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Super Mystery Comics (1940) comic books

  • Vol. 1 #1
    Super Mystery Comics (1940) Vol. 1 #1
    • Paper: Slightly britle
    • Label #4462018001
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    First appearance of Magno the Magnetic Man and of Vulcan the Volcanic Man. In order of appearance: "The Sportfolio: Clinton Odell, Helen Wills Moody and Howard Kimsey, and Harry Sharpe vs. Frank Crosby" by Joe Archibald; "Vulcan the Volcanic Man"; "Corporal Flint of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police and the Flame Maiden" adapted from "The Frozen Phantom" by Lester Dent, a story originally published in pulp magazine Western Trails (1928-1949 Ace Magazines) Vol. 13 #4, with art by George Appel; "Magno the Magnetic Man" adapted from "Octopus of Crime" by Paul Chadwick, a story originally published in pulp magazine Secret Agent X (1934-1939 Periodical House) Vol. 3 #1; "'Sky' Smith, Flying Ace"; "Q-13, America's Spy Fighter"; and "Sands of Doom: Complete Foreign Legion Story Featuring Larry Harrigan, American Adventurer". "Blazing the Santa Fe Trail" illustrated text story. 68 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $6,699 Super-Mystery Comics (1940) v1 #1 CGC VF- 7.5 Off White Ace Magazines 1940

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  • Vol. 2 #1
    Super Mystery Comics (1940) Vol. 2 #1
    • Full length spine split through first wrap.
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    Bondage cover by Jim Mooney. First appearance and origin of Buckskin Blake. "The Long Arm of the Law Catches a Dangerous Gang Leader..." art by Jack Alderman; "Magno the Magnetic Man" art by Jim Mooney; "Vulcan" art by Jack Binder; "Buckskin Blake, America's Defender of Liberty!!" art by Harry Anderson; "The Black Spider"; "Captain Gallant and His Mini-Sub" art by Jack Alderman; "Peewee Wilson, U.S.A."; and "Sky Smith" art by Maurice Gutwirth. "The Big Reward" in-house comic advertisement for Lightning Comics Vol. 2 (1941), art by Jack Alderman, reprinted in Alter Ego (1999 Magazine) #121. "The Devil's Gunner" text story by Cliff Howe. 68 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Vol. 2 #2
    Super Mystery Comics (1940) Vol. 2 #2
    Auction opens January 3
    • Soiling, centerfold detached at one staple.
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #20-0297949-119
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    • INCOMPLETE. First wrap missing, affects art and story. Cover and centerfold detached, edge chipping.
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    • INCOMPLETE. Centerfold missing, affects art and story.
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    Jim Mooney cover. In order of appearance: "Magno the Magnetic Man, The Clown Comes Back" art by Jim Mooney; "The Black Spider"; "Vulcan"; "Peewee Wilson, U.S.A."; "Sky Smith" art by Maurice Gutwirth; "Buckskin, America's Defender of Liberty!" art by Harry Anderson; and "Captain Gallant and His Mini-Sub" art by Mark Arthur Schneider. "Circus Days" in-house comic advertisement for Lightning Comics Vol. 2 (1941), art by Jim Mooney. "Crossword Crime" text story by Cliff Howe. 68 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Vol. 2 #3
    Super Mystery Comics (1940) Vol. 2 #3
    • 4 1/2" cumulative spine split (chew), centerfold detached.
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    Jim Mooney cover. "Vulcan" depicts The Blitz, followed by Vulcan's torture and humiliation of Adolf Hitler, Hermann Goering, and Benito Mussolini. In order of appearance: "Magno the Magnetic Man" art by Jim Mooney; "The Black Spider"; "Vulcan" art by Jack Alderman; "Buckskin, America's Defender of Liberty" art by Harry Anderson; "Captain Gallant and His Mini-Sub" art by Mark Schneider; and "Peewee Wilson, U.S.A." art by Earl Da Voren. "Mother's Little Helpers" in-house comic advertisement for Lightning Comics Vol. 2 (1941), art by Warren Kremer. "Hair-Trigger Headwork" text story by Cliff Howe. 68 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Vol. 2 #4
    Super Mystery Comics (1940) Vol. 2 #4
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #4312079013
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    World War II cover by Jim Mooney. In order of appearance: "Magno the Magnetic Man" art by Jim Mooney; "Vulcan" art by Maurice Gutwirth; "The Black Spider"; "Buckskin, America's Defender of Liberty" art by Maurice Gutwirth; "Captain Gallant and His Mini-Sub" art by Mark Schneider; and "Peewee Wilson, U.S.A.". "Blood Ballots" text story by Ralph Powers. 68 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Vol. 2 #6
    Super Mystery Comics (1940) Vol. 2 #6
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    Jim Mooney bondage cover. In order of appearance: "Magno the Magnetic Man" art by Jim Mooney; "Vulcan, 'The Man of a Thousand Faces'" art by Jack Alderman; "The Black Spider"; "Captain Gallant and His Mini-Sub, The Tomb at Tut-An-Haaman!" art by Matt Schneider; "Buckskin, America's Defender of Liberty" art by Harry Sahle; and "Peewee Wilson, U.S.A." art by Don Cameron. "Brother Rattler" text story by Dewey Colvin. 68 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Vol. 3 #6
    Super Mystery Comics (1940) Vol. 3 #6
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Label #4339666005

    Louis Ferstadt bondage cover. In order of appearance: "Magno and Davey"; "Doctor Nemesis"; "Hap Hazard" art by Louis Ferstadt; "The Sword" art by L. B. Cole; "Mr. Risk"; and "Paul Revere, Jr." art by Harvey Kurtzman. "Lawman's Creed" text story by Brant House. 60 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Vol. 4 #1
    Super Mystery Comics (1940) Vol. 4 #1

    "The Sword" contains a panel depicting Adolf Hitler in Germany. In order of appearance: "Magno and Davey, 'Death Is Never Rationed'" art by Louis Ferstadt; "Doctor Nemesis in The Blood-Bank Massacres"; "Hap Hazard" and "The Sword" pencils by Louis Ferstadt, inks by L. B. Cole; "Mr. Risk, 'The Cougar'"; and "Paul Revere, Jr., 'Fats to Fry the Axis!'" art by Louis Ferstadt. "The Gold-Dust Kid" text story by Cliff Howe. 60 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Vol. 4 #3
    Super Mystery Comics (1940) Vol. 4 #3
    • INCOMPLETE. Small pieces torn from a few interior pages, slightly affects art and story. Full length spine split (glued). Centerfold detached,
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    Louis Ferstadt cover. In order of appearance: "Magno and Davey, 'Apprentices for Murder!'" art by Louis Ferstadt; "Mr. Risk" art by Bill Savage; "Hap Hazard"; "The Sword"; and "Paul Revere, Jr.". "Hoosegow Trap" text story by Cliff Howe. 52 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $200 Super-Mystery Comics Vol. 4 No. 3 2.5 GD+ Raw Comic

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  • Vol. 4 #5
    Super Mystery Comics (1940) Vol. 4 #5
    Auction opens January 3
    • 3/4" Cumulative spine split.

    In order of appearance: "Magno and Davey" art by Anthony DiPreta; "Mr. Risk"; "Chuck"; "The Sword, Undersea Domain of Doom!!"; and "Paul Revere, Jr". "Cold Country Justice" text story by Ralph Powers, reprinted from Super Mystery Comics Vol. 3 (1942) #3 and reprinted in Four Favorites (1941) #18. 52 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Vol. 4 #6
    Super Mystery Comics (1940) Vol. 4 #6
    • Paper: Off white
    • Label #4311926011
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    In order of appearance: "Magno and Davey" and "Mr. Risk, 'Legend of the Fire Bird!'" art by Rudy Palais; "Chuck"; "The Sword" reprinted in Men of Mystery Comics (1996- AC Comics) #81; and "Paul Revere, Jr.". "Boot Hill Recruits" text story by Cliff Howe, reprinted from Four Favorites (1941) #16. 52 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Vol. 5 #1
    Super Mystery Comics (1940) Vol. 5 #1
    • Interior is complete, but brittle at spine. Major spine split through cover and all wraps.
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    In order of appearance: "Magno and Davey" art by Rudy Palais; "Mr. Risk"; "Chuck"; and "The Sword, Undersea Domain of Doom!!". "The Frontier Die-Hard" text story by Cliff Howe. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Vol. 5 #2
    Super Mystery Comics (1940) Vol. 5 #2
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #4312079012
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    Rudy Palais cover. In order of appearance: "Magno and Davey" art by Rudy Palais; "Mr. Risk, 'The Riddle of the Swampland Spirit!'" art by George Mabuchi (as George Gregg); "Chuck"; and "The Sword" art by Nina Albright. "Camel Cargo for Powder Horn" text story by Cliff Howe, reprinted in Four Favorites (1941) #25. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $900 Super Mystery Comics Vol 5 #2 1945 CGC 5.0 Magno Human Sacrifice Ace scarce

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  • Vol. 5 #3
    Super Mystery Comics (1940) Vol. 5 #3
    • Paper: Light tan to off white
    • Label #4311926009
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    Classic Rudy Palais cover. In order of appearance: "Magno and Davey" art by Rudy Palais; "Mr. Risk, 'Case of the Whispering Death'" art by Warren Kremer (as 'DOC'), reprinted with CCA alterations as "The Whispering Nemesis" in Crime Must Pay The Penalty (1948) #47; "Chuck"; and "The Sword" art by George Mabuchi (as 'Geo Gregg'). "Conquest of the Big Muddy" text story by Cliff Howe, reprinted in Four Favorites (1941) #21. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $900 Super-Mystery Comics v5 #3 CGC 2.0 | Ace 1945 | Rudy Palais Mad Scientist Cover

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  • Vol. 5 #5
    Super Mystery Comics (1940) Vol. 5 #5
    Auction opens January 3
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4312079008

    Bondage cover by Warren Kremer (as 'DOC'). In order of appearance: "Magno and Davey" art by Rudy Palais; "Chuck"; "Mr. Risk" art by Warren Kremer as 'DOC'; and "Harry the Hack". "Pay Dirt Paradise" text story by Ralph Powers, reprinted from Four Favorites (1941) #22 and from Super Mystery Comics Vol. 5 (1945) #4, and reprinted in Super Mystery Comics Vol. 6 (1946) #6. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Vol. 6 #4
    Super Mystery Comics (1940) Vol. 6 #4
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #4526108021
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    Last appearance of Magno the Magnetic Man. In order of appearance: "The Adventures of Bert and Sue, 'Adventure of the Gangster Who Was Killed Twice'"; "Mr. Risk, 'Murder at the Planetarium'" art by Warren Kremer as 'DOC'; "Harry the Hack"; "UNO, 'The Baron's Last Banquet'"; "Copper Clancy"; and "Magno and Davey". "Mystery of the Hidden Hoard" text story by Brant House. 52 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Vol. 7 #1
    Super Mystery Comics (1940) Vol. 7 #1
    • 2.5" Spine split from bottom (taped). Centerfold detached at one staple. Water damage.

    Cover by Warren Kremer (as 'DOC'). In order of appearance: "Bert and Sue, 'Murder Wins the Last Round!'"; "Colonel Blow and His Radio Show"; "UNO, 'Treasure For Conquest!'"; "Harry the Hack" art by Hal Lockwood; "Hap Hazard, 'Can You Bear It?'"; "Bachelor's Diner"; and "Mr. Risk, 'The Horrible Hot Seat!'" art by Al Camy. "Gag-Fest" joke pages. 52 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Vol. 8 #3
    Super Mystery Comics (1940) Vol. 8 #3
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    Last 52-page issue. In order of appearance: "The Unknown, 'The House of Death'" art by Sid Greene; "Mack Martin, Private Investigator vs. The Masked Killer!"; "Hurry-Up Harrigan in The Case of the Hopeless Horse"; "Bert and Sue"; "Who Dun-It? An Inspector Keene Mystery: Who Killed Clark Maxim, Don Juan of Connecticut?" reprinted with CCA alterations in Crime Must Pay The Penalty (1948) #48; and "Mr. Risk, 'The Serpent of Santa Merito!'". "'The Farmer Takes a Crook'" text story by Matt Winters. 52 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $284 Super-Mystery Comics Vol 8 #3 January 1949 Vintage & Scarce
    $375 Super-Mystery Comics v8 #3 (Ace, 1949) CGC 3.0

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