Auctions: comic books 1938-1955

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 27 FR/GD 1.5

Cover and centerfold detached. Top staple removed. Tape on interior cover with residue on interior pages.

Cover by Harry G. Peter. "The Secret of the Kidnapped Dummy," script by Joye Hummel (as Charles Moulton), art by Harry G. Peter; Paula builds a Diana Prince robot dummy to present an award to Wonder Woman, unaware that the ceremony will make both women targets for a gangster's revenge. Wonder Women of History: two-page Sacajawea bio, art by Robert Sale. "The Legend of Rainbow and Stardust," script by William Moulton Marston, art by Harry G. Peter; On a visit to Etta's Ranch in Texas, Wonder Woman and the Holliday Girls fend off rustlers with the help of Rainbow and Stardust, two legendary horses. Two-page text story, "The Great Problem" by Ted Udall. "The Mystical Power of Idea-Forms," script by William Moulton Marston (as Charles Moulton), art by Harry G. Peter; Panicking when Wonder Woman is sucked from the robot plane on the way to Paradise Island, Etta is reassured by Hippolyte, who shows in the Magic Sphere Wonder Woman has been taken to the past as an "idea-form" to help a young girl save her kingdom from an evil usurper. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 31 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation.

Cover by Harry G. Peter. "The Shrinking Formula," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; Shrunken to miniscule size and hunted by thugs, Wonder Woman races to complete an enlarging formula to save herself and her friends. "The Planet of Plunder," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; Wonder Woman faces a gauntlet of trials to rescue the Holliday Girls, caught in a coup in the republic of Neptunia. Wonder Women of History: four-page Jenny Lind bio, art by Paul Reinman. Two-page text story, "You Name It" by Lee Goldsmith. "The Racketeer of Magic," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; A charlatan posing as a magician from the future uses an Amazon invention to determine how best to outwit Wonder Woman. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 37 GD- 1.8

Cover and interior oxidation.

Cover by Harry G. Peter. "The Riddle of the Chinese Mummy Case," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; To solve the mystery of an Amazon artifact, Wonder Woman travels to ancient China, where she meets Chinese Amazons and helps them defeat Barbarian invaders. "The Fatal Beauty," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; When Steve breaks off with Wonder Woman and takes up with actress Lorelei Lorn, Wonder Woman's heart is tested when she's assigned to protect Lorelei from the Gasher Jewel Gang. Wonder Women of History: two-page Bethenia Owens bio by Julius Schwartz, art by Paul Reinman. "The Secrets of Circe," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; Wonder Woman travels to the enchanted island planet of Sorca, where Circe has captured Steve and his crew and turned them into animals. Two-page article. "The Friendly Fruit." One-page Wheaties ad features baseball legend Stan Musial. Smokey the Fire-Preventing Bear Comes to the Rescue of Peter Porkchops public service announcement by Jack Schiff, art by Rube Grossman. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 49 CGC 6.0 Qualified

Paper: White

PAGE 16 MISSING.

Label #4380359001

Cover pencils by Irwin Hasen, inks by Bernard Sachs. "Return of the Phantom Empire," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; Paradise Island finds itself at war with the land of Mu from 90 centuries ago! Jerry The Jitterbug humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "Little Miss Wonder Woman," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; Wonder Woman adopts a little girl who has lost her parents. Wonder Women of History: two-page Emilja Plater bio by Julius Schwartz, art by John Giunta. "Happy Landing" text story. "The Mystery of the Magic Typewriter," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter Wonder Woman vs. leprechaun Moon O'Day; story used in Fredric Wertham's "Seduction of the Innocent." 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 49 FR/GD 1.5

Cover detached. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Irwin Hasen, inks by Bernard Sachs. "Return of the Phantom Empire," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; Paradise Island finds itself at war with the land of Mu from 90 centuries ago! Jerry The Jitterbug humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "Little Miss Wonder Woman," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; Wonder Woman adopts a little girl who has lost her parents. Wonder Women of History: two-page Emilja Plater bio by Julius Schwartz, art by John Giunta. "Happy Landing" text story. "The Mystery of the Magic Typewriter," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter Wonder Woman vs. leprechaun Moon O'Day; story used in Fredric Wertham's "Seduction of the Innocent." 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 53 FR 1.0

Interior tearing with minor impact to art and story. Cover detached. Tape on interior cover and pages.

Cover pencils by Irwin Hasen, inks by Bernard Sachs. "The Crime Master of Time," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; Tibro comes from the future to steal a hydrogen bomb and sends Steve and Wonder Woman to the past so they can't stop him. "The Wonder Woman Nobody Knows," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; A magazine reporter follows Wonder Woman around all day for a story that might save her job. Wonder Women of History: two-page Martha G. Kimball bio by Julius Schwartz, art by John Giunta. "Fashions of the Far East" text article. "The Secret Treasure At Rainbow's End," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; Wonder Woman helps revive a ghost town. Superboy stars in a one-page public service announcement, "Happy Hobby Time!" 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 54 GD/VG 3.0

1" cumulative spine split. Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Irwin Hasen, inks by Bernard Sachs. "The Wizard of Castle Sinister," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; When Merlin traps King Arthur and Lancelot and sends them into the future, Wonder Woman has to return them to their own time and defeat the evil sorcerer to boot. "The Invisible Invasion," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; Wonder Woman battles aliens who can only be seen in ultraviolet light. "Swing Your Partner!" text article. "Wonder Woman's Triple Threat," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; Beth Duncan is worried she's going to be kicked out of the Wonder Woman Fan Club because she's accidentally discovered Wonder Woman's secret identity. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 55 GD- 1.8

Cover and interior oxidation. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Irwin Hasen, inks by Bernard Sachs. "Ghost Train," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; Enemy agents use an elaborate scheme to sabotage America. "The Chessmen of Doom," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; The Chequerians play chess with entire planets as pieces. Wonder Women of History: three-page Mary Kingsbury Simkhovitch bio by Julius Schwartz, art by John Giunta. "Those Rings on Your Fingers" text article. "Invasion of the Raindrops," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; Steve and Diana are attacked by a drop of water. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 56 GD- 1.8

3" cumulative spine split. Cover detached at both staples, centerfold detached at one. Water damage. Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Irwin Hasen, inks by Bernard Sachs. "Homicide Highway!", script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; Wonder Woman battles hot-rodders. Strange Beliefs About Wedding Gowns! article. "Wonder Woman's Invincible Rival!", script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; Steve tries to prove he's Wonder Woman's equal. Wonder Women of History: three-page Sarah Josepha Hale bio by Julius Schwartz. Women In War text article. "The Case of the 8 Million Witnesses!", script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 64 FN- 5.5

Cover oxidation.

Cover art by Irwin Hasen. "The 3-D Terror," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; A monster leaps out of the screen at a 3-D movie theatre. "The Doom Dolls," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; Wonder Woman agrees to participate in a parade in her honor, not realizing it's actually being organized by gangland. Hopalong Cassidy ad. The Bridal Bouquet filler page. Facts on Furs text article. Brides to Be filler page. "Wonder Woman's Last Hour," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; The Though Master projects Wonder Woman into a world of illusion where her powers don't work. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 66 GD 2.0

Cover oxidation. Water damage. Tape on interior cover.

Cover pencils by Irwin Hasen, inks by Bernard Sachs. "The Olympics of Terror," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; Deception tries to get the other planets to help him invade Earth, but Wonder Woman challenges all their champions to Olympic style games. "The Talking Tiara," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; Origin of Wonder Woman's magic tiara which allows her to understand all languages. The Dazzling Dolls text article. "The Missing Wonder Woman," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; Wonder Woman gets amnesia and has to discover her own secret identity. Wonder Women of History Gail Laughlin bio by Julius Schwartz. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 69 GD 2.0

Water damage. Staple rust with migration.

Cover pencils by Irwin Hasen, inks by Bernard Sachs. "Seeds of Peril," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; Giant seeds fall from outer space and cause huge mushrooms to grow all over toppling buildings and capsizing boats. "The Secret Hall of Fame," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; The Leprechauns erect a Hall of Fame to Wonder Woman's adventures in the past, which she hasn't yet undertaken. Women In Sport text article. "The Last Sheriff," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; The town of Lawless asks Wonder Woman to be its Sheriff. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Wonderworld Comics (1939) 20 CBCS 2.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Cover Reattached With Moderate Amount of Tape on Interior.

Label #18-2A9764E-073

The Kidnappers starring Flame. Zarhov's Monster starring Yarko. The Black Pearl starring Shorty Shortcake. The Bombing Gang starring Patty O'Day. One Minute To Death starring Dr. Fung. Smuggler's Syndicate text story, art by Nathaniel Nitkin (N. N. Nathaniel). Headed For a Noose starring Tex Maxon, art by Munson Paddock (Chuck Munson). Return To the Dark Ages starring Don Quixote and Adolphus Stalini. Shanghaied By Captain Swine starring Spark Stevens. The Jigsaw Puzzle Plot--K-51 Spies At War. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Wonderworld Comics (1939) 27 CBCS 2.0

Paper: White

Label #23-211F269-004

The Kidnapping of Dr. Dobbs starring Flame. Blitz and the Saboteur starring Black Lion, art by Chuck Winter. Zino's Bombing Plot starring Yarko the Great. The Framing of Bill Mattson starring Tex Maxon art by Munson Paddock (Chuck Munson). The Framing of Bill Mattson starring Tex Maxon, art by Munson Paddock (Chuck Munson). The Murder of "Lord Cowper" starring Patty O'Day, art by Claire Moe (Vic Todd). Jungle Manhunt text story by Nathaniel Nitkin (N. N. Nathaniel). The Pencil Racket starring Dr. Fung. The Sky Pirate starring Wing Turner. Niki Comso's Train Sabotage Plot--K-51 Spies At War. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.