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Adventures Into the Unknown (1948 ACG) 18 VG- 3.5

Cover detached at one staple.

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"The Halls of Horror," "The Undying Brain," "Dream of Death" (art by John Belfi), "The Zombie Summons," and "Spook-Buster's Doom." Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Cover by Ogden Whitney. Stories by Emil Gershwin, Al Camy, Edvard Moritz, John Belfi, George Wilhelms, Paul Gattuso, Paul Cooper, and Richard Case. Spine-chilling tales of suspense, horror, and the supernatural—prepare yourself for Adventures into the Unknown! 52 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Adventures Into the Unknown (1948 ACG) 25 GD/VG 3.0

Cover coming detached at one staple. Cover oxidation. Interior soiling.

"The Were-Tiger of Assam," "The Zombie's Eyes," "The Spectral Pirate," and "Assault From the Unknown." Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Cover by Ken Bald. Stories by Charles Sultan, Lin Streeter, Al Camy, Ed Moritz, and Paul Gattuso. Spine-chilling tales of suspense, horror, and the supernatural—prepare yourself for Adventures into the Unknown! 52 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Adventures Into the Unknown (1948 ACG) 44 VG- 3.5

Water damage.

"Red Moonlight," "The Creeper," "The Phantom Fiend," and "The Devil and the War Bride." Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Cover by Ken Bald. Stories by Jon Blummer, Ken Bald, Paul Gattuso, and Pete Riss. Spine-chilling tales of suspense, horror, and the supernatural—prepare yourself for Adventures into the Unknown! 36 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Adventures Into the Unknown (1948 ACG) 45 VG- 3.5

Water damage. Writing on interior page.

"Death on the Wing," "The Youngest Werewolf," "Dunston's Fate," and "Death of the Mountain God." Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Cover by Ken Bald. Stories by Charles Nicholas, Pete Riss, Dick Beck, Jon Blummer, and Ed Good. Spine-chilling tales of suspense, horror, and the supernatural—prepare yourself for Adventures into the Unknown! 36 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Adventures Into the Unknown (1948 ACG) 47 VG- 3.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Cover cleaned. Interior tearing.

Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Cover by Ken Bald. Stories by Jon Blummer, Al Camy, Ed Good, Paul Cooper, Art Gates, Dick Beck, and Lin Streeter. Spine-chilling tales of suspense, horror, and the supernatural—prepare yourself for Adventures into the Unknown! 36 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Adventures Into the Unknown (1948 ACG) 121 VG/FN 5.0

"The Maltese Cross" (script by Richard Hughes as "Shane O'Shea"; art by Jack Sparling); "The Wanderers" (script possibly by Hughes as "Charles Lacoste"; art by Leo Morey); "Egyptian Destiny"; and "Below the Surface" (script by Hughes as "Ace Aquila"; art by Tom Hickey). Whitney cover. Cover price $0.10.

Adventures Into the Unknown (1948 ACG) 125 VG+ 4.5

Cover loose at both staples. Cover oxidation.

"Come Back, Cynthia!" (script by Richard Hughes as "Lafcadio Lee," art by Ogden Whitney); "The Invisible Menace!" (script by Derek Rutherford, art by John Rosenberger); and "The Immortal Ancient!" Whitney cover. Cover price $0.10.

Confessions of the Lovelorn (1954) 66 FR 1.0

6" cumulative spine split. Cover oxidation.

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Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest of the romantic comics genre of the postwar era. A woman falls in love with a musician whos dedicated to his clarinet (a story that includes the line Dad wants me to go to Harvard – and they dont allow girls there!); In romantic Venice, Bill feels hes not good enough for Jean; Advice on using accessories (in this case, a pillbox hat with a veil) to accentuate your appearance. Second Fiddle to a Clarinet; Love Makes You Tongue-Tied; I Was Jilted; Summer Storm; Strictly Business!; The Added Things! Remembered Romance! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Confessions of the Lovelorn (1954) 77 GD- 1.8

2 1/2" cumulative spine split. Water damage.

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Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by Ken Bald, John Rosenberger and Kenneth Landau. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest of the romantic comics genre of the postwar era. A woman cant stop thinking about the man who got away; Susie meets a man on a train and isnt sure if she loves him or fears him; Advice on securing a marriage proposal. The Man Who Got Away!; Little Hick; Moods Can Be Dangerous!; Man On A Train! Just For Love!; How To Make Him Propose!; Heart of a Nurse! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Confessions of the Lovelorn (1954) 86 VG+ 4.5

Cover oxidation.

Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by unknown. Art by Ogden Whitney, Kenneth Landau, Harry Lazarus and unknown. The magazine that dares tell the truth! In this issue: She was a smart city girl...and she had to fall in love on a hayride! Here's the real lowdown on romance...in a story you'll remember forever -- "Cupid Is a Horse Named Bertram!" with art by Ogden Whitney. Plus: 1-page text story "Dominating Male"; "25 Men and Me!"; 1-page text story "Age of Chivalry"; "It's Not Too Late!" with art by Kenneth Landau; and "You'll Find Them in Every Office!" with art by Harry Lazarus. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Confessions of the Lovelorn (1954) 104 VG- 3.5

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Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by John Diehl and Kenneth Landau. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest romantic comics of the postwar era. Peggy falls for a man who thinks shes too young for romance; A survey taker finds love; Advice on not being the reckless type. Beauty Parade!; Silence Is Golden; Visit to a Studio!; The Reckless Type!; Door-to-Door Survey; Fairy Tale Romance. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Forbidden Worlds (1951 ACG) 57 CGC 1.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4687376009

Cover by Ogden Whitney. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by John Rosenberger, Bob Jenney and Harry Lazarus. An anthology series featuring tales of fantasy and science fiction adventure from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. A man speaks to his dead wife through the picture window in his secluded house; A man finds himself hurled into the past; A stranded soldier is rescued by the St. Bernard named Bozo he had as a child many years before. The Time Capsule!; Behind the Picture Window; Thanks to Mr. Peabody!; The Eternal Hunter!; The Man Who Feared!; The Faithful Bozo! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Forbidden Worlds (1951 ACG) 80 CGC 1.8

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4687376010

Cover by Ogden Whitney. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes, credited as Brad Everson, Kurato Osaki and Shane O'Shea. Art by John Forte, Harry Lazarus, Paul Reinman, Dick Beck and Pete Costanza. An anthology series featuring tales of fantasy and science fiction adventure from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. An ape sent into space on an experimental flight returns with human intelligence, and conducts experiments on the scientist who sent him out; A stranger rents a cottage in a small village, where he uses alchemy to bring forth creatures from another world; A mad scientist creates a strange device that turns modern-day humans into Neanderthals. The Ape in the Sky!; The Golden Knight; The Answer Machine!; The Thing in the Sea!; The Stranger; Mystery Island! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Forbidden Worlds (1951 ACG) 83 VG- 3.5

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

"The Gloves of Dr. Marek" (script by Richard Hughes as "Kurato Osaki," art by "Mark Midnight," "Ignook" (script by James R. Thompson, art by John Rosenberger), "The Demon of the Wind" (script by Thomas R. Drew, art by John Forte), and "Birds of Fate" (script by Pierce Rand). Ogden Whitney cover. Cover price $0.10.

My Romantic Adventures (1956) 73 GD- 1.8

Water damage.

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Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by Ogden Whitney and others. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. Frances becomes a successful movie star, but sacrifices her dream of having a family; Ellen Chambers feels helpless in the face of her feelings for Doctor Paul Stacy; Carole is torn between her childhood sweetheart and the new man in her life. The Road to Happiness; Campus Queen; Ranger's Romance; Strictly Business; A China Doll's No Wife!; Say the Right Things! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

My Romantic Adventures (1956) 75 GD- 1.8

Cover and centerfold detached at one staple. Water damage. Lateral spine tear.

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Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by John Rosenberger and others. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. Well-off Jill falls for a working-class truck driver, but her domineering sister disapproves; Nurse Maria falls for handsome patient Arthur, but her no-nonsense employer isnt having it; Advice on being yourself rather than changing to suit a man. A Good Marriage!; Washing Machine Man; The Love She Sought!; Vanity!; Be What He Wants!; Registered Nurse!; What's Wrong with Childhood Sweethearts? 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

My Romantic Adventures (1956) 80 VG- 3.5

Cover oxidation. Water spotting.

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Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by Ogden Whitney and others. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. Trapeze artist Ron has fallen in love with his protege Lottie, and cant bring himself to risk her life; Eva learns her roommate Bobbie has been stealing her men; Advice on men to avoid when pursuing a summer romance. Cheers for the Girl He Loved!; We've Got High Requirements!; My Girl-Friend Bobbie!; A Man with Spirit!; Wavering Heart; Summer Sweethearts! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

My Romantic Adventures (1956) 104 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

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Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by John Forte, Kenneth Landau, John Rosenberger and Ogden Whitney. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. Another rich-meets-poor love story, only this time the struggling taxi driver with a wealthy amour is a woman. A doctoral candidate learns a lot when she studies the dating habits of college men. Advice on men and money. Taxicab Romance; Love? Who Cares?; Doctor of Dates; Of Men and Money; Iris Grows Up; The Pessimist; The Other Woman. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

My Romantic Adventures (1956) 117 VG- 3.5

1" spine split from the top. Centerfold detached at one staple.

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Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by John Forte and others. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. A struggling writer and a struggling dancer wind up in the same rooming house in New York City; Working-class Johnnie dates redhead Evelyn, but hates the way she tries to dress him in the latest styles; Advice on getting a second date – such as not kissing on the first date. Big City Romance!; Sentimental Sneeze; Repeat Performance!; The Lady Oughta Butt Out!; Charmed Kisses; When Love Doesn't Linger! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

My Romantic Adventures (1956) 121 GD 2.0

Water damage.

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Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by Jack Sparling and Ogden Whitney. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. A man learns why the attractive redhead hes dating is called Hard-hearted Hannah; Brunette Astrid tries to win Warren, who loves only redheads, without changing her hair color; Dated advice on not being the wrong kind of girl. Hard-Hearted Hannah!; The Conventional Thing!; Are You the Right Kind?; Love Beats the Band; Red-Headed Romance!; Happy Birthday, Darling!; Don't Be Too Mechanical! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

My Romantic Adventures (1956) 125 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage. Cover detached at one staple.

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Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by Chic Stone, Pete Costanza and Harry Lazarus. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. A woman finds herself shunned by men despite her beauty; Advice on what men and women want in a mate, from both perspectives. Love Gives Strength!; I'll Marry by 21; It's Love by Any Name!; What I Want in a Man--What I Want in a Girl; Plain Bombshell; Bad Risk! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

My Romantic Adventures (1956) 130 GD- 1.8

Centerfold and 2 additional wraps detached. Water damage. Cover oxidation.

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Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by Pete Costanza, John Rosenberger and Ogden Whitney. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. A gal determines to stick with her guy, despite everyone pointing out his many faults; A man tries to win over a woman who hates him; Advice on making a good impression, and keeping your courage in anxious situations. Cover is reused, with new color and text, from Confessions of the Lovelorn #94. The Guy You Love!; Peaches and Cream; Get Back in Circulation; Make a Good Impression!; Supermarket Sweetheart; You Need Nerve!; Man of My Dreams; The Girl Who Hated Me! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Operation Peril (1950) 4 FR 1.0

6" cumulative spine split. Cover detached. Cover oxidation. Brittle.

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Cover by Ogden Whitney. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by Ogden Whitney, Ken Bald, and Leonard Starr. Tales of adventure and science fiction from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. Tom and Peggy use their time machine to counter an alien invasion from Saturn; Typhoon Tyler tries to stop Captain Cobra from stealing native gold in the tropics; The true story of outlaw and stagecoach robber Black Bart. Terrific Ogden Whitney astronauts-vs.-aliens cover. Adventure Among the Stars; Piranhas River Peril; Typhoon Tyler; Case of the Headless Coachman; Treasure Tale; Famous Western Outlaws: Black Bart; The Cunning Carpenter; Cunning in Korea; The Ghostly Cavalry! 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Unknown Worlds (1960) 15 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4687376022

"The Bravest Man in the World!" (script by Richard Hughes as "Kurato Osaki"; art by Ogden Whitney), "The Bird That Knew," and "The Man Who Brought Release!" (art by Beck/Hamilton). Kurt Schaffenberger cover. Cover price $0.12.

Unknown Worlds (1960) 24 CGC 3.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4687374009

"Builder of Destruction!" (script by Richard Hughes as "Zev Zimmer," art by Ogden Whitney), "The Strange Student," and "An Agent in the Unknown!" (script by Hughes as "Ace Aquila," art by Paul Reinman). Cover price $0.12.