Auctions: comic books 1962

Action Comics (1938 DC) 293 CGC 5.5

Paper: White

Label #4376221003

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. "The Feud Between Superman and Clark Kent!", script by Edmond Hamilton, art by Al Plastino; Red Kryptonite causes Clark and Superman to be split into two separate beings, but Superman tries to take steps to prevent them from being reunited when the effect wears off. Ad for the Atom. One-page Private Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Secret Origin of Supergirl's Super-Horse!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney; Comet telepathically tells Supergirl how he was originally human, and loved by the sorceress Circe, until a jealous rival caused him to be changed into a horse. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Alter Ego (Fanzine) 4 VG 4.0

Back cover detached at one staple.

ALTER-EGO #4 (Fall, 1962; 34 pages; offset printed). The first issue to be offset-printed, this is a terrific fanzine highlighting the Alley Awards for 1962. Cover by Ronn Foss with a distinctive gold ink. Articles include "Parting Shots" Jerry Bails, his farewell editorial (Ron Foss became editor with the next issue), the pre-Superman BLB character "Maximo" and -- best of all -- the late Howard Keltner's "MLJ Leads the Way!" highlighting the pre-Archie run of superhero characters at MJL.

Batman (1940) 151 GD+ 2.5

Cover pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. "Batman's New Secret Identity!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Charles Paris; The Caped Crusaders' secret identities are compromised, forcing them to adopt entirely new identities in order to continue their war on crime. Strange Laws humor/non-fiction page by Henry Boltinoff. One-page Professor Eureka story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Mystery Gadget from the Stars!", script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; A weird alien device is discovered, whose rays causes objects to evolve; The Caped Crusaders must battle a criminal gang into whose hands the device has fallen. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Bullwinkle Mother Moose Nursery Pomes (1962) 207 FN- 5.5

# on cover is 01-530-207. Rocky and Bullwinkle provide a skewed version of various rhymes, such as "Old Mother Hubbard," "Little Miss Muffet," "There Was a Crooked Man," and mothers. May-July 1962. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 309 VG- 3.5

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. The Mystery of the Mardi Gras Murders starring Batman, Robin, Batwoman, and Vicki Vale, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman and Robin track a murderer through Gothams Mardi Gras carnival; Once there, the Dynamic Duo have to solve a murder mystery and they are assisted by the great photographer Vicki Vale, who had recently returned from a long assignment in Europe; Vicki provides a picture as evidence of the murderers and using this, Batman and Robin are able to track down the killers across the carnival; When the criminals are captured, Batman is crowned as the king of the carnival along with Batwoman. Lawmen Without Guns article. Health Myths Debunked! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Man Who Saved Earth" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; Manhunter has to convince invading aliens that all Earthmen have his powers. Strange Laws humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 32 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 6 CGC 4.5 SS Stan Lee/Ayers/Sinnott

Paper: Off white to white

Signed by Stan Lee on 06/29/2013 and Dick Ayers and Joe Sinnott on 06/30/2013 (Tape on cover.)

Label #1049335005

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Dr. Doom and the Sub-Mariner team up (first Marvel villian team-up and second Silver Age Sub-Mariner appearance) in "Captives of the Deadly Duo!" Part 1, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Doctor Doom presents himself to Sub-Mariner and offers him an alliance against the Fantastic Four and all mankind. When Super-Menaces Unite Part 2; Dr. Doom gives a "Grabber" to Sub-Mariner and Human Torch discovers that Invisible Girl hides a photo of the Sub-Mariner in a book. Part 3 When Friends Fall Out!; The Sub-Mariner plants the "Grabber" in the Baxter Building and it is lifted into space by Doctor Doom. Part 4 Trapped!; The Baxter Building is set on a collision course with the Sun and the Sub-Mariner discovers that Doctor Doom has betrayed him. Part 5 The End... or the Beginning?; Doctor Doom is flung out into space and the Baxter Building is returned to its foundation. First mention of "unstable molecules." 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 6 CGC 1.8

Paper: Off white to white

Tape on interior.

Label #3827716007

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Dr. Doom and the Sub-Mariner team up (first Marvel villian team-up and second Silver Age Sub-Mariner appearance) in "Captives of the Deadly Duo!" Part 1, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Doctor Doom presents himself to Sub-Mariner and offers him an alliance against the Fantastic Four and all mankind. When Super-Menaces Unite Part 2; Dr. Doom gives a "Grabber" to Sub-Mariner and Human Torch discovers that Invisible Girl hides a photo of the Sub-Mariner in a book. Part 3 When Friends Fall Out!; The Sub-Mariner plants the "Grabber" in the Baxter Building and it is lifted into space by Doctor Doom. Part 4 Trapped!; The Baxter Building is set on a collision course with the Sun and the Sub-Mariner discovers that Doctor Doom has betrayed him. Part 5 The End... or the Beginning?; Doctor Doom is flung out into space and the Baxter Building is returned to its foundation. First mention of "unstable molecules." 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 8 VG- 3.5

3/4" Cumulative spine split. Cover coming loose at one staple. Page tear at centerfold staple.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. First appearance of Puppet Master and Alicia Masters in "Prisoners of the Puppet Master!" (making this the fourth issue in a row that has either "prisoners" or "captives" in the title!), script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Puppet Master tests his radioactive clay that gives him the power to remotely control people that are modeled in the clay. The Human Torch character profile. "The Hands of the Puppet Maker" Part 2; The Puppet Master gets the Thing under his command and imprisons the Invisible Girl; He then sends the Thing and Alicia Masters to infiltrate the Baxter Building. "The Lady and the Monster!" Part 3; While acting under the Puppet Master's influence, the Thing is subjected to one of Mister Fantastic's potions that changes him back to Ben Grimm. "Face-to-face with the Puppet Master!" Part 4; The Puppet Master stages a jailbreak just to prove his might. Death of a Puppet! Part 5; The jail break is stopped by the Fantastic Four and the Puppet Master falls to what seems to be his death. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 129 FR 1.0

1" Cumulative spine split. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. 2nd Silver Age appearance of Golden Age Flash from Earth-2 in Double Danger on Earth, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; a comet strikes the sun, endangering Earth 2 with radiation; Barry and Iris attend a costume party on Earth 1, and the proceeds are stolen by Captain Cold; Jay and Barry team up; Cameo of the JSA vs. the Key. Ad for Atom #1. Palisades Amusement Park ad with Superman. Brave and the Bold ad with Hawkman. Letters to the editor from comics writer Don McGregor, publisher Bill Warren, and super fan Bernie Bubnis. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 14 CBCS 3.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #20-4461448-010

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. The Man Who Conquered Sound!, script by John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella; Green Lantern stops in the tiny country of Modora to get a stamp for Pieface's collection but instead learns of Sonar's plans to take over the world. My Brother, Green Lantern!, script by John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella; When Hal disguises his power ring as his fraternity ring it accidentally gets switched with his brother Jim Jordan's fraternity ring. Letter to the editor from editor E. Nelson Bridwell. Cover price $0.12.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 2 CBCS 3.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #22-2C3F81C-004

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko. First appearance of the green Hulk and the Toad Men in "The Terror of the Toad Men," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko; The Toad Men are above Earth, in search of its brightest scientist; Rick and Bruce explore an underground cave where they hope to imprison Hulk each night; The Toad men capture Bruce Banner and bring him to their spaceship; Bruce Banner is found in a Toad Men crashed spaceship while their fleet arrives on Earth; Hulk escapes from his cell while General Ross forget about the Toad Men. Fantastic Four ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 12 GD 2.0

1.25" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached. Centerfold detached at one staple.

Origin and 1st appearance of Dr. Light. Cover art by Murphy Anderson. The Last Case of the Justice League!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; Snapper Carr is summoned to the Justice League Sanctuary, only to find Dr. Light there; Light tells Snapper that he transported the rest of the Justice League to a surreal universe from which they can't escape. Once he's finished his tale, he freezes Snapper solid; But of course the Justice League saves the day. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 15 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4059142022

Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Murphy Anderson. The Challenge of the Untouchable Aliens!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; Superman and Wonder Woman save the Satellite Sky Fortress, and The Flash sees its cannon aiming at a skyscraper in Central City. Superman and Wonder Woman destroy it, and they summon the Justice League; Searching the world, they find stone giants that can't be touched. Our Strange Universe article. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 36 GD/VG 3.0

Water spotting.

First 12-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. 3rd appearance of the Silver Age Atom in Prisoner in a Test Tube!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson; A master spy assumes the identity of a scientist to get close to Professor Loring, who builds "super weapons"; Jean checks his fingerprints and finds a fraud. Ray Palmer offers to contact "our friend, The Atom. Ad for Mystery in Space #73. Ad for Green Lantern #10 and Flash #126. Ad for Giant 80-Page Superman Annual #4. Letter to the editor from comics fandom pioneer Jerry Bails. Strange Realm of the Atom!; Educational info about atomic energy and atoms. The "Disappearing Act" Robberies!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson; Ray once again proposes to Jean, but she's distracted by "invisible robberies" of jewelry all over town; The Atom attends a chess match with a platinum chess set and hides in a rook. Ad for Strange Adventures #136 and Justice League #9. Ad for Giant Batman 80-Page Annual #2. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 154 CGC 5.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4376221010

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Underwater Pranks of Mr. Mxyzptlk!, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Mr. Mxyzptlk returns to the 3rd dimension to attempt to win a practical joke contest in his home dimension. Krypton's First Superman! starring Lori Lemaris, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Supergirl discovers why Superman has begun to act evil at random intervals, and it all goes back to before Krypton exploded. Superman is also featured in a one-page public service announcement, Be a Good Citizen. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales from the Tomb (1962 Dell) 1 GD- 1.8

4" cumulative spine split.

Painted cover by John Schoenherr. Stories and art by John Stanley, Frank Springer, and Tony Tallarico. Tales of horror and the macabre from Dell. In a truly weird story, a drifter stays a nice old lady's rooming house, only to learn the horrifying secret of "Mr. Green." Painter Randy tells Betty the strange story of the mysterious tree stump and its curse. A man has an elaborate plan to convince his wife to divorce him, but first he needs an actor half his size who looks just like him. Some stories are by Little Lulu legend John Stanley (!). Know Thyself…; Mr. Green Must Be Fed; Still Life; Turnabout; Oh, How We Danced; R.I.P and I.M.A.; Two for the Price of One; Crazy Quilt; The Cat That Was Part of the Night; The Long Way; Goblins Ball; The Mudman; Asphalt Test; The Interview. 84 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 87 PR 0.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

Interior is complete. Full length spine split. RESTORATION. Color touch. Staple deterioration.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "Prisoner of the Reds!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; In order to solve the mystery of a rash of defecting American scientists, Dr. Blake uses himself as bait and is abducted by communists. "The Comic" two-page text story. "I Know the Secret of the Sea-Monster!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), art by Paul Reinman; A sea serpent is sighted and causes panic, drawing a military response culminating in a nuclear strike. "The Man on the Endless Stairway," script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; A fugitive runs up a staircase to hide from police, but when he runs back down the staircase descends into hell. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.