Auctions: comic books published by Ace Magazines

Hand of Fate (1951 Ace) 21 VG+ 4.5

Strange Gift from the Unknown starring Fate, art by Jim McLaughlin; In Paris, art painter Philip Rhodes is a failure; Though warned by Fate, he indulges in a satanic deal with the forces of the supernatural. Revenge of the Haunted starring Fate, art by Lou Cameron; Biff Stone is a monster-hunter; He supplies circuses around the world with werewolves, vampires and such. Phantoms of the Forgotten starring Fate, art by Louis Zansky; The crook George Crandall resurrects himself a posse of undead wild west bad men; They commit robberies until a wild west sheriff is brought back to life as well. Invitation to Your Wake; A congregation of; werewolves, zombies, vampires and other monsters meets in a castle; They invite all mystery writers there and kill them--so they won't reveal any more secrets of the supernatural. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Hand of Fate (1951 Ace) 25B GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation.

The Last Hiding Place starring Fate, art by Lou Cameron; Fate presents us with Madame Lizette and her carnival wax museum of unnatural history; Resorting to witchcraft, she breathes new life into a werewolf and a tiger woman. Rendezvous with the Phantom Gypsies, art by Ken Rice; A gypsy boy flees the orphanage he lives in and travels with a salesman to a gypsy camp. They witness a gypsy wedding; In an outburst of jealousy the salesman kills the groom and drives away, burning down the camp. The Witch's Wicked Words, art by Larry Woromay; Running from the police and his gangster friends, crook and murderer Louie Brink is sent back to the year 1450 through a time machine. When His Number's Up... starring Fate, art by Louis Zansky. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Lightning Comics Vol. 2 (1941) 1 CGC 2.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Gapping in plastic to top edge of slab.

Label #4311667023

Jim Mooney cover. In order of appearance: "'Flash' Lightning" art by Jim Mooney, reprinted in Men of Mystery Comics (1996- AC Comics) #29; "The Raven"; "Doctor Nemesis, Rx"; "Congo Jack" art by Mark Schneider; "Marvo the Magician and Tito"; "Hap Hazard"; and "Whiz Wilson". "The Big Reward" in-house comic advertisement for Super Mystery Comics Vol. 2 (1941), art by Jack Alderman. "I Knew Buffalo Bill" text story biography of Buffalo Bill Cody by 'Old-Timer'. 68 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Love at First Sight (1949) 1 GD/VG 3.0

1/2" Spine split from bottom. Cover coming loose at both staples. Water damage.

Painted cover. In order of appearance: "Warned Against Her" art by Sam Cooper, reprinted in Love Experiences (1949) #31; "In Debt to Each Other" art by Chuck A. Winter, reprinted in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #67 and Weird Love (2014 IDW) #8; "I Lied to Keep Him" reprinted in Glamorous Romances (1949) #82; and "No Chance with Men". "Your Charm Guide: Check That Popularity Hazard! Tips on Shoe Buying, Seven Ways to Stay Slender..." text article reprinted as "Glamorizing Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #66, "Help Yourself to Allure..." in Love Experiences (1949) #29, and "Don't Handicap Yourself..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 35 (1955) #6. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Love at First Sight (1949) 10 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4664126001

In order of appearance: "Unfair Kisses" reprinted in Complete Love Magazine Vol. 31 (1955) #6; "The Other Girl in His Life" reprinted in Love Experiences (1949) #38b and Complete Love Magazine Vol. 26 (1951) #4; "He Was Temptation"; and "Stand-In for Love". "Your Charm Guide: Make the Most of Makeup, At the Perfume Counter" text article reprinted as "The Charm Corner..." in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #58 and #60 and as "Look Lovelier..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 36 (1955) #3. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.