Auctions: comic books 1962

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 300 GD+ 2.5

Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Super-Planet of Clark Kent and Lana Lang, art by George Papp; Lana and Clark are accidentally transported to a strange world where Clark must make her think they both have superpowers in order to prevent her from guessing he's Superboy. House ad for Superman Annual #5. Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes series begins in The Face Behind the Lead Mask!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by John Forte, Al Plastino (page 4 and some Superboy and Luthor heads only), inks by John Forte and Al Plastino; At a regular meeting of the Legion of Super-Heroes, the Legionnaires lose control of their powers; Mon-el joins the Legion. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 14 VG- 3.5

The World of Jughead Cover price $0.25.

Archie's Joke Book (1953) 64.12CENT VG 4.0

Atom (1962) 1 FR 1.0

Water saturation. Cover coming loose at both staples and centerfold detached.

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.

Atom (1962) 2 VG- 3.5

Cover coming loose at one staple.

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. "The Oddest Man on Earth!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson; Ray Palmer meets Mister Odd, who appears to be a catalyst for odd occurrences. "The Prisoners Who Vanished!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson; The Atom ends up foiling the plans of Carl Ballard again, even though Carl has discovered a way to use Europium for teleportation. Letter to the editor from comic artist Dave Cockrum. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Batman (1940) 147 CBCS 6.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #24-1645B9D-002

Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Plants of Plunder," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; A gang of crooks enters Gotham and begins using strange seeds to grow alien plants in order to commit crimes. One-page Jail Jests story by Henry Boltinoff. Time-Out for Talk! public service announcement, art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Secret of Mystery Island!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; A dying gang boss leaves a series of clues for his men to follow to an island in order for them to locate a hidden treasure. "Batman Becomes Bat-Baby" starring Batman and Bat-Woman (as proof of this "unusual adventure," there resides in the Bat-Cave's famed trophy room a glass case in which the Bat-Baby costume is enshrined), script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; A criminal scientist turns Batman physically into a four-year-old with a ray of his own devising, but Batman modifies his costume and continues to fight crime as Bat-Baby. One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Batman (1940) 151 CGC 3.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4751699017

Cover pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. "Batman's New Secret Identity!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Charles Paris; The Caped Crusaders' secret identities are compromised, forcing them to adopt entirely new identities in order to continue their war on crime. Strange Laws humor/non-fiction page by Henry Boltinoff. One-page Professor Eureka story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Mystery Gadget from the Stars!", script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; A weird alien device is discovered, whose rays causes objects to evolve; The Caped Crusaders must battle a criminal gang into whose hands the device has fallen. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Chanoc (Mexican 1959 Publicaciones Herrerias) 160 PR 0.5

Interior is complete. Full length spine split. Brittle.

Mexican Series. Story by P.Z. Fernandez. Art by A.J. Mora. "El Fierrero". 7" X 9 3/4". 36 pages. Spanish Language.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 302 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4285769009

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Bronze Menace" starring Batman and Robin, art by Sheldon Moldoff; Batman, Robin, and Batwoman tangle with a group of crooks who appear to be stealing bronze statues sculpted by Vulcan; After a long investigation, the heroes learn that Vulcan has been transforming people into bronze statues using a special machine and after dealing with the criminals, he pretended to have the statues stolen; Batman and Robin are victims of Vulcan's machine, but with Batwoman's help, they are able to break free and capture the criminals. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Do You Know Your Neighbors? public service announcement starring Buzzy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. "The Crime King of Mount Olympus" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; A criminal disguised as Zeus and riding a flying robot horse, kidnaps Dianne Meade and takes her to "Mount Olympus." Language of the Law article. Strange Laws humor page by Henry Boltinoff. I'm tired of covering this beat, Commissioner! humor half-page starring O'Malley of the 4th Precinct by Irwin Hasen. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Doctor Solar (1962 Gold Key) 1 GD+ 2.5

Centerfold detached.

First original Gold Key character. Origin and first appearance of Dr. Solar. First indication of "mystery villain." Two Dr. Solar stories, "Solar's Secret!" and "An Atomic Inferno!" Painted front and back covers. Number on cover 10000-210. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 4 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4774086004

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. First Silver Age appearance of the Sub-Mariner in The Coming of... Sub-Mariner! Chapter 1 On the Trail of the Torch!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky; The Fantastic Four is searching for the runaway Human Torch. Chapter 2 Enter the Sub-Mariner!; Fleeing the Thing, the runaway Human Torch finds the amnesiac Sub-Mariner. Chapter 3 Let the World Beware!; The Human Torch drops the Sub-Mariner into the sea and he regains his memory. Chapter 4 Sub-Mariner's Revenge!; The Sub-Mariner sends Giganto to smash New York. The Fantastic Four Pin-Up Page, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. Chapter 5 Return to the Deep! 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 6 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1296364007

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Dr. Doom and the Sub-Mariner team up (first Marvel villian team-up and second Silver Age Sub-Mariner appearance) in "Captives of the Deadly Duo!" Part 1, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Doctor Doom presents himself to Sub-Mariner and offers him an alliance against the Fantastic Four and all mankind. When Super-Menaces Unite Part 2; Dr. Doom gives a "Grabber" to Sub-Mariner and Human Torch discovers that Invisible Girl hides a photo of the Sub-Mariner in a book. Part 3 When Friends Fall Out!; The Sub-Mariner plants the "Grabber" in the Baxter Building and it is lifted into space by Doctor Doom. Part 4 Trapped!; The Baxter Building is set on a collision course with the Sun and the Sub-Mariner discovers that Doctor Doom has betrayed him. Part 5 The End... or the Beginning?; Doctor Doom is flung out into space and the Baxter Building is returned to its foundation. First mention of "unstable molecules." 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 6 CGC 0.5 Qualified

Paper: Off white to white

Married. Page 1 Married & Detached. Page 16 Missing.

Label #4585507009

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Dr. Doom and the Sub-Mariner team up (first Marvel villian team-up and second Silver Age Sub-Mariner appearance) in "Captives of the Deadly Duo!" Part 1, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Doctor Doom presents himself to Sub-Mariner and offers him an alliance against the Fantastic Four and all mankind. When Super-Menaces Unite Part 2; Dr. Doom gives a "Grabber" to Sub-Mariner and Human Torch discovers that Invisible Girl hides a photo of the Sub-Mariner in a book. Part 3 When Friends Fall Out!; The Sub-Mariner plants the "Grabber" in the Baxter Building and it is lifted into space by Doctor Doom. Part 4 Trapped!; The Baxter Building is set on a collision course with the Sun and the Sub-Mariner discovers that Doctor Doom has betrayed him. Part 5 The End... or the Beginning?; Doctor Doom is flung out into space and the Baxter Building is returned to its foundation. First mention of "unstable molecules." 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 8 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4353724003

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. First appearance of Puppet Master and Alicia Masters in "Prisoners of the Puppet Master!" (making this the fourth issue in a row that has either "prisoners" or "captives" in the title!), script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Puppet Master tests his radioactive clay that gives him the power to remotely control people that are modeled in the clay. The Human Torch character profile. "The Hands of the Puppet Maker" Part 2; The Puppet Master gets the Thing under his command and imprisons the Invisible Girl; He then sends the Thing and Alicia Masters to infiltrate the Baxter Building. "The Lady and the Monster!" Part 3; While acting under the Puppet Master's influence, the Thing is subjected to one of Mister Fantastic's potions that changes him back to Ben Grimm. "Face-to-face with the Puppet Master!" Part 4; The Puppet Master stages a jailbreak just to prove his might. Death of a Puppet! Part 5; The jail break is stopped by the Fantastic Four and the Puppet Master falls to what seems to be his death. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 130 GD 2.0

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. Who Doomed the Flash?, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; several Flash villains have been spotted around town, but Flash discovers that they are still in jail; Mirror Master imprisons Flash in a trap. Kid Flash Meets the Elongated Man!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Kid Flash teams up with the Elongated Man to capture the Weather Wizard. Ads for Giant Superman Annual, Giant Batman Annual, and Giant Lois Lane Annual. Palisades Amusement Park ad with Superman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 1271 GD/VG 3.0

Indicia title is "YOGI BEAR BIRTHDAY PARTY, No. 1271." Cover art by Harvey Eisenberg. Yogi Bear Birthday Party; While preparations are going on for Yogi's birthday party in Jellystone Park, two men kidnap Yogi and Boo Boo at gunpoint to use as performers in their circus. The No Lard Bodyguard; The kidnapers take Yogi and Boo Boo to their run-down circus, where they are guarded by a gorilla. Detected Detectives; Snooper and Blabber go to the circus to rescue Yogi and the gang, but end up becoming part of the show, too. Lost by a Nose; Huck tries his hand at a rescue, but ends up captured, too. Go Go Goes Goody Goody; Cindy uses tacks to stop the circus truck on the way to the city, then tricks Go Go into giving her the keys to the circus cages. All art by Harvey Eisenberg. Official Huck Hound Club Special Membership Offer. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Girls' Romances (1950) 87 GD- 1.8

Centerfold detached. Missing top staple. Water damage.

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She wanted to tell him she loved him...before it was too late! "Heart in Flight" is the cover-featured 8 page story drawn by Werner Roth and John Romita, Sr. Plus: 8 page story "Stay Away" drawn by Bill Draut and Jay Scott Pike; 7 page story "A Dream of Roses" drawn by Bernard Sachs; 7 page story "A Heart Alone"; 2 page Julia Roberts, Romance Counselor letters page. Cover by John Romita, Sr. Cover price $0.12.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 11 VG 4.0

Centerfold detached at one staple.

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella. The Strange Trial of Green Lantern!, script by John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella; Sinestro tries to mind control Hal Jordan. Hal's behavior gets him called before the Green Lantern Corps. Trail of the Missing Power Ring!, script by John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella; Hal Jordan loses his power ring and it's found by a child. Letter to the editor from comic artist Joe Staton. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

I Love You (1955-80 Charlton) 39 GD+ 2.5

.5" Cumulative spine split. Staple rust. Rust migration.

Cover by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Vince Colletta, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio and Charles Nicholas. Charlton's long-running romance title showcased the fashions and relationship ideals of its rapidly changing eras. Camilla goes all the way to the rainforest to find out if Nick is still alive. Frank and Denise work together, so they must keep their romance secret. Travel agent Lynn falls for Karl, a client with a secret, in a story with early art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. To Find My Love; We Denied Our Love; Man or Mouse?; Trust a Stranger. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 4 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4751867003

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "The Monster and the Machine!," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Rick uses some of Banner's machinery to transform the Hulk, who was stuck in his monster persona, back into Bruce. "The Gladiator from Outer Space!," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; An alien invades Earth and claims his people will conquer the planet unless he is met in battle by the strongest opponent the world has to offer; Hulk meets the challenge but finds out it is all a ploy by the Russians to capture him and create an army of hulks of their own. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Jughead (1949 1st Series Archie) 89 GD/VG 3.0

1.5" Spine split from top.

Cover by Samm Schwartz. "The Squealer," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead lures Reggie into a prolonged chase by appealing to his curiosity. "Strange Change," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Jughead begins acting strangely around Archie's cousin Ed. "Revenge," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Reggie plots revenge against Jughead for a prank Jughead pulled on him. The World of Jughead ad. "High and Wide" one-page Li'l Jinx story, script and art by Joe Edwards. Archie Club News. "Winner Lose," art by Samm Schwartz; Reggie blackmails Archie into giving up Veronica for a month and it's up to Jughead to save the day. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 8 VG+ 4.5

Water spotting.

Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Murphy Anderson. For Sale--The Justice League!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; While Superman and Batman are away in Dimension X, small-time gangster Pete Ricketts finds a strange ray that he uses to turn the Justice League into a gang of mind-controlled criminals that he auctions off to the highest bidder. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 8 GD+ 2.5

Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Murphy Anderson. For Sale--The Justice League!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; While Superman and Batman are away in Dimension X, small-time gangster Pete Ricketts finds a strange ray that he uses to turn the Justice League into a gang of mind-controlled criminals that he auctions off to the highest bidder. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 9 GD+ 2.5

Water damage.

Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Murphy Anderson. The Origin of the Justice League!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; The Justice League of America uses the occasion of its third anniversary to tell Snapper Carr and Green Arrow about the formation of the League, involving the discovery of strange meteors that nearly doomed them forever; featuring the origin and first case of the JLA. Letter to the editor from comic artist Joe Staton. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 9 FR 1.0

6" Spine split from top. Cover detached at one staple.

Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Murphy Anderson. The Origin of the Justice League!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; The Justice League of America uses the occasion of its third anniversary to tell Snapper Carr and Green Arrow about the formation of the League, involving the discovery of strange meteors that nearly doomed them forever; featuring the origin and first case of the JLA. Letter to the editor from comic artist Joe Staton. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 9 FR 1.0

7" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached.

Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Murphy Anderson. The Origin of the Justice League!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; The Justice League of America uses the occasion of its third anniversary to tell Snapper Carr and Green Arrow about the formation of the League, involving the discovery of strange meteors that nearly doomed them forever; featuring the origin and first case of the JLA. Letter to the editor from comic artist Joe Staton. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 10 GD+ 2.5

Cover coming loose at both staples.

Cover art by Murphy Anderson. The Fantastic Fingers of Felix Faust!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; Felix Faust learns that the Demons Three--Abnegezar, Rath, and Ghast--can only be freed from a spell involving the Red Jar of Calythos, the Green Bell of Uthool, and the Silver Wheel of Nyorlath, which were hidden long ago by their jailers, the Timeless Ones. Meanwhile, the Lord of Time unleashes warriors of the past and future on the present to steal for him; As the League tries to stop him, they disappear one by one and find themselves under the control of Felix Faust, who orders them to retrieve the items needed to free the Demons Three. Story mentions the Necronomicon and H.P. Lovecraft. Letter to the editor from comics writer Roy Thomas. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 11 GD+ 2.5

Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Murphy Anderson. One Hour to Doomsday!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; The League chases the Lord of Time into the future, but when they try to return, they find themselves unable to go anywhere earlier than 2062. Letter to the editor from E. Nelson Bridwell. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 12 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4542175004

Origin and 1st appearance of Dr. Light. Cover art by Murphy Anderson. The Last Case of the Justice League!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; Snapper Carr is summoned to the Justice League Sanctuary, only to find Dr. Light there; Light tells Snapper that he transported the rest of the Justice League to a surreal universe from which they can't escape. Once he's finished his tale, he freezes Snapper solid; But of course the Justice League saves the day. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 12 GD/VG 3.0

1.5" Spine split/tear from bottom.

Origin and 1st appearance of Dr. Light. Cover art by Murphy Anderson. The Last Case of the Justice League!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; Snapper Carr is summoned to the Justice League Sanctuary, only to find Dr. Light there; Light tells Snapper that he transported the rest of the Justice League to a surreal universe from which they can't escape. Once he's finished his tale, he freezes Snapper solid; But of course the Justice League saves the day. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 13 GD/VG 3.0

Cover art by Murphy Anderson. The Riddle of the Robot Justice League!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; Sforll transports the Justice League to his lair to enlist them in preventing Zed Brann from stealing the life force ("vita-matter") of our universe for his own; They must fight robot duplicates of themselves to save the universe. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 14 VG 4.0

Water spotting.

Cover art by Murphy Anderson. The Menace of the 'Atom' Bomb!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; The Justice League unanimously elects the Atom for membership, but nobody remembers who he is; Green Lantern's Power Ring tells them about the Atom, and they go to investigate in Ivy Town; However, the Atom also gets amnesia, the work of Mister Memory and his de-memorizer, who has captured the entire Justice League, leaving Atom the only one who can save them. Letter to the editor from Jerry Bails. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 15 GD+ 2.5

Moisture damage.

Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Murphy Anderson. The Challenge of the Untouchable Aliens!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; Superman and Wonder Woman save the Satellite Sky Fortress, and The Flash sees its cannon aiming at a skyscraper in Central City. Superman and Wonder Woman destroy it, and they summon the Justice League; Searching the world, they find stone giants that can't be touched. Our Strange Universe article. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 16 GD 2.0

Moisture damage.

Cover art by Murphy Anderson. Cavern of Deadly Spheres, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; The Maestro uses mind-control music to orchestrate his crimes and capture the JLA, but he overlooks one tiny thing...the Atom! 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Kona (1962-1967 Dell) 3 VG 4.0

Signed by Sam Glanzman (splash). Certification not included.

Stories and art by Sam Glanzman and Lionel Ziprin. Primitive warrior Kona tries to protect the Dodd family from the dinosaurs and gigantic creatures that populate Monster Isle. Kona and the Dodd family struggle to survive the flood waters that are filling the cave on Monster Isle. But that flood brings other problems: giant sharks and mutated creatures from the rest of the island. Soon the family is caught in the middle of a monster battle! Plus science facts about dinosaurs and the natural world. Awesome shark-attack painted dinosaur cover, possibly by Vic Prezio. Physical Forms; Cave of Mutations; Creation Combinations; Observing Nature. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Kona (1962-1967 Dell) 4 GD/VG 3.0

Signed by Sam Glanzman (splash). Certification not included.

Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Sam Grainger and Don Segall. Primitive warrior Kona tries to protect the Dodd family from the dinosaurs and gigantic creatures that populate Monster Isle. Kona and the Dodd family struggle to survive after the wall between Monster Isle and Cave of Mutations collapses. But soon they must escape the destruction of the island! After surviving a plane crash, Forbes is adopted by a family of apelike beings, and renamed Anak. Plus science facts about glaciers and the Ice Age. Nice saber-toothed cat painted cover, possibly by Vic Prezio. The Ice Age; Kona; Tunnels; Anak; Valley Glaciers; Is All the World One Big Rock? 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Life (1883-2000 Clair Maxwell/Life Publishing Company) Magazine Feb 2 1962 VG/FN 5.0

February 2, 1962. Classic weekly news/photo magazine. John Glenn. 10.5-in. x 14-in., color and B&W Cover price $0.20.

Little Dot Dotland (1962) 1 CGC 2.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4745072021

Little Dot's dot-obsession is in full bloom in this series, which also features Little Lotta and Richie Rich stories. Dot shows Lotta how to use dots as camouflage to hide from pest Humphrey. Richie Rich buries treasure in Gloria's back yard, then tricks her into digging it up. Little Dot; Little Lotta; Richie Rich. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 155.12C CGC 4.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4589686010

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"Dates the Limit!"; Archie has made two study dates with Betty and Veronica on the same night and uses Jughead's motor scooter to commute back and forth. "The Picture of Terror," script by Robert Bernstein, art by John Giunta; The British inventor of the Tyne camera visits the latest meeting of the Fly Girl Fan Club, promoting a contest for the group; Each member receiving a Tyne camera is asked to take a picture of Fly Girl at the same time, and the best picture taker will be awarded a cash prize. "The Way to His Heart"; Veronica wonders how Thelma has gotten a date with Jughead. "For Adults Only"; Li'l Jinx and her friends are annoyed that it's an adult world. "Half Truth" starring Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Red Comet (UK 1961 Atlas) 9 FN 6.0

UK Series. Reprints material from Planet Comics (1940 Fiction House). Featuring Red Comet, Gale Allen & The Girl Squadron, and Mars. 6 3/4" x 9 1/2", 28 pages, B&W, 6D cover price.

Secret Hearts (1949) 76 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage. 1/2" spine split from the bottom.

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First 12c cover priced issue. Stories by unknown. Art by Bernard Sachs, Arthur Peddy, Werner Roth, Sy Barry? and unknown. Shy girl Trudy learns a bitter lesson in love when she meets Greg, who romances her then coldly leaves her in "It's Only You"! Plus: Linda meets her old boyfriend Ben in Paris and soon wonders if they can rekindle their romance, even though it was she who originally broke them up in "Better Late!"; Carol wants to escape her life of poverty but her rival Elaine keeps telling her secret to the men Carol likes in "Too Much to Hope For"; and Verna thinks she has a chance for revenge when she meets Will, the man who jilted her years ago but doesn't recognize her now in "Stranger to Love"! Also: Romance in Fashion filler. And: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 37 GD/VG 3.0

Cover and 3 wraps detached at one staple.

Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. 1st appearance of the Metal Men in The Flaming Doom! (Part I), script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; In prehistoric times, a flying manta ray survives a "radioactive storm" and is encased in ice; Today, it breaks free and soars over the coast, zapping lighthouses, jets, and the Chrysler Building with laser-eyes. Ad for Justice League of America 10 and Aquaman 2. Part II The Metal Men vs The Flaming Doom!, script by Bob Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; The Metal Men are going into battle, but Tina will stay "out of harm's way"; Oh, no, she won't, and spins Doc in a cocoon until he relents; Boarding a "rocket disc," they find the flying manta at the bridge. The Magic Metal article; Uses of cobalt throughout history. Metal Facts and Fancies article. Part III The Metal Men vs The Flaming Doom!, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Lead forms a shield to block the creature's blasting eyebeams; Gold stretches and grabs while Iron anchors him, but they're pulled aloft to crash into the ocean; Col. Casper radios to call it off, they failed. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) Annual 1 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4066318001

All non-superhero reprints: "I Unleashed Shagg Upon the World!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers (from Journey Into Mystery 59); "I Come From the Shadow World!" Script by Lee, art by Steve Ditko (from Tales of Suspense 7); "He Waits For Us in the Glacier!" Art by Don Heck (from Tales to Astonish 7); "I Became a Human Bomb!" Art by Paul Reinman (from TTA 6); "Grottu, King of the Insects!" Script by Lee, pencils by Kirby, inks by Ayers (from Strange Tales 73); "I Know the Secret of the Poltergeist!" Script by Lee, art by Ditko (from TTA 1); "I Saw the Serpent That Saved the World!" Art by Heck (from JIM 55); "The Stranger in Space!" Art by John Forte (from JIM 53); "I Saw Diablo, the Demon From the Fifth Dimension!" Script by Lee, pencils by Kirby, inks by Ayers (from TOS 9); "I Found the Giant in the Sky!" Script by Lee, art by Ditko (from JIM 55); "Beware! The Ghosts Surround Me!" Art by Heck (from ST 76); "I Saw the Invasion of the Stone Men!" Script by Lee, art by Ditko (TTA 6); and "A Martian Walks Among Us!" Script by Lee, pencils by Kirby, inks by Ayers (from ST 78). Cover art by Kirby/Ayers taken from interior stories. Cover price $0.25.

Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 94 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Superboy Revenge Squad," art by George Papp; Superboy hypnotizes himself to believe he is ordinary to fool the Superboy Revenge Squad; Pete Ross pretends to be Superboy and has Clark inadvertently performing super tricks. Varsity Vic humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Giant Superman Annual ad. The Secret of the Happy Pig! public service announcement starring Peter Porkchops, script by Jack Schiff, art by Rube Grossman. Shorty humor half-page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Boy of Steel's Super-Initiation!", art by George Papp; When Clark Kent fails the cruel initiation tests of a high school fraternity, he pledges as Superboy to teach the frat leader a well-deserved lesson. Ad for Action Comics, Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen, and Adventure Comics. Full page ad for Batman Annual #2, on sale Nov. 16th, 1962. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 33 GD 2.0

1" Spine split from top. Centerfold detached at one staple. Water spotting.

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Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "I was Trapped in the Chamber of Fear!", pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; A man tries to pitch to Stan Lee the story of a blackmailer who becomes trapped within a mystic ruby as an agent of Fate to direct recently departed souls to their destination; Stan rejects the story as too outlandish even for Tales of Suspense and the man leaves the office. "Bird Talk" text story. "The Mystery of the Tax Collector from Space!", pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; A failed actor finds a spaceship with a dead pilot and uses it in an attempt to con the authorities; The ship is actually a decoy, and is retrieved by the aliens to get a human specimen for their zoo. "The Secret of the Mirage," art by Don Heck; A doctor goes to the Middle East to treat the local people; He is attacked by bandits for curing the local sheikh, and chased into a desert mirage, which takes him to a utopian world. "Where Is the Wommelly?", script by Stan Lee (signed), art by Steve Ditko; An alien armada attempts to conquer Earth, but is driven off; One of the ships is damaged and forced to land on Earth, its pilot an outcast forever on the planet; The military is convinced they will capture the alien at any moment since it must be of monstrous appearance. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 35 CBCS 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #19-113EF75-010

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Cover by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers. Return of the Ant-Man, Part 1, script by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, art by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers; Henry Pym invents an anti-radiation gas, that attracts the attention of communist spies. Strange Encounter, art by Joe Maneely; An American tourist in Paris is unwittingly targeted by a spy as an intelligence courier and is nearly killed. Return of the Ant-Man Part 2: An Army of Ants, script by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, art by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers; Henry Pym learns how to command ants to do his bidding and frees his captured assistants, with the help of the ants. Return of the Ant-Man Part 3: The Ant-Man's Revenge!, script by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, art by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers; Henry Pym invents an anti-radiation gas, that attracts the attention of communist spies. The Doorway to Nowhere!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; After escaping from jail, Hugo Cragg heads for a deserted mansion to hide out until the heat is off. The Thing from Outer Space!, art by Don Heck. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Trapped Detective Story Magazine (1956-1963 Headline Publications) Digest Vol. 7 #1 VG- 3.5

Twilight Zone (1962 Dell) 210 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage. Staple rust.

August-October, 1962. 12-860-210 on cover. "The Ring," "The Collector," and "The Time Machine." Cover price $0.12.

World's Finest Comics (1941) 126 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4198491008

Cover pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. The Negative Superman starring Superman and Batman, script by Ed Herron, pencils by Jim Mooney, inks by Sheldon Moldoff; Luthor's ray gun creates a negative image of Superman which acts the opposite of the real Man of Steel. Aquaman's Super Sea Circus starring Aquaman and Aqualad, script by Jack Miller, art by Nick Cardy; Aquaman and Aqualad put on a Sea-Circus but Topo becomes the hero when Aquaman and Aqualad are captured by a gang of robbers. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

World's Finest Comics (1941) 129 GD- 1.8 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

Cover pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. Joker-Luthor, Incorporated! starring Superman and Batman, script by Dave Wood, pencils by Jim Mooney, inks by Sheldon Moldoff; Joker and Luthor team up to rob a large gem show. Health Myths Debunked! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. The Menace Of The Alien Fish starring Aquaman and Aqualad, art by Ramona Fradon; Aquaman and Aqualad help an alien who has crashed on Earth to round up three alien fish he brought with him. Menace of the Meteorites text story. The Iron Archer! starring Green Arrow, pencils by Lee Elias, inks by Lee Elias; Green Arrow and Speedy must stop a group of bank robbers with a robot that shoots arrows. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.