Tell It to the Marines (1952 Toby Press) comic books in grade NM- or lower

Add to cart GD 2.0 $89.00 View scans 1.5" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached. Only one staple (manufacturing). Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

"Operation Petticoat," art by Jack Sparling; Spike and Bat, two brawny, lusty, best-buddy Marines on the Korean front, are sent behind enemy lines to retrieve valuable information from an elderly, wounded Korean acting as an agent for the United States. Before dying, the agent tells the boys the information is sewn into the dress hem of his lovely granddaughter, Lotus Blossom. "Arabian Nightmare," script by Charles Spain Verral, art by Jack Sparling; A big mistake is made in Washington and the boys are sent to the Middle East to secure oil concessions for the western powers; Boris, a Russian emissary, is trying to do the same for his country; The Shah of Ariq, a boxing fan, decides the issue will be settled via a boxing match between Boris and Spike, a renowned Corps heavyweight champion celebrated for a punch of his own devising called the Double Reverse Pretzel Bolo. "Blue Plate Blossom"; Lover O'Leary is the "pre-eminent gal-hound" of the United States Marine Corps and agrees to take two nerdy, young "chowderheads" out on the town; The three pass their time ogling busty, leggy Good Girls in little clothing. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart GD 2.0 $37.00 View scan 1/2" spine split from bottom. Water damage. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by TheInnerGeek

"The Lady Didn't Know It Was Loaded"; A female photographer complicates full-scale war maneuvers in South Carolina for Spike and Bat. "The Terrible Turk"; On a missionn behind the lines, Spike and Bat meet an old acquaintance, the Terrible Turk. "The U.S. Marines on the Shores of Tripoli" article. Article about bombers of the future. Untitled story, art by Jack Sparling; Two nerdy, young Marines accompany Lover O'Leary as he comments on Good Girls. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $86.00 View scan

Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $99.95 or Best Offer View scan Corner (margin) pieces missing from a few interior pages, 1" spine split from top. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by humble cow

Add to cart GD 2.0 $79.95 or Best Offer View scan 3/4" Cumulative spine split. Water damage. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by humble cow

Add to cart PR 0.5 $74.95 or Best Offer View scan Interior is complete. Full length spine split. Cover oxidation. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by humble cow

Cover art by Jack Sparling. "Double Doublecross" starring Spike and Bat, art by Jack Sparling. "Hawaiian Maneuvers," art by Jack Sparling; The Shore Patrol is called in when Spike and Bat battle for the attentions of Lani. "Mighty Mabel" text story, art by Charles P. X. Houts. "Mam'selle Spells Trouble," art by Jack Sparling; Spike and Bat strike-out with Fifi Delorm, a French news correspondent. Four pages of Lover O'Leary and His Liberty Belles good girl art by Jack Sparling. "Ever-Lovin' Wuff" one-page story, art by George Crenshaw. One-page story, art by Art Helfant; Pete buys a firecracker for the Fourth of July. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $99.95 or Best Offer View scan 1.75" Cumulative spine split. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by humble cow

"Hypnotized Hero"; Spike is sent on a dangerous mission behind enemy lines after being hypnotized by Bat. "Week-End in Paris"; Spike and Bat encounter a cadre of communists in Paris. "Coney Island Caper," art by Jack Sparling; Spike and Bat are asked to tend a brat who leads them on a wild goose chase around Coney Island. "Here comes Lover O'Leary...," art by Jack Sparling; Lover O'Leary takes a couple of nerdy, young Marines to the circus and expounds upon Good Girls. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $16.00 View scan 1/2" cumulative spine split. Cover oxidation with chipping. Water damage. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by TheInnerGeek

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Fair $10.00

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart VG- 3.5 $39.00 View scans Water damage.

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.