Auctions: Worlds comic books

Adventures Into Weird Worlds (1952-1954 Marvel/Atlas) 30 VG- 3.5

Cover oxidation.

"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.

Batman Superman World's Finest (2022 DC) 1C CGC 9.6 Lau Variant

Paper: White

Lau Variant Cover.

Label #4403541009

Written by Mark Waid. Art by Dan Mora. Cover by Stanley Artgerm Lau. The Dark Knight. The Man of Steel. They are the two finest superheroes that the world has ever known...and theyre together again in an epic new series from the legendary talents of Mark Waid and Dan Mora! In the not-too-distant past, Supermans powers are super-charged from a devastating chemical attack by the villain Metallo...and the only ally that the ultra-powerful Man of Tomorrow can turn to in this turbulent hour is Gothams own dark vengeance: the Batman. A nearly fatal burst of power drives Bruce Wayne to his own extreme measures to help his friend...enlisting none other than the Doom Patrol for aid. Its the worlds greatest superheroes from the worlds greatest comic book talent in an epic comic book experience that kicks off the next big events in the DCU. Get ready, its time to soar. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Forbidden Worlds (1951 ACG) 3 FR/GD 1.5

5" cumulative spine split (partially taped), cover near brittle in places.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Charles Spain Verral and others. Art by Ogden Whitney, King Ward, Emil Gershwin, Edvard Moritz and Leo Morey, plus one story by Al Williamson, Frank Frazetta, Wally Wood, and Joe Orlando. An anthology series featuring tales of fantasy, horror, and science fiction from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. A couple studying ancient castles in Europe comes upon one that is the lair of an ancient vampire, situated on an inaccessible peak. Another couple accidentally flung into space on an experimental balloon lands on a purgatory planet inhabited by atomic mutants, in a story full of ludicrous science and genuinely disturbing art by King Ward. But the real gem is about a boy who accidentally summons the spirit of a vengeful sorcerer while playing with the skull on his fathers desk. This oft-reprinted story, Skull of the Sorcerer, features pencils by EC legend Al Williamson, inks by Joe Orlando and Wally Wood, and one panel (page 6 panel 3?) inked by Frank Frazetta himself. Lair of the Vampire; The Return; The Vengeful Spirit; The Domain of the Doomed; Giants on the Earth; Skull of the Sorcerer; Pursuit Into the Past. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Future State Superman Worlds of War (2021 DC) 1B CGC 9.8 Federici Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #3780639004

Written by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Brandon Easton, Becky Cloonan, Michael W. Conrad and Jeremy Adams. Art by Mikel Janin, Valentine De Landro, Gleb Melnikov and Siya Oum. Cover by Riccardo Federici. This monumental Future State title features four big stories! First, Clark Kent is gone, leaving a Superman-shaped hole behind. People gather in Smallville to celebrate their hero, little realizing that he is across the galaxy helping others. Superman has gone to Warworld, where he fights as a gladiator in the deadly pits of Mongul. But this is Superman we're talking about -- and his idea of a victory does not line up with the expectations of Mongul's hordes in "The Many Lives of Clark Kent" by Phillip Kennedy Johnson and Mikel Janin. Meanwhile, on the other side of Warworld, other agents are at work, struggling for a better life. Shilo Norman, the man known as Mister Miracle, has ridden a Boom Tube across the cosmos from Metropolis to find himself at odds with an entire planet in "Time and Effect: Part 1" by Brandon Easton and Valentine De Landro. At the same time, Midnighter, the greatest fighter from Earth, is punching his way through a whole mess of trouble. He's on the hunt for a new energy source deadlier than Kryptonite. His goal: to shut it down before it gets unleashed on an unsuspecting universe in "Future State: Part 1" by Becky Cloonan, Michael W. Conrad and Gleb Melnikov. On top of that, the Black Racer, a girl raised in the slums of Warworld to be one of its top competitors, turns betrayal into a crusade to fight for the freedom of others like her in "Future State: Black Racer Chapter 1: Do Not Go Gentle" by Jeremy Adams and Siya Oum. 64 pages, full color. Ages 13+ Cover price $8.99.

Journey into Unknown Worlds (1951 2nd Series) 7 CGC 5.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #1283467018

"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.

Mysteries of Unexplored Worlds (1956 Charlton) 22 GD+ 2.5

Water spotting.

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Cover by Steve Ditko. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, Vince Alascia and Bill Molno. Charlton's popular series features tales of science fiction and fantasy with twist endings. Everyone laughs when a man claims that hope for humanity exists in the sky, in a story with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. A couple discovers the strange secret of the creepy funhouse at the Dreamland carnival. Oscar finds a strange ring that causes people to be afraid of him. The Fun House; Ring of Fear; There's Hope in the Sky; Try This Tennis; The Man Who Hated the World. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

SHAZAM The Golden Age of the World's Mightiest Mortal HC (2010 Abrams) 1-1ST FN 6.0

Cut in bottom of front cover.

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1st printing.

Written by Chip Kidd. Photography by Geoff Spear. Art by C.C. Beck, Mac Raboy and Jack Kirby.

SHAZAM made his debut in Whiz Comics in 1940, and outsold his biggest competitor, Superman, by 14 million copies a month. Before too long, a variety of merchandise was produced - secret decoders, figurines, buttons, paper rockets, tin toys, puzzles, costumes - and a fan club was created to keep up with the demand.

Seventy years later, an unprecedented assortment of these collectibles are gathered together by award-winning writer/designer Chip Kidd and photographer Geoff Spear. Join Kidd, Spear, and the World's Mightiest Mortal in this first, fully authorized celebration of ephemera, artwork, and rare, one-of-a-kind toys, and recapture the magic that was SHAZAM!

Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 12-in., 224 pages, full color.

Cover price $35.00.

Strange Worlds (1963 I.W. Reprint) 5 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4339879014

Stories reprinted from Strange Worlds (1950 Avon) #9. In order of appearance: "Radium Monsters!", "Ransom--One Million Decimars!" art by Everett Raymond Kinstler, and "World of the Monster Brain!", all further reprinted in Out of This World (1989) #1; and "Mystery of Asteroid 9!" art by Gene Fawcette and Vincent Alascia further reprinted in Strange Worlds (1990 Malibu) #1. "Interplanetary Safari" and "Revenge at Callisto Orbit" text stories. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.12.

World's Finest (1941) 32 CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Label #0339122006

Cover art by Winslow Mortimer. The Man Who Could Not Die! starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Ray Burnley; When Lucky Starr visits a swami, he is told that he was born under a lucky star and he will get a sign from the future. The Case of the Camera Crimes starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. The Bandits and Books starring Zatara, script by Joe Samachson, art by William F. White. Bebe humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Killer with the Golden Voice starring The Boy Commandos. The Heel and Toe Juggler starring Three-Ring Binks, script and art by Jack Farr. The Seventh Wonder of the World starring Superman, script by Jerry Siegel ?, pencils by Ira Yarbrough [as Joe Shuster], inks by Stan Kaye ? [as Joe Shuster]; On a way back from a case, Superman stops over in Egypt to admire the pyramids and is swept back into time by way of a time bridge to aid the forces of King Cheops against an evil high priest AND to actually build one of the pyramids! 76 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

World's Finest (1941) 45 FR/GD 1.5 (R)

Trimmed

TRIMMED. 5.5" Cumulative spine split (taped). Tape on inside front cover, corner (margin) pieces torn from a few pages.

Cover art by Winslow Mortimer. Lois Lane and Clark Kent, Detectives starring Superman, script by Alvin Schwartz, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. The Silver Dollar Clue starring Wyoming Kid, script by Ryerson Johnson, art by Howard Sherman. The Switchman of Crime starring Green Arrow and Switchman, script by Don Cameron, art by George Papp. Renegade Train Boss, art by George Roussos. Three Tasks for a Hero starring Zatara, script by George Kashdan, art by Ralph Mayo. Three Tasks for a Hero starring Zatara, script by George Kashdan, art by Ralph Mayo. Words About Music text article. The Historian of Crime starring Batman, script by Writer A, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman & Robin figures) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Stan Kaye; Batman suspects Professor Ezra Dorn of stealing historical artifacts. Code For Buddies public service announcement starring Superman, script by Jack Schiff, pencils by Al Plastino. 76 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

World's Finest (1941) 83 VG- 3.5

1" spine split from bottom. Moisture damage. Oxidation.

Cover pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Stan Kaye. The Case of the Mother Goose Mystery, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Stan Kaye; Mystery Inc has set up a mystery for three high-paying clients so they can pretend to be Batman, Robin and Superman; A mix-up of dates causes the real superheroes to assume the parts that were to be played by the clients, and stop a real robbery in the process. Shorty humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Error-Car, art by George Papp; Prof. Weldon Immelwimmer gives Green Arrow a super new arrow car that drives Oliver crazy. Man Overboard text story by Jack Miller [as Joe Maxwell]. The Tribe Without A Chief starring Tomahawk, art by Bob Brown. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

World's Finest (1941) 99 VG- 3.5

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Batman's Super Spending Spree, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Stan Kaye; Batman announces he is going to spend a million dollars; When his purchases turn out to be busts, Superman secretly makes them profitable, against Batman's wishes. Lem 'n' Lime humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. Crime Under Glass starring Green Arrow, script by Robert Bernstein, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Jack Kirby and Roz Kirby; Green Arrow and Speedy take down a gang of robbers using lenses in their crimes. The Frontier Rogues Gallery starring Tomahawk, art by Fred Ray. Odd News Items, script by Julius Schwartz, pencils by Morris Waldinger, inks by Tommy Nicolosi; before 1870, newspapers were not equipped with folding devices. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

World's Finest (1941) 111 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. Superman's Secret Kingdom starring Superman and Batman, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Sheldon Moldoff; The force of a volcanic eruption gives Superman amnesia. He finds himself in a forgotten Aztec city and becomes the king of the inhabitants; When Batman and Robin go in search of him, they find the criminal Floyd Frisby who tries to convince Superman that Batman and Robin are really criminals. Ollie humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Hermit of Titan starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Jack Miller, art by Jim Mooney. Lend A Friendly Hand public service announcement starring Superman, script by Jack Schiff, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. The Crimes of the Clock King starring Green Arrow, script by Ed Herron, art by Lee Elias; The Clock King is successful in a series of crimes, besting Green Arrow and Speedy. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

World's Finest (1941) 113 VG 4.0

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Bat-Mite Meets Mr. Mxyzptlk starring Superman and Batman, script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Sheldon Moldoff; Bat-Mite tries to stop Superman from helping Batman and Robin; Then Mr. Mxyzptlk decides that Bat-Mite should stop bugging Superman and a magic contest is begun between the two. Keep Learning -- the Key to Success! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. The Amazing Miss Arrowette, script by Dave Wood, art by Lee Elias; Miss Arrowette makes her debut by rescuing Green Arrow and Speedy from a gang of thieves. Dexter humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Journey to 1960 starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Jack Miller, art by Jim Mooney. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

World's Finest (1941) 115 VG/FN 5.0

Water spotting.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. The Curse That Doomed Superman starring Superman and Batman, script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Sheldon Moldoff; A Swami places a curse on Superman that he will follow every good deed with an evil deed. Our American Heritage public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. A Trap for Tommy Tomorrow, art by Jim Mooney. Bebe humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Mighty Arrow Army starring Green Arrow, art by Lee Elias; after Green Arrow and Speedy crash on their world tour in the small country of Luania they must help the local military against an invation by Dictator Bracato. 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) 122 VF 8.0

Cover pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. The Capture of Superman, script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Jim Mooney, inks by Sheldon Moldoff; Klor of Belvos comes to Earth and demands Batman help him capture the dangerous space criminal Superman. Planeteer's Alien Allies starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Jack Miller, art by Murphy Anderson. The Booby-Trap Bandits starring Green Arrow, script by Bob Haney, art by Lee Elias; Green Arrow and Speedy catch the Booby-Trap Bandits. 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) 153 GD/VG 3.0

1" cumulative spine split. Cover and first wrap detached at one staple. Oxidation.

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) 207 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4616926008

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. A Matter of Light and Death! (a new story) starring Superman and Batman, script by Len Wein, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Joe Giella; Batman battles Dr Light; includes cameo by Zatanna. Galloping Gold starring Tarantula, script by Manly Wade Wellman, art by Ed Smalle (from Star-Spangled Comics 11 in 1942). The Cosmic Idiots!, script by Sid Gerson, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Joe Giella (from Strange Adventures, July 1953). Letter to the editor from comic writer Martin Pasko. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

World's Finest (1941) 212 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4616926007

Cover art by Nick Cardy. ...And So My World Begins! starring Superman and Martian Manhunter, script by Dennis O'Neil, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Joe Giella. The Outland Pirates starring Grim Ghost, script by Gardner Fox, art by Howard Purcell (Gay Ghost is renamed Grim Ghost as a recognition of the times). Underworld Jam Session! starring Air Wave, art by George Roussos. Letters to the editor from comics writers Bob Rozakis and Mike W. Barr. 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) 275 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4633548025

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. Summer Days...Winter Nights starring Superman and Batman, script by Paul Kupperberg, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Frank McLaughlin; while Metropolis is undergoing a heatwave, Mr. Freeze tries to freeze Gotham City to make it livable for him. Archer In A Cage starring Green Arrow and Black Canary, script by Mike W. Barr, pencils by Trevor von Eeden, inks by Larry Mahlstedt. Soul Shriek starring Zatanna, script by Gerry Conway, art by Dan Spiegle. Matter, Matter, Everywhere starring Hawkman, script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Alex Saviuk, inks by Rodin Rodriguez. The Snatching of Billy Batson starring Shazam!/Captain Marvel, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Dan Adkins. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

World's Finest (1941) 275 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4648761023

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. Summer Days...Winter Nights starring Superman and Batman, script by Paul Kupperberg, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Frank McLaughlin; while Metropolis is undergoing a heatwave, Mr. Freeze tries to freeze Gotham City to make it livable for him. Archer In A Cage starring Green Arrow and Black Canary, script by Mike W. Barr, pencils by Trevor von Eeden, inks by Larry Mahlstedt. Soul Shriek starring Zatanna, script by Gerry Conway, art by Dan Spiegle. Matter, Matter, Everywhere starring Hawkman, script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Alex Saviuk, inks by Rodin Rodriguez. The Snatching of Billy Batson starring Shazam!/Captain Marvel, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Dan Adkins. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

World's Finest (1941) 278 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4622241024

52-page giant. Superman, Batman, and Hawkman star in "Assault on Thanagar" (script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Rich Buckler, art by Pablo Marcos), Green Arrow in "The Archer and the Assassin" (script by Mike Barr, pencils by Trevor Von Eeden, inks by Larry Mahlstedt), Zatanna in "Dog Day Afternoon" (script by Paul Kupperberg, art by Dan Spiegle), and Captain Marvel in "The Power of Darkness" (script by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Frank Chiaramonte). George Perez cover pencils, Romeo Tanghal cover inks. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

Woron's Worlds (1994) 3B VG/FN 5.0

Nude cover. A pin-up portfolio by Steve Woron. B&W, 32 pages, standard paper stock. Mature readers. Cover price $3.25.