Auctions: comic books September 1948

Blonde Phantom (1946) 19 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Inner well not fully sealed, book appears unaffected and secure.

Label #4389356008

Stories by Bill Woolfolk and unknown. Art by unknown. The Blonde Phantom stars in: "Justice for Jimmy Sullivan" with story by Bill Woolfolk; "Her Double Trouble!"; and "Rhapsody in Death" with story by Bill Woolfolk. Also: 2-page text story "The Murder Gang"! Plus: the Sub-Mariner in "The Playboy Killer!" (spoiler warning) - Host Nick Gaynor throws an early wedding party cruise aboard his yacht for the girl who spurned his advances and her fiance. However, when the Sub-Mariner (and Namora, who was also invited along) hears a mistake in naval language used by the Captain, he smells a rat and investigates. Soon, the young couple disappears and fire breaks out aboard the ship. Namor notes a launch speeding away from the ship, speeds after it, and rounds up the villains. Characters in this issue: Blonde Phantom [Louise Mason]; Jimmy Sullivan (first appearance); Dr. Demise (villain, first appearance); a phony Blonde Phantom (villain, first appearance); Sub-Mariner [Prince Namor]; Namora; Barry; Kathy (Barry's fiancee); Nick Gaynor (villain, playboy); Charlie Manelli (villain, yacht's Captain and arsonist). 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Rulah, Jungle Goddess (1948) 18 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4281745001

Jack Kamen cover. "The Pigeons..." features a classic fight splash page. In order of appearance: "Rulah Jungle Goddess, Land of Giants!"; "Sweet Sue"; "Jungle Fables"; "Rulah Jungle Goddess, The Vampire Garden"; and "The Pigeons of Flame!". "The Sacred Jewel" text story. Indicia states "RULAH". 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.