Auctions: comic books February 1957

Batman (1940) 105 PR 0.5

Interior complete. Full length spine split with piece cut from back cover.

Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Challenge of Batwoman," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; Batwoman believes that an amnesiac man she finds is really Batman and that she should re-train him in crime fighting methods; Since Batman is injured and must stay out of action, he and Robin go along with her mistake, but the man is really the leader of a gang of crooks. Half-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. Winter Sports Champions of the World public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Ruben Moreira. "The Second Boy Wonder!", script by France Herron, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; After battling Gorilla Hardy and his gang, the Dynamic Duo arrive back at the Bat-Cave, but Robin has a surprise for his caped counterpart: he is NOT Dick Grayson, but Fred Loyd, who assumed the role after Dick Grayson was injured. "Gems in a Jam" text story. "The Mysterious Bat-Missile," pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; A strange vehicle materializes in the Bat-Cave which helps Batman and Robin in their crime fighting duties, but they are wary of its unknown origin. 2/3-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 10 PR 0.5

Interior is complete. Full length spine split. Centerfold detached. Only one staple (manufacturing). Water damage.

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Cover by Irv Novick. "The King of the Sea," script by Bill Finger, art by Russ Heath; King Trident, king of the sea aboard a great ship in the shape of a castle, is sinking all vessels that carry supplies to King Richard in the crusades; He is working with Prince John to prolong the war and ensure that Richard never comes back to reclaim his throne; Robin Hood and his band take on the sea king. "Secret of the Feather-Men's Ship," script by Bob Haney, art by Joe Kubert; The people of the small fishing village find Jon unconscious, in a strange type of boat they have never seen before; After awakening, Jon remembers the adventure he had in a far off undiscovered land to the west, and tells the tale of how he helped a tribe of Indians fight against their rivals. The Battle That Won the World article, art by Raymond Perry. "Challenge of the Round Table," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Irv Novick; At King Arthur's Round Table, his knights boast of their daring deeds; With Sir Galahad and Lancelot each having done a great deed, felling a giant and slaying a dragon, the boasts turn to arguments over who was better. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 240 VG- 3.5

Cover coming detached at one staple.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff and Charles Paris. The Outlaw Batman starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris. Roy Raymond's Greatest Challenge starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Winter Sports Champions of the World public service announcement, art by Irv Novick. One-Man Detective Force article by Jack Miller (as Joe Mabely). The Hero Maker starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Jann of the Jungle (1955) 15 CGC 2.5

Paper: Off white

Label #2103333024

Cover art by Bill Everett. "The Way of the Outcasts!", script by Don Rico, pencils by Jay Scott Pike; After Jann gets Blayne's license as a hunter and guide revoked, he and hunter Jason conspire to kill her; She defeats them with the help of a friendly elephant. "The Hidden Ruins" text story, art by Don Heck. "When the Big Rains Came!", script by Don Rico, pencils by Jay Scott Pike; The local tribe is convinced that Pat is bad luck and has caused the current draught, until he flies over the tribe in an airplane and a rain storm follows. "Last Bullet!", script by Don Rico, art by Don Heck; With only one bullet, Cliff must save himself, his client, and his beater. "The Greatest Fear!", script by Don Rico, pencils by Syd Shores; Hunger drives animals to risk death for great rewards. "Revenge of the Totem!", script by Don Rico, pencils by Jay Scott Pike; Hunter Carter takes a sacred oath beneath the Totem of Karak to leave the jungle on Jann's command; Later, he renegs on his oath and comes to believe that the totem pole itself is after him. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Mystery in Space (1951 1st Series) 36 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4727467015

"Secret of the Moon Sphinx," "Earth's Lucky War," "The Road to Outer Space" (art by Carmine Infantino), and "The Expanding Space-Taxi" (pencils by Gil Kane). Grey-tone cover (by Kane?). 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.