Star Spangled Comics (1941) comic books 1943-1945

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon. The Playboy of Suicide Slum! starring The Newsboy Legion, script by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, pencils by Kirby, inks by Arturo Cazeneuve (as Joe Simon); When Tommy saves a young girl from being killed by the automobile of wealthy Mr. Thornton, the man decides to adopt Tommy and give him the best of everything. Perils of the Penny Plunderers starring The Star Spangled Kid, art by Hal Sherman. Truants in Trouble starring Tarantula, art by Al Anders. Riddle of the Magic Fiddle starring Penniless Palmer, art by Stan Kaye. Case of the Spy Proof Catapult starring TNT and Dan the Dyna-Mite, art by Louis Cazeneuve. Robotman Takes an Hour Off starring Robotman, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Ed Dobrotka. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 5.0 $280.00 View scans Paper: Off white to white Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s) Label #1031719008

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon. The Rafferty Mob starring The Newsboy Legion, script by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, pencils by Kirby, inks by Arturo Cazeneuve (as Joe Simon); Suicide Slum is being intimidated by a young gang led by Maggie Rafferty, whose brother Spike is in jail. Spy City starring The Star Spangled Kid, art by Hal Sherman. The Captain of Crime starring Tarantula, art by E. J. Smalle. Mystery of the Missing Cat's Meow starring Penniless Palmer, art by Stan Kaye. Rings of Peril starring TNT and Dan the Dyna-Mite, art by Louis Cazeneuve. Man against Machine starring Robotman, art by Ed Dobrotka. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon. The Education of Iron-Fist Gookin starring The Newsboy Legion, script by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, pencils by Kirby, inks by Arturo Cazeneuve (as Joe Simon); Mob boss Sharpy Pierce decides to use Iron-Fist Gookin, a wanna be gang leader, as the leader of his gang to take the heat off of himself. Stripesy vs. the Star Spangled Kid, art by Hal Sherman. Granny Get Your Gun starring Tarantula. Myster of the Phony Sneeze starring Penniless Palmer, art by Stan Kaye. Dealer of Doom starring TNT and Dan the Dyna-Mite, art by Louis Cazeneuve. Robotman Was Worth His Weight in Gold, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Ed Dobrotka. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

The Newsboy Legion battles Nazis in New York in "The Fuehrer of Suicide Slum" (by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby). The Star-Spangled Kid in "Too Fat to Fight" (art by Hal Sherman). Tarantula in "Me, Gangster." Penniless Palmer in "The Case of the Prince of Pennies!" TNT and Dan the Dynamite in "Power is Where You Find It!" Robotman in "King For a Day!" Simon/Kirby cover. 68 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon. The Newsboys and the Champ starring The Newsboy Legion, script by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, pencils by Kirby, inks by Steve Brodie (as Joe Simon); the Legion gets their friend Zeke Potts a chance to fight in a championship match. Needle in the Haystack starring The Star Spangled Kid, art by Hal Sherman. Belles of Liberty starring Liberty Belle, script by Don Cameron, art by Chuck Winter. Case of the Capering Mice starring Penniless Palmer, art by Stan Kaye. Solid Ghosts starring TNT and Dan the Dyna-Mite, art by Louis Cazeneuve. The Jigsaw Crimes starring Robotman, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Daly. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Fred Ray. The House Where Time Stood Still starring The Newsboy Legion, script by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, pencils by Kirby, inks by Arturo Cazeneuve (as Joe Simon); citizens are very concerned that the Presby brothers haven't been seen in over 25 years, so the boys and the Guardian investigate. Pop Goes the Weasel starring The Star Spangled Kid, art by Hal Sherman. The Vandal Invaders starring Liberty Belle, script by Don Cameron, art by Chuck Winter. TNT and Dan the Dyna-Mite story, art by Louis Cazeneuve. The Vanishing Elevator starring Penniless Palmer, art by George Storm. The Four Strong Men starring Robotman, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Daly. 60 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Brains for Sale! starring The Newsboy Legion, script by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, pencils by Kirby, inks by Arturo Cazeneuve (as Joe Simon); Sam the Muscle and his mob can't operate in Suicide Slum with the Legion and Guardian around, so they create an elaborate scheme to get rid of them. Stripesy Becomes a Brain Truster starring The Star Spangled Kid, art by Hal Sherman. Enigma of the Nickel Knaves starring Penniless Palmer, art by George Storm. Wings of Treachery starring Liberty Belle, script by Don Cameron, art by Chuck Winter. The Hunter Who Aimed to Miss starring TNT and Dan the Dyna-Mite, art by Louis Cazeneuve. Raids of the Rubbish Robbers starring Robotman, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by John Daly, inks by Chuck Winter. 60 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Arturo Cazeneuve. Art for Scrapper's Sake starring The Newsboy Legion, script by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, pencils by Kirby, inks by Arturo Cazeneuve (as Joe Simon); A washed up artist and a shrewd art dealer combine their evil talents, convincing Scrapper that he is the greatest surrealist painter of all time. Sweet Land of Liberty starring The Star Spangled Kid, art by Hal Sherman. Too Many Sleuths starring Penniless Palmer, art by Henry Boltinoff. An American Joan of Arc starring Liberty Belle, script by Don Cameron, art by Chuck Winter. The Clumsy Criminals starring TNT and Dan the Dyna-Mite, art by Louis Cazeneuve. The Vanishing Vandals starring Robotman, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by John Daly, inks by Chuck Winter. 60 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Arturo Cazeneuve. Death Strikes a Bargain starring The Newsboy Legion, script by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, pencils by Kirby, inks by Arturo Cazeneuve (as Joe Simon); faced with mass murders occuring in Suicide Slum, a wealthy philanthropist offers to conduct an experiment in "environmental change" by putting the Legion members up in his home in plush surroundings. The Mail Order Mob! starring The Star Spangled Kid, art by Hal Sherman. Mystery of the Leaping Lothario starring Penniless Palmer, art by Henry Boltinoff. This Way to the Bottom of the Sea starring Jitters Jeep, script and art by Jack Farr. The Beggar's Masquerade starring Liberty Belle, script by Don Cameron, art by Chuck Winter. The Bandit Beasties starring Robotman, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by John Daly, inks by Chuck Winter. 60 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 7.5 $395.00 View scans Paper: White Label #0248102014

The Newsboy Legion in "Victuals For Victory" (art by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby), the Star-Spangled Kid in "Mr. Gadget goes to Town" (art by Hal Sherman), Penniless Palmer in "The Gold-Giving Gadget," Hap Hazy Hypnotist (art by Jack Farr?), Liberty Belle in "South of the Border," and Robotman in "The Radium Rogues!" One-page combined ad for Superman 24, Green Lantern 9, Batman 19, All-Flash 11, All Star Comics 18, Wonder Woman 6, Leading Comics 8, and Mutt & Jeff 10. Simon/Kirby cover. Cover price $0.10.

The Newsboy Legion stars in "Louie the Lug Goes Literary" (art by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby); the Star-Spangled Kid stars in "Butch Minds the Birdies"; Liberty Belle stars in "The Little Rebel" (art by Don Cameron); and Robotman stars in "If I Were Robotman!" Simon/Kirby cover. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Arturo Cazeneuve. Turn on the Heat starring The Newsboy Legion, script by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, pencils by Kirby, inks by Arturo Cazeneuve (as Joe Simon); Because of a series of mysterious fires in Suicide Slum, the Fire Commissioner is forced to ask for civilian help. Patron of Plunder starring The Star Spangled Kid, art by Hal Sherman. Dastard Lee* starring Super Sleuth McFooey, script and art by Jack Farr. Case of the Moaning Mummy starring Penniless Palmer, art by George Storm. The Haunted Emblem starring Liberty Belle, script by Don Cameron, art by Chuck Winter. The Dude Cowboys starring Robotman, art by Jimmy Thompson. 60 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Arturo Cazeneuve (as Simon). Poor Man's Rich Man starring The Newsboy Legion, script by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, pencils by Kirby, inks by Arturo Cazeneuve (as Joe Simon); Upon the death of his uncle, "Pop" O'Leary receives news that he has inherited all of his uncle's property. The Mirror of Madness starring The Star Spangled Kid, art by Hal Sherman. The Cruise to Nowhere starring Penniless Palmer, art by George Storm. The All-American Way starring Liberty Belle, script by Don Cameron, art by Chuck Winter. The Mobster and the Millionaire starring Robotman, art by Jimmy Thompson. 60 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Arturo Cazeneuve. Cabbages and Comics starring The Newsboy Legion, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Arturo Cazeneuve (as Joe Simon); Trying to increase their revenue, the Legion members decide to publish their own comic book, Suicide Slum Comics. The Picadilly Seal starring The Star Spangled Kid, art by Hal Sherman. Found: the Lost Chord starring Super Sleuth McFooey, script and art by Jack Farr. Thar's Gold in Them Thar Hills starring Penniless Palmer, art by George Storm. Catalyst for Catastrophe starring Liberty Belle, script by Don Cameron, art by Chuck Winter. Robbie, the Robotdog starring Robotman, art by Jimmy Thompson. 60 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Arturo Cazeneuve (as Simon). The Lady of Linden Lane starring The Newsboy Legion, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Arturo Cazeneuve (as Joe Simon); An ex-con is being used by a group of criminals as a scapegoat while they fleece a wealthy lady of her money. Pennies from Heaven starring The Star Spangled Kid, art by Hal Sherman. Case of the Phoney Fireworks starring Penniless Palmer, art by George Storm. The Riddle of the Arrow starring Liberty Belle, script by Don Cameron, art by Chuck Winter. Crime's Kiddie Cart starring Robotman, art by Jimmy Thompson. 60 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Jack Kirby and Joe Simon. Questions, Please? Starring The Newsboy Legion; The Legion members are invited to participate in a radio program wherein they provide answers to difficult questions. Arson Larceny starring The Star Spangled Kid, art by Hal Sherman. Swindle Unlimited starring Penniless Palmer, art by George Storm. The Solid Sky starring Liberty Belle, script by Don Cameron, art by Chuck Winter. Sleeping! Do Not Disturb starring Super Sleuth McFooey, script and art by Jack Farr. The Dog Days of Crime starring Robotman, art by Jimmy Thompson. 60 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover inks by Arturo Cazeneuve. The Good Samaritans! starring The Newsboy Legion, inks by Harry Tschida; three criminals take up residence in a boarding house, holding a valise with $50,000 in it, none of it which can they touch because the serial numbers have been published. The Numismatist's Noose starring The Star Spangled Kid, art by Hal Sherman. The Parrot Who Wouldn't Talk starring Penniless Palmer, art by George Storm. The Battle of the Big Swamp starring Liberty Belle, script by Don Cameron, art by Chuck Winter. In a Fog* starring Super Sleuth McFooey, script and art by Jack Farr. Dr. Gaunt, Genius starring Robotman, art by Jimmy Thompson. 60 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

June 1944, D.C. Comics: Newboy Legion; Star Spangled Kid; Penniless Palmer; Liberty Belle, Super-Sleuth McFooey; "Reward from Heaven" text story by Allan Gerz; Robotman. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by John Daly. From Rags to Ruin starring Newsboy Legion, art by Arturo Cazeneuve. A Greek Tragedy starring Star Spangled Kid, pencils by Cliff Young, inks by Steve Brodie. The Haunted Hunter starring Penniless Palmer, art by George Storm. The Man Who Collected Crimes starring Robotman, art by Jimmy Thompson. Father Neptune starring Super Sleuth McFooey, script and art by Jack Farr. The Colonel and the Clown starring Liberty Belle, script by Don Cameron, art by Chuck Winter. 60 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Fred Ray. The Short Weight Blues starring Star Spangled Kid, pencils by Jon Small, inks by Steve Brodie. The Fighting Wonder from Down Under starring Penniless Palmer, art by Stan Kaye. The Proud Poppa starring Newsboy Legion, art by Arturo Cazeneuve. Robbie Turns Sleuth starring Robotman, art by Jimmy Thompson. The Tainted Planes starring Liberty Belle, script by Don Cameron, art by Chuck Winter. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Fred Ray. Kidnapping in Ten Easy Lessons starring Star Spangled Kid, art by Jon Small. Please Pass the Peril starring Penniless Palmer, art by Stan Kaye. The Cowboy of Suicide Slum starring the Newsboy Legion, art by Arturo Cazeneuve. The Battle with the Beasts starring Robotman, art by Jimmy Thompson. Man against Machine starring Liberty Belle, script by Don Cameron, art by Chuck Winter. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Arturo Cazeneuve. Diamonds in the Rough starring the Newsboy Legion, art by Arturo Cazeneuve. The Fountain of Youth starring Penniless Palmer, art by Stan Kaye. Frankie the Fisherman starring Robotman, art by Jimmy Thompson. Cowboy Crooks starring Star Spangled Kid, art by Jon Small. Death from the Deep starring Liberty Belle, script by Don Cameron, art by Chuck Winter. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Arturo Cazeneuve, inks by Steve Brodie. Roll Out the Barrels starring Newsboy Legion, art by Arturo Cazeneuve. Diabolical Diabetics starring Penniless Palmer, art by Stan Kaye. Bargain Rates for Robbie starring Robotman, art by Jimmy Thompson. Pat Dugan Turns Crook starring Star Spangled Kid, art by Jon Small. Battle for America starring Liberty Belle, script by Don Cameron, art by Chuck Winter. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

December 1944, D.C. Comics: Newsboy Legion; Penniless Palmer; Robotman; Star Spangled Kid; Liberty Belle; "A Light in the Dark," text story by Stan Carter. Cover price $0.10.

The Newsboy Legion in "Farewell to Crime" (not Simon and Kirby), Penniless Palmer in "The Treasure Tracer," Robotman in "The Spider's Web," the Star-Spangled Kid in "Walnuts With Crushed Crooks on the Side," and Liberty Belle in "Dragons on the River!" Joe Simon/Jack Kirby cover. 52 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Arturo Cazeneuve, inks by Steve Brodie. Time out for the Guardian starring Newsboy Legion, pencils by Arturo Cazeneuve, inks by Steve Brodie. Clues in the News starring Penniless Palmer, art by Stan Kaye. Fisherman's Luck starring Robotman, art by Jimmy Thompson. Pearls of Crime starring the Star Spangled Kid, art by Jon Small. The Forest of Flames starring Liberty Belle, script by Don Cameron, art by Chuck Winter. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Brodie. The Power of the Press starring the Newsboy Legion, pencils by Arturo Cazeneuve, inks by Steve Brodie. The Man Who Changed Color starring Penniless Palmer, art by Stan Kaye. One-Track Tuttle starring Robotman, art by Jimmy Thompson. Peril in Plunder starring the Star Spangled Kid, art by Jon Small. Swords in the Sea starring Liberty Belle, script by Don Cameron, art by Chuck Winter. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart FR 1.0 $145.00 View scans 6.75" Cumulative spine split.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Steve Brodie. Trials of a Tenor starring the Newsboy Legion, art by Arturo Cazeneuve. Riddle in Raiment starring Penniless Palmer, art by Stan Kaye. The Hamlet of Harry the Ham starring Robotman, art by Jimmy Thompson. Gadget Learns a Lesson starring the Star Spangled Kid, art by Jon Small. Accent of Action starring Liberty Belle, script by Don Cameron, art by Chuck Winter. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Arturo Cazeneuve. Etiquette Comes to Suicide Slum starring the Newsboy Legion, art by Arturo Cazeneuve. The Pixilated Parrot starring Penniless Palmer, art by Stan Kaye. Robbie Takes the Rap starring Robotman, art by Jimmy Thompson. The Saga of Swindle starring the Star Spangled Kid, art by Jon Small. The Neapolitan Necklace starring Liberty Belle, script by Don Cameron, art by Chuck Winter. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Arturo Cazeneuve. Crime Gets Clipped starring the Newsboy Legion, art by Arturo Cazeneuve. Danny the Doodling Drummer starring Penniless Palmer, art by Stan Kaye. Heads, Robotman Wins starring Robotman, art by Jimmy Thompson. The Noisy Necktie starring Star Spangled Kid, art by Jon Small. The Loaf of Life starring Liberty Belle, script by Don Cameron, art by Chuck Winter. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 8.0 $420.00 View scans Paper: Off white Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s) Label #4161467004

Cover art by Arturo Cazeneuve. Clothes Make the Criminal starring the Newsboy Legion, art by Arturo Cazeneuve. The Rainbow Sheep starring Penniless Palmer, art by Thurston Harper. Sauce for Gandy Gans starring Robotman, art by Jimmy Thompson. Where There's Smoke There's Crime starring Star Spangled Kid, art by Jon Small. S.O.S. starring Liberty Belle, script by Don Cameron, art by Chuck Winter. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

August 1945, D.C. Comics: Newsboy Legion; Penniless Palmer; Robotman; "Time for Vengeance," text story by Eddie Bell; Star Spangled Kid; Liberty Belle. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Booty and the Blizzard starring the Newsboy Legion, script by Don Cameron, pencils by Arturo Cazeneuve, inks by George Roussos. A Weasel in the Woodpile starring Penniless Palmer, script by Whitney Ellsworth, art by Thurston Harper. Crooks on Ice starring Robotman, script by Joe Samachson, art by Jimmy Thompson. When Dreams Come True starring Star Spangled Kid, art by Jon Small. Outpost in the Philippines starring Liberty Belle, script by Joe Samachson, art by Chuck Winter. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

The Newsboy Legion stars in "One Ounce to Victory" (not by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, though they are credited); Robotman stars in "Scoundrel on the Sidelines" (art by Jimmy Thompson); Penniless Palmer stars in "Cabbage King"; the Star-Spangled Kid stars in "The Comet Kid and Barsey"; and Liberty Belle stars in "Ruse of the Rising Sun!" (script by Chuck Winter, art by Don Cameron). Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Fred Ray. The Leopard Man Changes His Spots starring the Newsboy Legion, script by Joe Samachson, pencils by Joe Kubert, inks by George Roussos. Robbie Shows His Teeth starring Robotman, script by Joe Samachson, art by Jimmy Thompson. Spiced with Scoundrels starring Penniless Palmer, script by Joe Samachson, art by Thurston Harper. Roundabout Robbery starring the Star Spangled Kid, script by Joe Samachson, art by Jon Small. The Reluctant Star starring Liberty Belle, script by Joe Samachson, art by Chuck Winter. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $135.00 View scans Cover detached. 1" Cumulative spine split. Staple rust.

Add to cart FR/GD 1.5 $115.00 View scans 4.5" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached. Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Steve Brodie. The Style Show of Suicide Slum starring the Newsboy Legion, script by Don Cameron, art by Joe Kubert (signed as Simon and Kirby). Emergency Kit for Crime starring Robotman, script by Joe Samachson, art by Jimmy Thompson. Mr. Gadget Breaks Jail starring the Star Spangled Kid, script by Joe Samachson, art by Jon Small. Thar's Gold in Them Thar Chills starring Penniless Palmer, script by Whitney Ellsworth, art by Thurston Harper. Escape to Switzerland starring Liberty Belle, script by Joe Samachson, art by Chuck Winter. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.