Auctions: comic books published by Harvey

Back to the Future (1991 Harvey) 4 CGC 9.2 JSA Wilson

Paper: White

Christopher Lloyd and Thomas F. Wilson Authenticated Autographs

Label #4596414003

Gil Kane cover. Dwayne McDuffie adaptation of a Payton Reed and Mark Cowen script; Nelson Dewey art. "Retired": An April Fools' Day prank convinces Doc that his inventing days are over (23 pages). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $1.25.

First Love Illustrated (1949-1963 Harvey) 69 VG+ 4.5

Cover oxidation. Water spotting.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby. "Remember, I'm Your Girl," art by Bill Draut; Joe sends his girlfriend Ann to renew her friendship with honest politician Phil; They fall in love; When Phil loses an election to Joes crooked candidate, he says at least he has Ann; However, Ann returns to Joe, who can provide her with the material things—like a mink coat—that she covets. "Dangerous Deception" text story. "It's a Date!", art by Tom Hickey; Advice how to spend a date. "No Love for Me," art by Leonard Starr; Synopsis17-year-old Myrna marries the older Randolph at her fathers urging, but then falls in love with Devon; She refuses to consider divorce and Devon becomes engaged to Vivian. "Doomed to Heartbreak," art by Bob Powell; Glorys widowed father Steve marries Margaret and she and her grown son Jack move to Steves ranch; Glory and Jack fall in love, but Margaret opposes their match; Glory finally learns the truth: Jack has a hereditary disease and only a few years to live. "Champion's Girl" text story. Advice to readers by Nancy Powers. "Bedeviled," art by John Prentice; Ross is forced to work as a carnival dancer to pay off her boyfriend Lukes gambling debt to carnival owner Jonah; Ross is caught up in the carny atmosphere and breaks up with Luke, but when Jonah makes a move on her, she rejects him. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Flash Gordon (1950 Harvey) 1 FR 1.0

INCOMPLETE. Interior coupon cut, interrupts text story. Water spotting. Includes The Rockford Collection certificate of authenticity.

Stories and art by Alex Raymond. Harvey reprints the original comic-strip adventures of legendary space-opera hero Flash Gordon and his struggle against interstellar tyrant Ming the Merciless. This issue reprints Sunday strips from July 14 - Dec. 8, 1940. Flash enters the underground electrical works of Mingo City, where the Power Men of Mongo are employed, and enlists their aid against Ming the Merciless. Bondage cover by an unknown artist. Flash Faces the Rocket Bombers; Revenge of the Power Man. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Man in Black, The (1957 Harvey) 1 VG- 3.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch. 3/4" Spine split from bottom. Cover oxidation.

Cover art by Bob Powell. Untitled story, art by Bob Powell; Fate helps an old man split a diamond perfectly. "Brush Strokes," art by Bob Powell; Fate helps Paul Prenz finally paint a real piece of art, but he is unable to repeat the feat, and must return to commercial work. "The Hanging Thread," art by Bob Powell; Humans and immortals debate what is stronger: fate or love. "The Fly in the Ointment," art by Bob Powell; Fate tells how a common fly (helped by Fate, of course) once thwarted a king and his torturer in their pursuit of a beautiful woman. "Trouble In the Night" text story. "Going Back" text story. Untitled story, art by Bob Powell; The wife of gladiator Gracchus urges him to rebel against Crassius and his outright thievery of the people's money; Gracchus kills Crassius, then flees with Ledra to her Uncle's town, where they will be safe; Unknown to anyone, on August 24, 79 A.D., that town, Pompeii, was destroyed by an eruption of a volcano, and everyone died. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Mutt and Jeff (1939-65 All Am./National/Dell/Harvey) 16 GD/VG 3.0

1" Spine split from top. Cover coming loose at both staples.

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Cover by Sheldon Mayer (credited as Bud Fisher). Stories and art by Al Smith (credited as Bud Fisher), Sol Hess, and W. A. Carlson. DC reprints the comic strip that defined the comic strip, featuring the original tall-and-short comedy duo. Also featuring the "topper" strip Cicero's Cat, and other strips from bygone days. Mutt and Jeff go bear hunting, but soon the bear has the advantage - and the gun. Jeff gets a new job and a new fiancee. But she's got a collection of her ex-husband's hats. Also featuring vintage ad for the Dick Tracy Detective Kit. Plus a Tootsie Roll ad, "Captain Tootsie and the Toy Cannon," and a vintage WWII Wheaties ad. Mutt & Jeff; Cicero's Cat; Simp O'Dill; Tell It To Sweeney. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

True Love Problems and Advice Illustrated (1949 McCombs/Harvey) 35 GD 2.0

Centerfold detached at one staple. Water spotting. Staple rust.

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Stories and art by Jack Sparling and Bob Powell. Torrid tales of love and heartbreak dressed up as advice to the lovelorn from Harvey. Redheaded June shamefully admits she's only dating boring Joe because he's rich. Meg loses the only man she'd ever loved because of one little white lie. Sue enjoys the chase, but rapidly loses interest once she wins a man, and heartbreak follows. Love for Sale!; My Phantom Lover!; Threat to My Love; Should I Give Up My Career for Marriage?; Lovers' Quarrel; Too Good at Love!; My Life Was a Lie; Suspicious of Love. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Warfront (1951-1967 Harvey) 19 VG 4.0

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Cover by Lee Elias. Stories and art by Warren Kremer and Vic Donahue. Tales of war from Harvey, published as the Cold War was heating up. Soldiers are forced to withdraw until they get to the edge of the sea. A tough sergeant must get a platoon to safety under heavy fire. US fighter pilots seek a hidden airbase somewhere in the Korean wild. The Last Mile; Same Story; Number's Up; Extra Helping of Guts!; The Immortal Sgt!; Operation Diamond; The Mystery of MIG Alley. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.