Auctions: comic books May 1954

Mysteries (Canadian 1953 Superior) 7 GD 2.0

2.5" Spine split from top. Cover detached at one staple. Staple added (not manufacturing).

Pre-Code mystery and horror stories from Canadian publisher Superior. A shape-shifting, demonic figure called The Masher is preying on women in the city, so policewoman Pat prepares to go undercover. Two criminals kill each other for a stolen jewel, but their struggle goes on beyond the grave. Sea goblins abduct women from a coastal town and townspeople give pursuit, but no one realizes the terrible truth. Demon in Disguise; One Was Human; Death in Possession; Blood Oath; The Sea Goblins. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Vault of Horror (1950 E.C. Comics) 36 PR 0.5

Interior is complete. Full length spine split.

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