Auctions: comic books published by Gold Key

Beagle Boys (1964 Gold Key) 39B VG+ 4.5

30¢ Edition. No number/month listed on cover. The Beagle Boys in "The Takeover," "The Lawless Town," "The Electronic Break-In," and "Missing Cat Caper." Story and art credits: unknown. Cover price $0.30.

Beagle Boys (1964 Gold Key) 40B VG- 3.5

30¢ Edition. Featuring: 8 page Beagle Boys story "Canned Magic" starring the Beagle Boys, Uncle Scrooge, Mad Madam Mim and Intellectual-176, written by Vic Lockman and pencilled by Jack Manning; 5 page Beagle Boys story "The Dry Run" starring the Beagle Boys, Edison Beagle and Uncle Scrooge, written by Vic Lockman and pencilled by Kay Wright; 7 page Beagle Boys story "The Unwanted" starring the Beagle Boys and Judge Royal Beagle, written by Vic Lockman and pencilled by Pete Alvarado; 5 page Beagle Boys story "The Lucky Beagle" starring the Beagle Boys and Beagle 7-11, pencilled by Bob Gregory. Cover by Bob Gregory and Bill Wright. Cover price $0.30.

Beatles Yellow Submarine (1968) 1P CBCS 8.0 Poster Centerfold Included

Paper: Off white to white

Label #25-1D61271-014

Includes poster centerfold. It's an ever-lovin' SUB-in! This adaptation of the animated Beatles film is written by Paul Newman, with art by Jose Delbo. Illustrated in the same style as the movie. 68 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Best of Donald Duck and Uncle Scrooge (1964) 1 VG 4.0

THE BEST OF DONALD DUCK AND UNCLE SCROOGE (GOLD KEY) #1 1964 25c Giant size comic reprinting two classic Duck stories by Carl Barks: "The Old Castle's Secret" in which Donald, Scrooge, Huey, Dewey, and Louie search for an ancient treasure in the ancestral home of clan McDuck, an old castle in Scotland and "The Golden Helmet" in which Donald and Huey, Dewey, and Louie journey far away to find the legendary golden helmet, the bearer of which will own North America. One page gag-strips on inside covers. Front cover features the "The Old Castle's Secret" and the back cover features "The Golden Helmet." Cover price $0.25.

Bonanza (1962 Gold Key) 10 GD 2.0

Bushwhacked by bandidos, the Cartwrights are left to die...or cross the desert on foot! Featuring: 13 page Bonanza story "The Mestenera" starring Ben Cartwright, Little Joe Cartwright, Dora Thompson, Pedro Gavrillo [Charro Pete], Sarita Rico and Porfirio Rico; 1 page Keys of Knowledge story "People of South America Number One: The Chileans"; 14 page Bonanza story "Bull of the Woods" starring Ben Cartwright, Hoss Cartwright, Adam Cartwright, Little Joe Cartwright and Tom Bannerman; 4 page Bedrock Barnes, Prospector story "Spook in Armor"; 1 page text article "Prairie Chow-Up"; 1 page Keys of Knowledge story "Wild Animals of Africa Number 11: Chimpanzee." NOTE: # on cover: 10036-410. Cover price $0.12.

Daisy and Donald (1973 Gold Key) 28B VG+ 4.5

30¢ edition. Cover price $0.30.

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.

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.

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.

Happy Days (1979 Gold Key) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4557353005

Photo cover featuring Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli )Henry Winkler); Richie Cunningham (Ron Howard); Marion Cunningham (Marion Ross); Joanie Cunningham (Erin Moran); and Howard Cunningham (Tom Bosley). The Winner, art by Bill Williams; When Fonzie wins the $100,000 grand prize in a contest, his life suddenly becomes very complicated; He solves his problem by donating $50,000 to Panama State Park and $49,980 to establish the Arthur Fonzarelli College of Mechanical Knowledge. Over the Hill, art by Bill Williams; Marion asks Fonzie for his help; Howard will turn 50 in one more day, and he is feeling very old; The next day, Fonzie throws a surprise party for Howard at Arnold's. Star Light, Star Bright, art by Bill Williams; Actress Dora Lake is coming to speak to the school's drama department, and Richie is in charge of the Speaker's Bureau. Dream Girl, art by Bill Williams; After Joanie is crowned prom queen, she becomes very popular. Hostess Fruit Pies ad with Spider-Man. Based on the classic TV series. 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Happy Days (1979 Gold Key) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4498958005

Photo cover featuring Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli )Henry Winkler); Richie Cunningham (Ron Howard); Marion Cunningham (Marion Ross); Joanie Cunningham (Erin Moran); and Howard Cunningham (Tom Bosley). The Winner, art by Bill Williams; When Fonzie wins the $100,000 grand prize in a contest, his life suddenly becomes very complicated; He solves his problem by donating $50,000 to Panama State Park and $49,980 to establish the Arthur Fonzarelli College of Mechanical Knowledge. Over the Hill, art by Bill Williams; Marion asks Fonzie for his help; Howard will turn 50 in one more day, and he is feeling very old; The next day, Fonzie throws a surprise party for Howard at Arnold's. Star Light, Star Bright, art by Bill Williams; Actress Dora Lake is coming to speak to the school's drama department, and Richie is in charge of the Speaker's Bureau. Dream Girl, art by Bill Williams; After Joanie is crowned prom queen, she becomes very popular. Hostess Fruit Pies ad with Spider-Man. Based on the classic TV series. 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Hardy Boys (1970 Gold Key) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4543087010

First issue of comics based on the Saturday morning cartoon series which featured "The Hardy Boys," the famous teenage detectives, as a rock'n'roll band. The cartoon, made by Filmation, aired on ABC-TV from 1969 to 1971. This issue features the Hardy Boys in "Secret of the Orinda Star" and "The Dart-Riddle Rumble." Art by Dan Spiegle. Photo inset of the live Hardy Boys band on the front cover. # on cover 10254-004 April. #1 4/70 15c Cover price $0.15.

Jet Dream (1968 Gold Key) 1.12C CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4543087009

Cover price 12 cents. Cover price $0.12.

John Steele Secret Agent (1964) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4543087008

John Steele, AKA Freedom Agent. Number on cover is: 10138-412 Cover price $0.12.

Magnus Robot Fighter (1963 Gold Key) 1 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white

Label #2024334001

Cover art by Russ Manning (sketch) and George Wilson (painted). Origin and first appearance of Magnus Robot Fighter in "Magnus, Robot Fighter," script and art by Russ Manning; 1A takes Magnus to North Am where he begins his crusade against evil robots by stopping the Polrob Chief H8. "The World of the Future" article on the prophecies of Nostradamus. "The Aliens," script and art by Russ Manning; For the first time, an Earth ship meets an alien ship, which attacks with missiles; The Earthmen would jump-drive for home, but the aliens follow; To safeguard Earth's location, Captain Johner must destroy the enemy; The aliens are saucer-headed loop-limbed giants captained by Zarz, who also must protect his planet. Robot Fighter Pin-Up No. 1on back cover, art by Russ Manning (sketch) and George Wilson (painted). # on cover 10046-302. February. #1 2/63. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1965 Gold Key) 1 GD 2.0

Bottom staple never fully affixed. Extra empty staple holes. Cover to cover hole punch.

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Comic book version of the 1960s spy/secret agent series. Photo cover of Robert Vaughn as Napoleon Solo. "Iron and Steel, Number 6: The Electric Furnace" Keys of Knowledge article. "The Explosive Affair," script by Paul S. Newman, art by Don Heck; Introduction of Napoleon Solo; Sol and UNCLE versus Thrush. "Bridges and Man, Number 5: Famous Roman Bridges" Keys of Knowledge article. Pin-Up on back cover of Robert Vaughn as Napoleon Solo. #on cover 10146-505. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Moby Duck (1967 Gold Key) 29B VG 4.0

30¢ Edition. Cover price $0.30.

Moby Duck (1967 Gold Key) 30B GD+ 2.5

30¢ Edition. Cover price $0.30.

Mod Wheels (1971 Gold Key) 1 VF+ 8.5

First issue of the adventures of Wheels Williams, Lump Logan, Li'l Bit Bannon, and 'Scot McCall, a road-racing group that encounters mystery and adventure in between races. In the first issue, they were also a rock'n'roll group, the Modniks. Later issues did not feature the musical group very much. The issue featured "Grooving with Gavilan" and "Hit and Run." # on cover 10264-102 February. #1 2/71 15c Cover price $0.15.

Occult Files of Doctor Spektor (1973 Gold Key) 2 FN- 5.5

Dr. Spektor in "The Thing That Howled" and "The Painter of Doom." Jesse Santos art. Painted front cover. # on cover 90285-306 June. #2 6/73 20c Cover price $0.20.

Ripley's Believe It or Not (1965 Gold Key) 10-15C GD

Painted cover art. Death Comes Riding, art by Luis Dominguez; a car crashes into a truck on a lonely road. The Ballerina's Last Dance text story, art by Joe Certa. Phantom Hands of Vengeance, art by Sam Citron. The Ghost Warriors. The Crystal Skull of Doom, art by Joe Certa. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Scooby Doo (1970 Gold Key) 21 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4630449006

# on cover: 90252-310. Cover price $0.20.

Scooby Doo (1970 Gold Key) 30 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

FROM THE RANDOM HOUSE ARCHIVES. File Copy.

Label #0026475008

Last Gold Key/Whitman issue. Cover price $0.25.

Star Trek (1967 Gold Key) 1 CGC 6.0 Restored

Restored: C1

Paper: Off white to white

Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover.

Label #4649651002

Comic book version of the original Star Trek TV series that starred William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy. Photo cover of Leonard Nimoy, William Shatner, & George Takei. Photo of U.S.S. Enterprise inside front cover. Note: There is ONLY one version of this issue. It has a photo of William Shatner on the back cover. There is no version of this issue with an ad on the back. "The Planet of No Return," script by Dick Wood, art by Nevio Zeccara; An expedition team discovers its secret too late... K-G, Planet of Death!; The planet K-G is a plant dominated planet that sends out spores that change mammals into plants; They also eat mammals; The crew beams down five crewmen and you never know who will make it because no one wears red. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Star Trek (1967 Gold Key) 34 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4657834017

Comic book version of the original Star Trek TV series that starred William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy. 90210-510. Painted cover by George Wilson, with inset photos of William Shatner as Kirk and Leonard Nimoy as Spock. "The Psychocrystals," script by Arnold Drake, art by Albert Giolitti; Kirk, Scotty, Bones and Spock must destroy a beast that feeds on living crystals, or be executed for crimes they didn't commit! Cover price $0.25.

Star Trek (1967 Gold Key) 45 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3990169003

Comic book version of the original Star Trek TV series that starred William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy. 90210-707. Photo cover of Mr. Spock (Leonard Nimoy); Dr. Leonard McCoy (DeForrest Kelly), and Captain James Kirk (William Shatner). "The Voodoo Planet," script by Dick Wood, pencils by Alberto Giolitti, inks by Giovanni Ticci; Kirk and Spock beam down to an exact replica of Earth; How did it come to be... and why?; reprint of issue #7. Hostess Cup Cakes ad with Iron Man. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Star Trek (1967 Gold Key) 54 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4657834016

Comic book version of the original Star Trek TV series that starred William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy. 90210-808. Painted cover by George Wilson, with inset photos of William Shatner as Kirk and Leonard Nimoy as Spock. "Sport of Knaves," script by George Kashdan, art by Alden McWilliams; An aliens killer birds make deadly sport of Scotty. 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Wally (1962) 4 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Slab: Chipped/broken bracket

Label #4543087019

Walt Disney Showcase (1970 Gold Key) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4434351016

Boatniks Cover price $0.15.

Wild Wild West (1966 Gold Key) 3B-15C VG+ 4.5

Variant edition with photo back cover and 15¢ cover price. Robert Conrad photo cover. Al McWilliams art. Cover price $0.15.