Auctions: comic books in 'Western', graded by CGC

Aurora Comic Scenes Tonto (1974) 183 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4346188002

Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Gil Kane. The Aurora Comic Scenes were promotional comic books included with the Aurora superhero model kits made in 1974. They were drawn by famous comic book artists like Gil Kane, Neal Adams, Curt Swan, and Dick Giordano and all ten feature popular comic book characters from both Marvel and DC, including Superman, Batman, Spider-man and the Incredible Hulk! Because of the rarity of the books and the way in which they were distibuted, they are difficult to find in collectible grades.

Buster Crabbe (1951 Famous Funnies) 4 CGC 2.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3742309017

Cover by Frank Frazetta. Art by Allen Ulmer, Mike Roy and Frank Frazetta. Adventure tales featuring Hollywood legend Buster Crabbe, star of Flash Gordon, Buck Rogers and Tarzan serials. Whiskers goes underground when he thinks he's killed his barber; A classic PSA featuring early art by fantasy and comics legend Frank Frazetta. Also featuring cover art by Frazetta. The Kansas Killer; Lead Poison; Top Secret; Whiskers Has A Close Shave; The Raiders; Red Cross New Method of Artificial Respiration. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Dell Giant Lone Ranger Movie Story (1956 Dell) 0 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white

Slab: Significant scuff(s) inner well

File Copy

Label #0065794005

Feature-length story, plus text pieces on the Lone Ranger, Tonto, and Silver. Photo covers. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Dell Giant Western Roundup (1952-1959 Dell) 15 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

File Copy

Label #0911786010

Photo cover with Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, Johnny Mack Brown, Bill Elliott, Dale Evans, and Rex Allen. Crossed Trails starring Roy Rogers and Trigger, art by Nat Edson; Roy wants to know why a local businessman in Mineral City doesn't want an ex-con to return to his ranch outside town. Sierra Raiders starring Gene Autry, art by Nicholas Firfires. The Truant Colt, script by Gaylord Du Bois. A Visit from Danger starring Dale Evans, art by Mike Arens. The Limestone Clue starring Rex Allen, art by Mike Arens. The Return of Black Dan starring Wild Bill Elliott, art by Tom Massey. Joe Meek starring The Frontiersmen, art by Tony Sgroi. The Fatal Error starring Johnny Mack Brown, art by Nat Edson. The Giant of Gold Hill starring Flying A's Range Rider, art by Tony Sgroi. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Gene Autry Comics (1946-1959 Dell) 12 CGC 9.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4208887006

Gene Autry stars in "The Gila County Killers." Big-Foot back-up story. Two-page text story, "The Twice-Told Story." Photo covers. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Ghost Rider (1967 Marvel Western) 1 CGC 5.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4059296006

Origin and first appearance of Ghost Rider (Carter Slade) and his horse Banshee in "The Origin of the Ghost Rider," script by Gary Friedrich, Roy Thomas, and Dick Ayers (plot), pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Vince Colletta; School teacher Carter Slade was making his way to Bison Bend, Montana, to become the teacher for the new school built by newly settled homesteaders looking to build a home. Upon his arrival, however, he witnessed an attack by Indians; Slade put up a good fight but was outnumbered; Flaming Star treated Slade's wounds and pleaded to the gods for days to spare the life of the white man; Finally, on the Eighth day, Slade awoke which prompted Flaming Star to proclaim him the chosen one that had been revealed in prophecy that would become a powerful warrior, a living legend called "He Who Rides the Night Winds." Also a 6 page Kid Colt reprint, "The Menace of the Mask Maker!", script by Stan Lee, art by Jack Keller; A mask maker frames Kid Colt for a crime; originally presented in Kid Colt Outlaw # 105 (07/1962). Cover art by Dick Ayers. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Gunslinger Spawn (2021 Image) 26A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4379535005

Note : Copies of this issue may contain a printing defect in the form of color smearing on cover

Written by Todd McFarlane. Art by Dexter Soy. Cover by Ze Carlos. Gunslinger is in HELL on a mission to kill Sinn! Will this put an end to the Gunslinger's quest for Vengeance? Only time will tell. 24 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Gunslinger Spawn (2021 Image) 28B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4387088009

Written by Todd McFarlane. Art by Dexter Soy. Cover by Raymond Gay. Gunslinger is reluctantly caught up in the quest for the Throne of Hell. But his involvement may actually provide him with a way home... 24 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Hopalong Cassidy (1943 Fawcett/DC) 19 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4031783006

Western adventure featuring one of the most popular heroes of the mid-20th century, star of TV, film and radio. Skip and Jumpy figure out a convoluted plan to steal the silver mine payroll, even though Hopalong is guarding it, by using Dopey as a fall guy. To prove Curly's dog is no sheep-killer, Hoppy stalks a wolf, but it catches him without his six-shooter. Blacksmith's daughter Esmerelda, who tosses anvils around like horseshoes, vows she will only marry a man as strong as herself - but when she sees Hopalong Cassidy, it's love at first sight, for her. Silver Coins Among the Dead; Willie the Worm; Hopalong Cassidy and the Accused; Be a Sharpshooter; Sherlock and Chuck; Whitey Whiskers and Daniel Boone Jr.: Pitching Horseshoes; Hopalong Cassidy and the Blacksmith's Daughter; Cheesebox Jail; Tuck Sedo: The Unwelcomed Guest; Pistol-Packin' Pattie; Ridin' Herd with William Boyd; South of the Border Menace; Scape-Goat. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.