Auctions: comic books December 1953

Adventures into Darkness (1952) 13 FR/GD 1.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Staples replaced. TRIMMED. Centerfold detached. Tape on interior cover and under staples. Oxidation.

Contains cannibalism story "The Feast of the Ghouls", referenced by T. E. Murphy in "For the Kiddies to Read", Reader's Digest, June 1954. In order of appearance: "Feast of the Ghouls" art by Mike Sekowsky; "The Haunted Hotel" reprinted in Haunted Horror (2012 IDW) #18 and #21; "Paid in Full"; "Satan's Pawn"; "Escape From Terrorland: Can You Get Through This Labyrinth?" activity page; "The Monster in the Maze" reprinted in Seduction of the Innocent 3-D (1985) #2, Tales Too Terrible to Tell (1989) #3, and Haunted Horror (2012 IDW) #24; "Let's Go Mad"; "When Hell Broke Loose"; and "The Unbeliever" art by Mike Sekowsky, reprinted in Haunted Horror (2012 IDW) #21. "The Lonely Place: There Was Something in the Old Family Homestead That Terrified Him..." illustrated text story by John Marvin. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventures of Rex the Wonder Dog (1952) 12 GD 2.0

Cover and first wrap detached at one staple.

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"The Terror of Tornado Town!" Rex saves a town from a tornado, manhandles (so to speak) a runaway horse cart, and rescues people during a flood. Also includes: "The Million Dollar Gorilla!" (starring Detective Chimp); "Mountain Fury" (starring Rex); and "Dogs That Fight Darkness." Script by Robert Kanigher and John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane and Irwin Hasen, inks by Sy Barry and Joe Giella. Cover by Kane and Barry. Cover price $0.10.

Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 60 GD+ 2.5

.5" Spine split from top.

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"Cheaper By the Cousin"; Archie's hopes of an evening alone with Veronica are hampered by her young cousin. "A Fish in Time"; While the others eagerly anticipate going through the tunnel of love at the amusement park, Jughead would rather go fishing. "Weak-End Trip"; As a joke, the boys intimate they are going to play around on Betty and Veronica once they leave Riverdale for a lakeside vacation. "Number Please," pencils by Samm Schwartz; Suzie tries to call Ferdie, but gets the butcher shop instead. Untitled story, script by Bill Woggon, pencils by Hazel Marten (as Bill Woggon), inks by Cassie Bill; Katy and K.O.'s afternoon of fishing is spoiled by Katy's stalker. Katy's Fashions page, art by Cassie Bill. "Mock Rock," art by Harry Lucey; Veronica mistakes a giant sea turtle for a rock and sets her picnic lunch on its shell. "Wasted Effort," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey; Ginger tries to help Patsy with her diet. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Wink (1944-1955 Wink Inc.^) Magazine Vol. 9 #3 GD 2.0

3.5" Cumulative spine split.

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Volume 9, Issue 3 - December, 1953. Painted cover by Billy DeVorss. Men's interest magazine focused on lingerie pictorials with humorous captions. 8.5 x 11.5", 52 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.25.