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Crack Comics (1940) 51 CGC 5.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4292637007

Cover art by Reed Crandall. The Werewolf War, art by Reed Crandall; In a strange town, Kim is kidnapped by a man named Raffrey, who, in reality, is a werewolf; Captain Triumph shows no remorse for the evil creature by delivering a fatal blow to it, even after he had reverted back into human form. The Shrunken Crooks starring Inkie, script and art by Al Stahl. Trouble! starring Hack O'Hara. The Substitute Strips starring Pen Miller, script and art by Klaus Nordling. The Magic Tree starring Floogy the Fiji. Insurance, Injuries, and Marriage Prospects starring Beezy, script and art by Bernard Dibble. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Feature Comics (1939 Quality) 58 GD+ 2.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Staples replaced and reinforced with archival tape.

Cover art by Gill Fox. "The Dishonorables," script by Wm. Erwin Maxwell, art by Reed Crandall; Martha and her father succumb to a disease that instills fear into the American people, which is a plot by a group of Americans who had been dishonorably discharged from the armed services. Untitled jungle story starring Samar, art by Rafael Astarita (as John Charles). Untitled Reynolds of the Mounted story. Untitled The Fargo Kid story. Untitled Zero, Ghost Detective story, script by Toni Blum (as Noel Fowler); Zero, Ghost Detective is able to save the sorority of his niece Sally from the clutches of a killer ghost. "The Black Dragon - Once again!", script and art by Paul Gustavson; The Black Dragon return to mine San Francisco Bay, and killed the Brigadier's commander in the process. Untitled story, script and art by Frank Borth; Spider Widow uses her spiders to suss out an evil Japanese collaborator. Untitled Spin Shaw story, art by Witmer Williams (as Rex Smith). 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Judge Dredd (1986 Quality) 35 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #19-2A98398-058

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"Nosferatu" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Ron Smith; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #432-433; part 2 of 2. Plus: "The Law According to Judge Dredd" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Kevin O'Neill; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #474-475. Also: "Shok!" is by Rogan and Kevin O'Neill. Cover by Jim Fern and Mark McKenna. Cover price $1.50.

Love Confessions (1949) 2 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Centerfold missing. Interrupts art and story.

Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Featuring: "Men Were My Puppets" starring Bill Carlyle, Daphne Pierce, Professor John Morgan, Richard Pelham and Tom Brand; "Sweetheart Concerto" starring Bruno Frayne, Nina Dale and Caroline Renfrew; "The Embers of Romance" starring Edie Ryan, Leech, Mr. Keever, Mrs. Ryan, Steve Jones and Tim; and "Back Door Romance" starring Jock O'Malley, Regina O'Malley, Tim Paterson and Vicki Carter. Plus: 1-page text story "I Laughed at Love" starring Ernie, Fred and Kit. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Modern Comics (1945) 84 GD- 1.8

Cover coming loose at one staple and centerfold detached at one staple. Heavy water damage. Chipping on interior.

Cover art by Reed Crandall. Untitled stories starring Blackhawk (pencils by Crandall, inks by Chuck Cuidera), Torchy (script and art by Bill Ward), Will Bragg (script and art by Paul Gustavson), and Ezra. Alaskan Alien text story starring Blackhawk. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Plastic Man (1943 Vital/Quality) 64 GD+ 2.5

Centerfold coming loose at one staple. Lateral spine tear. Tape on interior cover. Cover oxidation.

Final issue of the series. Plastic Man in "The Expander Device," "The Invisible Invaders," and an untitled story. Woozy back-up. Cover price $0.10.

Strontium Dog (1987 Quality) 1 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case

Label #19-2A98398-137

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Alan Grant story; Carlos Ezquerra art Cover price $1.25.