Adventure comic books issue 79

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby. The Tune of Terrific Toby, script by Alfred Bester, art by Jack Burnley; When Toby Weems stages a phony rescue of his office staff from a so-called bomb, he becomes a hero, which has some advantages with scaring underworld hoods. The Stroke of Doom starring Hourman and Thorndyke, art by Bernard Baily. The Case of the Love-Sick Submarine starring Genius Jones, script by Alfred Bester, art by Stan Kaye. The Mystery of the Shining Knight's Rival, art by Louis Cazeneuve. Battles the Cobras of the Deep starring Manhunter, script and pencils by Jack Kirby. Footprints in the Sands of Time starring The Sandman, script and pencils by Jack Kirby. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

"Invaders From the Ice World!" (pencils by Carmine Infantino), "Around the Universe in 1 Billion Years," and "The Living Automobile." Kane cover pencils? 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Vol. 79, No. 3 - July 15, 1931. 6.75" x 9.75", 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $22.00 View scans Paper: Off white

Add to cart FR/GD 1.5 $2.65 View scans Paper: Cream Front cover detached 10%. Back cover detached 25%. Water damage: Extensive.

Volume 79, Issue 4 - August 1, 1931. 6.75" x 9.75", 194 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart VG 4.0 $30.00 View scans Paper: Light tan to off white Corner creasing to multiple pages. Front cover detached 5%. Back cover detached 15%.

Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $7.00 View scans Paper: Cream Water damage: Extensive. Staple rust: Slight.

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $6.00 View scans Paper: Cream Front cover detached 15%. Back cover detached 5%. Water damage: Extensive. Staple rust: Moderate.

Add to cart Good $5.00 View scans Paper: Off white

Vol. 79, No. 5 - August 15, 1931. 6.75" x 9.75", 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Vol. 79, No. 6 - September 1, 1931. 6.75" x 9.75", 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $95.00 View scans Centerfold detached at one staple. Interior tearing.

Cover by C.C. Beck. Stories by Otto Binder, Bill Woolfolk and Al Liederman. Art by C.C. Beck, Pete Costanza and Al Liederman. In his first appearance, Tawky Tawny leaves his jungle home for the big city, where he meets Captain Marvel in "The Talking Tiger" by Otto Binder and C.C. Beck. Plus: Captain Marvel travels to ancient Egypt to discover if Shazam was a thief in the past in "The Ancient Crime" by Otto Binder and Pete Costanza. Captain Marvel also stars in "The World's Worst Actor" and "Minerva's True Love," both tales by Bill Woolfolk and Pete Costanza. Plus: Captain Kid in "Candidate for Chaos" by Al Liederman. Also: Jon Jarl in the 2-page text story "Rocket Race" with script by Otto Binder (as Eando Binder); 1-page Tootsie Roll ad "Captain Tootsie's Counter-Spook" with art by C.C. Beck and Pete Costanza; and two "Comix Cards" featuring Ozzie and Babs. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

"My Fiancee Abigail," "The Ambassadors," and "The Secret of the Aztecs." Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Cover by Ogden Whitney. Stories by Kurt Schaffenberger, John Rosenberger, and Harry Lazarus. Spine-chilling tales of suspense, horror, and the supernatural—prepare yourself for Adventures into the Unknown! 36 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart FR 1.0 $4.49

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"Countdown in Dinosaur Valley" (art by Mort Meskin), "Return to Black Gold Oasis," and "I Was a Prisoner of the Magic Mirror." 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Owen Fitzgerald. Written by Cal Howard, Mort Drucker and unknown. Art by Owen Fitzgerald, Mort Drucker and unknown. Bob Hope, America's favorite funnyman, plays butler in an untitled 3-part story by Cal Howard and Owen Fitzgerald. Plus: Beat Nick gag strips; Kids gag strips by Mort Drucker; and Inside Hollywood article. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Written by unknown. Art and Cover by Bob Oksner. Introducing Mr. Yes, the most congenial genie in Geniesville...the heppiest, peppiest pixy on our planet...in a 3-part untitled tale! Plus: Inside Hollywood 1-page article. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

West Coast Edition. Big Boy and the "Midnight Phantom", Big Boy in "The Dizzy Diver", and Big Boy in "A Nose for News". Cover and art by Sol Brodsky. 7-in. x 10-in., 16 pages, FC, newsprint. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Very Fine $8.00

Volume 79 -1st printing. Adventure Fiction featuring the second issue of THE PHANTOM DETECTIVE - "The Crime of Fu Kee Wong." A Full Book-Length Novel of Breath-Taking Thrills and Gripping Mystery in Which Oriental Cunning and Occidental Ingenuity Wage a Desperate Struggle for Dominance. Softcover, 7-in. x 10-in., 124 pages, Text ( with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $7.95.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by Edmond Good and Ogden Whitney. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. Norma wins a date with cowboy movie star Tex Stevens, but is it love or a publicity stunt?; Sue learns her new beau Paul has a past with Gerda, whos always stealing her men; Advice on keeping a marriage engagement from going sour before the wedding. Hollywood Romance; Most Perfect Man in the World; The Fatal Woman; Top of the Class; Anything Can Happen; Lady in Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 79 - 1st printing. "The Man from Hell!" Art by John Fleming Gould. Painted cover by John Newton Howitt. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). NOTE: Limited to 1,000 copies. Cover price $10.00.

Add to cart Very Good $4.00

This is Magazine is a companion series to Doctor Who (1979-Present Marvel UK) Magazine. Each issue may feature posters, fact-files, previews, reviews, behind the scenes features, questions and answers, interviews, quizzes, puzzles, activities, fan letters, pictures and artwork.

Some issues also include comic strip adventures!

Slick full color cover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 34 pages, full color. All Ages

Volume 79 - 1st printing. "Steaming Up the Mississippi!"

Written by Rene Goscinny. Art and cover by Morris.

Passing through New Orleans, Lucky Luke stumbles upon a heated argument between two steamboat captains. The argument soon turns into a wager: whichever boat reaches Minneapolis first after steaming up the Mississippi will win the exclusive rights to the route.

Captain Barstow quickly invites Luke to travel on his Daisy Belle, fearing that his opponent will cheat. And while he's not wrong, the biggest danger to both boats remains Old Man River himself.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color.

Cover price $11.95.

DC b&w reprints.

Story by Brian Thomas. Art by Brian Thomas, Gary Fields, and Chris Allan. Cover by Dan Berger. Turtles Club exclusive. Part Two of the fan-published story arc "How it All Began".