Auctions: comic books January 1957

Blackhawk (1944 1st Series) 108 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation. Soiling.

First issue published by DC. Re-intro Blackie the Hawk, their mascot. Stories by Robert Bernstein and unknown. Art and Cover by Dick Dillin and Chuck Cuidera. "The Threat from the Abyss!" by Bernstein, Dillin and Cuidera - The Blackhawks become deep sea divers to stop the menace of Dr. Algov, who has been destroying ships with atomic missiles launched from his submarine. Plus: "Killer Shark's Secret Weapon" with art by Dillin and Cuidera - Killer Shark returns, piloting a giant mechanical whale that he uses to capture the Blackhawks. And: "The Mutiny of the Red Sailors" by Bernstein, Dillin and Cuidera -The Blackhawks try to help a group of Communist defectors in Hong Kong, but they turn out to be saboteurs. Also: Shorty 1-pager by Henry Boltinoff; 1-page text story "The Fastest Man on Earth"; and Varsity Vic 1-pager by Henry Boltinoff, reprinted from Date with Judy (1947-1960) #31. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Mystery Tales (1952 Atlas) 49 GD 2.0

Centerfold detached at one staple. Cover and interior oxidation. Water damage.

Cover art by Bill Everett. The Double Man!, art by George Roussos. By the Light of the Moon!, art by Bernard Baily. Something in the Fog, art by Dick Ayers. Midnight on the Moors, art by Pete Morisi. Just Your Luck text story. The Tiger's Fangs!, art by Syd Shores. Time without End, art by Robert Q. Sale. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 110 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

Cover art by Al Plastino. The Secret of the Superman Trophy starring Superman, Les Keegan, and Lois Lane, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. The Mystery Superman! starring Superman, Hal, and Lois Lane, pencils by Ruben Moreira, inks by Al Plastino. The Defeat of Superman starring Lex Luthor, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Superman battles a giant ant. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.