Key Comics comic books issue 1

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Cover by Hank Porter. Stories and art by Floyd Gottfredson, Ted Thwaites, Al Taliaferro, Ferdinand Horvath, Homer Brightman, Ted Osborne, Merrill De Maris, Bob Wright, Tom Wood and Hank Porter. Sometimes listed as Vol. 1, #1. The long-running vehicle for Disney character comics featured early work by Carl Barks, the legendary Good Duck Artist. In a classic Floyd Gottfredson story from the Mickey Mouse comic strip, Mickey and Goofy meet Professor Einmug, who has created a floating island haven in the sky. But when Pegleg Pete gets wind of it, Mickey sees trouble ahead. In another Gottfredson story, Mickey plays Robinson Crusoe in a movie. A ventriloquist teaches Pluto to talk, or so it seems. The Robber Kitten; Just One Thing After Another; Billboard Artist; Following a Tip on the Market!; Oh, Nuts!; True To Form; I Bite - Do You?; Donald Duck Follows Through!; Ducky Housecleaning; Clarabelle's Dinner Talks; A Ticklish Rescue; Water Babies; Pie a la Donald; A Hallowe'en Puzzle; Mickey's Hints; Tack-sy! Taxi!; Bullied!; Hook, Line And Succor!; A Cagey Finish!; Mr. Mouse Takes a Trip; Donald's Got a Girl!; Chalk It Up; Donald Fights to the Finish; He Got It in the End!; Donald Was Game - So Was Horace!; Robinson Crusoe. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Tom & Jerry...!" Andy Panda goes to the mountains to write a novel, story and art by John Carey; Droopy Dog becomes an organ-grinder, story and art by Harvey Eisenberg. More classic funny-animal comics featuring Woody Woodpecker, Tom and Jerry, Chilly Willy, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Cool Cat, Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner, Tweety and Sylvester, and Bugs Bunny. Softcover, 4 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 160 pages. full color. All Ages Cover price $0.50.

Secret of Atlantis by Carl Barks, from Uncle Scrooge #5; Part 1 of Mickey Mouse and the Beanstalk, from Four Color #157; Super Goof battles The Rocket Robbers, by Paul Murry. Stories and art by Carl Fallberg, John Ushler, Pete Alvarado, Tony Strobl, George Wheeler, Harvey Eisenberg, Phil de Lara, and Al Hubbard. 4.75. x 6.5. 192 pages. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Horror and suspense stories reprinted from Gold Keys Ripleys Believe It or Not! comic books. The Dark Rider, The Werewolves of Poligny, The Forbes Tragedy, and more, plus reprints of the comic strips Skullduggery and Believe It or Not. Stories and art by Donald Glut, Al McWilliams, Dan Spiegle, Joe Certa, Jack Sparling, Andre LeBlanc, Jesse Santos, Win Mortimer, Luis Dominguez, Giovanni Ticci, Frank Bolle and Wally Wood. 4.75 x 6.5. 160 pages. Painted cover by George Wilson. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

1st Printing - limited to 5000 copies. Autographed by Tom Elledge. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.00.

The 2 holes punched along spine were put there when comic was printed so that it could be kept in a ring binder. All copies have this feature, which is not be considered a defect in any way.

BLACK FRAME VARIANT. Dell sold Sleepy Samson along with four other comics (Sky Hawk, Viking Carter, Greg Gilday, Radior) as a set of 5 comics for 10 cents in 1941. In this issue, the adventures of Sleepy Samson, prizefighter turned soldier. 7-in. x 10.25-in; 2-color printing; 16 pages-all newsprint.

The 2 holes punched along spine were put there when comic was printed so that it could be kept in a ring binder. All copies have this feature, which is not be considered a defect in any way.

BLUE FRAME VARIANT. Dell sold Sleepy Samson along with four other comics (Sky Hawk, Viking Carter, Greg Gilday, Radior) as a set of 5 comics for 10 cents in 1941. In this issue, the adventures of Sleepy Samson, prizefighter turned soldier. 7-in. x 10.25-in; 2-color printing; 16 pages-all newsprint.

The 2 holes punched along spine were put there when comic was printed so that it could be kept in a ring binder. All copies have this feature, which is not be considered a defect in any way.

GREEN FRAME VARIANT. Dell sold Sleepy Samson along with four other comics (Sky Hawk, Viking Carter, Greg Gilday, Radior) as a set of 5 comics for 10 cents in 1941. In this issue, the adventures of Sleepy Samson, prizefighter turned soldier. 7-in. x 10.25-in; 2-color printing; 16 pages-all newsprint.

The 2 holes punched along spine were put there when comic was printed so that it could be kept in a ring binder. All copies have this feature, which is not be considered a defect in any way.

RED FRAME VARIANT. Dell sold Sleepy Samson along with four other comics (Sky Hawk, Viking Carter, Greg Gilday, Radior) as a set of 5 comics for 10 cents in 1941. In this issue, the adventures of Sleepy Samson, prizefighter turned soldier. 7-in. x 10.25-in; 2-color printing; 16 pages-all newsprin

Key Comics Giveaway covers containing other comic interiors from different publishers; this issue contains Fox and the Crow (1951) #32. Note: Cover changed each year. Many combinations are possible. Distributed in Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Illinois. 52 pages.

Add to cart GD- 1.8 $18.00 View scan Heavy water damage.

Key Comics Giveaway covers containing other comic interiors from different publishers; this issue contains Mr. District Attorney (1948 DC) #51. Note: Cover changed each year. Many combinations are possible. Distributed in Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Illinois. 52 pages.

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Key Comics Giveaway covers containing other comic interiors from different publishers; this issue contains a Patsy Walker comic. Note: Cover changed each year. Many combinations are possible. Distributed in Nebraska, Iowa, and Kansas.

Key Comics Giveaway covers containing other comic interiors from different publishers; this issue contains Super Duck Comics (1945) #33. Note: Cover changed each year. Many combinations are possible. Distributed in Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Illinois. 52 pages.

Key Comics Giveaway covers containing other comic interiors from different publishers; this issue contains Walt Disney's Comics and Stories (1940 Dell/Gold Key/Gladstone) 113. Note: Cover changed each year. Many combinations are possible. Distributed in Nebraska, Iowa, and Kansas.

The 2 holes punched along spine were put there when comic was printed so that it could be kept in a ring binder. All copies have this feature, which is not be considered a defect in any way.

BLACK FRAME VARIANT. Dell sold Sky Hawk along with four other comics (Viking Carter, Sleepy Samson, Greg Gilday, Radior) as a set of 5 comics for 10 cents in 1941. Written by Tom Hickey and penciled by Ralf Stone. 7-in. x 10.25-in; 2-color printing; 16 pages-all newsprint.

The 2 holes punched along spine were put there when comic was printed so that it could be kept in a ring binder. All copies have this feature, which is not be considered a defect in any way.

BLUE FRAME VARIANT. Dell sold Sky Hawk along with four other comics (Viking Carter, Sleepy Samson, Greg Gilday, Radior) as a set of 5 comics for 10 cents in 1941. Written by Tom Hickey and penciled by Ralf Stone. 7-in. x 10.25-in; 2-color printing; 16 pages-all newsprint.

The 2 holes punched along spine were put there when comic was printed so that it could be kept in a ring binder. All copies have this feature, which is not be considered a defect in any way.

GREEN FRAME VARIANT. Dell sold Sky Hawk along with four other comics (Viking Carter, Sleepy Samson, Greg Gilday, Radior) as a set of 5 comics for 10 cents in 1941. Written by Tom Hickey and penciled by Ralf Stone. 7-in. x 10.25-in; 2-color printing; 16 pages-all newsprint.

The 2 holes punched along spine were put there when comic was printed so that it could be kept in a ring binder. All copies have this feature, which is not be considered a defect in any way.

RED FRAME VARIANT. Dell sold Sky Hawk along with four other comics (Viking Carter, Sleepy Samson, Greg Gilday, Radior) as a set of 5 comics for 10 cents in 1941. Written by Tom Hickey and penciled by Ralf Stone. 7-in. x 10.25-in; 2-color printing; 16 pages-all newsprint.

The 2 holes punched along spine were put there when comic was printed so that it could be kept in a ring binder. All copies have this feature, which is not be considered a defect in any way.

Dell sold Sky Hawk along with four other comics (Viking Carter, Sleepy Samson, Greg Gilday, Radior) as a set of 5 comics for 10 cents in 1941. This issue features Viking Carter, protecting Britain from the Nazis. 7-in. x 10.25-in; 2-color printing; 16 pages-all newsprint. Cover price $0.10.

The 2 holes punched along spine were put there when comic was printed so that it could be kept in a ring binder. All copies have this feature, which is not be considered a defect in any way.

BLUE COVER VARIANT. Dell sold Sky Hawk along with four other comics (Viking Carter, Sleepy Samson, Greg Gilday, Radior) as a set of 5 comics for 10 cents in 1941. This issue features Viking Carter, protecting Britain from the Nazis. 7-in. x 10.25-in; 2-color printing; 16 pages-all newsprint. Cover price $0.10.

The 2 holes punched along spine were put there when comic was printed so that it could be kept in a ring binder. All copies have this feature, which is not be considered a defect in any way.

GREEN COVER VARIANT. Dell sold Sky Hawk along with four other comics (Viking Carter, Sleepy Samson, Greg Gilday, Radior) as a set of 5 comics for 10 cents in 1941. This issue features Viking Carter, protecting Britain from the Nazis. 7-in. x 10.25-in; 2-color printing; 16 pages-all newsprint. Cover price $0.10.

The 2 holes punched along spine were put there when comic was printed so that it could be kept in a ring binder. All copies have this feature, which is not be considered a defect in any way.

RED COVER VARIANT. Dell sold Sky Hawk along with four other comics (Viking Carter, Sleepy Samson, Greg Gilday, Radior) as a set of 5 comics for 10 cents in 1941. This issue features Viking Carter, protecting Britain from the Nazis. 7-in. x 10.25-in; 2-color printing; 16 pages-all newsprint. Cover price $0.10.

ALICE IN WONDERLAND (GOLD KEY) #1 12¢. Number on Cover: 10144-503. Third printing. This Dell movie comic reprints the comic book adaptation of the Walt Disney animated movie version of the book "Alice In Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll. Cover by Bob Grant. Art by Riley Thompson and Bob Grant. Previously printed in Four Color #331 (1st) and Dell Junior Treasury #1 (2nd). Cover price $0.12.

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Add to cart Near Mint $2.65

Written by Eric Palicki. Art by Wendell Cavalcanti. Cover by Liana Kangas. It's back, the 'moody tale that smartly blends familiar supernatural elements with the trappings of classic pulpy crime stories' (Comics Beat). In this new case, werewolf private eye Janie 'Strummer' Mercado tries to prevent a young girl from becoming a monster, with the aid of her suave djinn assistant Ben Si'lat. But will Strummer gain an intern instead? And why is an old enemy sending mysterious packages to her house? Featuring a cover by Liana Kangas and an incentive cover by Tim Seeley. 28 pages, full B&W. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.65

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Written by Eric Palicki. Art by Wendell Cavalcanti. Cover by Liana Kangas. It's back, the 'moody tale that smartly blends familiar supernatural elements with the trappings of classic pulpy crime stories' (Comics Beat). In this new case, werewolf private eye Janie 'Strummer' Mercado tries to prevent a young girl from becoming a monster, with the aid of her suave djinn assistant Ben Si'lat. But will Strummer gain an intern instead? And why is an old enemy sending mysterious packages to her house? Featuring a cover by Liana Kangas and an incentive cover by Tim Seeley. 28 pages, full B&W. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

1st printing. Written by Francois Ayroles. This limited edition chapter book sharply satirizes the most important figures and institutions in the comics industry! A fantastic and funny read for alternative and literary comics fans, Key Moments humorously imagines the pivotal events that shaped everyone from Chris Ware and Charles Schultz to Jack Kirby and Will Eisner, from Herge and Uderzo to MAD and RAW. This chap-book is sure to be sought after by art-comix fans for years to come. Softcover, 4-in. x 6-in., 48 pages, B&W. NOTE: Limited to 1,000 copies Cover price $10.00.

The 2 holes punched along spine were put there when comic was printed so that it could be kept in a ring binder. All copies have this feature, which is not be considered a defect in any way.

BLACK FRAME VARIANT. Dell sold Greg Gilday along with four other comics (Sky Hawk, Viking Carter, Sleepy Samson, Radior) as a set of 5 comics for 10 cents in 1941. This issue reprints War Comics #2. 7-in. x 10.25-in; 2-color printing; 16 pages-all newsprint. Cover price $0.10.

The 2 holes punched along spine were put there when comic was printed so that it could be kept in a ring binder. All copies have this feature, which is not be considered a defect in any way.

BLUE FRAME VARIANT. Dell sold Greg Gilday along with four other comics (Sky Hawk, Viking Carter, Sleepy Samson, Radior) as a set of 5 comics for 10 cents in 1941. This issue reprints War Comics #2. 7-in. x 10.25-in; 2-color printing; 16 pages-all newsprint. Cover price $0.10.

The 2 holes punched along spine were put there when comic was printed so that it could be kept in a ring binder. All copies have this feature, which is not be considered a defect in any way.

GREEN FRAME VARIANT. Dell sold Greg Gilday along with four other comics (Sky Hawk, Viking Carter, Sleepy Samson, Radior) as a set of 5 comics for 10 cents in 1941. This issue reprints War Comics #2. 7-in. x 10.25-in; 2-color printing; 16 pages-all newsprint. Cover price $0.10.

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The 2 holes punched along spine were put there when comic was printed so that it could be kept in a ring binder. All copies have this feature, which is not be considered a defect in any way.

RED FRAME VARIANT. Dell sold Greg Gilday along with four other comics (Sky Hawk, Viking Carter, Sleepy Samson, Radior) as a set of 5 comics for 10 cents in 1941. This issue reprints War Comics #2. 7-in. x 10.25-in; 2-color printing; 16 pages-all newsprint. Cover price $0.10.

The 2 holes punched along spine were put there when comic was printed so that it could be kept in a ring binder. All copies have this feature, which is not be considered a defect in any way.

BLACK FRAME VARIANT. Dell sold Radior along with four other comics (Sky Hawk, Viking Carter, Sleepy Samson, Greg Gilday) as a set of 5 comics for 10 cents in 1941. This issue features Radior, "the x-ray powerman"! 7-in. x 10.25-in; 2-color printing; 16 pages-all newsprint. ed

The 2 holes punched along spine were put there when comic was printed so that it could be kept in a ring binder. All copies have this feature, which is not be considered a defect in any way.

BLUE FRAME VARIANT. Dell sold Radior along with four other comics (Sky Hawk, Viking Carter, Sleepy Samson, Greg Gilday) as a set of 5 comics for 10 cents in 1941. This issue features Radior, "the x-ray powerman"! 7-in. x 10.25-in; 2-color printing; 16 pages-all newsprint.

The 2 holes punched along spine were put there when comic was printed so that it could be kept in a ring binder. All copies have this feature, which is not be considered a defect in any way.

GREEN FRAME VARIANT. Dell sold Radior along with four other comics (Sky Hawk, Viking Carter, Sleepy Samson, Greg Gilday) as a set of 5 comics for 10 cents in 1941. This issue features Radior, "the x-ray powerman"! 7-in. x 10.25-in; 2-color printing; 16 pages-all newsprint.

The 2 holes punched along spine were put there when comic was printed so that it could be kept in a ring binder. All copies have this feature, which is not be considered a defect in any way.

RED FRAME VARIANT. Dell sold Radior along with four other comics (Sky Hawk, Viking Carter, Sleepy Samson, Greg Gilday) as a set of 5 comics for 10 cents in 1941. This issue features Radior, "the x-ray powerman"! 7-in. x 10.25-in; 2-color printing; 16 pages-all newsprint.