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Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 295 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4612341025

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Giordano. In Grodd We Trust, script by Cary Bates, art by Don Heck; Flash and gorilla pal Solovar battle one another. By The Dangerous Sea, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Bob Wiacek; Firestorm encounters the Human Typhoon. Hostess Cup Cakes ad with Wonder Woman. Star Wars Fan Club ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 299N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4612342003

Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Dick Giordano. A Stab in the Black, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Bob Smith; Flash forms a shaky partnership with Shade; Rainbow Raider guest-stars. The Robbery, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Denys Cowan, inks by Dennis Jensen; A common man commits a crime that he thinks will be under Firestorm's radar. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 300 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4523309002

Carmine Infantino wrap-around cover (with inks by Dick Giordano) for 52-page giant, no ads, double-sized 25th anniversary issue. Flash-Grams; Fred Hembeck spoofs some classic Flash covers on the inside covers. 1981--A Flash Odyssey, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Bob Smith; Flash wakes up in a hospital where the reality seems to be that he never inherited super power but instead was horribly wounded when lightning struck the cabinet of chemicals to begin his career; Origin of the Flash, Kid Flash, Elongated Man and many of Flash's Rouges Gallery; Most of the story is a recounting of the Flash comic. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 323N FN+ 6.5

Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Rodin Rodriguez. Run, Flash--Run For Your Wife, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Rodin Rodriguez; A Guardian warns Barry that Reverse-Flash has been freed from limbo; Barry, late for his wedding with Fiona, battles Reverse Flash, who killed Barry's first wife, Iris. All-Demons Adieu, script by Nicola Cuti, pencils by Chuck Patton and Keith Giffen, inks by Gary Martin; The black market drug storyline continues, starring the Creeper. Tron Atari 2600 ad. Dungeons & Dragons Basic and Expert Set ad. Meanwhile… column by Dick Giordano. SGT Rock vehicles and weapons toy ad from Remco. Star Wars Jedi Arena Atari 2600 ad. Lock N Chase Intellivision ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 350D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4545806006

Direct Edition. Giant-sized Final Issue. Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Klaus Janson. Flash Flees, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Frank McLaughlin; This last issue of The Flash finds the titular character and his Rogues Gallery teaming up to battle Reverse-Flash in order to correct the time line; Flash reunites with his beloved Iris in the 30th century and finds peace at last. The Flash's Final Fate is in Crisis on Infinite Earths #8. Nathaniel Dusk ad. The Outsiders ad. Super Powers VHS ad. DC Challenge ad. A Life in the Funnybooks guest editorial by Roy Thomas. Super Powers action figures ad. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.25.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) Annual 1 VG- 3.5

80-page Giant Size Annual. All reprints. Stories include "Conqueror From 8 Million B. C.," "Master of the Elements," "Mystery of the Elongated Man," "The Amazing Star Sapphire," "Menace of the Super-Gorilla," "Meet Kid Flash"; plus "How I Draw The Flash" (2 pages by Carmine Infantino); Famous Flash cover firsts; and a Flash index (issues 105-140, plus the Showcase issues featuring the Flash). Cover price $0.25.

Flash (1987 2nd Series) 63 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4644511011

"Flash: Year One Born to Run! Chapter 2 - Inherit the Wind." The retelling of the origin of Kid Flash continues as Barry Allen and Wally West go on their first adventure together, stopping a gunman in the process. Barry gives Wally a Flash costume. Script by Mark Waid, pencils by Greg LaRoque, inks by Jose Marzan Jr. Cover art by Greg LaRoque and Jose Marzan Jr. Cover price $1.00.

Flash (1987 2nd Series) Annual 11 FN 6.0

Signed by cover artist Berni Wrightson. No certification is included.

Cover by Berni Wrightson. "Haunts." Story by Brian Augustyn. Pencils by Anthony Williams. Inks by Ray Kryssing. The Speed Demon returns to terrorize the Flash. Can Flash defeat the speedster while distracted by what seems to be the ghost of Johnny Quick? 48 pages. Full color. Cover price $2.95.

Flash (2023 6th Series) 19B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4648736016

Written by Simon Spurrier. Art by Vasco Georgiev. Cover by David Nakayama. THE RISING TIDE OF ANGER! While The Flash uses his new abilities to serve both the Justice League and his family on Skartaris, the fury above and below ground can't be controlled--to what lengths will Wally West push himself to figure out the source of the conflict? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Flash Comics (1940 DC) 12 VG/FN 5.0 (R)

Trimmed

Tearing in margin of second and third page.

Flash stars in "Trouble in Kurtavia," written by Gardner Fox, art by Everett E. Hibbard. Also includes: "Les Sparks, Radio Amateur" by Don Cameron; Johnny Thunder in "Johnny's Date" by John B. Wentworth and Stan Aschmeier; The Whip in "Trapped" by Wentworth and Homer Fleming; King in "The Witch and The Emeralds" by Fox and Harry Lampert; Cliff Cornwall in "Encounter with the Wolf" with art by John Ayman; Hawkman in "The Heart Patient" by Fox and Sheldon Moldoff; and "Manhattan Madman" by Ed Wheelan. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Flash Comics (1940 DC) 96 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2023903024

Flash stars in "The Flash and the Thorn-Stalk," written by Robert Kanigher, art by Joe Kubert. Also includes: Ghost Patrol in "The 'Spectacular' Crimes" written John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Frank Giacoia; Black Canary in "The Riddle of the Topaz Brooch" by Kanigher, pencils by Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; and Hawkman in "Return of the Centaurs" by John Broome and Kubert. Cover art by Joe Kubert. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Flash Comics Wheaties Giveaway (1946) NN CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Tape on cover.

Label #3892823007

6 1/2 x 8 1/4. 32 pages. Flash stars in "The Criminal From Tomorrow!" Johnny Thunder stars in "Farewell To Crime!" Hawkman stars in "The Scavenger of the Skies!" (art by Joe Kubert). Also in this issue: "The Ghost Patrol." GRADING NOTES: All known copies were taped to Wheaties boxes and are never found in NM condition.

Flash Fastest Man Alive (2006) 1B CGC 9.8 Kubert Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4616981003

Retailer Incentive Cover by Andy & Joe Kubert, White title; blurry stripes in background. Written by Paul DeMeo & Danny Bilson. Art and cover by Ken Lashley. Variant cover by Andy Kubert. The Flash is back. And in this landmark issue written by Paul DeMeo & Danny Bilson - creators of the groundbreaking TV series The Flash - and illustrated by Ken Lashley (LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES, Age of Apocalypse), one of the biggest questions of 2006 is answered: Who will wear the ring? INFINITE CRISIS aimed a mortal blow at the legacy of the Fastest Man Alive - but what doesn't kill you only makes you stronger! Be here for a historic chapter in the legacy of The Flash! Cover price $2.99.

Flash Fastest Man Alive (2006) 1B CGC 9.8 Kubert Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4616981004

Retailer Incentive Cover by Andy & Joe Kubert, White title; blurry stripes in background. Written by Paul DeMeo & Danny Bilson. Art and cover by Ken Lashley. Variant cover by Andy Kubert. The Flash is back. And in this landmark issue written by Paul DeMeo & Danny Bilson - creators of the groundbreaking TV series The Flash - and illustrated by Ken Lashley (LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES, Age of Apocalypse), one of the biggest questions of 2006 is answered: Who will wear the ring? INFINITE CRISIS aimed a mortal blow at the legacy of the Fastest Man Alive - but what doesn't kill you only makes you stronger! Be here for a historic chapter in the legacy of The Flash! Cover price $2.99.

Flash Gordon (1965 Gold Key) 1 VG 4.0

Centerfold detached at one staple.

Flash and Dale are marooned on a strange planet in the adventure story "The Eyes of Opto." Cover price $0.12.

Flash Gordon Lot of 2

Issues 1, and 2 of Flash Gordon (1988 DC). Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Flash Lot of 10

Issues 0, 1D, 2, 39-45 of Flash (1987 2nd Series). Most will grade in the VF- to VF/NM range.

Flash Lot of 12

Issues 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 53, 74, 76, 80B.N, 91, 93, 100A of Flash (1987 2nd Series). Most will grade in the VF- to NM range.

Flashback 07: Pep Comics #1 (1940/1970) 7 FN+ 6.5

The seventh issue of the Flashback reprint series presents Pep Comics # 1 originally published in 1940 by National Periodical Publications. With the SHIELD. Also appearing the COMET by Jack Cole, THE FALCOLN and 5 more. 68-pages, full color cardstock covers, 7-3/4-in. x 10-3/8-in. black-and-white interior on white paper stock, saddle-stitched binding. Cover price $3.00.

Flashback 11: Plastic Man #1 (1943/1970) 11 FN 6.0

Staple rust.

The 11th issue of the Flashback reprint series presents Plastic Man # 1 originally published in 1941 by Vital Publications. Four Plastic Man stories. 68-pages, full color cardstock covers, 7-3/4-in. x 10-3/8-in. black-and-white interior on white paper stock, saddle-stitched binding. Cover price $3.00.

Flashback 21: Human Torch 1 (1940/1974) 21 VG 4.0

Water damage. Staple rust.

The 21st issue of the Flashback reprint series presents HUMAN TORCH # 1 originally published in 1940 by Timely/Marvel Comics. Origin and first appearance of Toro. Human Torch (by Carl Burgos), the Sub-Mariner (by Bill Everett), the Falcon, Microman, Mantor the magician, and the Fiery Mask. One-page text feature of how Burgos created the Human Torch. One-page text feature of how Everett created the Sub-Mariner. full color cardstock covers, 7-3/4-in. x 10-3/8-in. black-and-white interior on white paper stock, saddle-stitched binding. Cover price $3.00.

Flashback 26: Marvel Mystery Comics 4 (1940/1974) 26 FN- 5.5

Staple rust.

The 26th issue of the Flashback reprint series presents MARVEL MYSTERY COMICS # 4 originally published in 1940 by Timely/Marvel Comics. The Human Torch (by Carl Burgos), the Angel, the Sub-Mariner (by Bill Everett), the Masked Raider, Electro the Marvel of the Age, Ferret Mystery Detective, and Ka-Zar (by Ben Thompson). 68-pages, full color cardstock covers, 7-3/4-in. x 10-3/8-in. black-and-white interior on white paper stock, saddle-stitched binding. Cover price $3.00.

Flashback 36: Flash Comics 15 (1941/1976) 36 VF- 7.5

The 36th issue of the Flashback reprint series presents FLASH COMICS #15 originally published in 1941 by DC Comics (National Periodical Publications). Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "Circus Caper," script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Everett E. Hibbard; In order to keep a circus from going under financially, the Flash becomes the star attraction. "Fireman's Folly," script by John B. Wentworth, art by Stan Aschmeier; Johnny Thunder gets a job as a fireman. "Adventure of the Tin Plate Princess" starring Les Watts, Radio Amateur, script and art by Don Cameron; Les, Joe and Roy use their ham radio gear to rescue an heiress. "The Crooked Tax Collector," script by John B. Wentworth, art by Homer Fleming; The assistant tax collector kidnaps a little boy to keep his grandmother from testifying against him. "The Witch and the Hilton Jewels" starring King Standish, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Harry Lampert; The Witch and the King spar over the Hilton jewels. "Industrial Sabotage," pencils by Ben Flinton, inks by Leonard Sansone; German agents use toys to smuggle military secrets out of the country. "The Hooded Horror" Flash Picture Novelette, script and art by Ed Wheelan. "The Hand," script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Sheldon Moldoff; The Hawkman must somehow contend with the horrible invention of a bodiless killer hand that is being used to steal and kill in order that a man become sole heir to a valuable estate. All-Star Comics #4 ad. 64-pages, full color cardstock cover, 7-1/2-in. x 10-3/8-in. black-and-white interior on white paper stock, saddle-stitched binding. Cover price $3.00.

Flashpoint (2011 DC) 1D CGC 9.8 3rd Printing

Paper: White

Third Printing.

Label #3758343008

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Third Printing Variant Cover Written by GEOFF JOHNS Art by ANDY KUBERT Not a dream, not an imaginary story, not an elseworld. This is Flash Fact: When Barry Allen wakes at his desk, he discovers the world has changed. Family is alive, loved ones are strangers, and close friends are different, gone or worse. It's a world on the brink of a cataclysmic war - but where are Earth's Greatest Heroes to stop it? It's a place where America's last hope is Cyborg, who hopes to gather the forces of The Outsider, The Secret 7, S!H!A!Z!A!M!, Citizen Cold and other new and familiar-yet-altered faces! It's a world that could be running out of time, if The Flash can't find the villain who altered the time line! Welcome to FLASHPOINT! 40 pg, FC Cover price $3.99.

Flashpoint Beyond (2022 DC) 1THE616.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

The 616 Comics Edition A

Label #4092581023

The 616 Comics Exclusive Cover by Nathan Szerdy. Written by Geoff Johns, Jeremy Adams and Tim Sheridan. Art by Xermanico. Batman's hunt for the Clockwork Killer brings him to Europe and face to face with the mad king, Aquaman. On the eve of Aquamans sinking of London, Batman infiltrates his stronghold and goes on the warpath for answers. Nothing matters to Batman, whose world is already dead, but if he can track down the Clockwork Killer, Thomas can save his sons world and put everything back together again. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+

Fleur Minori Chigusa Art Works SC (Japanese 2024 Hobby Japan) 1-1ST VF+ 8.5

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1st printing. Art book featuring the work of Minori Chigusa. Softcover, 7-1/2" x 10", 128 pages, full color, Japanese language.

Flintstones with Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm (1965) 0 VG/FN 5.0

Flintstones with Pebbles and Bamm Bamm (1965), 100 page Giant, newsprint cover. Dell published only a few giants with newsprint cover, but soon abandoned the idea because the comics were so easily damaged. Understandably, newsprint cover editions in high grade are especially difficult to find compared to titles featuring the standard cardstock covers. Cover price $0.25.

Flying Cadet Lot of 6

Issues Vol. 1 #1-#6 of Flying Cadet (1943 Flying Cadet Publishing Company). Most will grade in the VG range.

FOOM (1973 Marvel) 1 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4228299002

Fantastic Four issue, including an article and checklist (issues 1-132). Editor Jim Steranko produced several new illustrations for this issue. Bios (with photos) of Stan Lee, John Buscema, Roy Thomas, Joe Sinnott, and Gerry Conway.

FOOM (1973 Marvel) 10 CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Subscription label attached to back cover.

Label #4228299018

This issue has an article which features the All-New, All-Different X-Men that predates their first official appearance in Giant-Size X-Men #1. Illustrations by Jack Kirby (original design for the Sentinels), Dave Cockrum (Storm sketch), Don Maitz (centerspread pin-up of the original and new X-Men), Val Mayerik, and Bob Budainsky. Good quality photos of Stan Lee, Neal Adams, Herb Trimpe, Doug Moench, Marie Severin, Howard Chaykin, Roy Thomas, Marv Wolfman, Joe Sinnott, Len Wein, and Scott Edelman. Cockrum cover.

FOOM (1973 Marvel) 15 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4228299024

Howard the Duck issue with a wraparound cover by Gene Colan and Steve Leialoha. Illustrations by David Wenzel, John Romita Sr., and Jack Kirby. Steve Gerber interview. Articles about Gene Colan and Steve Leialoha. The news section contains photos of Gerry Conway, George Tuska, Sal Buscema, Archie Goodwin, Chris Claremont, Dave Cockrum, Jim Mooney, Paul Gulacy, Bill Mantlo, Keith Pollard, Jack Kirby, Mike Royer, Roy Thomas, George Perez, Barry Windsor-Smith, John Warner, Len Wein, Ross Andru, and Marv Wolfman. Colan/Leialoha wraparound cover. This issue is notable for two reasons: The first appearance of Carol Danvers as Ms. Marvel in a full-page illustration of Ms. Marvel by Johnny Romita, plus a preview of the front cover of Ms. Marvel #1. This appearance predates the publication of Ms. Marvel #1 by four months. And this is the first appearance of Captain Britain, predating Captain Britain Weekly #1 (October 1976) by a month. Captain Britain appeared in Captain Britain Weekly, which featured runs by writers Chris Claremont and Alan Moore, and artist Alan Davis.

FOOM (1973 Marvel) 17 CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Subscription label attached to back cover.

Label #4228300005

Stan Lee issue. Illustrations by Gene Colan, John Romita Sr., John Buscema, and Jack Kirby. Lee interview with lots of rare photos. The news section contains photos of Jim Craig, Jim Shooter, Scott Edelman, Roger Stern, and Mike Esposito. Arnold Sawyer painted cover.

FOOM (1973 Marvel) 18 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4232557004

John Romita Sr. issue. Illustrations by Romita, Jim Starlin, Gil Kane, George Perez, Gene Colan/Tom Palmer, and Walt Simonson. Romita interview (with some rare photos). The news section contains photos of Klaus Janson, Jim Starlin, Herb Trimpe, Don Perlin, John Romita Jr., Gil Kane, and Walt Simonson. There's also a photo of Wendy Pini (Elfquest) dressed in a Red Sonja costume! Romita Sr. cover.

FOOM (1973 Marvel) 22 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4228300013

Fall 1978 issue. Spider-Man cover; Fantastic Four back cover. George Perez, Tom Palmer, and Klaus Janson profiles. Bill Mantlo writes about the Micronauts. "The Remaking of Ms. Marvel" by Chris Claremont. Article about Japanese Marvel comics. Report on the Fantastic Four cartoon (with Kirby art and photo). Unused Ms. Marvel cover by Dave Cockrum/Bob Layton. John Carter pin-up by Ernie Chan.

Forgotten Realms Homeland (2005) 1A VF- 7.5

#1 (OF 3) Writer: R.A. Salvatore Adapted by: Andrew Dabb Art: Tim Seeley. At long last ? the most popular character in Fantasy Fiction makes his comic book debut! An outcast by birth and nature, the dark elf known as Drizzt is destined to walk a path of tragedy and adventure. Deep beneath the Earth's surface lies the Underdark ? a realm populated by all manner of strange beings and hideous creatures ? and ruled over by the the Drow. Scorned by his family and even his race, the young Drizzt finds an unlikely ally in the Swordmaster Zaknafein. Adapting the first chapter of R.A. Salvatore's hugely popular "Dark Elf Trilogy," this is the holy grail of fantasy comic book fans! 48pgs, FC?Cover A: Tim Seeley--$4.95 48pgs, FC?Cover B: Gez Fry Cardstock Cover--$8.95 Cover price $4.95.

Forgotten Realms Lot of 10

Issues 6-10, 13, 17-19, and 25 of Forgotten Realms (1989). Most will grade in the FN range.

Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 16 GD 2.0 (R)

Trimmed

TRIMMED. Tape on interior cover, pages, and under staples. Oxidation.

Indicia title is "PORKY PIG, No. 16." Cover art by Chase Craig. Porky and Petunia paint an introduction to the stories in the issue on a board fence, art by Carl Buettner. Porky Pig and -Sh-h-h!!- Th' Secret of the Haunted House!, script by Chase Craig, art by Carl Buettner; Porky and Petunia spend the night in a haunted house, not knowing that it's the hideout for a gang of counterfeiters. Porky Pig Meets Beaky Buzzard, script and art by Chase Craig; Porky and his friends write millionaire Wilfred Crump to ask for a small loan to buy a gold mine. Hollywood gossip style page of facts about Porky, art by Carl Buettner. Porky paints "That's All Folks!" on the same board fence as the inside front cover, art by Carl Buettner. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 19 GD 2.0

2" Cumulative spine split (partially chew). Cover detached.

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Indicia title is "WALT DISNEY'S THUMPER MEETS THE SEVEN DWARFS, No. 19." Cover art by Carl Buettner. Thumper Meets the Seven Dwarfs, script and art by Carl Buettner; Thumper goes on a quest to find the "end of the world"; He falls in a hole, which leads to the Seven Dwarfs' diamond mine; After spending the night at the Dwarfs' house, Thumper takes a drink from a "wishing well"; Thumper wishes to meet a giant and is captured by one; He is taken to the giant's castle to be kept as a pet; Thumper wishes for Doc and Dopey to help him and they magically appear in the castle and help him escape; After a series of adventures, Thumper wishes the trio was back in the Dwarfs' house. Reprinted in Silly Simphonies. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 51 CBCS 4.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #23-445B7B5-007

Indicia title is "BUGS BUNNY FINDS THE LOST TREASURE, No. 51." Cover art by Carl Buettner. Bugs Bunny Finds the Lost Treasure, art by Carl Buettner; Bugs buys an old sea chest at an auction; In it is a sailor's diary is which he tells of the Zazztec treasure on Happy Pappy Island. A Statue Comes to Life, art by Carl Buettner; Bugs buys some powerful perfume; While visiting the museum he sprays a statue of Hercules, not knowing that a crook is impersonating the statue. Back cover Bugs Bunny strip by Tom McKimson. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 91 GD+ 2.5

Centerfold detached at one staple.

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Indicia title is "SANTA CLAUS FUNNIES, No. 91." Christmas Comes to the Wood Land, script and art by Walt Kelly; The animals of the southern woodland decide to have a Christmas party and invite Santa to attend. Christmas In Norway; Ole and Olga make Christmas presents for their poor friends Sigurd and Sigred; Mr. Olsen dresses like Santa and delivers the presents on skis. A Gift From Santa; Orphan John Hammond is a stable boy in old England, who lives a hard life with a harsh master; Santa stops at the stable to feed and water his reindeer; Santa takes the boy to live with a loving family. Toy Trouble back cover strip by Walt Kelly. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 105 PR 0.5

Interior is complete. Full length spine split. Extensive accumulation of defects.

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Stories, Art and Cover by Walt Kelly. Featuring tales such as "The Internal Intern," "Albert and the Barbecue," "Such A Duel About Nothing or Feud For Thought Use Remarks" and "Fearless Friends of the Fish Fry"! Starring Pogo Possum and Albert the Alligator! 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 167 CGC 9.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #0913088007

"The Lone Ranger and the Hooded Horsemen" Written by Fran Striker, Art by Charles Flanders, and Cover art by Morris Gollub. A gang of hooded men holds two sisters hostage to get their father to sign over his property to them. The Lone Ranger and the Dagger Gang; The Lone Ranger and Tonto find a man in a cabin who has been stabbed; Tonto stays with him, while the Lone Ranger goes for help. The Lone Ranger on the Trail of a Fugitive; The Lone Ranger is on the trail of Red Hawkins, a man accused of killing a Texas Ranger; The Lone Ranger and Silver get caught in an explosion meant to blow up a bridge. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 189 GD- 1.8

2.75" Cumulative spine split.

Indicia title is "Walt Disney's DONALD DUCK IN THE OLD CASTLE'S SECRET, No. 189." Cover art by Carl Barks. The Old Castle's Secret, script and art by Carl Barks; Uncle Scrooge and the ducks go to Scotland to find the treasure hidden in the walls of the old McDuck castle, and there they encounter a "ghost" that is invisible except for the shadow cast by its skeleton; The "ghost" soon steals the treasure and traps the ducks on a balcony a hundred feet above the ground, but the nephews get down safely and find a secret entrance to the castle through an old graveyard. Horseshoe Luck, script and art by Carl Barks; Donald refuses to believe that finding a horseshoe brings good luck. Bean Taken back cover strip by Carl Barks; Donald devises a system for guessing the number of beans in a jar. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 204 CGC 3.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4317515012

Indicia title is "FLASH GORDON, No. 204." Cover art by Paul Norris. Flash Gordon Cut-Out Jet-Car activity page. Adventure on Orano, script and art by Paul Norris; Two modified V-2 missiles take off from Earth, one crash-lands on Mongo, the other on the planet Orano; Flash finds the ship that crashed on Mongo has an American crew; The other ship is a mystery; Flash and the Americans go to Orano to investigate, but are captured by the forces of Orano's cruel ruler, Torro, the Terrible. Orano Fly Model Space-Ship activity page. Fight at Space Port back cover art by Paul Norris. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 226 VG+ 4.5

Cover oxidation. Water spotting.

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Indicia title is "PORKY PIG and SPOOFY, THE SPOOK, No. 226." Porky Pig and Spoofy, the Spook, art by Roger Armstrong; Porky's rich Uncle Ham writes that he is sending Porky a "baby spook"; Porky decides to rent a haunted house to make the spook feel at home; Widget the midget, an escaped convict, reads about Porky in the newspaper; He disguises himself as a ghost and pretends to be the "spook" that Uncle Ham sent. The Roast Gip Recipe, art by Roger Armstrong; Porky is working for the Peachy Keeny Cookbook Company and is sent to the remote island of Pogo-Togo to find the secret recipe for "Roast Gip." Uncle Bacon Comes to Dinner one-page story, art by Gil Turner; Uncle Bacon, the sword swallower, comes to Porky's house for dinner. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 250 GD+ 2.5

Water damage.

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Indicia title is "BUGS BUNNY in DIAMOND DAZE, No. 250." Cover pencils by Ralph Heimdahl. Diamond Daze, pencils by Ralph Heimdahl; Elmer gets a job as a secretary for the fabulously wealthy Phil Theerich; Mister Theerich gives Bugs a deed to a diamond mine in Africa. Bugs and Porky to go see the mine, but learn that it is guarded by ferocious head-hunters. Bugs Bunny and the Lucky Li'l Bunny, art by Tony Strobl; Bugs gets a job as a messenger and delivers a package to Elmer from his Uncle Fuddy Duddy, which contains a small rabbit; Bugs tries to convince Elmer that the rabbit will bring him good luck. Tasty Water back cover strip, art by Fred Abranz. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 328 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4627591001

Cover art by Carl Buettner. Donald Duck in Old California!, script and art by Carl Barks; The ducks, injured in a car wreck in Southern California, are transported by means of a mysterious dream to the California of 1848; While there they stay at the home of a wealthy Spanish rancher, take part in the gold rush, and help a young vaquero win the hand of a rancher's daughter. Grandma's Visit starring Donald Duck, script by Don Christensen, art by Bob Moore. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 356 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation. Staple rust. Water damage.

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Cover by Carl Barks. Stories by unknown. Art by Frank McSavage and various. Featuring the tales "Rags To Riches," "[Child psychology]" and "[Horse-back riding]," plus additional stories on the inside front and inside back covers, as well as the back cover. Starring Donald Duck, Huey, Dewey and Louie, Uncle Scrooge and Daisy Duck! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 408 GD 2.0

Centerfold detached at one staple. Cover oxidation. Staple rust. Water damage.

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Cover art by Carl Barks. The Golden Helmet, script by Carl Barks; The ducks and a museum curator race Azure Blue, a descendant of the Vikings, to the coast of Labrador to find a golden helmet left by a Viking explorer; once the helmet is saved from Blue, the curator and Donald have visions of ruling the continent. Rigged-Up Lawn Roller; Donald is angry because the nephews have lent his lawn roller. Awash in Success; The nephews sell towels to the victims of an over-active park fountain. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 456 FR/GD 1.5

2" spine split. Staples added (not manufacturing). Internal residue. Cover oxidation.

Indicia title is "Walt Disney's UNCLE SCROOGE, BACK TO THE KLONDIKE, No. 456." Cover art by Carl Barks. Back to the Klondike, script and art by Carl Barks; Scrooge takes pills to restore his failing memory, and immediately recalls the location of bag of nuggets he cached in the Yukon fifty years before; When the ducks arrive in the Klondike, they find that Scrooge's claim has been taken over by Glittering Goldie, a former dance hall girl Scrooge knew in the gold rush days--and who still owes Scrooge a thousand dollars, plus interest. Somethin' Fishy Here, script and art by Carl Barks; Donald pastes up a fake newspaper that convinces Scrooge that fish have been made the official money of the land. Back cover strip by Barks. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.