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Human Torch Comics (1940) 20 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Slab: Inner well not fully sealed (minor), book appears unaffected and secure.

Label #2006383003

Cover art by Alex Schomburg. Cult of Evil starring the Human Torch; The Black Master and his Legion of Black Worshipers send out chain letters with hypnotic gas which compels their victims to go to Black Master's location and sign over half their fortune. Witness to Murder starring the Human Torch, art by Carmine Infantino. A Great Discovery text story. The Carnival Murders starring the Sub-Mariner, inks by Allen Simon. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Human Torch Comics (1940) 38 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3995014015

Cover art by Sol Brodsky. The World's End starring the Human Torch, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Ernie Bache; A communist spy convinces Professor Marko to use a vacuum built on top of an observatory to suck in all the world's air in a bid for world domination; Torch and Toro put a stop his plans. In Korea! starring the Human Torch, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Ernie Bache; The Torch and Toro fight Communists in North Korea to rescue a US General & his daughter and prevent the secret of an "atomic cannon" from falling into Red hands. Lost Island text story. The Octopus-Men! starring the Sub-Mariner, script and art by Bill Everett. Flame On! starring the Human Torch, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Ernie Bache. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Joker Comics (1942 Timely/Marvel) 29 GD- 1.8

Centerfold detached.

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Stories by Basil Wolverton and unknown. Art by Basil Wolverton, Morris Weiss and unknown. In this issue: Millie asks for time off to take a vacation in the Millie the Model story "Vacation Vexation"; Skidsy entertains a client, and asks Tessie to help, in order to get a contract signed in the Tessie the Typist story "At a Loss with the Boss!" with art by Morris Weiss; Jed, who suffered the loss of a toe during the war, goes to pick up Harriet at a dance in the 2-page text story "Dance Contest"; Powerhouse Pepper applies for, and gets, a job helping to build a bridge in "Power on the Tower" by Basil Wolverton; and Snazzy and Speedy believe that Nellie is escorting a counterfeiter in the Nellie the Nurse story "Reward"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Junior Miss (1944 Timely/Marvel) 26 GD 2.0

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

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Junior Miss (1944 Timely/Marvel) 28 FR/GD 1.5

Water damage.

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Love Romances (1949) 16 FR/GD 1.5

1"cumulative spine split. Cover oxidation. Water damage.

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Cover by Christopher Rule. Edited by Stan Lee. Stories by unknown. Art by Christopher Rule, Robert S. Pious?, Dick Briefer, Maurice Del Bourgo and Art Peddy & Vince Alascia. Featuring: "I Loved the Wrong Man!"; "The Secret of Gladys Greer!"; "I Was Afraid To Love!"; and "When Tragedy Strikes!" Plus: 2-page text story "It All Came True"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Love Romances (1949) 71 FR 1.0

Incomplete. Corner piece missing (affects art not story).

Cover by Vince Colletta. Edited by Stan Lee. Stories by unknown. Art by Vince Colletta, Jay Scott Pike, John Tartaglione, Ann Brewster, Hubert Paley? and unknown. Cathy is a star athlete at her school, but the boys only like to talk about sports with her, until she gets a makeover and they finally notice she's a pretty girl, too, in "The Lonely World of Cathy Drake!" Plus: Bess is afraid that every boy who dates her is more interested in her money than in her, until she meets Jerry, who knows nothing about her except that they have many shared interests in "I Love the Wrong Man"! Also: Lana finally realizes that Ricky, the dependable boy next door, is the right man for her in "The Boy Next Door"! And: Madge thinks nothing of dating men in the office who are already seeing someone else, until the tables are turned and a new girl goes out with a man she really likes in "When a Heart Breaks!" Plus: When an accident causes Vicki to lose her hearing, she leaves town to start a new life, but her fiance Jed pursues her and proves that he won't give up on her in "Good-Bye, My Love!" Also: 2-page text story "The Blind Date"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Love Romances (1949) 78 VG- 3.5

Cover and 2 wraps detached at one staple.

Cover by Matt Baker & Vince Colletta. Edited by Stan Lee. Stories by Stan Lee and unknown. Art by Jay Scott Pike, Vince Colletta, Matt Baker, Tom Scheuer and unknown. Featuring: "The Dancer and the Debutante"; "The Bride with a Broken Heart"; and "First Date!" Plus: He was hers for tonight! But once he saw the gorgeous Vivian, what chance would she have? Your heart won't let you forget..."And One Was Beautiful!" Also: 2-page text story "Music Hath Charms"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Love Romances (1949) 79 GD/VG 3.0

Centerfold detached at one staple. Water damage.

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Cover by Matt Baker & Vince Colletta. Edited by Stan Lee. Stories by unknown. Art by Matt Baker, Jay Scott Pike, Vince Colletta and unknown. Everyone said Tom was right for her! But her heart didn't agree! Was she right or wrong? You be the judge in..."The Man for Me!" Also featuring: "Executive Girl"; "Moment of Truth!"; and "Destination Romance"! Plus: 2-page reprint text story "I Found My Love!" 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Love Romances (1949) 83 CGC 3.0 Restored

Restored: C1

Paper: Off white to white

Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover.

Label #4658642005

Cover by Jack Kirby & Chris Rule. Edited by Stan Lee. Stories by unknown. Art by Matt Baker, Jay Scott Pike, Joe Sinnott, John Severin, Vince Colletta and unknown. Can a girl like her ever find true love? Read..."Don't Try To Tame Me!" Also featuring: "Can't You See I Love You?"; "Give Back My Heart!"; "I Searched For Romance"; and "Don't Let Me Be an Old Maid!" Plus: 2-page text story "Two Of A Kind"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Love Romances (1949) 96 GD- 1.8

2.5" Cumulative spine split.

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Last 10c cover priced issue. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby. Editing and Stories by Stan Lee. Art by Bob Forgione, Jack Kirby, Wally Wood?, Tom Scheuer, Vince Colletta and unknown. Couldn't Jim see how he was breaking Kitty's heart? Why couldn't she be the girl in his arms? Romance was in the air all about her, but her aching heart knew that she was..."Too Young"! Also featuring: "When You Search For Love!"; "To Embrace A Dream!"; and "He's Just A Friend Of Mine..."! Plus: 2-page text story "Baby Sister"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Sub-Mariner Comics (1941) 18 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4651213005

Cover art by Alex Schomburg. The Fantasy of Hate starring Sub-Mariner, Betty Dean, and Mr. and Mrs. Franz Egarus, art by Allen Simon. Brontosaurus--They Lived Long Long Ago. The Ghost Ship starring Sub-Mariner and Allen Rosnim, art by Allen Simon. Ambush text story. The Water Front Phantom starring the Sub-Mariner, Betty Dean, Jack Prentice, and Martha Prentice, art by Allen Simon. Shadow of the Noose starring Angel and The Noose, art by Al Bellman. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Sub-Mariner Comics (1941) 38 CGC 5.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #0162470012

Sub-Mariner Comics (1941) 39 FR/GD 1.5

Cover detached, tape along spine, interior staining. Includes a Winters Collection certificate from A-1 Comics.

Terry-Toons Comics (1942 Timely/Marvel/St. John) 14 GD 2.0

Cover detached. Water damage.

Funny animal stories, including "The Ginch" with script by Stan Lee, art by Jim Mooney. Cover price $0.10.

Tessie the Typist (1944) 16 GD/VG 3.0

Centerfold detached at one staple. Staple rust. Interior soiling.

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