Auctions: comic books February 1960

Action Comics (1938 DC) 261 GD/VG 3.0

Water spotting.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "Superman's Fortresses of Solitude!", script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Superman brings his Fortress to Metropolis so people can visit, and the Anti-Superman gang seizes upon this chance to plant a bomb in it. "Congorilla's Last Stand," script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman; Congo Bill is asked to the dedication of an electrical power dam, where an attempt is made on his life. 2/3-page Ollie story by Henry Boltinoff. Origin and 1st appearance of Streaky the Super Cat and 1st X-Kryptonite in "Supergirl's Super Pet!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl recovers a small Kryptonite meteor and unsuccessfully tries to find a chemical way to render it harmless; Later, Linda saves a stray orange cat from a dog. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 276 VG 4.0

3/4" Cumulative spine split. Centerfold detached at one staple. Oxidation.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. 2nd appearance of Bat-Mite in "The Return of Bat-Mite" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Bat-Mite returns for more fun with Batman and Robin; But when they turn away his offer to help, Bat-Mite decides to help Batwoman instead. Ad for Batman #129. It's Fun to Help Others! public service announcement starring Superboy, script by Jack Schiff, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Great Space Hoax" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira; Usually, contestants on Roy's show make claims that he proves to be hoaxes; This time the contestant admits he's perpetrating a hoax and dares Roy to prove it. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Arrest That Failed" text story. "The Crimes of John Jones" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; A passing cosmic cloud gives Manhunter amnesia and Big Boy Benson tries to convince him he's a crook. Ad for World's Finest Comics #107. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Showcase (1956-1978) 24 VG- 3.5

Cover coming loose at one staple.

3rd appearance of Green Lantern. Cover and interior pencils by Gil Kane, cover and interior inks by Joe Giella. The Secret of the Black Museum!; When a group of spies steal secret plans for a new space plane from Hal Jordan, Green Lantern goes into action to recover them. The Creature That Couldn't Die!; A blob is turned into a giant monster when exposed to cosmic rays; It is up to Green Lantern to stop the destruction. Scripts by John Broome. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.