Auctions: comic books February 1961

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 281 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Superboy's New Parents, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Al Plastino; Superboy gets rid of crooked foster parents. The Lost Magic Ring, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman; Congorilla loses ring while possessing Congo Bill's mind. Moolah the Mystic humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Statement of ownership--average paid circulation 438,000. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 137 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4652009015

Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. "Robin's New Boss," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Robin informs Batman that he is quitting the team to join up with a new crime fighter on the scene, Mr. Marvel, although Batman doesn't suspect the real reason why. Our American Heritage public service announcement, art by Bernard Baily. "The Bandit with 1,000 Brands," script by Bill Finger, art by Sheldon Moldoff; Batman faces a clever new foe that leaves cattle brands behind as clues. One-page Jail Jests story by Henry Boltinoff. "Teacher from the Stars," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman agrees to give an alien teacher and his students a tour of Gotham City, but when they begin to misbehave, it causes more than just a headache for the Caped Crusader. Statement of ownership; average sales 502,000. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 118 VG+ 4.5

Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. The Doomed Scarecrow!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson; Flash, in Hollywood, helps out on a movie set; Steve Palmer, the actor playing Flash, is in danger. The Midnight Peril!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Wally West and his friend Pete Willard must spend the night in a haunted house to fulfill a fraternity pledge. Showcase #30 ad with Aquaman. Ad for Giant Superman Annual. Amazing Speeds fact page. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.