Auctions: comic books October 1961

Nurse Betsy Crane (1961) 13 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation.

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Cover pencils by Charles Nicholas. Scratch of Death, pencils by Charles Nicholas; Betsy realizes that Jeff Wilson's strange behavior is caused by rabies which he contracted from his daughter's dog. Don't $ell $hort on Love text story. Nursing - A Career, pencils by Charles Nicholas; Description of the nursing profession and the different kinds of nurses. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Showcase (1956-1978) 34 GD/VG 3.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. Origin and 1st appearance of Silver Age Atom in "Birth of the Atom!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson; Scientist Palmer is experimenting with his reducer lens to try and reduce objects in size without blowing them up, all without success; However, when he, Jean and students are trapped in a cave-in, he decides to use the lens on himself and save the others before he is destroyed. "Battle of the Tiny Titans!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson; When one of Jean Loring's friends is accused of stealing money from the bank where she works as a teller, she explains that a little man appeared and stole the money; When Jean tells Ray that her friend is a trustworthy person, Ray decides to see what he can do with his shrinking powers. 2-page text history of the Atom from the Golden Age by Julius Schwartz, art by Ben Flinton; E. E. Hibbard. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.