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Adventures Into Weird Worlds (1952-1954 Marvel/Atlas) 30 GD+ 2.5

Water damage.

"I Saw a Vampire" (art by Manny Stallman), "The Worm Turns" (art by Bill Walton), "Inside Is Ty" (art by Seymour Moskowitz), "the Impatient Ghost" (art by Dan Loprino), "When Worlds Meet" (art by Joe Sinnott), and a two-page text story, "Two-Headed Snake." Edited by Stan Lee. Cover by Carl Burgos. Stories by Manny Stallman, Bill Walton, Seymour Moskowitz, Dan Loprino, and Joe Sinnott. These tales of horror, sci-fi, and suspense will take you on Adventures into Alien Worlds! 36 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Alien Worlds (1982 1st Series) 2 FN 6.0

Three tales written by Bruce Jones. Featuring a beautiful woman on a mission! A close encounter! Wishes coming true! Some twists and turns! "Aurora" art & story by Dave Stevens, "Vicious Circle" art by Ken Steacy, "A Mind of Her Own" art by Bruce Jones. Cover by Dave Stevens. Cover price $1.50.

Amazing World of DC Comics (1974) 5 FN+ 6.5

This issue includes the following: features on Sheldon Mayer by Anthony Tollin and Alex Toth; letters by Robert Bloch, Manly Wade Wellman, Roy Thomas, and Mike Friedrich in praise of the issue that featured Julie Schwartz; a previously unpublished center spread of Hop Harrigan and friends by Jon L. Blummer; a profile of Murray Boltinoff; the history of Sugar and Spike; a piece on Space-Cabby by Tony Isabella; and more. Cover by Sheldon Mayer. Cover price $1.50.

Amazing World of DC Comics (1974) 8 VF- 7.5

This issue includes the following: two retrospectives of Carmine Infantino's career (by Bob Rozakis, Jack C. Harris, and Mike Barr); photo stills from "Atom Man vs. Superman" with humorous thought and word balloons; "The Joker's Happy Victims" (a 6-page reprint from a '60s Pop-tarts promotion) by Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson; a history of Adam Strange by Jack C. Harris; a map of Rann; a dossier on the Flash Rogues Gallery; a history of Deadman; a look back at DC's kids' club; and more. Cover by Carmine Infantino. Cover price $1.50.

Amazing World of Superman (1973) Treasury 1A FN/VF 7.0

Centerfold Krypton poster is present.

"Official Metropolis Edition"; Superman origin retold; Superboy reprint from issues 153 and 161 with Wally Wood inks. Includes a center-stapled 22 inch x 28 inch, full-color, Super-Sized illustrated map of Krypton suitable for framing. Also included: How to Draw Superman, Superman Family Portrait, How a Comic Magazine is Created (very intersting 10 page article with plenty of step-by-step pictures), info on Metropolis, Illinois and Superman Proclamation Day, the Superman Legend, Superman's Rogues' Gallery, The Secrets of Superman's Fortress, Important Dates in Superman's Life, Superman in the movies and on TV, and "Superman's Mission for President Kennedy!" Cover price $2.00.

Amazing World of Superman (1973) Treasury 1A VG+ 4.5

Centerfold Krypton poster detached at one staple.

"Official Metropolis Edition"; Superman origin retold; Superboy reprint from issues 153 and 161 with Wally Wood inks. Includes a center-stapled 22 inch x 28 inch, full-color, Super-Sized illustrated map of Krypton suitable for framing. Also included: How to Draw Superman, Superman Family Portrait, How a Comic Magazine is Created (very intersting 10 page article with plenty of step-by-step pictures), info on Metropolis, Illinois and Superman Proclamation Day, the Superman Legend, Superman's Rogues' Gallery, The Secrets of Superman's Fortress, Important Dates in Superman's Life, Superman in the movies and on TV, and "Superman's Mission for President Kennedy!" Cover price $2.00.

Black Panther World of Wakanda (2016) 1E CGC 9.4 Martinez Hip-Hop Variant

Paper: White

Variant Edition.

Label #4645033011

Variant Marvel Hip-Hop cover by Alitha Martinez. Written by Roxane Gay, Yona Harvey and Ta-Nehisi Coates. Art by Alitha Martinez and Afua Richardson. 'YOU DESERVED SO MUCH MORE, LITTLE FLOWER. YOU DESERVED A WAKANDA THAT CHERISHED YOU.' Writer ROXANE GAY (Bad Feminst, Hunger) spins a Wakandan love story - its tenderness matched only by its brutality. You know them now as The Midnight Angels, but in this story they are just Ayo and Aneka, young women recruited to become Dora Milaje, an elite task force trained to protect the crown at all costs. What happens when your nation needs your hearts and minds, but you already gave them to each other? Illustrated by industry veteran ALITHA E. MARTINEZ (Iron Man, Black Panther). And in a special backup story, acclaimed poet YONA HARVEY (Hemming the Water) explores the true origins of The People's mysterious leader Zenzi. Black Panther thinks he knows who Zenzi is and how she got her powers, but he only knows part of the story… Illustrated by rising star AFUA RICHARDSON (Genius). 36 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Flaming Carrot and Reid Fleming, World's Toughest Milkman (2002) 1 VF 8.0

created by BOB BURDEN & DAVID BOSWELL written by BOB BURDEN; illustrated by DAVID BOSWELL & BOB BURDEN Come take a spin in the sturdiest, dirtiest milk truck you've ever seen, as Flaming Carrot, Iron City crime fighter and founding member of the Mysterymen, and the World's Toughest Milkman, Reid Fleming, roll right through the traffic jam that is popular culture. Whether it's going toe-to-toe with the unholy trinity of Fabio, Pavarotti, and Christopher Walken on the TV game show Celebrity Standoff, or pillaging the vaults of the Major Motion Picture movie studios, Fleming and the Carrot find more than their share of high jinks and mayhem on their madcap journey of comedy and cognitive dissonance. See, you're getting smarter already! On Sale December 26 SC, 32pg, b&w . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99 Cover price $3.99.

Journey into Unknown Worlds (1951 2nd Series) 7 GD+ 2.5

Cover detached at one staple, coming detached at second. Cover oxidation.

"The Men Who Conquered the Earth," art by Russ Heath; An inventor attempts to unify the countries of Earth by building a ray which will draw Mars close enough that its rocket ships can launch an attack; He realizes his mistake when the Martian forces begin to get the upper hand. "Escape from Death!", art by Joe Maneely; A criminal condemned to die in the electric chair has planned for his mob to short circuit the electrical power and spring him, but the warden tells him that they arrested three of his men earlier; The man thinks the warden is trying to rattle him as he sits in the chair and the switch is thrown. "In the Valley of the Mist" text story. "Planet of Terror!", art by Basil Wolverton; An Earthman sets himself up as a god among primitive Saturians. "The House That Wasn't There," art by Paul Cooper; A mailman who desires the job of postmaster finds he has a natural gift to see the inhabitants of time-space and they want him to come with them so that he may be involved with an exciting new experiment. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Journey into Unknown Worlds (1951 2nd Series) 10 FR 1.0

6" cumulative spine split. Cover oxidation.

Stories by Hank Chapman, Carl Wessler and unknown. Art by Fred Kida, Harry Lazarus, George Tuska, Dick Ayers and Werner Roth. This tale of terror could have happened to no one but..."The Undertaker" by Hank Chapman and Fred Kida. Also in this issue: "The Thing in the Cellar" with art by Harry Lazarus; 2-page text story "Eyes of Doom," reprinted from Mystic (1951 Atlas) #3 (original title: "Dimension of Death"); "The Old Man" with art by George Tuska; "Blood on the Moon" by Carl Wessler and Dick Ayers; and "The Man Who Didn't Exist!" with art by Werner Roth. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Journey into Unknown Worlds (1951 2nd Series) 55 GD+ 2.5

1" Cumulative spine split, cover oxidation.

Cover art by Bill Everett. Menace of the Humanoids, art by Don Heck; An engineer building the first satellite finds himself attacked by thugs in humanoid costumes. King of the Glacier Men, pencils by Al Williamson, inks by Ralph Mayo; A European dictator is exiled to the North where he becomes king of the glacier men. The Men in the Mole!, art by John Forte; Three men in a mole-like drilling device find a world underground populated by sorcerers. The Ghost Wore Armor, pencils by Bob Forgione, inks by Jack Abel; An explorer looks to steal golden armor from the natives. Lost in Time text story. Shangri-La, art by Bill Everett; A man makes it back from Shangri-La only to be informed that the man he spoke with, whom he takes to be mad, actually left for the valley four hundred years ago. The Puppets of Pierre Garou, art by Reed Crandall; A puppeteer shrinks people who try to rob him and uses them in his show. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Ladies' World (1886-1918 McClure Publications) Magazine Vol. 36 #12 FR/GD 1.5

Tape.

Christmas Issue. Cover price $0.10.

Tor (1954 St. John) In the World of 1,000,000 Years Ago 4 CGC 3.0

Paper: Light tan to off white

Label #2075342005

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Cover by Joe Kubert. Stories and art by Joe Kubert, Mort Meskin and Norman Maurer. Comics legend Joe Kubert won fans early in his career with his tales of Tor, a caveman struggling for survival in a world where humans co-exist with dinosaurs. Tor and his prehistoric world struggle to survive a devastating drought. When the Lizard Men attack Tor's badly outnumbered tribe, he has one chance to prevent them all from becoming slaves. Tor helps a tribe battle a wolf-pack, in a story featuring a terrific opening two-page spread by Kubert. Co-creators Joe Kubert and Norman Maurer put themselves into the comic to discuss "The Human Element" in Tor. Plus full-page dinosaur illustrations by Kubert. And an ad for the "Scholart Institute," one of Kubert's first attempts at comics art instruction, preceding the Joe Kubert School by two decades. Red Death!; Last Chance!; Great Wolf!; The Sea; History of Prehistoric Animals: Struthiomimus, Pachycephalosaurus; Danny Dreams. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

World of Mystery (1956) 3 GD/VG 3.0

"The Bugs" (art by Angelo Torres), "Who is Raymas?" (art by Jack Davis), "The Mystery Man" (art by Steve Ditko), "I Received Letters From Nowhere," "The Man Who Failed," and "Nobody," plus a two-page text story, "Three Wishes." Bill Everett cover. Cover price $0.10.

World of Wood (1986) 1 VF 8.0

Cover art by Dave Stevens. Text page about Wally Wood and what he meant to Cat Yronwode. The Curse, script by Archie Goodwin, art by Wallace Wood and Dan Adkins. Overworked!, script by Wally Wood, art by Wally Wood and Dan Adkins. The Misfits, script and art by Wallace Wood. ME-262!, script by Archie Goodwin, art by Wallace Wood. Black/white Wallace Wood photo taken 21 October 1977 in Derby, Connecticut, photo by Mike Zeck. 36 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

World of Wood (1986) 2 VF+ 8.5

Cover pencils by Wally Wood, inks by Dave Stevens. Text page about Wally Wood and what he meant to Cat Yronwode. The End, script and art by Wallace Wood. The Cosmic All, script and art by Wallace Wood. War of the Wizards, script and art by Wallace Wood. Pinup by Wallace Wood. 36 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

World's Finest (1941) 8 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. First page missing (affects Superman story). 7 1/2" cumulative spine split. Cover detached.

Cover art by Jack Burnley. Talent, Unlimited starring Superman, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Sam Citron [as Joe Shuster], inks by John Sikela [as Joe Shuster]; Clark Kent is given the assignment by Editor White to find a missing heiress, but along the way manages to help five other people realize their dreams.....as the Man of Steel! Tanks for the Memory starring Drafty, art by Stan Kaye. The Magic Lantern starring Zatara, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Joseph Sulman. Stripesy, Solo Sleuth Inc. starring The Star-Spangled Kid and Stripesy, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Hal Sherman. Private Pete humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Luck of the Lepparts starring The Boy Commandos, script by Jack Kirby, pencils by Joe Simon, inks by Jack Kirby. The Unluckiest Man In The World starring The Green Arrow, script by Joseph Green, pencils by Cliff Young, inks by Steve Brodie. A Double For Trouble starring The King, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Joe Gallagher. Brothers In Law! starring Batman and Robin, script by Jack Schiff, pencils by Jack Burnley [as Bob Kane], inks by Jack Burnley [as Bob Kane] and Ray Burnley (backgrounds); The untimely death of their father leads the O'Brien brothers to attempt to get even with his killer, while working at odds against one another. The Boy Commandos ad, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon. 100 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

World's Finest (1941) 95 FR 1.0

Severe staining and water damage, tape along spine, staple added (not manufacturing).

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Are You a Litter Bug? public service announcement starring Little Pete, script by Jack Schiff, art by Henry Boltinoff. The Battle of the Super-Heroes starring Superman and Batman, script by Dave Wood, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Ray Burnley; Alien gamblers give Batman super-powers as part of a bet. Ollie humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. The Indian Troubadour starring Tomahawk, art by Fred Ray. Tasteful Triumph text article; history of the ice cream cone. Green Arrow Vs. the Red Dart, art by George Papp; John Mallory pretends to be the superhero Red Dart to prevent Green Arrow and Speedy from stopping his gang's crime spree. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

World's Finest (1941) 98 GD- 1.8

3" cumulative spine split.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley. The Menace of the Moonman starring Superman and Batman, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Stan Kaye; While orbiting the moon, a strange comet crosses paths with Pilot Rogers rocket; When he returns to Earth he discovers that whenever moonlight strikes him he becomes the evil MoonMan. House ad for Blackhawk #131. Dexter humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. The Strange Hero of Fort Mascot starring Tomahawk, art by Fred Ray. Sharing- The United Nations Way public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by George Roussos. The Unmasked Archers! starring Green Arrow, script by Ed Herron, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Jack Kirby and Roz Kirby; Green Arrow and Speedy's secret IDs are almost revealed in a practical joke. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

World's Finest (1941) 103 GD+ 2.5

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Secret of the Sorcerer's Treasure starring Superman and Batman, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Sheldon Moldoff; Atkins and Bork purchase a map that leads them to an ancient sorcerer's weapons. Tips on Summer Fun! public service announcement starring Peter Porkchops, script by Jack Schiff, art by Rube Grossman. Little Pete humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Menace of the Metal Monitor starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Jack Miller, art by Jim Mooney. Challenge Of The Phantom Bandit starring Green Arrow, script by Bob Haney, art by Lee Elias; After stealing some chemicals from a professor, Joey Sanders becomes the Phantom Bandit, who can't be touched by Green Arrow and Speedy. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

World's Finest (1941) 104 GD+ 2.5

Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Plot to Destroy Superman, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Sheldon Moldoff; Superman, Batman, Batwoman and Robin are scheduled to display crime-fighting inventions of the future at an exhibit of what future Gotham will be like. Lex Luthor, disguised as an inventor of one of the inventions, tries to have Superman disintegrated. Hy Wire humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Prisoners of the Amazon Asteroid starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Jack Miller, art by Jim Mooney. Alias Chief Magic Bow starring Green Arrow, art by Lee Elias; Green Arrow and Speedy help an Indian tribe by posing as an ancient warrier, Chief Magic Bow, and performing various "magic" tricks with their special arrows. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

World's Finest (1941) 112 VG 4.0

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Forte. The Menace of Superman's Pet starring Superman and Batman, script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Sheldon Moldoff; While traveling thru space Superman picks up a small creature; When he returns to Earth the new "pet" causes problems for Superman, Batman and Robin while they are trying to catch a group of criminals called The Wreckers. Bike Safety = Bike Fun public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. The Spy In The Arrow-Cave starring Green Arrow, script by Ed Herron, art by Lee Elias; An escaped convict hides out in Green Arrow's secret hide out. The Planeteer Bandit starring Tommy Tomorrow, art by Jim Mooney. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

World's Finest (1941) 116 VG+ 4.5

Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan. The Creature From Beyond! starring Superman and Batman, script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye; The Creature from Beyond is helping the Jackson Mob commit robberies. Don' t Sell Nature Short public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. Dateline: Outer Space starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Jack Miller, art by Jim Mooney. Lem n' Lime humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Ape Archer, script by Ed Herron, art by Lee Elias; Green Arrow and Speedy must determine what has mad the chimp Bonzo take up a life of crime. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

World's Finest (1941) 117 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Super-Batwoman and the Super-Creature starring Superman and Batman, script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye; Lex Luthor can control the super-creature Golanth; Batwoman temporarily gains super powers but is also controlled by Lex Luthor. Homer humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Devil's Island of Space starring Tommy Tomorrow, art by Jim Mooney. Three Hours to Survival text story. The Cartoon Archer starring Green Arrow, script by Dave Wood, art by Lee Elias; Green Arrow and Speedy must determine the secret behind Bill Rame's Green Arrow cartoons. Little Pocahontas humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

World's Finest (1941) 119 GD+ 2.5

1.25" Spine split from bottom. Centerfold detached at one staple.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Secret of Tigerman starring Superman and Batman, script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Stan Kaye; Superman, Batman and Robin are suddenly following orders from a new superhero named Tigerman. The Earth King of Planetoid Plexis starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Jack Miller, art by Jim Mooney. Storm Over The Sahara text story. The Man With The Magic Bow starring Green Arrow, art by Lee Elias; The Acrobat takes the "Magic Bow of Diana" from a museum heist, which allows him to fire arrows that magically follow his orders. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

World's Finest (1941) 123 VG+ 4.5

Centerfold detached at one staple.

Cover pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. The Incredible Team of Bat-Mite and Mr. Mxyzptlk starring Superman and Batman, script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Sheldon Moldoff; Mxyzptlk and Bat-Mite discover when they use their magic together they can't control the outcome. The Day They Grounded Tommy Tomorrow, script by Jack Miller, art by Jim Mooney. Ollie humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Man Who Foretold Disaster starring Green Arrow, script by Dick Wood, art by Lee Elias; Prof Marlo claims to be able to foretell disasters. Statement of ownership--average paid circulation 480,000. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

World's Finest (1941) 125 FN 6.0

Cover pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. The Hostages of the Island of Doom starring Superman and Batman, script by Jerry Coleman, art by Jim Mooney; Jundy kidnaps Batman and Robin and transports them to his Island of Doom where he threatens to kill them unless Superman finds all the parts of an ancient magic scepter for him. Homer humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Man Who Defied Death starring Green Arrow, script by Ed Herron, art by Lee Elias; Fred Jenkins will take any job no matter how dangerous to raise money for his son's operation. Aquaman's Super Sidekick, script by Jack Miller, art by Nick Cardy; Aquaman pretends Aqualad has super powers to protect him from criminals. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

World's Finest (1941) 125 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. The Hostages of the Island of Doom starring Superman and Batman, script by Jerry Coleman, art by Jim Mooney; Jundy kidnaps Batman and Robin and transports them to his Island of Doom where he threatens to kill them unless Superman finds all the parts of an ancient magic scepter for him. Homer humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Man Who Defied Death starring Green Arrow, script by Ed Herron, art by Lee Elias; Fred Jenkins will take any job no matter how dangerous to raise money for his son's operation. Aquaman's Super Sidekick, script by Jack Miller, art by Nick Cardy; Aquaman pretends Aqualad has super powers to protect him from criminals. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

World's Finest (1941) 128 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. The Power That Transformed Batman starring Superman and Batman, script by Jerry Coleman, art by Jim Mooney; Under the influence of a weird space meteor Batman becomes susceptible to kryptonite. Rules of Water Safety! starring Buzzy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. The Trial Of Aquaman starring Aquaman and Aqualad, script by Jack Miller, art by Ramona Fradon; Aquaman is on trial for piracy and the death of Aqualad. The Too-Old Hero starring Green Arrow, script by Dave Wood, art by Lee Elias; Patrolman Charlie Donley is getting to old for his job and is moved to a desk job, until he saves Green Arrow and Speedy from some bank robbers. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

World's Finest (1941) 129 FN 6.0

Cover pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. Joker-Luthor, Incorporated! starring Superman and Batman, script by Dave Wood, pencils by Jim Mooney, inks by Sheldon Moldoff; Joker and Luthor team up to rob a large gem show. Health Myths Debunked! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. The Menace Of The Alien Fish starring Aquaman and Aqualad, art by Ramona Fradon; Aquaman and Aqualad help an alien who has crashed on Earth to round up three alien fish he brought with him. Menace of the Meteorites text story. The Iron Archer! starring Green Arrow, pencils by Lee Elias, inks by Lee Elias; Green Arrow and Speedy must stop a group of bank robbers with a robot that shoots arrows. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

World's Finest (1941) 130 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. Riddle of the Four Planets! starring Superman and Batman, script by Jerry Coleman, art by Jim Mooney; Superman, Batman and Robin must help an alien race stop the Zelaphod, an alien beast that is loose on Earth. King of the Land Beasts, art by Ramona Fradon; Strange chemicals cause Aquaman to turn green and lose his ability to live underwater. War Against the Weather filler page. The Human Sharks, art by Lee Elias; Green Arrow and Speedy must stop a gang of thieves who operate underwater. Superman stars in a one-page public service announcement, "Pennies for UNICEF!" 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

World's Finest (1941) 149 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Part I-The Game of Secret Identities starring Superman and Batman, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff; Superman and Batman hypnotize each other into forgetting their secret identities and then challenge each other to discover them. Part II--The Super Detective. The Congorilla of Space, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman; Congorilla is transported to another world where he meets an Alien Congorilla much like himself. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

World's Finest (1941) 153 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. Part I- The Clash of Cape and Cowl starring Superman and Batman, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Young Bruce Wayne is convinced that Superboy killed his father and vows to become Batman so he can bring him to justice. Part II--The Death of a Hero. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Boy Who Changed the Future--Editors' Round Table, script by John Broome, pencils by Bob Oksner, inks by Bernard Sachs. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

World's Finest (1941) 177 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. Duel of the Crime Kings! starring Superman and Batman, script by Jim Shooter, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Mike Esposito; Luthor and Joker use a Chronal Displacer to call up great villains of the past to join their gang and trick Leonardo Da Vinci into planning crimes for them. Dead Silence!--Editors' Round Table: Gang Busters, script by Dave Wood, art by Nick Cardy. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

World's Finest (1941) 185 FN+ 6.5

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Neal Adams. The Galactic Gamblers starring Superman and Batman, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Superman and Batman are taken from Earth and forced to undergo a series of challenges. The Amazing Future Toys! starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney. One-page text feature, "The Wonderful World of Comics # 11: DC Stars of Stage, Screen, Radio and Television." Brief histories of Superman, Batman, Hop Harrigan, the Vigilante, Congo Bill, Blackhawk, and Aquaman appearances in various media. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

World's Finest (1941) 204 FN+ 6.5

52-page giant. Cover art by Neal Adams. Journey to the End of Hope! starring Superman and Wonder Woman, script by Dennis O'Neil, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Joe Giella. The Guardians of the Clockwork Universe! starring Captain Comet, script by John Broome, pencils by Murphy Anderson, inks by Sy Barry. The Rogue of 1000 Ropes! starring Green Arrow, script by Ed Herron, art by George Papp. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

World's Finest (1941) 267 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4657810009

52-page giant. The Challengers of the Unknown guest star in the Superman/Batman story, "When Strike the Gravity-Masters" (script by Cary Burkett, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Dick Giordano), Black Canary in "With This Gun I Thee Slay" (script by Bob Haney, pencils by Trevor Eeden, inks by Vince Colletta), Red Tornado in "Future Shock" (script by J.M. DeMatteis, pencils by Jose Delbo, inks by Kim DeMulder), Hawkman in "The Insect Invasion of Midway City" (script by Bob Rozakis, pencils Alex Saviuk, inks by Rodin Rodriguez), and Captain Marvel in "Assault of the Rock Eternity" (script by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Bob Smith). Comic strip by Fred Hembeck. Buckler cover pencils, Dick Giordano cover inks. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

World's Finest (1941) 277 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4672752005

52-page giant. Superman and Batman star in "Beasts of Plague" (script by Cary Burkett, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Romeo Tanghal), Green Arrow in "Green Arrow Sought for Questioning in Murder" (script by Mike Barr, pencils by Trevor Von Eeden, inks by Rodin Rodriguez), Zatanna in "Doppleganger" (script by Paul Kupperberg, art by Dan Spiegle), Hawkman in "I Have My Wings and I Must Fly" (script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Alex Saviuk, inks by Rodriguez), and Captain Marvel Jr. in "The Menace of the Moon-Tree" (script by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Frank Chiaramonte). Third-page Gene Colan bio. Comic strip by Fred Hembeck. George Perez cover. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

World's Finest (1941) 280 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4672752004

52-page giant. Superman and Batman star in "General's Scarr's Army of Crime" (script by Cary Burkett, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Bob Smith), Green Arrow in "Harmony and Discord" (script by Joey Cavalieri, pencils by Trevor Von Eeden, inks by Lary Mahlstedt), Hawkman in "Now you Czemm, Now You Don't" (script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Alex Saviuk, inks by Frank Chiaramonte), and the (Captain) Marvel family in "The Secret of the Freeman Brothers" (script by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Don Newton, inks by FrankChiaramonte). Origin of Kid Eternity and Captain Marvel Jr. Buckler cover pencils, Steve Mitchell cover inks. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

World's Finest (1941) 281 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4672752003

Cover art by Gil Kane. War In The Streets starring Superman and Batman, script by Cary Burkett, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; while Superman tries to return to his normal time period, Batman battles the Army of Crime. The Forgotten People starring Green Arrow, script by Joey Cavalieri, pencils by Trevor von Eeden inks by Larry Mahlstedt. Out Into Space In Ships starring Hawkman, script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Alex Saviuk, inks by Frank Chiaramonte. The One-Worm Monster Society starring Shazam!, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Don Newton, inks by John Calnan. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

World's Finest Futures End (2014) 1A CGC 9.6 3D

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4663569019

3-D cover. Written by Paul Levitz. Art by Yildiray Cinar (line art) and Jason Wright (colors). Cover by Stephen Segovia. Power Girl must break into Cadmus Island to free Huntress - but she ends up a prisoner herself! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

WOW World of Ward (1990 Allied American Artists) 1 VG+ 4.5

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