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Crack Comics (1940) comic books

  • Issue #1
    Crack Comics (1940) 1

    Origin and first appearance of the Black Condor in Man Who Can Fly Like a Bird, script by Will Eisner [as Kenneth Lewis], art by Lou Fine. The Story of Pug Brady, script and art by George E. Brenner; A down and out-of-luck former heavyweight champion boxer and All-American fullback tries to steal Brian's watch. Untitled Jane Arden story, script by Monte Barrett, art by Russell E. Ross. Introducing Rock Braddon featuring Jane Arden, script by Monte Barrett, art by Russell E. Ross. The Sign of the Cricket featuring Alias the Spider, script and art by Paul Gustavson. Too Hot To Hold starring Wizard Wells, script and art by Harry Francis Campbell. Untitled Molly the Model story, script and art by John Devlin. Origin of the Red Torpedo, art by Henry Kiefer [as Drew Allen]. Origin of Madam Fatal, art by Art Pinajian. The 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #17
    Crack Comics (1940) 17
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Inner well not fully sealed, book appears unaffected and secure.
    • Label #2013770001
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    Untitled The Black Condor story, art by Lou Fine; When Senator Wright sided with the Indians on a proposed tax bill, Jaspar Crow objects because he stands to gain from it; A group of Fifth Columnists incite the Indians, who then turn on the tax collectors, forcing the Condor to use his Black Ray to help turn some of the Indians to his side. The Stolen Bombsight starring Tor the Magic Master, art by Fred Guardineer. The Man With The Terrible Machine starring Space Legion, art by Vernon Henkel. Vs. The Black Shark starring Red Torpedo, art by Henry Kiefer. The Monster Men starring Alias The Spider, art by Paul Gustavson. Untitled Spitfire story, art by Al McWilliams. Strips by Rube Goldberg. Old Skipper Bly starring Madam Fatal, art by Art Pinajian. Killer Kale Dies Tonight starring The Clock, script and art by George E. Brenner. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #29
    Crack Comics (1940) 29
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Label #4017947010

    Cover art by Ruben Moreira [as Rubemor]. Spade the Ruthless, art by Alfred Andriola; Together with Kim, Michael and Lance battle twin villains, who are illegal munition importers that rely on their resemblance to confuse the authorities. Untitled Alias the Spider story, art by John Cavallo. Slap Happy Pappy humor page by Jack Cole. UntitledThe Black Condor story, art by Charles Sultan; An author is mysteriously killed and his new novel disappears. Untitled Inkie story, script and art by Al Stahl. Rube Goldberg strips. Untitled Pen Miller story, script and art by Klaus Nordling. Untitled Hack O'Hara story, art by Clark Williams. Who Done It!! starring Clock, script by George Brenner, art by Fran Matera. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #33
    Crack Comics (1940) 33
    • Mold. 3" Cumulative spine split (chew). Cover and two center wraps detached at the staple. Water damage with staple rust/migration.
    • Cover coming loose at the staple and centerfold detached at the staple. Interior pencil markings.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
  • Issue #38
    Crack Comics (1940) 38
    • Centerfold detached.

    Cover art by Al Bryant. The Castle of Shadows, art by Mort Leav; Lona Mills inherits a haunted house, although most of the ghosts were the crooked kind; Lance was tied and unable to deal with the situation as Captain Triumph until Michael coaxed a rat into chewing the ropes free so that Lance could touch his special birthmark. Slap Happy Pappy humor page by Jack Cole. The Mastermind of the Rotley Gang starring Pen Miller, script and art by Klaus Nordling. The Kidnapping of Nora Hayes starring Hack O'Hara, script and art by Vernon Henkel. Floogy's Fishing Spot starring Floogy the Fiji. Rube Goldberg strip. Professor Stealum starring Inkie, script and art by Al Stahl. The Big Brawl starring Beezy, script and art by Bernard Dibble. 60 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #42
    Crack Comics (1940) 42
    • Paper: Off white
    • Label #4347657016

    Cover art by Al Bryant. Gold!; Captain Triumph must help Biff recover from a gold mine swindle perpetrated by Redfue and his villainous gang. Cartoons Are Lies? starring Pen Miller, script and art by Klaus Nordling. The Tigress starring Hack O'Hara. The Magic Words starring Floogy the Fiji. The Haunted House Hassle starring Beezy, script and art by Bernard Dibble. The Chicken Adventure starring Inkie, script and art by Al Stahl. 60 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #45
    Crack Comics (1940) 45
  • Issue #59
    Crack Comics (1940) 59
    • Missing front cover, back cover attached by added staples.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.