Auctions: comic books 1960-1962

Action Comics (1938 DC) 268 GD/VG 3.0

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "Superman's Battle With Hercules!", script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Hercules wants to marry Lois, but Lois won't marry him while Superman is around, so Hercules tries to get rid of Superman. "The Mystery Supergirl!", script by Otto Binder and Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; While working an internship at the Daily Planet, Linda Lee discovers that someone is impersonating her as Supergirl around the world. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 276 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation. Cover detached at one staple. Staple rust. 1/2" spine split from the bottom.

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.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 281 VG 4.0

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Shelly Moldoff. "The Man Who Saved Kal-El's Life!", script by Robert Bernstein, art by Al Plastino; Superman meets Professor Dunn who visited Krypton and meet Jor-El before Krypton exploded. Using the Professor's "Matter-Radio" plans two crooks are on a crime spree. One-page Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. Did You Vote for a New Hair Style for Linda (Supergirl) Lee? illustration by Jim Mooney. "The Secret of the Time-Barrier!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; The effects of Lesla-Lar's ray have still stripped Supergirl of her powers, but when Superman takes her into the past it is discovered that her super powers return in other time periods. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 269 FR 1.0

6.5" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached.

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) 277 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation. Water spotting.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Duel for Earth, script by Jerry Siegel, art by George Papp; Superboy has to stop an alien invasion of Earth by agreeing to a duel. Tricksy humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Underwater Olympics!, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Ramona Fradon; Aquaman and Aqualad hold an underwater Olympics; Aquaman's team "loses" to prevent kryptonite discovery. The Man-Ape's Mercy Mission starring Congorilla, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 281 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Superboy's New Parents, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Al Plastino; Superboy gets rid of crooked foster parents. The Lost Magic Ring, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman; Congorilla loses ring while possessing Congo Bill's mind. Moolah the Mystic humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Statement of ownership--average paid circulation 438,000. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 281 VG- 3.5

Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Superboy's New Parents, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Al Plastino; Superboy gets rid of crooked foster parents. The Lost Magic Ring, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman; Congorilla loses ring while possessing Congo Bill's mind. Moolah the Mystic humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Statement of ownership--average paid circulation 438,000. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 287 GD/VG 3.0

Centerfold detached at one staple. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. War of the Superboys, script by Jerry Siegel, art by George Papp; Bad boy Dev-Em escapes Krypton and arrives on Earth. Shorty humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 1st Bizarro Perry White and Jimmy Olsen in Jimmy Olsen's Kookie Scoops--Tales of the Bizarro World, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Forte; Jimmy accidentally gets transported to the Bizarro World and tries to work for the Bizarro newspaper. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 288 GD/VG 3.0

Cover and first wrap detached at one staple.

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) 289 VG 4.0

1" Spine split from top. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Legion cameo (statues) in Clark Kent's Super-Father starring Superboy, script by Robert Bernstein, art by George Papp; Jax-Ur poses as Super-Dad. Tricksy humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Bizarro's Amazing Buddies--Tales of the Bizarro World, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Forte; Bizarro appears before Mary Shelley and inspires her classic novel; he meets Titano, but the people of Bizarro World believe he stole the idea from the King Kong movie. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 301 VG 4.0

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. Lex Luthor and Clark Kent: Cell-Mates!, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Lex Luthor frames Clark Kent after Clark's father, as a member of the parole board, refuses to parole Luthor. Clark ends up having to share a cell with Luthor. The Secret Origin of Bouncing Boy--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Forte; Bouncing Boy tells a group of applicants how he got his powers and gained acceptance into the Legion. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Adventures of Jerry Lewis (1957) 60 VG 4.0

Water damage.

Written by unknown. Art and Cover by Bob Oksner. Jerry stars in a 3-part untitled tale! Plus: Teen Time untitled half-pager. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Amazing Adult Fantasy (1961 Marvel) 7 CGC 4.0 Restored SS Stan Lee

Trimmed

Paper: Off white to white

Signed by Stan Lee on 10/20/2012. Cover Trimmed. (top edge of cover Trimmed.)

Label #1148575002

Cover art by Steve Ditko. Why Won't They Believe Me?, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; A man believes that he has discovered an alien invasion, but he is the real alien, and has amnesia. The Last Man on Earth; A paranoid man seals himself in a bomb shelter, but instead of a war, he misses the discovery of immortality in space and the exodus of humanity. Witch Hunt; A woman accused of witchcraft is exonerated, but discovers that her fiancé really is a witch. Journey's End. The Icy Fingers of Fear. All scripts by Stan Lee, all art by Steve Ditko. Every issue in this title contains wonderful O. Henry-style stores. This series was great while it lasted, but it was short-lived because Stan admitted he couldn't come up with twist-ending stories fast enough to meet the grinding monthly publishing deadlines. Little wonder, as he was also writing most other Marvel titles at the time. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Adventures (1961 1st Series) 4 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4636006016

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. I Am Robot X, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The creation of sentient robots provokes a demagogic campaign revealed to be the work of Martian spies. The Pact text story, art by Joe Maneely. Who or What Was...the Bootblack?, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Simon Sledge is a cruel and heartless businessman who delights in making others suffer; On the way to the biggest deal of his life, one that will eliminate the last of his competition, he stops for a shoeshine; Suddenly his feet are moving away from his destination, taking him far from the deal that will give him a monopoly in his field. What Lurks Within? starring Doctor Droom, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Doctor Droom frightens off alien invaders by convincing them that a construction sites wrecking ball is a life-form. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Aquaman (1962 1st Series) 2 FR/GD 1.5

4.5" Cumulative spine split. Extra staples (not manufacturing). Water damage.

Cover art by Nick Cardy. Captain Sykes' Deadly Missions, script by Jack Miller, art by Nick Cardy; Aquaman and Aqualad must find two treasures for Captain Sykes or he won't release the ship he has captured. Ollie humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Facts on Fish educational page by Henry Boltinoff. The Fastest Fish Alive article. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Atom (1962) 1 FR/GD 1.5

4" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. "Master of the Plant World!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson; When a series of mysterious robberies occur which involve strange highly intelligent plants, Ray Palmer decides to investigate as the Atom when he learns about the strange circumstances from Jean Loring; As the Atom, Ray follows Jean as she goes on fact finding about the type of plants that are used, and decides to wait out in a greenhouse to keep a secret eye on Jean; When Jean nods off, Atom notices a group of Dryads that suddenly spring out of the flowers and fly away on petals. Atom follows after them and learns that they are under the control of a criminal called the Plant Master, who intends to use his mutated plants to try and take over the world; Trying to stop the Planet Master, the Atom is trapped in a Venus fly trap while the Planet Master leaves with the Dryads to initiate his plan. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Batman (1940) 135 VG+ 4.5

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 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white

Label #0276030011

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 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4652009015

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) Annual 1 FR 1.0

5" Cumulative spine split with cover tearing (partially taped). Water damage.

All reprints. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, Sheldon Moldoff, and Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris. "How to Be the Batman!", pencils by Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Batman loses his memory after being exposed to amnesia gas, when the antidote fails, Robin must teach the Cowled Crimefighter all that he has forgotten; Origin retold. "The Strange Costumes of Batman!", script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; A look at some of the specialized costumes that Batman has utilized over his career, including one garment that he had hoped never to use. "Untold Tales of the Bat-Signal!", script by David Vern, pencils by Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Reporter Dave Purdy saves Batman by dazzling an approaching murderer with the Bat Signal; The Masked Manhunter is happy to let Purdy have the credit. Secrets of Batman's Utility Belt; Famed Batarang. "The Origin of the Bat-Cave!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Professor Nicholls sends the Dynamic Duo back in time 300 years, there they meet Jeremy Coe, a frontiersman spy who doubles as a Red Indian. "Batman's Electronic Crime-File!", pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; The microfilm from Batman's crime file is stolen from the Bat-Cave. "Thrilling Escapes of Batman and Robin!", pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Villainous Paul King captures Batman and Robin, he then sets about devising an inescapable trap, based on Robin's recollections about their previous ingenious escapes. "The Amazing Inventions of Batman," script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Batman gets word that one of his inventions is to be used against him, he and Robin must then examine their many crime fighting innovations for clues. Superman ad. Secret Origins ad. Batman with Robin the Boy Wonder ad. 84 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Blackhawk (1944 1st Series) 152 VG 4.0

Water damage.

Cover by Dick Dillin & Sheldon Moldoff. Stories by unknown. Art by Dick Dillin, Sheldon Moldoff and Charles Cuidera. Three stories! "Noah's Ark from Space" - An eight-limbed octi-ape escapes from a space ship and grabs Chop-Chop! Also featuring: "The Blackhawk Don Quixote" and "The Machine That Beat the Blackhawks"! Plus: 1-page text story "Bomber's Bluff"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 3 CGC 3.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4335773017

First 12-cent issue. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. First appearance of the Miracle Man in "The Menace of the Miracle Man!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky; The Miracle Man performs his super-villain debut at his magic show by humiliating the Thing. Johnny Storm the Human Torch! Pin-Up Page, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. Chapter II "The Monster Lives!"; Miracle Man declares war on humanity and animates a movie monster statue. Chapter III "The Flame that Died!"; Human Torch torches the animated Monster from Mars-statue and Invisible Girl stowes away on the atomic tank that Miracle Man has stolen. Chapter IV "In the Shadow of Defeat!"; The Thing recalls the origin of the Fantastic Four while the Invisible Girl is taken prisoner by Miracle Man. Chapter V "The Final Challenge!" This issue features the first appearances of the FF costumes and the Fantasticar. First FF letters page; letter to the editor from comics artist Alan Weiss. (For the original, unused Kirby/Dick Ayers cover to this issue, see Fantastic Four 224.) 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 111 VG 4.0

Water spotting.

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. 2nd appearance of Kid Flash in The Challenge of the Crimson Crows, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; In Kid Flash's first solo adventure, he must stop a gang of kids before they get into trouble. Invasion of the Cloud Creatures!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson; Dr. Wiley Summers discovers Cloud Creatures who want to take over the Earth. It's Fun to Help Others public service announcement starring Superboy, script by Jack Schiff, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Speed of Sound! fact half-page. Volcanoes article. Ad for The Brave and the Bold #28 [first Justice League], pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Murphy Anderson. Flash Facts filler page. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 112 GD+ 2.5

Centerfold detached. Small cover-to-cover edge tear.

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. The Mystery of the Elongated Man!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Elongated Man comes to Central City and Flash suspects him of commiting a string of robberies. Danger on Wheels!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Kid Flash investigates the goings-on behind a construction company scandal. Galactic Speeds! fact half-page. First Flash letters page. Flash Facts filler page. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 113 VG- 3.5

Water damage.

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. Origin and 1st appearance of the Trickster in Danger in the Art, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Flash battles the Trickster, who escapes by running on air. The Man Who Claimed the Earth!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Iris and Dr. Wiley research some strange metal, which is wreckage from a spaceship; Flash battles Po-Siden. Palisades Amusement Park ad with Superman. National Sports council book ad with Mickey Mantle and Joe Louis. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 114 GD+ 2.5

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

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. The Big Freeze!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson; Captain Cold breaks out of jail and proposes to Iris West, after turning everyone in the city into frozen statues. Fleet-Footed Proghorn fact page about an antelope. Lend a Friendly Hand public service announcement with Superman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Amazing Speeds! fact page about the human nervous system, Neptune, baseball and reaction times. Ad for Giant Superman Annual. King of the Beatniks!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Jimmy King, one of Wally's classmates, runs away after being accused of cheating; He meets up with his cousin, who is one of the members of the Beatnik Gang, and it's up to Kid Flash to rescue him and stop the Gang. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 114 GD 2.0

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. The Big Freeze!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson; Captain Cold breaks out of jail and proposes to Iris West, after turning everyone in the city into frozen statues. Fleet-Footed Proghorn fact page about an antelope. Lend a Friendly Hand public service announcement with Superman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Amazing Speeds! fact page about the human nervous system, Neptune, baseball and reaction times. Ad for Giant Superman Annual. King of the Beatniks!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Jimmy King, one of Wally's classmates, runs away after being accused of cheating; He meets up with his cousin, who is one of the members of the Beatnik Gang, and it's up to Kid Flash to rescue him and stop the Gang. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 115 VG- 3.5

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. The Day Flash Weighed 1,000 Pounds!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Gorilla Grodd, disguised as William Dawson, uses a special gun that causes Flash to gain 1,000 pounds. The Elongated Man's Secret Weapon!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson; Ralph the Elongated Man Dibny travels to the Yucatan to see the Gingo tree that gives him his ability to stretch; Flash and Ralph are reduced in size. Ad for Giant Superman Annual. Jack Rabbit Hop! fact half-page. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 117 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. First appearance of Captain Boomerang in Here Comes Captain Boomerang!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson; W.W. Wiggins, the head of a game company, hires Digger Harkness to be his boomerang expert; Harkness becomes Captain Boomerang, commits crimes, and battles Flash. The Madcap Inventors of Central City!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Winky, Blinky, and Noddy build a machine and start an inventing business. Letter to the editor from Fox himself! Ad for Giant Superman Annual. Comparative Speed Records fact page. Training Secrets Manual ad featuring Bob Cousy, Doak Walker, Carmen Basilio, and Kyle Rote. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 118 VG+ 4.5

Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. The Doomed Scarecrow!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson; Flash, in Hollywood, helps out on a movie set; Steve Palmer, the actor playing Flash, is in danger. The Midnight Peril!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Wally West and his friend Pete Willard must spend the night in a haunted house to fulfill a fraternity pledge. Showcase #30 ad with Aquaman. Ad for Giant Superman Annual. Amazing Speeds fact page. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 119 GD+ 2.5

Water damage. Staple rust.

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Sid Greene. The Mirror-Master's Magic Bullet!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson; Mirror Master steals mirrors in a museum; Flash guards a rear mirror belonging to the father of a girl Iris gets jealous of; Mirror Master uses a mirror duplicator to make Flash his genie. The Elongated Man's Undersea Trap!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Elongated Man goes on a honeymoon with his new bride, debutante Sue Dearbon. Amazing Speeds fact page. The Brave and the Bold #34 ad with Hawkman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 120 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. Land of the Golden Giants!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Barry and Iris go with Dr. Manners on a scientific expedition to South America; the encounter a prehistoric tribe; Flash battles a giant; Flash and Kid Flash travel time. First book-length story. Justice League of America #4 ad. Amazing Speeds fact page. Crocodile and alligator differences fact page. Letter to the editor from comics writer Roy Thomas. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 127 GD/VG 3.0

Cover and 7 wraps detached at one staple.

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. The Reign of the Super-Gorilla!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Grodd falls in love with Boka, a female gorilla, but Boka is set to marry Solovar; Grodd uses neo-magnetic radiation to make everyone love him; Boka becomes Grodds queen, and he rules Gorilla City. The Mystery of the Troubled Boy!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Wally searches for his friend Tommy Elkins, who has skipped school and is missing. Amazing Speeds fact page. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 127 GD+ 2.5

Cover and 4 additional wraps detached at one staple. Staple rust. Water spotting.

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. The Reign of the Super-Gorilla!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Grodd falls in love with Boka, a female gorilla, but Boka is set to marry Solovar; Grodd uses neo-magnetic radiation to make everyone love him; Boka becomes Grodds queen, and he rules Gorilla City. The Mystery of the Troubled Boy!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Wally searches for his friend Tommy Elkins, who has skipped school and is missing. Amazing Speeds fact page. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 132 VG+ 4.5

Cover oxidation. Staple rust.

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. The Heaviest Man Alive!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; a new tele-vis program on the world of Gobdor features natural disasters on Earth; when there arent enough disasters, producer Dro Dorno produces some of his own; Flash, who gets zapped with a weapon that makes him heavy, sees the show and steps in to stop the carnage. The Farewell Appearance of Daphne Dean, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Daphne Dean believes she is now in love with the Flash and not Barry Allen. Ad for Atom #3. Amazing Speeds! fact page. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 133 VG+ 4.5

Cover oxidation. Staple rust.

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. The Plight of the Puppet Flash!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Abra Kadabra turns Flash into a puppet. Secret of the Handicapped Boys!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Three handicapped boys accidentally discover that Wally West is Kid Flash. Johnny DC ad. Superman talks about Pennies for Unicef! public service ad with Superman. Ads for Giant Superman Annual and Giant Batman Annual. Brave and the Bold #45 ad with Strange Sports Stories. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Gent (1956-2011 Dugent Publishing) Magazine Vol. 6 #6 VG- 3.5

Frank Frazetta art, 13 images!

GENT, August 1962 issue, featuring 13 rare Frank Frazetta illustrations. 12 are circular in design with a Zodiac theme while the last is a sexy female full page illustration. Cover price $0.50.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 3 GD+ 2.5

Water damage.

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella. The Amazing Theft of the Power Lamp!, script by John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella; Drik and Chomin travel to the Plus-Matter universe from Qward to steal Green Lantern's power battery. The Leap Year Menace!, script by John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella; In an attempt to dodge a marriage proposal from Carol Ferris, Green Lantern creates a menace with his power ring to distract her. This menace goes on a rampage and is stopped by Green Lantern. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 15 GD 2.0

Cover and first four wraps detached at one staple. Interior pen markings.

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. Peril of the Yellow World!, script by John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella; In an attempt to win the title of Most Evil Citizen of Qward, Sinestro traps Green Lantern on a world where everything is yellow. Zero Hour in Rocket City!, script by John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella; When Hal Jordan learns about the "Rocket Robbers" who are planning their robberies around the launch of rockets from Rocket City he tries to stop the crooks, even though his power ring is almost out of its charge. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 16 CGC 3.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4647941005

Origin and first appearance of Star Sapphire. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. The Secret Life of Star Sapphire!, script by John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella; Zamoran warriors travel to Earth to make Carol Ferris thier new queen. They turn Carol into Star Sapphire and test her by having her defeat Green Lantern. Earth's First Green Lantern!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson; Hal Jordan explains to Pieface why Abin Sur came to Earth in a spaceship when all Green Lanterns can travel thru space unaided. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 17 VG+ 4.5

Centerfold detached at one staple.

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella. The Spy-Eye That Doomed Green Lantern!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella; Ivar and his ring of spies attempt to steal either the plane or the plans for a new plane and stumble upon Hal's secret identity; But Hal fools them into seeing him and Green Lantern together and captures them. Pennies for UNICEF! public service announcement starring Superman, art by Sheldon Moldoff. Letter from super fan Larry Herndon. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 95 VG- 3.5

Cover art by Bob Brown. "The Wizard's Gift," art by Bill Ely; American tourist Joe Wales takes shelter in the ruins of a castle where he finds a walking stick and a scroll; Warming himself by a fire, he reads the story of the Wizard's Gift. Half-page Dr. Floogle story by Henry Boltinoff. "It's Fun to Help Others!" public service announcement starring Superboy, script by Jack Schiff, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Brave and the Bold #28 ad. "Operation Space-Saver," art by Lee Elias; Harvey Keans is assigned the task of preventing a war between Jupiter and Saturn. One-page filler "New Year Superstitions," script and art by Mort Drucker. "The Build-It-Yourself Creature" text story. "Doorway in the Sky," art by Bob Brown; Alien scientists breed a new form of wildlife for their planet which accidentally gets transported to Earth where it becomes indestructible and a menace. World's Finest Comics ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 102 VG 4.0

"The Alien No-Man's-Land" (Ruben Moreira art); "King of the Swamp People"; and "Cellmate to a Monster!" 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 109 VG 4.0

"Track of the Invisible Beast" (art by Alex Toth), "The Mystery of the Space Swaps" (art by Joe Kubert), and "The Secret of the Hybrid Creatures" (art by Bill Ely). 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Johnny Jason Teen Reporter (1962 Dell) 208 FN/VF 7.0

Stories and art by John Tartaglione and others. Teenage journalist Johnny tries to get adults to take him seriously as he follows the story. Continued from Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) #1302, which introduced Johnny Jason. When teen movie star Shelley Marks is kidnapped, then released, Johnny Jason suspects it was just a publicity stunt. But when he and Shelley are stranded in the woods together, Johnny learns the threat of the kidnappers is all too real. The story was adapted as "Tom Servo Teen Reporter" for a 2018 issue of Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Comic. Plus the history of journalism, and the story of famed journalist Sir Henry Morton Stanley. Painted cover by an unknown artist. The War Correspondent; The Brat; Famous Journalists: Sir Henry Morton Stanley; Spreading the News. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Journey into Mystery (1952) 69 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "I Was Captured by...Korilla!," pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; A cab driver uncovers an alien plotting an invasion of Earth. "The Iron Giant!," art by Paul Reinman; A train conductor in the Old West, who loves his locomotive, is robbed by bandits and left in the wilderness to die, but the bandits are chased to justice by the suddenly-animated locomotive. "When Darkness Falls!!," art by Steve Ditko; A man sees mannequins move during the business hours of the store, and stays until closing. When the mannequins step down from their positions he berates them for nearly being caught, since he was another living mannequin all along. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Jughead (1949 1st Series Archie) 81 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3782126023

"Where's Charlie?", pencils by Samm Schwartz; Jughead makes fun of reports of shape-changing aliens, until a bus stop sign starts talking to him. "Date's the Limit," pencils by Samm Schwartz; Sally is assigned by the U. G. A. J. to get Jughead interested in girls; She tricks him into taking her on a date, but Jughead ignores her most of the time. Archie's Pals 'n' Gals ad. "Jughead," pencils by Samm Schwartz; Jughead is experimenting to find a way to dissolve strong glues; Instead he gets a jelly-like red blob that takes on a life of its own; It imitates the kids (in outline) and devours all the food in sight. "Star Struck," pencils by Samm Schwartz; Teenage movie star Wednesday Thursday is going to appear at the Riverdale prom; Her career is slipping, so her manager arranges to have her escorted by Jughead. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Just Married (1958) 27 VG/FN 5.0

Water damage.

Cover inks by Vince Colletta. A Little Jealousy, pencils by Joe Sinnott, inks by Vince Colletta; Mrs. Harper's husband seems to be jealous of every man who looks at her. False Pretenses, pencils by Joe Sinnott, inks by Vince Colletta; Donna pretends to be interested in everything Carl does to attract him; But after they are married, Donna's true feelings surface and their marriage turns into an unpleasant ordeal. Martha Marsden Meditates text article; discusses how late a young girl should stay up. Foolish Deception. Everybody Loves Him. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 4 VG- 3.5

Water spotting.

Cover art by Murphy Anderson. Doom of the Star Diamond, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; Carthan, banished from his homeworld Dryanna to Earth by his ruler Xandor, attempts to contact the Justice League for help but cannot do so directly; He activates three machines of destruction that hold him to Earth and takes Green Arrow hostage, hoping that the Justice League can deactivate the machines and free him. Diamonds of Destiny! article. A letter from Roy Thomas. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 5 VG 4.0

Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs. When Gravity Went Wild!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; Green Arrow is put on trial for helping the enemies of the Justice League escape from capture. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.