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.

Beetlejuice (1991 Harvey) 1D FN/VF 7.0

Direct Edition. Stories and art by Angelo De Cesare, Ernie Colon, Frank Hill, Jorge Pacheco and Dave Manak. A revived Harvey, longtime publisher of Casper the Friendly Ghost, presents the most un-Casper-like ghost imaginable! Based on the short-lived Saturday morning cartoon which was in turn based on the smash hit Tim Burton film. The series starts with a retrospective of Beetlejuice's life in the afterlife, followed by his first pin-up. This Is Your Lice; Beetlejuice's 1st Pin-Up ... A Pin-Down; Scuzz-O. 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 CGC 5.5

Paper: White

Label #4649717010

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.

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.

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) 2 GD/VG 3.0

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Cover art by Warren Kremer. "Medal for Mitzi," art by Bob Powell; A captured American soldier ties a note to the collar of the squad mascot and sends her for help. "Guns, Guts and Glory!", pencils by Lee Elias, inks by Warren Kremer; After a crash landing, a tail gunner continues firing to save his buddies. "Eggs" text story, art by Bob Powell. "Battlegrounds," art by Jack Sparling; Descriptions and drawings of battlegrounds of various wars. "Hotbox" text story; Short story about a ride on a B-17. Ads for Little Max and Humphrey. "Somewhere in Korea," art by Jack Sparling; A newspaper reporter rides an airplane troop transport and witnesses a battle. "Man to Man," art by Rudy Palais; A soldier learns something about himself when he fights the enemy one-on-one. "Night Invasion" text story. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

What's in it for You (c.1950 Harvey) 0 VG- 3.5

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Art by Al Avison. A giveaway issue produced by Harvey for the US National Guard. Women are impressed with a hometown boy after he joins the National Guard and gets a uniform. 7-in. x 10-in., all newsprint, 16 pages, Full Color.