Auctions: comic books published by Blackthorne

Jerry Iger's Classic National Comics SC (1985 Blackthorne) 1-1ST CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4427498013

1st printing. Black-and-white reprint of Jerry Iger's National Comics # 1. Features Uncle Sam (by Will Eisner), Prop Powers, Sally O'Neil, Kid Dixon, Merlin the Magician, Wonder Boy, Cyclone, Pen Miller the Cartoonist Detective, Paul Bunyan, Windy Breeze, and Kid Patrol. Softcover, 72 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

Sheena 3-D Special (1985) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4427498005

Stories by Morgan Thomas and S.M. 'Jerry' Iger. Art by Matt Baker, Llamuz, and Robert Hayward Webb, plus 3-D effects by Ray Zone and Tony Alderson. Cover by Dave Stevens. Sometimes listed as Blackthorne 3-D Series (1985) #1. The first issue of Blackthorne's long-running 3-D series, featuring Jerry Igers classic jungle princess, hero of pulps, comics, and the big and small screens. Absent from comics for almost three decades, this presents some of her 1950s adventures in 3-D format, including one by legendary good-girl artist Matt Baker. But the main draw for many fans will be the stunning cover by beloved artist (and Rocketeer creator) Dave Stevens. Also featuring an introduction by creator Jerry Iger, a Snarzan the Ape spoof from Great Comics (1941) #1, and a Congo King story with art by legendary good-girl artist Matt Baker. Heroine in the Jungle; Sargasso of Lost Safaris; Snarzan the Ape in Mein Kemp Von Der Chungle; Congo King; Spoor of the Dancing Skeletons. 32 pages, B&W with 3-D effects. NOTE: Copy may or may not include 3-D glasses. Cover price $2.00.