Auctions: comic books May 1961

Action Comics (1938 DC) 276 GD/VG 3.0

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The War Between Supergirl and the Supermen Emergency Squad!", script by Robert Bernstein, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; John Kiley tricks Superman into revealing he's Clark Kent; After trapping Clark Kent with Kryptonite, Supergirl and the Superman Emergency Squad spring into action. One-page Varsity Vic story by Henry Boltinoff. 1st appearance of Brainiac 5, Phantom Girl, Triplicate Girl, Bouncing Boy, Sun Boy, and Shrinking Violet in "Supergirl's Three Super Girl-Friends!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl and Brainiac 5 join the Legion. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 35 GD 2.0

2" Spine split from bottom. Cover coming loose at one staple. Water damage.

Cover by Joe Kubert. "Menace of the Matter Master!", script by Gardner Fox, art by Joe Kubert; A new costumed criminal named the Matter Master, who has a magic wand that allows him to control all matter, has been sighted around Midway City committing fantastic robberies; When the most recent involved the creation of giant meteor creatures who are robbing the city art center, Hawkman and Hawkgirl go into action to try and stop the theft; The Matter Master manages to get away with the stolen loot by using his powers to make helicopter propellers attack the winged duo; Later at his secret hideout, the Matter Master gloats over his recent victory are recalls how he gained his fantastic powers: How he was a scientist who accidentally discovered a new chemical, Mentachem, which he then fashioned into his magic wand to use for his own criminal gain. Dog Track - Wolf Track - Coyote Track article by Julius Schwartz, pencils by Morris Waldinger, inks by Tommy Nicolosi. "Valley of Vanishing Men," script by Gardner Fox, art by Joe Kubert; On an expedition to the Himalayas, Mavis Trent is captured by a band of abominable snowmen, which the Hawks learn are really descended from alien explorers. Eagle Dance article by Julius Schwartz, pencils by Morris Waldinger, inks by Tommy Nicolosi. Letters to the editor from comic writer Roy Thomas and writer Jerry Bails, plus a note from Kubert. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cheyenne (1957-1962 Dell) 21 GD+ 2.5

Photo cover features Clint Walker. Stories and art by Rex Maxon and Tom Gill. Wandering cowpoke Cheyenne aids the law in the lawless West, based on the 1950s TV show starring Clint Walker. Cheyenne tries to help Fred escape from his outlaw brother, but is Fred really going straight, or is it just a ruse? Small Bear tries to find out where the Dakota get their superior flint weapons. Bronco is taken captive and forced to help an outlaw find an escape across the border. The False Witness; Small Bear: The Secret Place; Turnabout; Border Crossing. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

I Love You (1955-80 Charlton) 34 VG 4.0

Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Vince Colletta, Jon D'Agostino, Sal Trapani and Charles Nicholas. Charlton's long-running romance title showcased the fashions and relationship ideals of its rapidly changing eras. Reporter Sally is caught between Roger, her publisher and fiance, and Don, the handsome artist who's suing Roger for libel. A complaint at the makeup counter leads to romance for Pat. Unremarkable Jennie gets a chance to make an impression on music star Frankie. Plus advice on avoiding the "I can change him" trap. Headline: Romance; Wife, Sweetheart and Pal; Chance Meeting; Don't Marry a Man to Reform Him; They Didn't Believe Me. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.