Comic books May 1962

Cover art by Bob Brown. The Hermit of Planetoid X, art by Bill Ely. The story behind names given to rockets in the US space program. Do You Know Your Neighbors? public service announcement starring Buzzy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. House ad for Superboy #96 and Superman #152, pencils by Curt Swan. Interplanetary Bodyguard, art by Lee Elias. Article on how the sun will eventually burn out. On the Planet Og humor story by Henry Boltinoff. Space Ranger's Invincible Enemy, script by Arnold Drake, art by Bob Brown; Martian criminal Xorog has gained super-powers and launches an interplanetary crime wave. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart GD 2.0 $5.20 Cover oxidation. Water damage.

First 12-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. "One of Them," art by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio; Spy Sergei Bolakaloff meets a mysterious end at the hands of an unexpected person. "Moon Magic" one-page story, inks by Sal Trapani. "Out of Sight," pencils by Bill Molno; Colin uses his power to make things disappear on his twin brother so he can take over his life. "Aunt Mirabel's Mirror," art by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio; Abner Cubbell's aunt's mirror shows people as they truly are. "Beat a Bullet" text story. Statement of ownership; Average paid circulation over the preceding 12 months is stated as 136,414 copies. "Death of a Hot Rod," pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio; Joe Bragan drives his car right into the middle of a battle between Romans and Saracens. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart Very Good $8.00

Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $7.00

Add to cart PR 0.5 $2.65 INCOMPLETE. Multiple pages missing, interrupts art and story.

Cover by Carl Barks. Stories and art by Carl Barks, Jack Bradbury, Bob Karp, Al Taliaferro, Tony Strobl, Carl Fallberg, and Paul Murry. Sometimes listed as Vol. 22 #8. The long-running vehicle for Disney character comics featured art by Carl Barks, the legendary Good Duck Artist. Mickey, Goofy, and Professor Flotsam P. Jetsam patch the sails with anything at hand, including their clothing, to get the treasure ship away from Pete's pirates. In a story by Barks, Donald faces the challenges and frustrations of running a small-town ferry service. Taking a break from inventing, Gyro goes to a small town, where he encounters the Beagle Boys. Donald Duck: Merry Ferry; Chip 'n' Dale: Greener Pastures; Gyro Gearloose: All Invented Out; Grandma Duck's Treasure; Mickey Mouse: The Missing Merchantman. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart VG- 3.5 $21.00 View scans

A collection of stories with art and photographs from all over the world. 7-in. x 9 3/4-in., approx. 76 pages, B&W.

Wolfbane was a horror and science fiction fanzine published and edited by Mike La Rochelle. 8.5" x 11", 4 single-sided sheets, ditto blue printing. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 7.5 $109.00 View scans Paper: Off white to white Label #4604097006 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. "Secret of Mister Genie's Magic Turban," script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Mr. Genie takes Wonder Tot on another series of adventures, during which they foil an alien invasion attempt. "The Mirage Mirrors," script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; After Diana Prince finds that Steve Trevor is too dumb-struck with love for Wonder Woman to consider taking her out, she asks Queen Hippolyte for advice; She tells her daughter how, when Hercules was smitten with her, and did nothing but brag to her of Hippolytes beauty while the Queen assumed a secret identity as an Amazon soldier, she fooled him with a "mirage-mirror" that gave her two heads, allowing her to assume any shape she wished temporarily. Letter to the editor from comics historian Peter Sanderson. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart GD 2.0 $14.00

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $50.00 View scan Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

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.

Cover by Joe Simon. Art by Joe Simon, Dick Ayers, and Bill Draut. Part of Prize's romance lineup, produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Frank and Joy have been keeping a secret from Frank's girlfriend; Diner waitress Denise is torn between trucker Charlie and her boss Dave; Audrey insists on standing by Alec, a failed writer. Go Fight Your Heart!; Nancy Hale; Dead End Love Affair; High Hopes; Beauty Aids. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.