Auctions: comic books published by Harvey

American Splendor (1976 Harvey Pekar) 2 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Greg Budgett, inks by Gary Dumm. The Harvey Pekar Name Story, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Robert Crumb. Guerrilla Theatre July '74 - On the Corner, script by Harvey Pekar, pencils by Greg Budgett, inks by Gary Dumm; Harvey walks to the theatre, meets with Freddy and helps Sid move his rug. On the Corner... A Sequel June, 1976, script by Harvey Pekar, pencils by Greg Budgett, inks by Gary Dumm; Sid recalls a night where he hitchhiked and came across a beached sea creature. May 4-5 ,1970, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Brian Bram; Why Leo didn't make it show business, what happened at Kent State and the complexities of Italian-American society. Hustlin' Sides, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Robert Crumb; Music fanatic Jack scrimps on everything but records and needs to find $150 to cover auction winnings. 60 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.15.

Black Cat Comics (1946-1951 Harvey) 27 GD+ 2.5

Cover by Lee Elias. Stories and art by Lee Elias and others. Early female superhero Black Cat is a martial artist with a lasso and a double life as a Hollywood starlet. At the circus, Linda springs into action as Black Cat when Rick is captured by killer clowns working for the evil Dr. Zant. Linda and her father help a "juvenile delinquent" they catch trying to rob his house. Black Cat demonstrates judo holds for the reader in an educational strip. Both of these last two stories were specifically mentioned in the text at the conclusion of chapter 7 of the anti-comics classic "Seduction of the Innocent." Plus a biography of film legend John Wayne, "narrated" by Wayne himself. Christmas cover by Lee Elias. The Circus Vandals; The Crooked Producers; Mr. Zero and the Juvenile Delinquent; Famous Movie Stars: John Wayne; The Fighting Bulls; The Underwater Plot; Judo Tricks. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Black Cat Mystery (1951-1963 Harvey) 36 CGC 3.5

Paper: Slightly britle

Label #4426064023

Cover by Warren Kremer. Stories and art by Bob Powell, Joe Certa, and Manny Stallman. Former superhero comic Black Cat becomes a showcase for Harvey's unique brand of pre-Code horror. A Frankenstein-like monster protects young Donnie from zombies at the cost of its own life. Treasure hunters encounter zombies in the Louisiana swamps. The last man on Earth, a horrible radioactive mutant, travels back in time to settle a score with the people of 1952. This issue was mentioned in the text of the anti-comics classic Seduction of the Innocent, pp. 270-271. Battle of the Monsters; Rotting Demons; Dimension Death; Deaths Garden; The Last Man Returns; Whip of Death!; Carnival of Death. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Casper TV Showtime (1980) 1 VF 8.0

The adventures of Casper and other Harvey stars with their own TV cartoons, similar to the earlier comic TV Casper and Company. After flying-saucer sightings, Casper is mistaken for an alien. Casper and Nightmare follow a trail of strangely-colored landscapes to a young refugee from Saturn who has an artistic streak. Spooky sabotages a rival for Poil's affections. Casper: From Another Planet; Casper: The Strange Earthling; Casper: A Too Colorful Character; Casper: Hue Mustnt. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.

Devil Kids Starring Hot Stuff (1962) 7 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white

Label #0914004002

Cover art by Warren Kremer. Rubberland; Flying through an old worn-out tire, Hot Stuff finds himself in a strange place where the mischievous inhabitants are made of rubber. Girl Trouble; Princess Charma tries to make Hot Stuff jealous by flirting with a singing elf. The Hocus Pocus People; Hot Stuff accidentally spoils a magician's act, and then tries to learn stage magic himself from the magician's implements. The Noise Buster starring Stumbo the Giant, art by Warren Kremer. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Little Dot (1953 1st Series) 2 GD 2.0 (R)

Trimmed

RESTORATION. TRIMMED. Cover detached. 2" tear from top.

Stories and art by Steve Muffatti and others. Cover by Warren Kremer. One of the mainstays of Harvey's long-running kids' comics, Little Dot also features Richie Rich and Little Lotta. A dog follows Little Dot to school. Richie Rich's jerky cousin Reggie Van Dough makes his debut, in a story that also introduces Richie's pals Freckles and Peewee. Dot's latest crazy relative is Uncle Alp, who would rather scale twenty-story buildings than walk around the park. Plus an explanatory note "from" Dot, introducing her friends to the reader. Dog's Life; Richie Rich: Problem Child; Little Lotta; Uncle Alp. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Little Dot (1953 1st Series) 18 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Centerfold ad missing, does not interrupt art or story. Missing piece of front cover. Cover detached.

Stories and art by Steve Muffatti and others. One of the mainstays of Harvey's long-running kids' comics, Little Dot also features Richie Rich and Little Lotta. When Richie Rich builds a treehouse, his envious cousin Reggie has to build one bigger and better. Richie helps Freckles and Pee-Wee get into the circus. The Heat Parade; Fraudeville Act; Little Lotta: Peak Performance; Big Deal; Telephone Call; Richie Rich: Trees a Crowd. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Scooby-Doo (1992 Harvey) 1D VF- 7.5

Direct Edition. Stories and art by Joe Gill and Bill Williams. Scooby and the Mystery Inc. gang return to comics as part of Harvey Comics' revival in the early 1990s. The gang goes to visit a distant relative of Shaggy's, who just happens to live in a haunted house. During a visit to a Western town, the kids meet Marshal Whynott Burp - who died in 1887! The team investigates mysterious sightings of the monster "Nertzosaurus." Scooby and the Nertzosaurus; The Ghost Went West; Hassle in the Castle. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.25.

Scooby-Doo (1992 Harvey) 1D FN+ 6.5

Direct Edition. Stories and art by Joe Gill and Bill Williams. Scooby and the Mystery Inc. gang return to comics as part of Harvey Comics' revival in the early 1990s. The gang goes to visit a distant relative of Shaggy's, who just happens to live in a haunted house. During a visit to a Western town, the kids meet Marshal Whynott Burp - who died in 1887! The team investigates mysterious sightings of the monster "Nertzosaurus." Scooby and the Nertzosaurus; The Ghost Went West; Hassle in the Castle. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.25.

True Bride to Be Romances (1956 Harvey) 18 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

File Copy.

Label #4275106003

Stories and art by Bob Powell, Bill Draut, and Warren Kremer. Tales of young love and marriage from publisher Harvey. Many of these stories were re-worked from pre-Code romance comics, some rather clumsily, with art altered, and titles and dialogue changed, or sometimes deleted entirely. Taking shelter in a model house during a storm, teens Rick and Ella get to act out what married life would be like. Ed's sickly mother manages to take over his life, distressing his new wife, redheaded Jean. Bonnie is eager to marry Steve, but then wonders why they have no money even though he works late every night. Cover may be the work of comics legend Joe Simon. Unfit to Manage; Doormat Wife!; Bride of the Month; Dollhouse Bride; The Baby's Room; Too-Perfect Marriage!; Never Leave Me. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Wendy the Good Little Witch (1960-1990 Harvey 1st Series) 1 VG+ 4.5

Water damage.

Cover has Wendy and Casper. Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Wendy stars in "Toot and Tooter" and "The Wand Tree," plus three untitled 1-pagers. Also in this issue: Nightmare in "The Ghost Rider"; Spooky in "Butter Ball"; and 1-page text stories "Jest for Fun" and "The Nutty Squirrel"! Characters in this issue: Wendy; Thelma; Zelma; Velma; Nightmare; Spooky; Poil. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.