Auctions: Harvey comic books graded by CGC

Black Cat Mystery (1951-1963 Harvey) 64 CGC 9.2

Paper: Cream to off white

File Copy.

Label #0081151019

Cover by Lee Elias. Stories and art by Lee Elias and Bob Haney. As the Silver Age gets going, Harvey revives former horror/western/sci-fi comic Black Cat and its original star, an early female superhero. At the circus, Linda springs into action as Black Cat when Rick is captured by killer clowns working for the evil Dr. Zant. A day-in-the-life story features Linda Turner making a jungle movie in an outfit similar to jungle hero Sheena. While filming on location as Linda, Black Cat learns that drug smugglers have taken over a tropical island. Ghost of Blasco; Linda Turner Goes to a Party; Judo Tricks; Fangs of Terror; A Day In the Life of Linda Turner; Skull Island Beasts; The Circus Vandals; A Day With the Black Cat; The Fighting Bulls; Guns Speak Loudly; Island of Perils. 68 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Casper the Friendly Ghost (1958-1991 3rd Series Harvey) 87 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

File Copy.

Label #2139824007

Cover pencils by Warren Kremer. Untitled one-page story, pencils by Ernie Colon; Casper picks up a lily pad and walks across the pond; Observing this, the animals try to do the same thing, but fall into the water instead. "A Delicate Situation," pencils by Ernie Colon; Casper attempts to visit Mother Nature, hoping that she'll make him very delicate, but she's away at Mars; He gets his wish, but he feels light as a feather. Untitled one-page story, pencils by Ernie Colon; Casper tries to teach Ozzie Ogre how to be kind. "Kooky Spooky" text story, pencils by Ernie Colon. "The Un-haunted House," pencils by Dom Sileo; Spooky battles with an old house until a mirror breaks. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Casper the Friendly Ghost (1958-1991 3rd Series Harvey) 89 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

File Copy.

Label #2139824009

Harvey presents the adventures of Casper in the long-running series sometimes called The Friendly Ghost Casper. Casper traces a sudden prank-war back to the Jester, who in turn was inspired by the practical jokes of King Kool. Casper goes to the one person with authority over the King: the Queen, in a three-part story. Casper the Friendly Ghost; Its Just a Prank; It Isnt So Funny; The Royal Prankster; Spooky: Crash Bam Crash! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Casper the Friendly Ghost (1958-1991 3rd Series Harvey) 95 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

File Copy.

Label #2139824014

Harvey presents the adventures of Casper in the long-running series sometimes called The Friendly Ghost Casper. A gung-ho sheriff from Casper's favorite Western show emerges from the TV and tries to bring law and order to the Forest. Things just get crazier from there, in a three-part story involving Western ghosts, a giant pink six-gun and a Cowardly Ogre. Casper the Friendly Ghost; Lawman; The Big Pink Six-Gun; Law and Order; Spooky: Granny Groan. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Hot Stuff (1957 Harvey) 88 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

File Copy.

Label #2139820019

Cover by Warren Kremer. Stories and art by Howie Post and Warren Kremer. Harvey's mischievous little devil is not as famous as their friendly ghost, but his design became a permanent part of pop culture. When the Coldies of Ice Mountain freeze the Forest, Hot Stuff's inflammable nature comes in handy. Hot Stuff is annoyed at his slow, clumsy Cousin Lardy, until the Little Devil gets trapped under an avalanche. People think that Hot Stuff is just a little kid in a devil costume. Stumbo the Giant's new hobbies threaten to wreck Tinytown. The Coldies; Cousin Lardy; What a Kid!; Stumbo the Giant: The Gigantic Joiner. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Wendy the Good Little Witch (1960-1990 Harvey 1st Series) 1 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white

Label #1157976001

Cover has Wendy and Casper. Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Wendy stars in "Toot and Tooter" and "The Wand Tree," plus three untitled 1-pagers. Also in this issue: Nightmare in "The Ghost Rider"; Spooky in "Butter Ball"; and 1-page text stories "Jest for Fun" and "The Nutty Squirrel"! Characters in this issue: Wendy; Thelma; Zelma; Velma; Nightmare; Spooky; Poil. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Witches Tales (1951 Harvey) 6 CGC 4.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4320968003

A showcase for Harvey's distinctive brand of pre-Code horror. Honeymooners spend the night in a haunted mansion, where the wife is transformed into a murderous witch. Strange gnome-like beings revive a mummy for murderous purposes. A scientist brings a frozen dinosaur back to life, but doesn't foresee its rampage across the city. Murder Mansion; Green Horror; Servants of the Tomb; The Thing That Grew. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Witches Tales (1951 Harvey) 9 CGC 4.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4469976002

Stories and art by Vic Donahue, Warren Kremer, Joe Certa, and Rudy Palais. A showcase for Harvey's distinctive brand of pre-Code horror. Medical students foolishly desecrate the corpse of a gypsy witch. A mad stage designer uses voodoo magic to get rid of the actors he doesn't approve of. A man discovers the secret of the cursed rug of Rama left to him by his grandfather: it releases a genie. Fatal Steps; The Waiting Grave; Midnight Madness!; Strange Customs; Caught!; Designer of Doom; Tank of Corpses; The Pit! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.