Spy Smasher (1941) comic books 1942
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Issue #3
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Stories and art by C. C. Beck and Otto Binder. One of Fawcett's most popular superheroes, Spy Smasher fights saboteurs, fifth columnists, Quislings and collaborators during WWII. Spy Smasher investigates when US operatives begin vanishing in the South Pacific. Evil Dr. Potz uses his shrinking formula to create tiny spies and assassins for the Nazis. Former circus performer Von Teuffel applies his hypnotic powers and demonic appearance to sabotage the US war effort. Plus a vintage ad (with a cameo by Captain Marvel/Shazam) for the Spy Smasher movie serial, asking kids to demand it in their local theaters. (Fawcett's characters pioneered the live-action superhero movie.) Strange Things Go on in the South Seas; Chubby; For Fear of Little Men; The Man Who Wouldnt Die; Famous Blitzkriegs of the Past; Can the Devil Return to Earth?; Strange But True. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #4
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Cover by Irvin Steinberg. Stories and art by Otto Binder and Emil Gershwin. One of Fawcett's most popular superheroes, Spy Smasher fights saboteurs, fifth columnists, Quislings and collaborators during WWII. Soon after a European castle is rebuilt in America, the mysterious Man in the Iron Mask appears, and begins sabotaging American defense sites. Spy Smasher discovers Axis plans for a second attack on Pearl Harbor and Hawaii using a gigantic submarine. A tale of the American Revolution, with George Washington and Benedict Arnold playing spy games against each other. Plus a vintage ad (with a cameo by Captain Marvel/Shazam) for the Spy Smasher movie serial, asking kids to demand it in their local theaters. (Fawcett's characters pioneered the live-action superhero movie.) The Crime of Pearl Harbor; The Man in the Iron Mask; Murder Tests a Bomber; George Washington, Hope of the Patriots; Old Soldiers March Again; The Stolen Battleship; Strange But True. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #5
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Death Over Washington starring Spy Smasher, "Satan" (a German spy), and Death [Baroness Von Todt]. The Two-Faced Killer! starring Spy Smasher and Bruno, art by Emil Gershwin. The Woman Who Doomed a Million Men--Thrilling Spy Tales starring Mrs. Greenhow (Confederate spy), Abraham Lincoln, and General George McClellan. Spy Smasher Vs. America Smasher; America Smasher escapes from the FBI agent guarding him and steps up his attack on America's morale by projecting propaganda films on a giant screen in the sky, and when the screen is destroyed shines them on buildings. The Chinese Pheasant text story by Paul Sinderson. The Victory Battalion starring Spy Smasher. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #6
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Cover by Mac Raboy. Stories and art by Gene McDonald and Emil Gershwin. One of Fawcett's most popular superheroes, Spy Smasher fights saboteurs, fifth columnists, Quislings and collaborators during WWII. Spy Smasher is assigned to find ex-Navy office Roy Richards, now wanted for murder somewhere below the equator, but the case is more complicated than that. Spy Smasher seeks an explanation when long-dead aviators return as ghost-planes to buzz Allied fighters. A lone agent targets a German zeppelin base during WWI. Plus a feature on the gadgets Axis spies (supposedly) used to send coded messages. Once a Navy Man, Always a Navy Man; True Spy Secrets; Hideous Hideo; Death at the Launching; The Ghost Squadron; Thrilling Spy Tales; Virginia, Mother of Fighting Americans. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #7
$550.00
View scans- Paper: Cream to off white
- Label #1624856019
- Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
- Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
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Stories and art by Dave Berg, Mac Raboy and Emil Gershwin. One of Fawcett's most popular superheroes, Spy Smasher fights saboteurs, fifth columnists, Quislings and collaborators during WWII. Spy Smasher discovers the vampire weapon of the Third Reich known as The Terror in Exile. In a story by future Mad "Lighter Side" artist Dave Berg, Sir Butch takes on neighborhood tyrant Floda Reltih (spell it backwards). Spy Smasher aids The Komitaji, Yugoslav guerilla fighters of the Resistance. Contents page art by Mac Raboy. Cover features a photo promoting the Spy Smasher Republic movie serial. (Fawcett's characters pioneered the live-action superhero movie.) The Terror in Exile; Death Visits the Dentist; The Adventure of the Golden Wasp. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #8
$468.00
View scans- Slight amateur restoration
- Paper: White
- Amateur Restoration Includes: small amount of color touch on cover and tear seal on back cover.
- Label #7007107-AB-006
- Discounted from $520.00.
Stories and art by Dave Berg, Alex Blum and Al Camy. One of Fawcett's most popular superheroes, Spy Smasher fights saboteurs, fifth columnists, Quislings and collaborators during WWII. In a sort of primitive version of The Da Vinci Code, Spy Smasher learns that Da Vinci desgined a destructive secret weapon and hid the plans in a code, and he must find it before the Nazis do. Spy Smasher faces gladiatorial combat in the Roman Arena. A draftee deserts rather than serve in WWII, and soon he's recruited by Axis agents, but Spy Smasher offers him a chance at redemption. Plus a story by future Mad "Lighter Side" artist Dave Berg. The Deserter; Krishnu, Prophet of Evil; Bright Flames of War; The Quest of the Secret Weapon; On Convoy Duty. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #9
- 4.25" Cumulative spine split (taped).
- Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
Graded by MCS, not consignor.
Other items consigned by humble cow
- Paper: Off white
- Centerfold missing.
- Label #4433610006
- Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
Stories and art by Otto Binder, Alex Blum and Al Camy. One of Fawcett's most popular superheroes, Spy Smasher fights saboteurs, fifth columnists, Quislings and collaborators during WWII. Enemy scientists create a new Ice Age in Florida, and Spy Smasher seeks a way to thaw out the Floridians. Spy Smasher must travel to Tokyo to free the girl in the glass coffin. The mysterious Mr. Gloom is giving away cash for free, but Spy Smasher realizes the money is poisoned with Black Plague. The Blizzard Blitzkrieg; The Amateur Dictator; Sir Butch; Spy Smasher in Tokyo; Deadly Decoys; Thirteen Steps to Doom. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
