Auctions: comic books June 1956

Batman (1940) 100 GD- 1.8

Water damage. Oxidation. Writing on interior pages.

This is the hard-to-find and much sought after 100th issue. The three Batman and Robin stories in this issue are all new and not reprints. Cover pencils by Bob Kane, Dick Sprang, and Win Mortimer, inks by Bob Kane, Dick Sprang, Win Mortimer, Jerry Robinson, and Charles Paris. "Batmantown, U.S.A.", pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; When the city of Plainville decides to change its name to Batmantown in order to attract residents, Batman figures that it will draw the criminal element instead. Pioneers of 1976! public service announcement with Binky. "The Hunters of Gotham City," pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; An accident at the docks in Gotham City allows several animals to escape into the city, but Batman discovers that they were released on purpose: for jewel smuggling! 2/3-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. Detectives with Electric Eyes article by Jack Miller. "The Great Batman Contest," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman initiates a contest wherein boys submit their inventons in order to win a scholarship, while Batman hopes to find an invention that will serve him well in his crime fighting. 2/3-page O'Malley of the 4th Precinct story. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Two-Gun Kid (1948) 31 PR 0.5

Interior is complete. Full length spine split. Brittle.

Cover by John Severin. "Flames of Violence," art by Chuck Miller; The Two-Gun Kid gets caught in a raging forest fire and flees for cover; Once clearing the flames, he meets Sally Talland; her father's ranch hands are there to confront him, accusing him of purposely setting fire to the woods to kill their cattle. "Range Mystery" text story. "The Gunfighter," art by Chuck Miller; The Two-Gun Kid is on the trail of an outlaw who calls himself the Gunslinger, who has been causing chaos in various towns across the west; In the town, the Kid is mistaken for the Gunslinger before the sheriff recognizes him. "Ghost Gold," script by Stan Lee, art by Chuck Miller; While riding out in a massive blizzard, the Two-Gun Kid is attacked by a bear; He is saved by Chick Branch; Treating the Kid's wounds, Chick tells the Kid that he is wanted for the murder of his twin brother. "Man on the Run," script by Stan Lee, art by Robert Q. Sale. "Barbed Wire," art by Chuck Miller. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.