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Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 385 GD 2.0

1.5" Spine split from bottom. Cover and first two wraps detached at one staple.

Cover by Neal Adams. "Die Small - Die Big!," script by Bob Kanigher , pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Joe Giella; Learning that he is to die soon, and down-hearted because it seems that no one will notice him in true life, Herbert Small tries to convince a group of criminals that he is really Batman in order to save the Caped Crusader's life. "Hunt for the Helpless Hostage!," script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson; Continuing from last issue. After saving Mark Hanner from crooks, Batgirl takes him to the hospital where he explains that he is a private detective who has got negative attention form gang-boss Web Foote who was the one who kidnapped him and probably has Sharon (the woman from last issue) as his hostage. Letters of comment from comics historian Peter Sanderson and comics writer Mark Evanier. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 387 VG/FN 5.0

30th anniversary issue; Joker and Penguin on cover with Batman and Robin. Last 12c cover-priced issue. Cover by Irv Novick. "The Cry of the Night is – Sudden Death!", script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Joe Giella; Batman and Robin swing across Gotham City; They arrive at a crime scene where the wealthy atomic chemist Lambert has been murdered with a poker in his own living room; Commissioner Gordon is accusing Lambert's hippy son Mel, whose fingerprints were found on the murder instrument. "The Case of the Chemical Syndicate," script by Bill Finger, art by Bob Kane; Commissioner Gordon relaxes at home entertaining his young socialite friend Bruce Wayne; Wayne asks if anything exciting has happened lately, and Gordon explains that a fellow called the "Bat-Man" is puzzling him; Gordon receives a call that chemical manufacturer Lambert has been found murdered. Detective Comics #27 Fact File, art by Sheldon Moldoff. Batman's Souvenir Album; Collage of various panels of Bat-items & people. Letters from comics writer Martin Pasko. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 410 FN- 5.5

Water spotting.

Cover pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano. "A Vow from the Grave!," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano; Batman captures Kano Wiggins and also helps solve the murder of a circus side-show performer. "Battle of the Three M's," script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Giordano; When a popular fashion model Mamie Acheson is injured and has to select one of three models (Maxi, Midi or Midi) to act as her replacement while her leg heals, it causes quite a stir in the fashion world; Batgirl soon finds herself involved after a suspicious visit from a member of a fashion company to her library seeking to get certain books. Letter to the editor from comics writer Martin Pasko. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 411 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4652009011

Cover by Neal Adams. Ra's Al Ghul and the first appearance of his daughter, Talia, in "Into the Den of the Death-Dealers!," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Dick Giordano; Batman scales the side of Gotham's Statue of Freedom for a secret meeting with an informant inside the torch; The informant wants police protection in exchange for turning over evidence on Doctor Darrk and the League of Assassins; Before the criminal can reveal anything however, an assassin sneaks into the chamber and stabs him from behind. "Cut... and Run!," script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Giordano; Continuing from last issue, Batgirl has stumbled upon criminal activity involving the latest fashion sensation of the worlds greatest fashion model Mamie Archeson, a discovery that has her strapped onto a fabric cutter by the crook known as Serpy. Letter of comment from letter hack Guy Lillian. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 416 FN/VF 7.0

52-page giant issue. Cover art by Neal Adams. "Man-Bat Madness!", script and art by Frank Robbins; A series of chance occurrences leads Kirk Langstrom to relapse into his Man-Bat identity after marrying Francine Lee, and the Batman must capture him and restore him to normalcy. "The Deadly Go-Between!", script by Frank Robbins, art by Don Heck; Commissioner Gordon's friend, officer Jim McClean, has been murdered, and the Commissioner has vowed to catch his friend's killer; This prompts Barbara Gordon to do her own investigation as Batgirl. "Rex - Circus Detective!", script by Bob Kanigher, pencils by Alex Toth, inks by Sy Barry, reprinted from The Adventures of Rex the Wonder Dog #3. "The Case of the Gold Dust Death!", art by Ramona Fradon, originally printed in Gang Busters #30. Letter from author/artist Frank Robbins, who explains that the inspiration for the Man-Bat story came from fan Anthony Kowalik. 52 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 463 VG/FN 5.0

Cover by Ernie Chan. "Death-Web," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ernie Chan, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Batman encounters the Black Spider, a costumed vigilante out to kill every drug pusher in Gotham, regardless of anyone who might get in the way. "Crimes by Calculation," script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Mike Grell, inks by Terry Austin; The Atom fights the Calculator, a computer-powered criminal who steals a quake-breaking device from one of Ray Palmers colleagues at the cost of the mans life. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 485 CGC 5.5

Paper: White

Label #2123175017

68-page giant. Cover by Dick Giordano. "The Vengeance Vow!", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Dan Adkins; Ras Al Ghul manipulates the Sensei and the League of Assassins into killing Kathy Kane, the Batwoman; Batman seeks revenge, and comes up against the Senseis aide, the Bronze Tiger. "The Case of the Cavorting Corpse!", script by Paul Kupperberg, pencils by Kurt Schaffenberger, inks by Dave Hunt; Robin stops a group of diamond smugglers. "The Fatal Finale!", script by Len Wein, art by Steve Ditko; Baron Tyme tries to siphon energy from Etrigan but Jason Blood's friends and a magic mirror put an end to Baron Tyme. "The Case of the Untouchable Crook!" starring Batgirl, script by Jack C. Harris, pencils by Don Heck, inks by John Celardo. "SST - The Super-Sonic Threat!" starring Man-Bat, script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Frank McLaughlin. Back-cover Batgirl and Robin pinup by Dick Giordano. 68 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 489 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4668490013

68-page giant. Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. "Creatures of the Night!", script by J. M. DeMatteis, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Vince Colletta; Batman and a vampire hunter named Moon the Mystic separately stalk a vampire who may be Moon himself. "When the Inmates Run the Madhouse!", script by Paul Kupperberg, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Steve Mitchell; Commissioner Gordon enters Gotham State Prison to negotiate with rioting cons, and runs into a trap set for him alone. "The Mind Warp Mystery," script by Jack C. Harris, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Vince Colletta; Shortly after two mysterious murders, Barbara Gordon loses her memory, and Robin and Commissioner Gordon must restore it and find the secret of the memory-loss and murders. "Computer Crisis" starring The Atom, script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Alex Saviuk, inks by Vince Colletta. "The Bogus Butlers" starring Alfred, script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Jose Delbo, inks by Bob Smith. "Where Strike the Assassins" starring Batman and the League of Assassins, script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Dan Adkins. Hostess snack cakes ad with Wonder Woman, "The Borrower." 68 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 500N CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #2123175018

Newsstand Edition. 500th Anniversary Issue. Starring Batman and Robin. Guest-starring the Phantom Stranger, the Elongated Man, Hawkman and Hawkgirl. "To Kill a Legend!" Story by Alan Brennert. Art by Dick Giordano. "The 'Too Many Crooks...' Caper!" Story by Len Wein. Art by Jim Aparo. "Once Upon a Time!" Story by Len Wein. Art by Walt Simonson. "The Final Mystery of Edgar Allan Poe!" Story by Mike W. Barr. Art by Jose Luis Garcia Lopez. "Gray Face!" Story by Walter Gibson. Art by Tom Yeates. "The Strange Death of Doctor Erdel!" Story by Paul Levitz. Art by Joe Kubert. "What Happens When a Batman Dies!" Story by Cary Bates. Art by Carmine Infantino and Bob Smith. Plus, featuring a special wraparound cover by all the artist involved. 84 pgs. Cover price $1.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 509 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4641456018

Direct Edition. "Nine Lives has the Cat..." Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Catwoman and Catman. Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Don Newton and Dan Adkins. Cover by Jim Aparo. Thought to have used up his nine lives and perished, the Catman has returned to Gotham City seeking revenge on the two who left him for dead, Batman and Catwoman. Plus, Batgirl (Barbara Gordon) and Supergirl continue their struggle against the Annihilator in "The Fires of Destruction!" Part 2 of 3. Story by Cary Burkett. Art by Jose Delbo and Joe Giella. 40 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 525D CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4271552004

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Dick Giordano. "Confrontation," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Dan Jurgens, inks by Dick Giordano; Batman is unsuccessful in finding the body of Killer Croc after their battle, but the Dark Knight is hesitant to declare the criminal dead; Less than twenty four hours later, an angered Vickie Vale ends her date with Bruce Wayne after Bruce, in essence, tells the news editor that their relationship is not serious; At the Sloan Circus, Robin tells Joe and Trina Todd about Killer Croc and his ties to the group that is trying to extort money from the circus. "Mob Rules! III: The Irresistible Rise of Machiavelli," script by Joey Cavalieri, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Ron Randall; Green Arrow disarms the gunsel with a mace arrow, and disarms the hood covering the mayor as well. Machiavelli beats a retreat, but crashes a Teamsters Union meeting later. 2nd appearance Jason Todd. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 526 FN+ 6.5

Direct Edition. This special 68-page square-bound giant edition commemorates Batman's 500th appearance in Detective Comics. The lead story for this issue, "All My Enemies Against Me!" kicks off with an impressive two-page splash featuring a rogue's gallery of Batman's greatest foes--17 of Gotham's worst villains. The Joker isn't depicted only because he arrives late to the council of criminals. It's one wild, book-length saga as Batman, Robin and Batgirl mix it up with the 17, plus the Joker, Catwoman and Killer Crock. This enjoyable story is written by Gerry Conway with impressive art by Don Newton and skilled inking from Alfredo Alcala. 68 pgs. Cover price $1.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 526N CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #2123175019

Newsstand Edition. This special 68-page square-bound giant edition commemorates Batman's 500th appearance in Detective Comics. The lead story for this issue, "All My Enemies Against Me!" kicks off with an impressive two-page splash featuring a rogue's gallery of Batman's greatest foes--17 of Gotham's worst villains. The Joker isn't depicted only because he arrives late to the council of criminals. It's one wild, book-length saga as Batman, Robin and Batgirl mix it up with the 17, plus the Joker, Catwoman and Killer Crock. This enjoyable story is written by Gerry Conway with impressive art by Don Newton and skilled inking from Alfredo Alcala. 68 pgs. Cover price $1.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 575N FN 6.0

Newsstand Edition. Batman: Year Two, Part 1 of 4. "Fear the Reaper!" Story by Mike W. Barr. Art by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. In a story that takes place in the Batman's early years, the Dark Knight comes face-to-face with the Reaper, a vigilante who has become judge, jury, and executioner on the criminal underworld. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 583 VF 8.0

Cover art by Mike Mignola. Fever starring Batman, Scarface, and Ventriloquist, script by John Wagner and Alan Grant, pencils by Norm Breyfogle, inks by Kim DeMulder; first appearance of Scarface and Ventriloquist. 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 608 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white

Label #4577990024

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Someone is doing Batman's job for him. Can the Darknight Detective stop the murderous vigilante Anarky? Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Written by Alan Grant, with art by Norm Breyfogle and Steve Mitchell. Cover by Breyfogle. First appearance of Anarky. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 677 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4649025015

Direct Edition. Part 9 of the 12-part KnightsEnd: The burning shards of Bruce Wayne's Batmobile rain on a savage battle between Nightwing and Batman, with Robin helpless to stop it. Continued from Batman Shadow of the Bat (1992) #30. Continues in Batman Legends of the Dark Knight (1989-2007) #63. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Graham Nolan and Scott Hanna. Cover by Kelley Jones. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.50.

Detective Comics (2011 2nd Series) 27E CGC 9.6 Lee 1:50 Variant

Paper: White

Lee Variant Cover.

Label #4630917001

Limited 1 for 50 Variant Cover by Jim Lee. Written by John Layman & Various. Art by Jason Fabok & Various. DC Entertainment presents this mega-sized issue featuring an all-star roster of Batman creators past and present! Don't miss a modern-day retelling of The Dark Knight's origin by the incredible team of writer Brad Meltzer and artist Bryan Hitch! Plus, all-new stories by Scott Snyder and Sean Murphy, Peter J. Tomasi and Ian Bertram, writer/artist Francesco Francavilla, Mike W. Barr and Guillem March, Gregg Hurwitz and Neal Adams and more! Also in this issue, John Layman and Jason Fabok kick off the new storyline 'GOTHTOPIA'! Gothtopia: Part 1 of 3 - It's a bright, shiny, happy place where dreams come true...as long as you don't look at things too closely. Plus: pin-ups by Mike Allred, Graham Nolan, Kelley Jones, Patrick Gleason and Jock. Cover price $3.99.

Detective Comics Lot of 10

Issues 372, 377, 384, 385, 387, 390, 392, 393, 397, 401 of Detective Comics (1937 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG to FN range with #387 grading GD/VG.

Detective Comics Lot of 10

Issues 403, 406, 408, 409, 410, 412, 413, 414, 415, 417 of Detective Comics (1937 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG to FN range with 417 grading GD.

Detective Comics Lot of 10

Issues 418, 419, 421, 423, 425, 426, 427, 428, 429, 430 of Detective Comics (1937 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG+ to FN/VF range.

Detective Comics Lot of 10

Issues 431, 432, 433, 434, 436, 437, 439, 440, 441, 445 of Detective Comics (1937 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN range.

Detective Comics Lot of 10

Issues 589, 610-615, 619, 620, and 628 of Detective Comics (1937 1st Series). Most will grade in the VF to FN range with #620 grading VG.

Detective Comics Lot of 10

Issues 600, 603-607, 611-614 of Detective Comics (1937 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG/FN to VF range.

Detective Comics Lot of 10

Issues 605, 606, 611-613, 616-618, 622, and 623 of Cerebus (1977-2004 Aardvark-Vanaheim). Most will grade in the FN range with a couple grading closer to VG.

Detective Comics Lot of 2

Issues 289, 313 of Detective Comics (1937 1st Series). Most will grade in the GD/VG range.

Detective Comics Lot of 7

Issues 420, 438-442, and 447 of Detective Comics (1937 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN to VG range.

Detective Comics Lot of 8

Issues 492-497, 499, and 500 of Detective Comics (1937 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN range with a couple grading VG.

Detective Comics Lot of 8

Issues 476SURVEY, 486-491, and 500 of Detective Comics (1937 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN to VG range with #476 grading GD.

Detective Comics Lot of 8

Issues 447, 476, 481-485, and 490 of Detective Comics (1937 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN to VG range with a couple grading closer to GD.

Detective Comics Lot of 8

Issues 440 and 442-448 of Detective Comics (1937 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN to VG range.

Detective Comics Lot of 9

Issues 334, 338, 347, 348, 353, 362, 363, 364 of Detective Comics (1937 1st Series). Most will grade in the GD/vg range with #353, #364 grading VG and #334 grading FN.

Detective Comics Oreo Cookie Giveaway (1984) 27 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #1618534062

Oreo Cookie promotional comic from 1984. Reprints Batman cover and story from Detective #27, plus Robin origin from Detective #38, and first Joker appearance from Batman #1. 32-pages, all newsprint, full-color standard comic book size.

Detective Comics Oreo Cookie Giveaway (1984) 27 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #1618534019

Oreo Cookie promotional comic from 1984. Reprints Batman cover and story from Detective #27, plus Robin origin from Detective #38, and first Joker appearance from Batman #1. 32-pages, all newsprint, full-color standard comic book size.

Detective Comics Oreo Cookie Giveaway (1984) 27 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #1618534069

Oreo Cookie promotional comic from 1984. Reprints Batman cover and story from Detective #27, plus Robin origin from Detective #38, and first Joker appearance from Batman #1. 32-pages, all newsprint, full-color standard comic book size.

Detective Comics Oreo Cookie Giveaway (1984) 27 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #1618534039

Oreo Cookie promotional comic from 1984. Reprints Batman cover and story from Detective #27, plus Robin origin from Detective #38, and first Joker appearance from Batman #1. 32-pages, all newsprint, full-color standard comic book size.

Detective Comics Oreo Cookie Giveaway (1984) 27 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #1618534071

Oreo Cookie promotional comic from 1984. Reprints Batman cover and story from Detective #27, plus Robin origin from Detective #38, and first Joker appearance from Batman #1. 32-pages, all newsprint, full-color standard comic book size.

Detective Comics Whatnot Special Edition (2025 DC/Whatnot) 575WHATNOT.NYCC NM 9.4

Whatnot New York Comic Con Exclusive Cover by Todd McFarlane - Limited to 1500 copies. Reprints Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) #575. Batman: Year Two, Part 1 of 4. "Fear the Reaper!" Story by Mike W. Barr. Art by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. In a story that takes place in the Batman's early years, the Dark Knight comes face-to-face with the Reaper, a vigilante who has become judge, jury, and executioner on the criminal underworld. 36 pages, full color.

Devil May Cry (2004) 1C CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4616051023

Written by Brad Mick; Art by Pat Lee Dante leaps from the video game screen to the comic page in Dreamwave's new series Devil May Cry. In this issue, Trish gets the lowdown on the enigmatic Dante, as we watch the half demon/half human gun-for-hire do what he does best--but is it enough when this merc with a mouth goes blow-for-blow against the demon lord known as Phantom? NOTE: This issue will ship with 4 covers in equal ratio. Artists include Jae Lee, Michael Turner, a CGI cover, and Pat Lee! FC, 40pg$3.95Monthly Cover price $3.95.

Devil's Reign (1997 Image/Marvel) 1C.DF.SIGNED FN+ 6.5 Tan Signed Variant

Dynamic Forces Exclusive Signed Alternate cover Weapon Zero/Silver Surfer with certificate of authenticity. Signed by Billy Tan and limited to 1,500 copies. Marc Silvestri art and Walt Simonson script. Featuring Weapon Zero and Silver Surfer. Devil's Reign.

DFN3 (2020 Source Point) 1B CGC 9.8 SS Gunn

Paper: White

Signed by Garrett Gunn on 6/7/20 on Back Cover Retailer Relief Edition

Label #2500868014

"Retailer Relief" Edition Foil Virgin Cover by Raymond Gay. Cover homage to New Mutants (1983 1st Series) #87. Story by Garrett Gunn. Art by Brian Balondo.

Dick Tracy Monthly Lot of 3

Issues 111, 126, 127 of Dick Tracy Monthly (1948-1961 Dell/Harvey). Most will grade in the PR range; 11 (water damage), 126-127 (INCOMPLETE).

Disney Comic Hits (1995 Marvel) 4N CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4651642006

Newsstand Edition. An adaptation of the Pixar movie, "Toy Story", using computer generated art from the film. 52 pages. Cover price $2.50.

Disney's Talespin Limited Series (1991) 2 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4670276023

Take Off: Part 2 of 4 - "Missed Deeds and Daring Don'ts!" Adapted by Bobbi JG Weiss. Art by Cosme Quartieri and Torreiro. In order to get his plane, the Sea Duck, back will Baloo have to sell his soul? Will he have to deal with the malevolent Shere Khan? FC, 32 pages Cover price $1.50.

Disney's Talespin Limited Series (1991) 3 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4670276022

Direct Edition. Take Off: Part 3 of 4 - "Khan Job!" Adapted by Bobbi JG Weiss. Art by Cosme Quartieri and Carlos Valenti. Baloo and Kit travel to Pirate Island to rescue Rebecca and Molly. Plus, Kit's astonishing secret is finally revealed! FC, 32 pages Cover price $1.50.

DNAgents (1983) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4664298023

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Origin and introduction of the DNAgents, Surge, Amber, Tank, Rainbow and Sham, who were created in a laboratory and face their first adventures and battles and get placed in college in "Born Orphans." Script by Mark Evanier and art by Will Meugniot & Al Gordon. Cover price $1.50.

DNAgents (1983) Promotional Poster

High quality print on poster stock. Poster is folded as originally issued. 11" X 17".

Doc Savage (1933-1949 Street & Smith^) Pulp Vol. 9 #5 FR 1.0

6.5" Spine split from top. Brittle.

Doc Savage (1966 Gold Key) 1 VF 8.0

Number/month on cover: 10192-611, no month listed. Comic book version of the pulp magazine hero of the 1930s/40s. Issue features an adaptation of the Doc Savage story "The Thousand-Headed Man" in which Doc and his team search for the three keys which will lead to the Thousand-Headed Man. Pinups on inside and back covers. No ads, entire issue is comic from cover to cover. Story and art credits: unknown. Cover price $0.12.

Doc Savage (1966 Gold Key) 1 VG 4.0

Centerfold detached at one staple.

Number/month on cover: 10192-611, no month listed. Comic book version of the pulp magazine hero of the 1930s/40s. Issue features an adaptation of the Doc Savage story "The Thousand-Headed Man" in which Doc and his team search for the three keys which will lead to the Thousand-Headed Man. Pinups on inside and back covers. No ads, entire issue is comic from cover to cover. Story and art credits: unknown. Cover price $0.12.