Comic books in 'Handgun', graded by CBCS

February 1953. Detective stories: "Everybody's Watching Me" (part 2) by Mickey Spillane, "The Imaginary Blonde" by John Ross Macdonald, "So Dark for April" by John Evans, "Stabbing in the Streets" by Eleazar Lipsky, "The Lesser Evil" by Richard Deming, "Sex Murder in Cameron" by Michael Fessier, "Carrera's Woman" by Richard Marsten, "Dirge for a Nude" by Jonathan Craig, "As I Lie Dead" by Fletcher Flora, and "Attack" by Hunt Collins. Uncredited illustrations (Kinstler or someone imitating him). 5-1/2 in. x 7-5/8 in.; black and white; 144 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.35.

Cover art by Ogden Whitney. "The Avenging Axe" text story by Gardner Fox. "The Case of the Hobbyhorse Homicide," art by Paul Parker; Inspector Kirk must find out who killed Cecil Blake. "The Puzzle of the Picture," art by Ogden Whitney; Starr Flagg must stop enemy agents who plan to sell the Alaskan Defense Plans to another country. Untitled story, pencils by Fred Guardineer; The Prism Pirate has a prism that concentrates cosmic rays, which he uses to attack Space Patrol ships. "The Girl and the Gold," art by L. B. Cole; Tinpan and his partner Sourdough strike gold, but both are killed shortly afterward. Red Fox is assigned to find the killer. "The House on the Dotted Line," art by Fred Guardineer; James Fallon tracks down Lady Satan and her gang. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Paul Parker, Ogden Whitney, and L B Cole. "The Finger of Doom" text story by Gardner Fox. "Terror From the Tomb!", art by Ogden Whitney; Jim's friend Bill discovers a girl in the woods but is she really a vampire? "The Man with the Beast-like Face," art by Paul Parker; Inspector Kirk tracks down a werewolf in the streets of London. "Black Flower of Fear," art by L B Cole; Red Fox bets caught between the Latour family and Jim Traner who has been stealing their furs. "The Harp of Death!", art by Fred Guardineer; Space Ace and Jak Tal discover plants that are being used by the Bird-Men of Jupiter to kill their enemies. "The Riddle of the Radio Death," art by Ogden Whitney; A reporter is murdered seconds before he could go on the air with a scoop about a hostile foreign country. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Fred Guardineer. "Hand of the Dead" text story by Gardner F. Fox. "The Desert Devil," art by Fred Guardineer; Trail Colt rescues Chuck Bolton from the desert and helps him stop El Diablo and his gang. "The House That Hate Built," art by Ogden Whitney; When her friend Jim disappears into a mysterious house, Starr investigates and discovers the house hides a band of criminals and radio controlled atom bomb rockets, which could be used to destroy the cities of New York, Washington D.C., Chicago, and Detroit simultaneously! "The Fishing Boats that Failed!", art by L. B. Cole; Red Fox must determine who killed Greg Marken and has been stealing salmon from the boats of Barbara Frisco. "The Case of the Perfect Crime!", art by Paul Parker; Inspector Kirk must solve a murder on a train. Untitled story, art by Ogden Whitney; Grace breaks Bucker Haddon out of prison so the gang can recover their stolen loot and divide it up among themselves and split town. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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(A-1 # 63). Cover pencils by Dick Ayers. "The Girl and the Gorilla," art by pencils by Ogden Whitney; Agent Fallon follows killer Mike Makle into the swamps to capture him; Reprinted from issue 4. "The Meeting at the Pyramids," art by Ogden Whitney; Undercover Girl must escort Sir Sexton to a meeting with Arabs; Reprinted from issue 10. "The Mad Hermit of Hag's Hollow," art by Paul Parker; Inspector Kirk battles a madman who has been killing anybody who enters the swamp; Reprinted from Trail Colt #2. "The Black Flower of Fear," art by L. B. Cole; Red Fox bets caught between the Latour family and Jim Traner who has been stealing their furs; Reprinted from issue #7. "The Rodeo Robbers," art by Frank Frazetta (as Fritz); Tim Colt joins a rodeo to track down a band of thieves; Reprinted from Trail Colt #2. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

(A-1 #77). Cover pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Ernie Bache. "The Enemy Within," art by Ogden Whitney; Agent Fallon infiltrates a communist cell trying to take over the maritime unions; Reprinted from issue #5. "The Little Man Who Wasn't There," art by Paul Parker; Kirk pursues a thief who has perfected a shrinking formula; Reprinted from issue #10. "The Trail of the Curious Pin," art by Ogden Whitney; Undercover Girl must find the pin that contains the message another spy was bringing her before she was captured by enemy agents; Reprinted from issue #11. "The Terror of the Forest Trail," art by L. B. Cole; Red Fox must find out who has been killing every doctor that comes to Barren Bay; Reprinted from issue #9. "The Ledger That Told the Truth," pencils by Graham Ingels; The Duke exposes Fang's rackets on the waterfront; Reprinted from issue #9. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Millennium introduced the world to the dawn of a new age...and gave the Earth a host of new heroes to protect it as it heads into the millennium. Now the first of these heroes begins his own continuing series in Manhunter. You've met Mark Shaw in Millennium and Suicide Squad...but you don't know even half of his story yet. His amazing stories began years ago, when he underwent the grueling training of the Manhunters, sworn enemies of the Millennium and the future of mankind. He's rediscovered the power of the Manhunter training and, now on his own, he's got big plans for putting them to use. His way. Written by John Ostrander and Kim Yale, with art by Doug Rice and Sam Kieth, Manhunter is the ongoing series about a man who hunts the world's most dangerous game...for a price. Cover by Rice and Kieth. Cover price $1.00.

Manhunter Mark Shaw is trapped in Japan with Dumas hot on his heels. What other choice does he have but to go to the Japanese mob for help? Also, more on the mystery of Olivia Van Croft. Written by John Ostrander and Kim Yale, with art by Doug Rice, Sam Kieth and Kelley Jones. Cover by Rice. Cover price $1.00.

Sylvia Kandrey's obsessed...with Mark Shaw, Manhunter, and she's not about to let anything get in the way of her possessing the object of her desire. This issue is written solo by co-writer Kim Yale, with art by guest penciller Mary Mitchell and guest inker Romeo Tanghal. Cover by Doug Rice. Cover price $1.00.

The Reckless Kind - Written by Steven Grant. Art and Cover by Vince Giarrano. Manhunter begins to suspect that the powers gained from the Wild Huntsman may have more control over him than he first realized. They've also attracted the attention of Necrodyne, a sinister corporation that puts its own metahuman operative on his trail. Meanwhile, a strange and grisly multiple murderer does some stalking of his own in Star City! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Written by Marc Andreyko. Art by Brad Walker & Jimmy Palmiotti. Cover by Jesus Saiz. This issue of MANHUNTER ties into THE OMAC PROJECT as Kate Spencer and Cameron Chase are on the run from Brother Eye! Can Project Manhunter's secrets be unraveled before it's too late? On sale August 17, 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US Cover price $2.50.

Written by Marc Andreyko. Art by Michael Gaydos, with flashback art by Brad Walker & Livesay. Cover by Scott McDaniel. It's a duel in the desert as Manhunter and the Birds of Prey allies find themselves up against the Suicide Squad - and a truly twisted notion of national security! 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

Written by Keith Giffen and Sam Humphries. Art by Mark Buckingham and Steve Rude. Cover by Bruce Timm. Big-game hunter and private detective Paul Kirk has marshaled his skills to fight crime as the masked vigilante known as Manhunter. But now crime has reached epidemic proportions that may push him to the limits - and draw the attention of the Golden Age heroes Sandman and Sandy! Plus: a short story featuring Etrigan the Demon by writer Sam Humphries and artist Steve Rude. This issue also includes the stories "The Face Behind the Mask," from TALES OF THE UNEXPECTED #13, "Rocket Lanes of Tomorrow," from REAL FACT COMICS #1 and "A World of Thinking Machines," from REAL FACT COMICS #2, all featuring art by Jack Kirby. 48 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

"The Tale Behind the Tales." - 2 page text feature by Archie Goodwin. All stories by Archie Goodwin. Cover and all art by Walt Simonson. Stories reprinted from Detective Comics #s 437-443. "The Himalayan Incident." - 8 pages. "The Manhunter File." - 8 pages. "The Resurrection of Paul Kirk." - 8 pages. "Rebellion." - 8 pages. "Cathedral Perilous." - 8 pages. "To Duel the Master." - 9 pages. "Gotterdammerung." - 20 pages. Paul Kirk, the original Manhunter, died in 1946. In 1974, a group know as The Council have cloned Kirk. Many times. These clones are the enforcement division tasked with helping The Council save humanity "from itself." When it becomes clear The Council is only out for themselves, the leader of the clones adopts the guise of Manhunter to stop them. To do so hell need help. First from Interpol agent Christine St. Clair, then martial arts master Asano Nitobe, and finally, The Batman. 72 pages. Full color. Cover price $2.50.

1st printing. Collects stories from Detective Comics #437-443. Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Walt Simonson. From 1973-1974 Archie Goodwin and Walt Simonson produced exceptional back-up features in Detective Comics titled Manhunter. The seven stories were so popular that two creators won best short story awards and the conclusion won best feature length story from the Academy of Comic Book Arts. The entire series was collected and reprinted in this black and white by Excalibur Enterprises in 1979 with added text and artwork about the Manhunter series. Softcover, 8 1/2-in x 11-in., 88 pages, B&W. Cover price $8.50.

1st printing. Collects stories from Detective Comics (1937-2011 1st Series)#437-443.

Written by Archie Goodwin. Art and cover by Walter Simonson.

Featuring a brand-new, wordless Manhunter story illustrated by Simonson from a plot completed by Goodwin before his death. Includes the story of big-game hunter-turned-super-hero Paul Kirk from Detective Comics #437-443 and the 23-page captionless, dialogueless tale by Goodwin and Simonson.

Softcover, 104 pages, full color.

Cover price $9.95.

Written by Chris Dingess. Art and Cover by Matthew Roberts and Owen Gieni. Behind their fortified walls, the Corps of Discovery turns against each other... as the American Dream goes mad. 28 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $2.99.

Cover pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Rich Buckler. "Siege of the Robot Warriors," script by Rich Margopoulos, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Chic Stone; Evil robot warriors fight to take over the planet, Mekka; The inhabitants of the planet had no hope until the planets leading scientist finds an old spacecraft floating in space; The ship contains the decaying bodies of the earthlings; The mens bodies are beyond help, so the scientist affixes their heads to robotic bodies; After the shock of their situation wears off, the three men decide that they have no choice but to help defend the planet from the attacking robots; They call themselves the Mantech Robot Warriors and take up individual identities derived from each persons unique specialty: Aquatech (water), Lasertech (lasers), and Solartech (sun powers). 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

Cover pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Chic Stone. "Invaders From Earth," script by Rich Margopoulos, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Chic Stone; Explorers from Earth find Mekka and the three astronauts, each of whom live on as legends sung about in space pubs; Before long, the explorers reveal themselves as air pirates—roving marauders who steal the atmospheres from livable planets to sell on a now-polluted Earth. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

In the chiller "The One That Got Away," convict Alvin Jenks has just shot ol' Pete, but...the 8 page Dr. Graves story is drawn by Fred Himes. Plus: 2 page Dr. Graves contents pages drawn by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia; 7 page Dr. Graves story "Uncle Arts [sic] Last Wish" drawn by Larry Woromay and Vince Alascia; 1 page text story "Skeleton Skeptic"; 8 page Dr. Graves story "Gift From an Unknown Giver" drawn by Steve Ditko. Cover by Jim Aparo. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Steve Ditko. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Pete Morisi, Joe Gill, Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, and Pat Boyette. Ghost hunter Dr. Graves presents, and sometimes participates in, tales of ghosts, monsters and the supernatural. Grand Duke Ivanovich learns the terrifying secret of the Wolves of Dark Mountain. Strange doings take place in a wax museum, in a story with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. The Wolves of Dark Mountain; The Mistake; Progeria or Witchcraft; The Mystery of the Wax Museum. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Cover by Jim Aparo. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Pete Morisi, and Fred Himes. Ghost hunter Dr. Graves presents, and sometimes participates in, tales of ghosts, monsters and the supernatural. Old Lucas returns from the grave for revenge, in a story with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. A prospector murders his partner for their gold, then is haunted by him. A convict faces the ghost of his own victim. Cover by '70s Batman artist Jim Aparo. Share & Share Alike; Verdict from the Grave; The One That Got Away. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

New Moon - Written by Chuck Dixon. Art by Sal Velluto & Mark Farmer. Cover by Carl Potts, Sal Velluto & Kevin Nowlan. By popular demand, the white Avenger returns in an all-new series! And Marc Spector's first adventure brings him face to face with the man who caused him to become Moon Knight -- Bushmaster! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

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Cover pencils by Sal Velluto, inks by Scott Williams. Called To Heaven, script by Chuck Dixo, pencils by Sal Velluto, inks by Tom Palmer; Flag Smasher plans on using the distraction of the Acts of Vengeance as cover in his latst bid for taking over the world but MK and Punisher get in the way. Acts of Vengeance crossover. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Cover pencils by Sal Velluto, inks by Tom Palmer. Distant Thunder, script by Chuck Dixon, pencils by Sal Velluto, inks by Tom Palmer; Frenchie is in the hospital after having his legs crushed in the crash of the Mooncopter; Moon Knight and Midnight go to the police impound yard to check on the status of the helicopter, only to be ambushed by Arsenal and his men. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Part 1 of 3. A Time For Jackals - Written by Chuck Dixon. Art and Cover by Sal Velluto & Tom Palmer. In the first part of a searing trilogy, Moon Knight joins with deadly mercenaries to free Burunda from its dictator, and Moon Knight's greatest foe, Bushman! Featuring Moonie's rematch with the new Arsenal! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

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Cover pencils by Sal Velluto, inks by Tom Palmer. The Trial of Marc Spector, Part 1; Comes the Night, script by Chuck Dixon, pencils by Sal Velluto, inks by Tom Palmer; Silver Sable and the Wild Pack are assigned to bring Marc Spector to the county of Bosqueverde to stand trial for the killing of Richardo Dominguez, which happened when Spector was a mercenary for dictator Emmanuel Raposa. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

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Cover pencils by John Romita, inks by Sal Velluto. The Trial of Marc Spector, Part 3; The Trial, script by Chuck Dixon, pencils by Sal Velluto, inks by Tom Palmer and Chris Ivy; Marc Spector is imprisoned for his part in the death of Juan Ricardo Dominguez; Marlene and Frenchie search for a way to free him; While Moon Knight is gone, Jeff Wilde puts on his costume and runs up against the Secret Empire; Marc realizes that President Juan Ricardo Dominguez hadn't been entirely respectful; President Silva sentences Marc and the Raposistas to death by hanging; Marc joins the Raposistas in their plan to escape. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

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Part 1 of 3. Broadway Knights - Written by Chuck Dixon. Art by Sal Velluto & Tom Palmer. Cover by Rob Liefeld. The new Secret Empire rears its ugly head and it'll take Moon Knight, Spider-Man and the Punisher to stop the revitalized criminal organization! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

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Part 3 of 3. Number One With A Bullet - Written by Chuck Dixon. Art by Sal Velluto & Tom Palmer. Cover by Denys Cowan. The final chapter of the greatest three-way team-up of the year! Male bonding takes on a whole new meaning as Moon Knight, Spider-Man and the Punisher conclude their battle against the new Secret Empire! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

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The Grudge - Written by Chuck Dixon. Art and Cover by J.J. Birch. Frenchie made Moonie swear to stay out of this -- it's HIS grudge match! Vs. Killer Shrike. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

The Legacy Quest Scenario - Written by Terry Kavanagh. Art and Cover by James Fry & Chris Ivy. Moon Knight may not be long for this world! If he dies, who will don the mantle of the Avatar of Khonshu? The answer is within! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.75.

Gene Autry

Gene Autry in "The Masked Marauders." Pulp cover.

Gene Autry

Roy Rogers

Tom Corbett

Flash Gordon

The Lone Ranger

The Lone Ranger

Photo cover of Roy Rogers. "Boots and Bullets," art by Nat Edson; Roy must protect an old woman when the train he is riding on is held up by robbers. Chuck Wagon Lingo activity page. Count the Horseshoes activity page, art by Nat Edson. Backcover illustration of Roy mounting Trigger, art by Alberto Gioletti. 20 pgs., full color.

Photo cover of Clayton Moore as the Lone Ranger and Silver the horse. "On the Warpath," art by Tom Gill (?); The Lone Ranger and Tonto must rescue the Lone Ranger's nephew from a tribe on Indians; Based on the classic Lone Ranger television series. 20 pgs., full color.

The Lone Ranger

The Lone Ranger

The Lone Ranger

This comic is a Fox Giant Comics Edition (25c cover price) which contains four remaindered Fox comics without their original covers. The first page of the first story for each remaindered comic may be missing as in Fox comics, the first story page was often on the inside front cover. Such missing story pages are not considerted a defect.A Fox Giant edition. Cover price $0.25.

This comic is a Fox Giant Comics Edition (25c cover price) which contains four remaindered Fox comics without their original covers. The first page of the first story for each remaindered comic may be missing as in Fox comics, the first story page was often on the inside front cover. Such missing story pages are not considerted a defect. Cover price $0.25.

Art by Wally Wood and A. C. Hollingsworth. Yet another pre-Code crime comic from Fox Feature Syndicate, inspired by true-crime tales. A broken match leads police to killer Rufe Butterfield; A bank robber returns to the same bank 10 months later, heedless of the waiting police; Wilbur Underhill was a bank robber and Depression-era outlaw in Oklahoma, sometimes called Mad Dog or The Tri-State Terror. Rufe Butterfield: The Case of the Phantom; Crime in Reverse; The Killer was Proud; Wilber Underhill: Dead on Arrival; Oren Miklos the Executioner. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.