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Boris Karloff Thriller (1962 Gold Key) 2 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2025114002

Featuring: 7 page Boris Karloff Thriller story "Blind Man's Bluff" drawn by George Evans; 10 page Boris Karloff Thriller story "The Dreamer" drawn by Mike Sekowsky and Mike Peppe; 8 page Boris Karloff Thriller story "The Smiling Cavalier" drawn by Tom Gill and Herb Trimpe; 1 page text story "The Man from Nowhere" drawn by Jerry Robinson; 13 page Boris Karloff Thriller story "The Island" drawn by Dan Spiegle; 2 page text story "The Phantom Plane"; 8 page Boris Karloff Thriller story "The Devil's Armchair" drawn by Mike Sekowsky and Mike Peppe; 10 page story "Find the Traitor" drawn by Bob Fujitani; 10 page Boris Karloff Thriller story "The Black Pit" drawn by Jack Sparling; 11 page Boris Karloff Thriller story "A Very Strange Burial" drawn by Alberto Giolitti; 1 page story "The Amazing Peter Hurkos" drawn by Tom Gill (on inside back cover); Thriller Pin-Up No. 2 (pin-up of the front cover without photograph, logo or lettering). NOTE: #30007-301 on cover Cover price $0.25.

Chip N Dale (1967 Gold Key) 5 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4606010002

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Cover art by Harvey Eisenberg. Chip 'n' Dale Meet Little Peeper, art by Al Hubbard; Chip 'n' Dale rescue a lost chick from a chicken hawk. Chipmunk Champions, art by Al Hubbard; Chip gets hit by a bolt of lightning, which temporarily electrifies him. He shocks Pluto, but the charge wears off and Pluto chases the pair. Lion Around, art by Al Hubbard; Chip 'n' Dale get tired of Brer Rabbit's tall tales, but when he tells them there's a lion in the forest, he's telling the truth. Li'l Log Cabin Home, art by Jack Bradbury; A beaver chews down Chip 'n' Dale's tree, but the pair get a log cabin as a replacement. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Hanna-Barbera Super TV Heroes (1968) 1 VG+ 4.5

Water damage.

First issue of original adventures of late 1960s Hanna-Barbera cartoons with Dan Spiegle art. Herculoids in "Invasion of the Martian Ants." Young Samson and Goliath in "The Magnetic Menace." Birdman in "Duel at Dawn." The Mighty Mightor "Battles the Vampire King." Moby Dick in "Danger in the Deep." Number on cover 10220-804. No month listed. Cover price $0.12.

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.

Korak Son of Tarzan (1964 Gold Key/DC) 5 VG+ 4.5

Signed by Russ Manning and one other, personalized to "Caz" (splash). Certification not included.

Russ Manning art in "The People of the Tree!" and "The Earth Shaker!" Backup feature Jon of the Kalahari in "The Lost City!" Painted front and back covers. # on cover 10101-410 October #5 10/64 12c Cover price $0.12.

Land of the Giants (1968 Gold Key) 1 VG 4.0

Centerfold detached at one staple. Cover chew.

Number/month on cover: 10230-811, November. Comic book version of the sci/fi-fantasy TV series in which seven Earthlings are stranded in a very large world. Issue has "The Mini-Criminals -- Part 1: The Power Seekers" and "Part 2: The Torch is Lit" in which the castaways' desperate plan to get parts for their ship leads to captivity. Issue also has Gold Key Comics Club features. Photo cover. Story and art credits: unknown. Cover price $0.15.

Mars Patrol Total War (1966) 3 FN 6.0

Comic is titled "M.A.R.S. Patrol Total War" with this issue. Painted cover art by George Wilson. "Survival for Soldiers" one-page fact story, art by Joe Certa. "Operation Copperhead," script by Leo Dorfman, art by Wally Wood; Acting as individuals the M.A.R.S. men take the lead in foiling the invaders' thefts of a navy atomic submarine, advanced technology equipment, a laser-armed super-tank, and an experimental VTOL jet. M.A.R.S. Patrol Pin-Up on back cover, painted by George Wilson. # on cover 10145-609 (no month listed). 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Phantom (1962 Gold Key/King/Charlton) 25 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4668894002

Cover by Sy Barry. Stories by Giovanni Fiorentini and Raymond Marais. Art by Senio Pratesi and Jeff Jones. These comic-book adventures of the seemingly immortal crime-fighter were published by comic-strip syndicate King Features itself. This issue features translated Phantom stories from Italy's Avventure Americane-L'Uomo Mascherato. The Phantom takes on deadly diamond hunters that have invaded the Bengali Jungle seeking its riches. Plus a comics history of the first battle of the Civil War, featuring early art by fantasy-art legend Jeffrey Catherine Jones. The Cold Fire Worshippers; Ghosts: Illusions or Reality; Fort Sumter: Where Burst the Flames of War!! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Space Family Robinson (1962 Gold Key) 1 FR/GD 1.5

Corner missing (only slightly affects one panel edge).

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#10031-212 on cover. The first issue of Space Family Robinson was distributed in low quantities. Painted cover art by George Wilson. "The Challenge of Gorko," script by Del Connell, art by Dan Spiegle; After a threat to their space station home by a shower of fiery meteors, the Robinsons intercept a radio message for help from a planet threatened by someone named Gorko and his renegade outcasts from other planets, and they all agree to provide whatever assistance they can. "Rescue on Asteroid 48," script by Del Connell, art by Dan Spiegle; Tim and Tam locate a missing spaceprobe rocketship and crew from the Earth on an asteroid inhabited by a race of creatures known as the Clay Men. Depiction of many of the constellations in the universe, such as Orion, Taurus, Puppis, Cancer, Gemini, Canis Major and many others. Space Family Robinson Pin-Up No. 1painted by George Wilson. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Star Trek (1967 Gold Key) 2A CGC 7.5 Ad Back Cover 12c Cover Price

Paper: White

Label #4347345005

Comic book version of the original Star Trek TV series that starred William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy. Photo cover of Leonard Nimoy & William Shatner. Photo of William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, & DeForest Kelly on inside front cover. There are 2 versions of this comic. This version has an ad on the back cover. The other version has a photo back cover. "Part I: The Devil's Isle of Space," script by Dick Wood, art by Nevio Zeccara; Kirk and his landing party lands on an asteroid only to find it is inhabited by condemned convicts awaiting an unusual execution. "Part II: The Secret of... Execution Asteroid," script by Dick Wood, art by Nevio Zeccara; The asteroids are unstable and explode at random times; Once Kirk and his team is captured their fates seemed sealed. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.12.

Star Trek (1967 Gold Key) 3A CGC 7.0 Ad Back Cover

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4347345006

Comic book version of the original Star Trek TV series that starred William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy. Photo cover of Leonard Nimoy. NOTE: There are 2 versions of this comic. This version has an ad on the back cover. The other version has a photo back cover. "Part I: Invasion of the City Builders," script by Dick Wood, art by Alberto Giolitti; The planet Zarta has been taken over by their own technology; Machines that built their city have not stopped and have nearly filled the planet with one large vacant city. "Part II: The Bridge to Catastrophe," script by Dick Wood, art by Alberto Giolitti; When the Enterprise Crew show up they are quick to help the remaining people the best they can. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Star Trek (1967 Gold Key) 3A VG/FN 5.0 Ad Back Cover

Comic book version of the original Star Trek TV series that starred William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy. Photo cover of Leonard Nimoy. NOTE: There are 2 versions of this comic. This version has an ad on the back cover. The other version has a photo back cover. "Part I: Invasion of the City Builders," script by Dick Wood, art by Alberto Giolitti; The planet Zarta has been taken over by their own technology; Machines that built their city have not stopped and have nearly filled the planet with one large vacant city. "Part II: The Bridge to Catastrophe," script by Dick Wood, art by Alberto Giolitti; When the Enterprise Crew show up they are quick to help the remaining people the best they can. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Star Trek (1967 Gold Key) 5 GD/VG 3.0

Cover and first page detached at one staple. Cover oxidation with chipping.

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Comic book version of the original Star Trek TV series that starred William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy. Photo cover of William Shatner as Kirk and Leonard Nimoy as Spock. "The Ghost Planet, Part I," script by Dick Wood, art by Alberto Giolitti; "The Ghost Planet, Part II," script by Dick Wood, art by Alberto Giolitti; Spock and Kirk go to a planet were there are two war mongers; They want to help the planet but are fearful that the two will just restart the war; So, they are left with leaving the planet that will kill everyone or helping the planet continue its war. Gold Key Comics Club News. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Star Trek (1967 Gold Key) 6 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Slab: Chipped/broken bracket

Label #4347345007

Comic book version of the original Star Trek TV series that starred William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy. 10210-912. Photo cover of Leonard Nimoy as Spock, from the TV episode Amok Time. "When Planets Collide," script by Dick Wood, art by Alberto Giolitti; Kirk and Spock are in a race against time to save two inhabited planets. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Star Trek (1967 Gold Key) 47 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #20-3DB62BE-023

Number/month on cover: 90210-709, no month listed. Comic book version of the original Star Trek TV series that starred William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy. This issue features "This Tree Bears Bitter Fruit" in which some mysterious pods lead the Enterprise on a long journey and Captain Kirk into a contest for survival. Story by George Kashdan and Doug Drexler, art by Al McWilliams. Cover price $0.30.

Walt Disney Comics Digest (1968 Gold Key) 44 NM- 9.2

Gold Key edition with 50c cover price. NOTE: There is a 69c cover-priced Whitman variant of this issue. Donald at His Duckiest. Classic multi-part Carl Barks stories: Donald Duck and the Mummys Ring, Luck of the North, Donald Duck in Ancient Persia, and The Pixilated Parrot. 4.75. x 6.5. 128 pages. Cover price $0.50.