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  • Item #64137710
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    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 272 VG- 3.5

    Water damage.

    Starts Jan 19

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Super-Star of Hollywood!, script by Jerry Siegel, art by George Papp; Krypto becomes swell headed after going to Hollywood to make a movie. The Strong Boy of the Jungle starring Congorilla, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman. The Human Flying Fish!, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Ramona Fradon; Dr. Krill, a skilled surgeon, operates on Bragg, turning him into a Human Flying Fish to pull robberies that Aquaman cannot stop. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #63979702
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    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 277 GD/VG 3.0

    Cover oxidation. Water damage. Staple rust.

    Starts Jan 19

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Duel for Earth, script by Jerry Siegel, art by George Papp; Superboy has to stop an alien invasion of Earth by agreeing to a duel. Tricksy humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Underwater Olympics!, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Ramona Fradon; Aquaman and Aqualad hold an underwater Olympics; Aquaman's team "loses" to prevent kryptonite discovery. The Man-Ape's Mercy Mission starring Congorilla, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 278 VG+ 4.5

    Water damage.

    Starts Jan 19

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Supergirl in Smallville!, script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino; Supergirl flies to Superboy's time to see if she can protect her identity and prove to Superman she's ready to be revealed to the world. Ollie humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Janu of the Apes, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman; Janu borrows Congo Bill's ring. Playful Pop humor page by Phil Berube. Aqualad Goes To School!, art by Ramona Fradon. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 281 VG- 3.5

    Cover oxidation.

    Starts Feb 16

    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.

  • Item #64137712
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    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 286 GD/VG 3.0

    Water damage.

    Starts Jan 19

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Witch of Smallville, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Al Plastino; A witch terrorizes Smallville. Shorty humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Bizarro, Private Detective--Tales of the Bizarro World, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Forte; Criminal makes pretty things on Bizarro World. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #63980872
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    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 287 GD/VG 3.0

    Centerfold detached at one staple. Water damage.

    Starts Feb 23

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. War of the Superboys, script by Jerry Siegel, art by George Papp; Bad boy Dev-Em escapes Krypton and arrives on Earth. Shorty humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 1st Bizarro Perry White and Jimmy Olsen in Jimmy Olsen's Kookie Scoops--Tales of the Bizarro World, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Forte; Jimmy accidentally gets transported to the Bizarro World and tries to work for the Bizarro newspaper. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #64137713
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    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 295 GD/VG 3.0

    Water damage.

    Starts Jan 19

    The Duel of the Superboys!, script by Bill Finger, art by George Papp. Peg humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Kookie Super-Ape--Tales of the Bizarro World, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Forte; Bizzaro-Titano wrestles Bizzaro-Lois; 1st Bizarro Titano. Varsity Vic humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #63980880
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    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 300 VG- 3.5

    Centerfold detached at one staple. Cover oxidation.

    Starts Jan 19

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Super-Planet of Clark Kent and Lana Lang, art by George Papp; Lana and Clark are accidentally transported to a strange world where Clark must make her think they both have superpowers in order to prevent her from guessing he's Superboy. House ad for Superman Annual #5. Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes series begins in The Face Behind the Lead Mask!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by John Forte, Al Plastino (page 4 and some Superboy and Luthor heads only), inks by John Forte and Al Plastino; At a regular meeting of the Legion of Super-Heroes, the Legionnaires lose control of their powers; Mon-el joins the Legion. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #64137714
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    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 306 VG+ 4.5

    Cover oxidation. Water damage.

    Starts Jan 19

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The 5th Dimensional High-School! starring Superboy, script by Otto Binder, art by George Papp; Mxyzptlk plays pranks on Smallville in order to do well in his 5th dimensional practical joking class. The Legion of Substitute Heroes--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by John Forte; A group of rejected applicants band together as the Legion of Substitute Heroes and thwart the Plant Men's scheme to take over the Earth; First appearances of Polar Lad, Night Girl, Stone Boy, and the Chlorophyll Kid. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #63981087
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    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 308 VG 4.0

    1st app. Lightning Lass
    Starts Mar 2

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Super-Menace of Smallville! starring Superboy, art by George Papp; Luthor plagues Smallville with a Red Kryptonite plague. Tricksy humor half-page by Henry Boltinoff. The Return of Lightning Lad!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by John Forte; Lightning Lad's sister impersonates her dead brother and joins the Legion; 1st appearance of Lightning Lass. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #64137715
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    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 329 VG 4.0

    Centerfold detached at one staple. Moisture damage.

    Starts Jan 19

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Bizarro-Legion!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; The Legion rejects Bizarro-Superboy's request for membership, so he sets off to create his own Legion. Super-Turtle humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Know Your Legionnaires; a listing of the Legionnaires and their origins and powers. The 100 New Feats of Superboy, script by Otto Binder, art by John Sikela; Superboy performs 100 feats for charity. One-page text feature, Know Your Legionnaires. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #64103293
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    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 346 GD+ 2.5

    Centerfold detached. Water damage.

    Starts Jan 19

    Full-length Legion stories begin. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. First appearance of Karate Kid, Princess Projectra, Ferro Lad, and Nemesis Kid in One of Us Is a Traitor!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Jim Shooter, pencils by Jim Shooter (1st professional work by Jim Shooter at age 14), inks by Sheldon Moldoff; The Legion accepts 4 new members, but one appears to be a Khundish spy. Cap's Hobby Hints--Protecting During Painting activity page by Henry Boltinoff. List of Legionnaires and their powers. Letter to the editor from Irene Vartanoff. Statement of ownership--average print run 757,000; average paid circulation 520,440. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #60360351
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    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 364 CGC 9.4

    Paper: Cream to off white

    Label #0208022001

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    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Revolt of the Super-Pets!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Jim Shooter, pencils by Jim Shooter (layouts only) and Pete Costanza, inks by Pete Costanza; The Super-Pets depart for a world which they think appreciates them, but it turns out to be a gang of criminals. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #64047281
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    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 381 CGC 7.5 Restored

    1st full-length Supergirl story, 1st solo book

    Restored: C1

    Paper: White

    Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover.

    Label #4575299007

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    1st full length Supergirl story and her 1st solo book. First 15-cent cover price issue. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Neal Adams. The Supergirl Gang starring Supergirl, Superman, Batgirl, Judy Belson, Jonathan Maxom, and Albert Maxom, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Win Mortimer, inks by Jack Abel; Supergirl becomes the lead character in the series; here she leads an all-girl gang of hoodlums. Series continues from Action #375. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

  • Item #64138819
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    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 403 VF 8.0

    Starts Feb 2

    68-page Giant G-81; Legion of Super-Heroes reprints. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. The Stolen Super-Powers! (from Adventure 304), script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Forte; Saturn Girl tries to sacrifice herself as the Legionnaire predicted to die fighting Zaryan, but Lightning Lad dies instead. The Secret of the Mystery Legionnaire (from issue 305), script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Forte; Mon-El finally leaves the Phantom Zone and joins the Legion full-time. The Return of Lightning Lad! (from issue 308), script by Edmond Hamilton, art by John Forte. Part I: The Super Sacrifice of the Legionnaires! (from issue 312), script by Edmond Hamilton, art by John Forte. Part II: The Bravest Legionnaire! Special new features: Fashions from Fans presents alternate costumes suggested by fans (pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito) and a two-page Diagram of Legion Headquarters Complex. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Item #63986248
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    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 416 FN 6.0

    Water spotting.

    Starts Jan 19

    96-page giant. Wraparound cover art by Bob Oksner. The Untold Story of Argo City starring Supergirl, script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney. Supergirl's Rival Parents, script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney. The Black Canary starring Johnny Thunder, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Frank Giacoia. Wonder Woman #28 cover reprint by H. G. Peter. Villainy, Incorporated starring Wonder Woman, script by William Moulton Marston, art by Harry G. Peter. Trap of Crimson Flame starring Wonder Woman, script by William Moulton Marston, art by Harry G. Peter. In the Hands of the Merciless! starring Wonder Woman and Cheetah, script by William Moulton Marston, art by Harry G. Peter. Mystery of the Black Cat starring Phantom Lady, art by Frank Borth. The Duel of the Gimmicks starring Merry, the Girl of a Thousand Gimmicks, script by Otto Binder, art by Winslow Mortimer. The Black Magic of Supergirl!, script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney. Key To DC's Fighting Super-Females!; Listing of all super females on the cover. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

  • Item #64071480
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    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 425 VF 8.0

    Starts Jan 19

    Cover art by Michael Kaluta. The Wings of Jealous Gods, script by Lynn Marron, art by Alex Toth. Prior Warning. Sword of the Dead, script and art by Gil Kane. Origin of the Carib pirate in the 1850s, script by Robert Kanigher, art by Alex Nino. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

  • Item #64129993
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    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 484N CGC 9.8

    Top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

    Newsstand Edition.

    Label #4610807003

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    Ends Jan 15 7:24 PM CST
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    Newsstand Edition. Cover art by George Perez. Blood Money!--Dial "H" For Hero, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dennis Jensen; Christopher and Vicki use the H Dials to stop Bounty Hunter and Pupil from killing Mr. Manelli. Hostess ad starring Superman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Mr. Negative!--Dial "H" For Hero, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Frank Chiaramonte. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

  • Item #63043760
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    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 485N CGC 9.8

    Top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: Off white to white

    Newsstand Edition

    Label #4528788012

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    Newsstand Edition. Last 50-cent cover price issue. Cover art by George Perez. The Evil Eight!--Dial "H" For Hero, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Dennis Jensen. No Freedom For Fairfax!--Dial "H" For Hero, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Frank Chiaramonte. In Final Combat--Dial "H" For Hero, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Larry Mahlstedt. All stories feature heroes created by fans. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

  • Item #63973793
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    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) Facsimile Edition 210 CGC 9.8

    Top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

    Label #4648736003

    Ends Jan 16 7:03 PM CST
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    PLEASE NOTE: Lone Star Comics/MyComicShop cannot guarantee orders with this item will be received in time to enter the associated contest. This issue has a known printing error where an interior page repeats. Written by Otto Binder. Art by Curt Swan, Ramona Fradon, George Papp. Cover by Curt Swan. THE FIRST APPEARANCE OF KRYPTO THE SUPERDOG! A young Clark Kent rediscovers a Superboy's best friend in this heartwarming reunion spanning years of time and light-years of space. Introducing Krypto--The Superdog from Krypton! Then thrill as Aquaman thwarts a team of smugglers attempting to sink a nautical newspaper, and Green Arrow and Speedy match wits against the insidious intellect of Mr. Genius! 32 Pages, full color. Rated T+

  • Item #63886173
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    Adventure Comics Lot of 10
    Published 1938 by DC.

    Adventure Comics Lot of 10

    Issues 327, 382-389, and 391 of Action Comics (1938 DC). Most will grade in the VG range with a couple grading FN and #327 grading GD.

    Starts Jan 26
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    Adventure Comics Lot of 10
    Published 1938 by DC.

    Adventure Comics Lot of 10

    Issues 392-399, 401, and 402 of Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN to VG range.

    Starts Jan 26
  • Item #63886405
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    Adventure Comics Lot of 10
    Published 1938 by DC.

    Adventure Comics Lot of 10

    Issues 405, 407-410, 412-414, 417, and 418 of Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN range with a couple grading VG.

    Starts Jan 26
  • Item #63886482
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    Adventure Comics Lot of 10
    Published 1938 by DC.

    Adventure Comics Lot of 10

    Issues 415, 416, 419, 421, 423-427, and 432 of Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN range.

    Starts Jan 26
  • Item #63791374
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    Adventure Comics Lot of 8
    Published 1938 by DC.

    Adventure Comics Lot of 8

    Issues 410-417 of Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG to GD range.

    Starts Jan 19
  • Item #63865026
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    Adventure Comics Lot of 9
    Published 1938 by DC.

    Adventure Comics Lot of 9

    Issues 315, 351, 362, 364, 370, 372, 374, 377, and 380 of Action Comics (1938 DC). Most will grade in the VG range with #315 grading GD.

    Starts Jan 26
  • Item #63771213
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    Adventure Time (2012 Kaboom) 26A CGC 9.8

    Only copy at the top CGC grade of 9.8.

    Paper: White

    Label #4623793018

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    Written by Ryan North and James the Stanton. Art by Jim Rugg and James the Stanton. Cover by Hannah Bischak. Finn and Jake have always been best buds; they are always together, it's just something best buds do. But what happens when these two friends get separated on a crazy adventure with twists and turns? Will our pals be able to find each other again or is this just all part of growing up? Cover price $3.99.

  • Item #63824864
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    Adventures in 3-D (1953-1954 Harvey) 2 CGC 8.0

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4543086010

    Ends Jan 12 7:04 PM CST
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    Cover by Howard Nostrand. Stories and art by Bob Powell and Howard Nostrand. Originally distributed with 3-D glasses; see individual item notes to determine whether an offered copy still includes them. A series of 3-D adventure stories, published to coincide with the 3-D craze in movies and comics of the era. A champion racer competes in the famed Le Mans endurance race. Test pilots Fred and Joe try to sabotage each other's planes so they can be the first lunar astronaut. Plus a tale that takes advantage of the 3-D technology of the era by telling two separate tales on the same page. Il Maestro; First Man On the Moon; Trapped; Winged Prayer; Three-D Blinkey. Final issue of the series. 36 pages, B&W with 3-D effects. Cover price $0.25.

  • Item #64005147
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    Adventures into Darkness (1952) 5 GD+ 2.5

    2" cumulative spine split. Cover oxidation.

    Ends Jan 12 7:04 PM CST
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    Jack Katz cover. Contains Alex Toth art. In order of appearance: "Murder Mansion" art by Alex Toth and Mike Peppe, reprinted in Seduction of the Innocent (1985 Eclipse) #2, Genius Isolated The Life and Art of Alex Toth HC (2011 IDW) #1-1ST, and Setting the Standard: Comics by Alex Toth 1952-1954 HC (2011 FB) #1-1ST; "Drury's Dream"; "Death Follows Orders" art by Jerry Grandenetti; "The Phantom Hounds of Castle Eyne" art by Alex Toth and Mike Peppe, reprinted in Alex Toth Reader TPB (2003-2005) #1-1ST and in Setting the Standard: Comics by Alex Toth 1952-1954 HC (2011 FB) #1-1ST; "Horror's Little Acre" art by Ruben Moreira, reprinted in Seduction of the Innocent (1985 Eclipse) #2; "The Phantom Warning"; and "Day of Reckoning!". "The Chimes of Doom: Charles Hanover Didn't Understand the Real Power of the Clock!" illustrated text story by Irwin Shapiro. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #64005148
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    Adventures into Darkness (1952) 6 VG- 3.5

    Centerfold detached at one staple.

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    In order of appearance: "The Groping Ghost" art by Jack Katz, reprinted in Haunted Horror (2012 IDW) #4 and Haunted Horror: The Chilling Archives of Horror Comics HC (2013-2017 IDW) #2-1ST; "Mystery of Mu"; "Corpse Convention" art by George Tuska, reprinted in Haunted Horror (2012 IDW) #2 and Haunted Horror: The Chilling Archives of Horror Comics HC (2013-2017 IDW) #1-1ST; "The Thing From the Sea" art by Ralph Mayo, reprinted in Seduction of the Innocent (1985 Eclipse) #1; "The Strange Cats of Killough Heath"; and "The Phantom Horseman" reprinted in Seduction of the Innocent (1985 Eclipse) #3. "The Return of the ThunderBird: The Great Shaman of the Red Men Curses the White Man's Skies!" illustrated text story by Irwin Shapiro. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #64005149
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    Adventures into Darkness (1952) 7 FR/GD 1.5

    5" cumulative spine split. Cover oxidation.

    Ends Jan 12 7:05 PM CST
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    Jack Katz cover reprinted on Haunted Horror (2012 IDW) #29. In order of appearance: "The Pit of Horror"; "The Dancer From the Beyond" reprinted in Seduction of the Innocent (1985 Eclipse) #2; "Bride of Death" art by Jack Katz, reprinted in Seduction of the Innocent (1985 Eclipse) #2, Mammoth Book of Best Horror Comics TPB (2008) #1-1ST, Haunted Horror (2012 IDW) #12, and Haunted Horror: The Chilling Archives of Horror Comics HC (2013-2017 IDW) #4-1ST; "The Ghost That Warned a King"; "Death Drum" art by Art Saaf, reprinted in Seduction of the Innocent (1985 Eclipse) #5; and "The Origin of 'He Kicked the Bucket'". "The Clutching Reed: There Was Something About the Slimy Kelp That Was Frightening!" text story by Russ Hill with Art Saaf illustrations. 36 pages, Full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #64005150
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    Adventures into Darkness (1952) 8 FR 1.0

    Interior complete. Full length spine split. Covers detached. Oxidation.

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    Contains Alex Toth art. In order of appearance: "Mark of Evil" art by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio; "Creepy Crossword Puzzle" activity page; "Death's Bridal Gown"; "The House That Jackdaw Built" art by Alex Toth, reprinted in Setting the Standard: Comics by Alex Toth 1952-1954 HC (2011 FB) #1-1ST; "The Fatal Strands"; and "The Twisted Hands" art by Alex Toth, reprinted in Setting the Standard: Comics by Alex Toth 1952-1954 HC (2011 FB) #1-1ST. "The Beast Wasn't Hungry: Stolen Diamonds Bring a Strange Reward in the Wilds of Africa!" illustrated text story by R. S. Fenton. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Adventures into Darkness (1952) 9 GD- 1.8 (R)

    Restored (see item notes)

    RESTORATION. Color touch. 1" cumulative spine split. Cover loose at both staples. Oxidation. Water damage.

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    Contains Alex Toth art. In order of appearance: "The Hands of Don José" art by Alex Toth, reprinted in Seduction of the Innocent (1985 Eclipse) #6, Genius Isolated The Life and Art of Alex Toth HC (2011 IDW) #1-1ST, and Setting the Standard: Comics by Alex Toth 1952-1954 HC (2011 FB) #1-1ST; "Weird Maze" activity page; "The Three Monkeys"; "Phantom of Flushing"; "Flowers on Deborah's Grave"; "Ghost of Raynham Hall"; and "Nothing Can Save Her" reprinted in Tales Too Terrible to Tell (1989) #8, Haunted Love (2016 IDW) #1, and Haunted Love: The Chilling Archives of Horror Comics HC (2017 IDW) #1-1ST. "Call for Claws: Old Bates Knew a Magic Word, but He Used It Once Too Often!" illustrated text story by Lewis Island. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Adventures into Darkness (1952) 11 FR/GD 1.5

    Heavy tape on exterior and interior of cover. Staples added (not manufacturing).

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    In order of appearance: "Mission From the Grave" art by Mike Sekowsky; "Rider in the Storm" reprinted in Haunted Horror (2012 IDW) #4 and Haunted Horror: The Chilling Archives of Horror Comics HC (2013-2017 IDW) #2-1ST; "The Finger of Guilt" art by John Celardo, reprinted in Haunted Horror (2012 IDW) #16; "Trophies of Doom" art by Nick Cardy, reprinted in Seduction of the Innocent 3-D (1985) #2, Haunted Horror (2012 IDW) #8, and Haunted Horror: The Chilling Archives of Horror Comics HC (2013-2017 IDW) #3-1ST; "The Bride of Death" art by Jack Katz; and "The Bread of Madness". "Call of the Werewolf: Jody Had a Date with the Dentist, But a Nightmare Preceded It..." illustrated text story by Jim Hendryx. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Adventures into Darkness (1952) 12 GD/VG 3.0 (R)

    Trimmed

    TRIMMMED. Cover oxidation. Water damage.

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    Contains a lingerie panel in "Serpent of Doom", story page two, panel four. In order of appearance: "Serpent of Doom" reprinted in Snake Tales: The Chilling Archives of Horror Comics HC (2016 IDW) #1-1ST; "The Spectral Sergeant"; "Horror's Scrapbook: The Breeder of Crime, Ship of the Dead..."; "The Living-Dead of Kulatum" art by Gene Fawcette; "Weird Maze" activity page reprinted in Haunted Horror (2012 IDW) #27; "Conspiracy with Death"; "The Last Dance"; "The Gypsy Curse"; and "Nightmare Island" art by Gene Fawcette. "Shanghai Ship: A Bucko Mate Learns an Important Fact About Kidnapping Sailors..." illustrated text story by John Marvin. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Adventures into Darkness (1952) 13 FR/GD 1.5 (R)

    Restored (see item notes)

    RESTORATION. Staples replaced. TRIMMED. Centerfold detached. Tape on interior cover and under staples. Oxidation.

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    Contains cannibalism story "The Feast of the Ghouls", referenced by T. E. Murphy in "For the Kiddies to Read", Reader's Digest, June 1954. In order of appearance: "Feast of the Ghouls" art by Mike Sekowsky; "The Haunted Hotel" reprinted in Haunted Horror (2012 IDW) #18 and #21; "Paid in Full"; "Satan's Pawn"; "Escape From Terrorland: Can You Get Through This Labyrinth?" activity page; "The Monster in the Maze" reprinted in Seduction of the Innocent 3-D (1985) #2, Tales Too Terrible to Tell (1989) #3, and Haunted Horror (2012 IDW) #24; "Let's Go Mad"; "When Hell Broke Loose"; and "The Unbeliever" art by Mike Sekowsky, reprinted in Haunted Horror (2012 IDW) #21. "The Lonely Place: There Was Something in the Old Family Homestead That Terrified Him..." illustrated text story by John Marvin. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Adventures into Darkness (1952) 14 GD 2.0 (R)

    Trimmed

    TRIMMED. 1" cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple. 2" tear in cover. Staple rust with migration. Oxidation.

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    Cover reprinted on Tales Too Terrible to Tell (1989) #9. In order of appearance: "The Garden of Evil!" art by Mike Roy; "Murder by Movie"; "Weird Watson" reprinted in Haunted Horror (2012 IDW) #26; "The Outcast"; "The Frozen Death"; "Horror's Scrapbook"; "The Curse of the Ancient Devil Gods"; "Part-Time Lunatic"; "Ghosts in the Sky"; and "The Corpse Candle". "The Living Brain: The Mad Scientist Took a Step Over the Human Dividing Line..." illustrated text story by Terry Hendryx. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #63747403
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    Adventures into Terror (1951 Atlas/Marvel) 43 VG 4.0

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    First issue of the series (despite numbering). Numbering continues from Joker Comics (1942 Timely/Marvel) #42. Edited by Stan Lee. Cover by Russ Heath. Stories by unknown. Art by Russ Heath, Ed Winiarski, Mike Sekowsky, Christopher Rule, George Klein and unknown. Mysterious tales of haunted suspense! In this issue: Listen! The walls are shaking! The roar is getting louder! Look! It has found him! What IS the thing in the cave? Find out in "The Monster Awakes" with art by Russ Heath. Also in this issue: "The Unknown Partner" with art by Ed Winiarski; "The Ant World" with art by Mike Sekowsky and Christopher Rule; "The Man Who Looked at Death" with inks by George Klein; and 2-page text story "The Tourist" (by Stan Lee?), reprinted from Justice Comics (1948) #17. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #64005156
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    Adventures into Terror (1951 Atlas/Marvel) 44 GD+ 2.5 (R)

    Restored (see item notes)

    RESTORATION. Color touch. Centerfold detached at one staple. Cover oxidation.

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    Second issue of the series (despite numbering). Edited by Stan Lee. Stories by Hank Chapman and unknown. Art by Ed Winiarski, Russ Heath and unknown. In this issue: Discover the secret of the terrifying house in "The Storm"; "The Stranger" by Hank Chapman (as Henry P. Chapman) and Ed Winiarski; "The Creeping Vine" (similar to the 1960 film The Little Shop of Horrors); "No Escape" by Hank Chapman and Russ Heath; and 2-page text story "Out of the Past," reprinted from Marvel Tales (1949-1957 Marvel/Atlas) #93. Plus: 1-page public service announcement "The Classroom Secret" with pencils by Jerry Fasano. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Adventures Into the Unknown (1948 ACG) 58 CGC 2.5

    Paper: Off white

    Label #2111297006

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    3-D effect cover and stories: "Dead Man's Gold," "The Man Who Died Laughing," "The Clasp Knife," "The Last Bars," "The Plague Ship," and "The Crime Machine." Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Cover by Harry Lazarus. Stories by Harry Lazarus, Pete Riss, and Robert Sale. Spine-chilling tales of suspense, horror, and the supernatural—prepare yourself for Adventures into the Unknown! 3-D effect stories and cover. 36 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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    Adventures of Bob Hope (1950) 56 VG- 3.5

    Moisture damage.

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    Cover art by Owen Fitzgerald. Tennis, Anyone? Part 1, script by Cal Howard, pencils by Owen Fitzgerald, inks by Graham Place; Bob, looking for rent money, runs into a lovely young woman running a bank errand for her promoter father. The Brave and the Bold #23 ad. Tennis, Anyone? Part 2. What's Your B.Q.*? (*Brotherhood Quotient) public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. Teen Laffs humor page by Henry Boltinoff. A review of a Columbia recording, "The Action History of Baseball." Tennis, Anyone? Part 3; Princess Ileana of Blobonia decides to take the situation into her own hands. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.10.

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    Adventures of Bob Hope (1950) 64 VG 4.0

    Water damage.

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    Cover by Owen Fitzgerald. Written by Cal Howard and Henry Boltinoff. Art by Owen Fitzgerald and Henry Boltinoff. Bob Hope, America's favorite funnyman, goes on an exciting expedition in an untitled 3-part story by Cal Howard and Owen Fitzgerald. Plus: Teen Laffs gag strips by Henry Boltinoff. And: A Bit of Disc and Data article. Also: Superman in 1-page public service announcement "Lend a Friendly Hand!" by Jack Schiff, Curt Swan and Stan Kaye. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Adventures of Bob Hope (1950) 81 VG- 3.5

    Cover oxidation. Water damage.

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    Written by unknown and Mort Drucker. Art and Cover by Mort Drucker. Bob Hope, America's favorite funnyman, must deal with ghosts and a haunted castle in an untitled 3-part story, with art by Mort Drucker. Also starring Mrs. Peabody, Professor Higby, Linda Higby and Matilda Blight. Plus: The Light Side gag strips by Drucker. And: Inside Hollywood article. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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    Adventures of Bob Hope (1950) 98 FN 6.0

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    Cover by Bob Oksner. Written by Arnold Drake, Mort Drucker and Henry Boltinoff. Art by Bob Oksner, Mort Drucker and Henry Boltinoff. Rev up your engines for a daffy drag, a merry meet and a riot of a rally! But look out or you'll strip your gears laughing at..."The Cool Hot-Rodder!" by Arnold Drake and Bob Oksner. Starring Bob Hope, Super-Hip, Badger Goldliver, Doltish, Godfrey Goldliver, Lisa, Henrietta, Ruth the Wrecker, Zombia Ghastly and "Crash" Vyctum. Plus: Going Steady gag strips by Mort Drucker. And: Cap's Hobby Hints activity half-pager by Henry Boltinoff. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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    Adventures of Bob Hope (1950) 99 VG+ 4.5

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    Cover by Bob Oksner. Written by Arnold Drake, Henry Boltinoff and Mort Drucker. Art by Bob Oksner, Henry Boltinoff and Mort Drucker. The Nose meets the Mouth when Bob Hope masquerades as Super-Hip in "Super-Hope Meets Super-Hip" by Arnold Drake and Bob Oksner. Also starring Harvard Harvard III, Badger Goldliver, Doltish, Zombia Ghastly, Lisa, Frank N. Stein, Dr. Van Pyre and Heinrich Von Wolfmann. Plus: Cap's Hobby Hints activity half-pager by Henry Boltinoff. And: It's a Young World gag strips by Mort Drucker. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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    Adventures of Bob Hope (1950) 102 VG+ 4.5

    Water spotting.

    Starts Mar 2

    Cover by Bob Oksner. Written by Arnold Drake and Henry Boltinoff. Art by Bob Oksner and Henry Boltinoff. Holy secret identities! Bob Hope learns that Tad is really Super-Hip in "The Invasion of the Teen Monsters" by Arnold Drake and Bob Oksner. Also starring Lisa, Henrietta, Badger Goldliver, Doltish, Harvard Harvard III, Dr. Van Pyre, Heinrich Von Wolfmann and Frank N. Stein. Plus: Cap's Hobby Hints activity half-pager by Henry Boltinoff. And: Bob's Gag Bag text piece. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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    Adventures of Captain Jack (1986) 1 CGC 9.8

    One of only 2 copies at the top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

    Label #4645780002

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    Mike Kazalehs space-faring hero faces The Beatniks from Space and A Wiz There Wuz. Story, art and cover by Kazaleh. Black and white; 32 pages. Mature readers. Cover price $2.00.

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    Adventures of Peter Pupp HC (1944 Action Play Books) 1-1ST VG- 3.5

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    1st printing. Includes dust jacket. Story by Ruth A. Roche. Art by Bob Kane (Co-creator of Batman). Coloring by David B. Icove. Reprints Peter Pupp comics from Jumbo Comics (1938). Hardcover, 6-3/4" x 8", 32 pages, partial color.

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    Adventures of Rex the Wonder Dog Lot of 2
    Published 1952 by DC.

    Adventures of Rex the Wonder Dog Lot of 2

    Issues 44 and 46 of Adventures of Rex the Wonder Dog (1952). Most will grade in the GD range.

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    Adventures of Superman (1987) 0A CGC 9.8 Kitson

    Top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

    Label #4657809016

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    Clark thinks back on his post-college time spent in Paris, while Conduit tries to get revenge once more in "Peer Pressure Part 3 - With Powers Beyond Those of Mortal Men." Continued from Superman (1987) #0. Continues in Action Comics #0. Written by Karl Kesel. Art & cover by Barry Kitson & Ray McCarthy. Cover price $1.50.