham, one armed with ancient weapons. Justice League of America ad. One-page Warden Willis story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Hand from Nowhere," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; Batman investigates reports of a mysterious giant hand and some aliens present at thefts of seemingly worthless minerals. World's Finest Comics #108 ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 131 GD+ 2.5

Water spotting.

Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Dog that Betrayed Batman," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Wounded and suffering from amnesia, Bat-Hound befriends a hermit and blind man, but hates the sight of anyone in a mask...including Batman himself! Half-page "Police Woman!" non-fiction story. Aloha... Hawaii! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. "The Case of the Deadly Gems," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Jeweler Claber, of Gotham Gem Company, is murdered and his death blamed on criminal Ted Greaves by the man's three partners; However, Batman discovers the partners are actually involved in a smuggling racket and seek to throw suspicion off themselves by blaming Greaves. One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Second Batman and Robin Team," script by Bill Finger, art by Sheldon Moldoff; Alfred tests out his new typewriter by writing an imaginary tale of Robin growing to manhood and becoming the new Batman, adopting a new partner as Robin, and taking on a gang of crooks. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 135 GD/VG 3.0

Cover pencils by Dick Dillin and Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. "Crimes of the Wheel," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; The Dynamic Duo break up a gambling ring headed by "Wheels" Foster, but he manages to escape and threatens to kill the Caped Crusaders with a giant roulette wheel and its giant steel ball. How Are Your Shopping Manners? public service announcement, art by Bernard Baily. "The Return of the Second Batman and Robin Team," script by Bill Finger, art by Sheldon Moldoff; Batman's old foe, John Crandall, is released from jail and vows to destroy anything that is a monument to the Caped Crusader, and begins by captured the new Batman and Robin team. "The Menace of the Sky Creature," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Two crooks come into possession of a sorcerer's lantern that can summon a mysterious sky creature and they use that being to battle the Caped Crusaders. One-page Warden Willis story by Henry Boltinoff. Full-page ad for Justice League of America # 1. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 136 VG 4.0

1/2" Spine split from bottom.

Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Case of the Crazy Crimes," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; To have "some fun," Bat-Mite creates a series of imaginary villains for the Batman to overcome. The Batman Whirly-Word Game puzzle page. Children of Tomorrow! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. "The Town that Hated Batman," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman visits an old mining town seeking a criminal, but when he begins asking questions about the man, the people become hostile toward the Caped Crusader. One-page Warden Willis story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Challenge of the Joker," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman faces the Joker, who, this time, uses the four basic elements to commit his crimes. One-page Strange Old Laws story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 137 GD+ 2.5

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

Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. "Robin's New Boss," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Robin informs Batman that he is quitting the team to join up with a new crime fighter on the scene, Mr. Marvel, although Batman doesn't suspect the real reason why. Our American Heritage public service announcement, art by Bernard Baily. "The Bandit with 1,000 Brands," script by Bill Finger, art by Sheldon Moldoff; Batman faces a clever new foe that leaves cattle brands behind as clues. One-page Jail Jests story by Henry Boltinoff. "Teacher from the Stars," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman agrees to give an alien teacher and his students a tour of Gotham City, but when they begin to misbehave, it causes more than just a headache for the Caped Crusader. Statement of ownership; average sales 502,000. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 140 FR 1.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch.

Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Ghost of the Joker," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; The Joker appears to die during a prison escape, but his ghostly figure survives to commit crimes and taunt Batman from beyond the grave. Parents Have Rights, Too! public service announcement, art by Bernard Baily. "The Charmed Life of Batman!", script by Bill Finger, art by Sheldon Moldoff; Four professional underworld assassins try to bump off Batman, but fail after an alchemist has given the Caped Crusader a charmed life on a TV talk show through the use of a potion. One-page Lefty Looie story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Eighth Wonder of Space," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; After being transported to an alien world, Batman and Robin are accidentally turned into aliens with weird powers, but they still can help Batwoman tackle the Yellow Sweater Gang when they return. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 142 FR 1.0

5.5" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached.

Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. "Batman's Robot-Guardian," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Having received a guardian robot from an alien he once befriended, Batman discovers the creature will not allow the Caped Crusader to put his life on the line in fighting crooks. The Right to be Different public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. "The Crimes of the Ancient Mariner," script by Bill Finger, art by Sheldon Moldoff; Some clever crooks, intent with making off with a company payroll, fool the Caped Crusaders into believing that an old sea-farer is a crook. "Ruler of the Bewitched Valley," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; The Caped Crusaders follow a renegade scientist to Central America, where he has created a series of automated robots that fool the superstitious natives. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 144 FR/GD 1.5

Severe water damage.

First 12-cent cover price. Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Alien Feud on Earth," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Two aliens come to Earth to fight a duel over a girl, and they don't care who gets in the way.Strange Laws humor/non-fiction page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Man Who Played Batman," script by Arnold Drake, art by Sheldon Moldoff; Batman secretly joins a training ground started by the Joker, whose express purpose is to defeat the Batman! "People Are People!" public service announcement, art by Don Cameron. "Bat-Mite Meets Bat-Girl," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Bat-Girl gets seriously jealous when Robin tells her that there is another lady in his life, so Bat-Mite offers to help Bat-Girl get the man she loves. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 26 FR 1.0

Water saturation. Staple rust with migration.

Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. The second appearance of the Suicide Squad in "The Sun Curse!", script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Still in space from their last adventure, the Suicide Squad's rocket enters into a meteor storm; Somehow, the radiation off the flying debris affect the team, and they find themselves shrinking in size until they're no bigger than a thimble!; With quick-thinking, they form a human pyramid so Karin can reach the control panel and switch to auto-pilot before the rocket flies out of control; The rocket plunges into a vast lake somewhere on Earth, and the Squad is ejected out into the depths where their small size makes the fish think they're food. "Serpent in the Subway!", script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; When the members of Suicide Squad take a furlough to Paris, they don't expect to be attacked by a giant serpent in the subway tunnels!; Bullets don't have any effect on it, and it seems able to breathe both on land and underwater. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 35 GD+ 2.5

Water damage.

Cover by Joe Kubert. "Menace of the Matter Master!", script by Gardner Fox, art by Joe Kubert; A new costumed criminal named the Matter Master, who has a magic wand that allows him to control all matter, has been sighted around Midway City committing fantastic robberies; When the most recent involved the creation of giant meteor creatures who are robbing the city art center, Hawkman and Hawkgirl go into action to try and stop the theft; The Matter Master manages to get away with the stolen loot by using his powers to make helicopter propellers attack the winged duo; Later at his secret hideout, the Matter Master gloats over his recent victory are recalls how he gained his fantastic powers: How he was a scientist who accidentally discovered a new chemical, Mentachem, which he then fashioned into his magic wand to use for his own criminal gain. Dog Track - Wolf Track - Coyote Track article by Julius Schwartz, pencils by Morris Waldinger, inks by Tommy Nicolosi. "Valley of Vanishing Men," script by Gardner Fox, art by Joe Kubert; On an expedition to the Himalayas, Mavis Trent is captured by a band of abominable snowmen, which the Hawks learn are really descended from alien explorers. Eagle Dance article by Julius Schwartz, pencils by Morris Waldinger, inks by Tommy Nicolosi. Letters to the editor from comic writer Roy Thomas and writer Jerry Bails, plus a note from Kubert. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Confessions of the Lovelorn (1954) 104 VG- 3.5

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Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by John Diehl and Kenneth Landau. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest romantic comics of the postwar era. Peggy falls for a man who thinks shes too young for romance; A survey taker finds love; Advice on not being the reckless type. Beauty Parade!; Silence Is Golden; Visit to a Studio!; The Reckless Type!; Door-to-Door Survey; Fairy Tale Romance. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cosmo the Merry Martian (1958) 6 VG 4.0

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Cover art by Bob White. Make Mine Mars (Ch. 1), script by Sy Reit, art by Bob White; Cosmo and his friends finally return to Mars, but their quiet time at home is rudely interrupted. Meet Dr. Beatnik (Ch. 2); The source of the violent interruption is mad Martian scientist Dr. Beatnik, who announces that he has assembled a space army to invade Earth, thereby preventing Earth from influencing Martians with their despicable pop culture. The Great Space Chase (Ch. 3); Cosmo and Professor Thmik lead an official Martian expedition to stop Professor Thmik's illegal invasion of Earth. Fire Away! (Ch. 4). The End of Dr. Beatnik, script by Sy Reit, art by Bob White; Professor Thmik uses his own technology to force Dr. Beatnik's army to surrender. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Date with Judy (1947-1960) 69 VG 4.0

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Cover by Graham Place. Stories by Henry Boltinoff and unknown. Art by Graham Place, Owen Fitzgerald and Henry Boltinoff. Featuring three untitled A Date with Judy stories with art by Graham Place. Also in this issue: "Judy's Scoreboard" activity page; Tips to Teens 2-pager with art by Owen Fitzgerald; untitled Varsity Vic 1-pager by Henry Boltinoff, reprinted from Leave It to Binky (1948) #26; untitled Shorty 1-pager by Boltinoff, reprinted from Superman (1939 1st Series) #91; and untitled Varsity Vic 1-pager by Boltinoff, reprinted from Superman (1939 1st Series) #88. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Dennis the Menace in Hawaii (1958 Giants) 6C FN 6.0 4th Printing

Cover by Al Wiseman. Stories and art by Fred Toole and Al Wiseman.- "4th Large Printing" on cover. A double-sized dose of Dennis the Menace, as he makes mischief in the neighborhood and all around the world. Dennis and his family tour Hawaii, including Honolulu, Oahu, a catamaran ride, the Kilauea Volcano, the Naha Stone, and Rainbow Falls. The Mitchells visit Pearl Harbor, where history feels very present. Plus an article about the research that cartoonists Fred Toole and Al Wiseman did for this comic. Aloha!; Were Going to Honey-Lulu!; Dennis on Wahoo - Oops! Sorry! Dennis Means Oahu (O-Ah-Hoo); Holy Cats!; Whats Your Name in Hawaiian?; Pearl Harbor; The Garden Island; Now You Do the Hula!; Big Island by Dennis; Finally, a Maikai Luau…Kau Kau Nui…and the Hauoli Trip is Pau! 96 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 268 GD 2.0

Water damage. Interior residue.

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.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 270 GD- 1.8

Centerfold detached at one staple. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Creature from Planet X" starring Batman and Robin, script by Jack Miller, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; A giant alien is convinced by a gang of criminals that Batman is a criminal. Tips on Summer Fun! public service announcement starring Peter Porkchops, script by Jack Schiff, art by Rube Grossman. Jail Jests humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "The City That Time Forgot" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, script by Jack Miller, art by Ruben Moreira; Roy encounters Dick Edmunds. "The Hunted Martian" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; Jones has to track an American criminal through the jungles of Africa; vs. Rod Mulloy. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 279 VG+ 4.5

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Creatures That Stalked Batman" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; A Robot and a creature from space appear in Gotham City intent on tracking down Batman; The Caped Crusader soon learns that the mysterious creatures have arrived to Earth from another dimension seeking a criminal who stole a valuable invention from their home planet while disguised as Batman. Jail Jests humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Impossible Inventions" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; Jones tries to capture Willy Ward but Hiram's inventions keep getting in his way. "The Creature From the Sorcerer's Stone!" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira. Roy vs. Professor Weir. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 279 GD- 1.8

Centerfold detached. Heavy water damage.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Creatures That Stalked Batman" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; A Robot and a creature from space appear in Gotham City intent on tracking down Batman; The Caped Crusader soon learns that the mysterious creatures have arrived to Earth from another dimension seeking a criminal who stole a valuable invention from their home planet while disguised as Batman. Jail Jests humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Impossible Inventions" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; Jones tries to capture Willy Ward but Hiram's inventions keep getting in his way. "The Creature From the Sorcerer's Stone!" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira. Roy vs. Professor Weir. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 288 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4697726012

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Menace of the Multiple Creature" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; When lightning hits a pool of chemical waste, a strange creature is created which constantly changes shape and size. Our American Heritage public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. "The Girl With the Deadly Gaze" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira; Roy investigates Janie Vance, who thinks she has the curse of Medusa. Jail Jests humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "Doom Rings the Doorbell" text story. "Case of the Honest Swindler" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; Larry Loder is conned by Jed Peters into using three fake magical gadgets; The Martian Manhunter uses his powers to make the fake gadgets appear to really work. Statement of ownership; Average number of copies per issue, previous year: 314,000. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 290 GD 2.0

Water damage.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "Robin's Robot" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff; After a criminal scientist charges Batman and Robin with energies that cause destruction if they are too close to each other, the Caped Crusader works with a robot Robin, until the crooks gain control of the robot as well; However, it is soon revealed that the Robot Robin is actually Robin in disguise; He posed as a robot in order to infiltrate the criminal's hideout and guide Batman to their location. A Salute to Our American Indians! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. Strange Old Laws humor half-page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Curse of King Neptune" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira; Roy vs. Dirk Cranshaw and Sam Wade. Lefty Looie humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "Lights, Camera--and Doom" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; Someone is sabotaging a movie production and Diane is hired as a stunt girl to flush them out; Martian Manhunter makes sure she is safe without her knowledge. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 292 GD+ 2.5

2" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple. Staple rust with migration.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Colossus of Gotham City" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; While pursuing criminal Rockets Rogan, Batman gets a whiff of a strange gas that transforms him into a giant; Batman and Robin are forced to contact Batwoman to help them capture the criminals; Unfortunately, when Bruce Wayne is forced to cancel a date with Kathy Kane, Batwoman becomes suspicious and thinks that Bruce Wayne is Batman; Meanwhile, Rockets Rogan and his gang have surrounded the giant Batman on his hideout outside Gotham and they capture him with the ultimate intention of learning his secret identity. Parent's Have Rights, Too! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. "The Man Who Unearthed Doom!" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira; Roy vs. Gus Verdon. Lefty Looie humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Ex-Convicts Club starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; A group of ex-convicts form a club to prove they've gone straight, but then appear to be committing crimes again. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 293 GD- 1.8

Cover detached at one staple and centerfold detached.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "Prisoners of the Dark World" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman, Robin, and a boatload of people find themselves sent through a strange dimensional warp into another world, where they must help the native Yllans overcome the lizardlike Gruggs; After their adventure is over, the people in the boat have their lives changed forever while the Dynamic Duo captures another criminal and befriend strange creatures. Gifts from Your Elders! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. "The Sensational Sea Scoops" starring Aquaman and Aqualad, art by Nick Cardy (continued from Adventure #284); Aquaman and Aqualad help Ken Wall keep his newspaper going after he is injured trying to expose the Phantom Raider. Jail Jests humor half-page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Girl-Hero Contest" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; Two police women vie for Jones' affections. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Falling in Love (1955) 46 VG- 3.5

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

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Featuring: 7 page story "Waiting for His Arms"; 8 page story "A Winter Song"; 7 page story "Search for Yesterday" drawn by Mike Sekowsky and Bernard Sachs; 2 page To You...From Carol Andrews letters page; 8 page story "A Dream to Remember." Cover pencils by John Romita, Sr. Cover price $0.10.

Famous Monsters of Filmland (1958) Magazine 9 GD+ 2.5

Centerfold detached.

Features in this issue include: a synopsis and preview of Roger Corman's The Fall of the House of Usher; an article about The Phantom of the Opera novel and the Lon Chaney film; Basil Wolverton cartoons; and more. Seminal FM cover artist Basil Gogos makes his debut with a masterful rendering of Vincent Price as seen in The Fall of the House of Usher. Cover price $0.35.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 125 GD/VG 3.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Staples replaced. Tape along spine. Lateral spine tears. Water spotting.

First 12-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. The Conquerors of Time!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Flash uses the cosmic treadmill for the first time; he travels to the future to find Earth being attacked by an alien race called the Dorkis; Kid Flash braves the dangers of the past (more than 100 million years ago) in order to save Earth. Superboy #93 ad. Letter from fanzine writer Richard Weingroff. Ad for Showcase #35 featuring the Atom. Amazing Speeds fact page. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Forbidden Worlds (1951 ACG) 80 CGC 1.8

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4687376010

Cover by Ogden Whitney. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes, credited as Brad Everson, Kurato Osaki and Shane O'Shea. Art by John Forte, Harry Lazarus, Paul Reinman, Dick Beck and Pete Costanza. An anthology series featuring tales of fantasy and science fiction adventure from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. An ape sent into space on an experimental flight returns with human intelligence, and conducts experiments on the scientist who sent him out; A stranger rents a cottage in a small village, where he uses alchemy to bring forth creatures from another world; A mad scientist creates a strange device that turns modern-day humans into Neanderthals. The Ape in the Sky!; The Golden Knight; The Answer Machine!; The Thing in the Sea!; The Stranger; Mystery Island! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

GI Combat (1952) 90 GD+ 2.5

Cover and first two wraps detached at one staple. Water damage.

Last 10c cover-priced issue. Cover by Jerry Grandenetti and Jack Adler (washtone). Written by Robert Kanigher and Hank Chapman. Art by Russ Heath, Jack Abel and Irv Novick. When the Haunted Tank crew have their tank stolen by Germans, they must find a way to recover it and bring it home in "Tank Raiders!" by Robert Kanigher and Russ Heath. Starring the Haunted Tank, Jeb Stuart, Arch Asher, Rick Rawlins, Slim Stryker, General J.E.B. Stuart (ghost), Larry Gold, Mack Gibbon and Nick Brown. Plus: "Patrol in the Parlor!" by Hank Chapman and Jack Abel. And: "Flame Fighter!" by Chapman and Irv Novick. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Girls' Love Stories (1949) 83 GD+ 2.5

Water damage.

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Featuring: 8 page story "So Little Time" pencilled by Mike Sekowsky; 7 page story "Another Broken Heart"; 7 page story "Where Tomorrow Begins" pencilled by Mike Sekowsky; 2 page From Barbara Miles, with Love letters page; 8 page story "The Beginning of the End" pencilled by John Romita, Sr. Cover pencils by John Romita, Sr. Cover price $0.10.

Gunsmoke Western (1955 Marvel/Atlas) 59 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Multiple pieces missing, slightly interrupts art. Heavy water damage.

Kid Colt Outlaw stars in "Ambush at Arrowhead Creek!" and "The Guns of Don Drago" (art on both by Jack Keller). Two-Gun Kid stars in "When the Kid Crawled Away!" (art by John Severin). Back-up stories: "Only One May Live!" (pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers) and "The Stallion's Revenge" (pencils by Kirby?). All scripts by Stan Lee. Two-page text story, "The Tenderfoot." Cover price $0.10.

House of Secrets (1956 1st Series) 17 GD+ 2.5

Cover oxidation.

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"The Unseen Accuser!" (art by Howard Purcell), "The Man Who Hated Good Luck," "The Magic Book of Kra," and "The Lady in the Moon" (art by Bill Ely?). 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

House of Secrets (1956 1st Series) 21 FR 1.0

4" cumulative spine split. Cover oxidation.

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Cover art by Bill Ely. "The Creature in the Candle," art by Howard Purcell; An evil creature, imprisoned in a candle long ago by a wizard, threatens to break free and cause great destruction. "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. "The Magician Who Saved the World," art by George Roussos; The Great Mardo, a washed-up magician, uses sleight-of-hand to convince two alien scouts that Earth will be too difficult to conquer. One-page Moolah the Mystic story by Henry Boltinoff. "Captives of El Dorado," art by Sheldon Moldoff; A writer exploring ghost towns of the West receives a telegraph message from another dimension, telling of an alien invasion that was foiled years earlier. "Sounds from a Séance" text story. "The Girl from 50,000 Fathoms!", art by Bill Ely; Two fishermen are kidnapped by the dictator of an undersea civilization who plans to conquer the surface world. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Jughead (1949 1st Series Archie) 78 GD- 1.8

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

Cover by Samm Schwartz. "Paging Paul Revere," art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead doesn't care about Riverdale High winning the basketball game until he hears about the victory dinner; He's too excited to sleep, so he decides to call Moose and wish him luck; He overhears a conversation about stealing Riverdale's mascot, so he sets out to alarm everyone. "Cool Ghoul," art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead pretends the horror movie is so corny it's funny but when Archie's mother taps him on the shoulder, he is so scared he jumps through the window. "Wrist Twist," art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead reads a book about jiu jitsu and learns how to topple people with a flip of his wrist; Coach Kleats puts him in a match against Horrible Herman. "Pleasant Screams," art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead dreams he's in a land full of living hamburgers and that he's on trial for all of his crimes against hamburgers. "Lazily Yours," art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead naps against a tree, thinking nothing ever happens; While he naps, police chase a robber down the street, have a gunfight at the tree where he naps and the police finally catch the robber. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 2 FR 1.0

6.5" Cumulative spine split. Staples added (not manufacturing). Cover reattached with staples.

Cover art by Murphy Anderson. Secret of the Sinister Sorcerers!, Script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; all man-made inventions in the world stop functioning; the Justice League summons Merlin from the Magic Dimension to help find a way to restore Earth to normal. Letter to the editor from writer Jerry Bails. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.