Auctions: comic books published by Dell/Gold Key, graded by CGC

Tarzan (1948-1972 Dell/Gold Key) 1 CGC 3.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4452609001

"Tarzan and the White Savages of Vari." Tarzan rescues an explorer and Paul D'Arnot. Based on Edgar Rice Burroughs' famous novels, this series borrows from the books and from the Johnny Weissmuller movies, adding a healthy dose of generic jungle adventure for good measure. Includes part one of Jesse Marsh's adaptation of Burroughs' Ape-English Dictionary. Script by Robert P. Thompson, art and cover by Jesse Marsh. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Three Stooges (1960-1972 Dell/Gold Key) 39 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4498485004

Cover price rises to 15 cents. Photo on cover. The Three Stooges in "Canine Capers" a reprint from an earlier issue in which the Three Stooges barber shop business leads to all sorts of antics and "A Roc-ky Road to Riches." Issue also has reprint of backup feature Professor Putter in "Hero Herman," one-page text feature "The Bleached Bird," and Gold Key Comics Club News features, and one-page gag strips and Three Stooges "Racing Rampage" page. No story/art credits given. Statement of Ownership, Management, and Circulation on last page states that the average monthly paid circulation of the comic is 253,384. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Walt Disney's Comics and Stories (1940 Dell/Gold Key/Gladstone) 20 CGC 4.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4331698001

Stories and art by Floyd Gottfredson, Ted Osborne, Ted Thwaites, Merrill De Maris, Bob Karp, Manuel Gonzales, Bill Wright, Bob Grant, and Al Taliaferro. Sometimes listed as Vol. 2, #8. The long-running vehicle for Disney character comics featured early work by Carl Barks, the legendary Good Duck Artist. In a classic Floyd Gottfredson story from the Mickey Mouse comic strip, Mickey finds a genie and has an Arabian Nights adventure. Bucky Bug is born; he meets Bo Bug. Donald Duck; Bucky Bug; Once Is Bad Enough; It's a Slow Number; The Miracle Master; Bringin' Home the Bacon; Horse Play; Pluto Gets a Tangle; Donald's Gold Mine; Everything In Its Place; Return Engagement; Fast Action; Too Good To Be True; Mickey Mouse Movies; The Golden Touch; You Can't Fool Goofy; Table for Ten; T-bone for Two; Out of Stock; Hollywood Chatter; Buried Money. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.