Auctions: comic books 1946

Animal Comics (1942-1948 Dell) 19 FN- 5.5

Cover by Walt Kelly. Stories and art by Walt Kelly, Hubbell R. McBride, Morris Gollub, Dan Noonan and Gaylord Du Bois (credited as Howard R. Garis). Dell's classic funny-animal series included early work by former Disney animator Walt Kelly, creator of beloved comic strip Pogo. In an early Pogo story by Kelly, a jive-talking Jersey mosquito lands in Pogo's swamp, and his name is Citronella Jones. (Pogo introduces himself as Ponce de Leon Montgomery County Alabama Georgia Beauregard Possum.) In another Kelly story, Uncle Wiggily catches a fish in his hat. Goozy the monkey tries to become king of the jungle. Mixed Families; Uncle Wiggily; Albert and Pogo; Cubby & Tubby; Goozy; Silvershoes; Elephunnies. 48 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Don Fortune Magazine (1946) 2 GD/VG 3.0

Only one staple (not manufacturing).

Flash Comics (1940 DC) 76 PR 0.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Piece fill and TRIMMED. Water damage with residue.

Flash stars in "The City That Couldn't Stop Laughing," written by Gardner Fox, art by Everett E. Hibbard. Also includes: a Ghost Patrol story by John B. Wentworth and Frank Harry; Johnny Thunder in "The Dog Bandits" by John B. Wentworth and Stan Aschmeier; a Rockhead McWizzard story by Jack Farr; Out of the Gag Bag by Ed Wheelan; Ton o' Fun by Harry Lampert; and Hawkman in "The Crazy Quilt Crimes" by Fox and Joe Kubert. Cover art by Hibbard. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Jingle Jangle Comics (1942) 22 VG+ 4.5

Cover by Larz Bourne. Stories and art by George Carlson, Dave Tendlar, Allen Ulmer, Larz Bourne, Ben Levin, Jack Ehret, Mickey Klar Marks and Doug Anderson. Kids' comics featuring the whimsical fables of beloved artist George Carlson, praised by Harlan Ellison as a "comic of the absurd." Merry Ike the Savage Sailor steals a pond-lily of particular interest to the Filligree King, and only the Straight-Shooting Princess can set things right. Hortense has a dream she turns into a lawnmower. Princess Panatella Murphy buys a bag of extra-stinky cheese that looks exactly like the ransom bag The Pie-Faced Prince must give Rajah Razzo Razzh-Berri. Also featuring an ad for Pepsi-Cola starring "Pepsi the Pepsi-Cola Cop." Bingo and Glum in Fairytale Land; Chauncey Chirp and Johnny Jay; Jingle Jangle Tales: The Straight-Shooting Princess and the Filigree Pond-Lily; Pronto Pete; Hortense the Lovable Brat; Seminole Sam; A New Coat for Morty; Aunty Spry; Tapper!; Sailors Always Say 'Sir'; The Pie-Face Prince of Old Pretzleburg. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Marvel Mystery Comics (1939) 68 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4018295005

Cover art by Alex Schomburg. The Wolf of Gotham starring Human Torch, art by Al Bellman. The Pawns of Satan starring Sub-Mariner, pencils by Allen Simon. Clue of the Chinese Ticket starring Miss America, art by Charles Nicholas. Golden Wraith of Walgrave starring Patriot. Blind Man's Boots starring Angle, art by Carmine Infantino. 52 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Our Gang Comics (1943-1947 Dell) 24 VG- 3.5

Cover by Walt Kelly. Stories and art by Walt Kelly, Carl Barks, and H. R. McBride. Based on the popular movie shorts also known as Little Rascals, Dell's Our Gang Comics featured early work by Pogo's Walt Kelly and other cartooning greats. In a story by Kelly, Red and Bucky try to convince Froggie that they have invented a teleporter. Con men Deacon and Oxtail (from the previous issue) overhear, and try to swindle the kids out of the device, resulting in a comedy of errors that of course includes Julep the goat. Barney and Benny pick the wrong place to camp at Yellowstone, in an early story by legendary Uncle Scrooge creator Carl Barks. Hippy Hop on a Lonely Day; Our Gang; Flip 'n' Dip; Tom and Jerry; Barney Bear and Benny Burro; Johnny Mole; Wuff the Prairie Dog. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Whiz Comics (1940 Fawcett) 81 GD/VG 3.0

Cover detached at one staple. Centerfold loose. Water damage. Lateral spine break.

Cover by C. C. Beck. Stories and art by Basil Wolverton, Otto Binder, Bernie Krigstein, Howard Boughner, Ken Bald, Kurt Schaffenberger and Bill Woolfolk. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. Golden Arrow must figure out which of three prospectors is robbing the other two, in a story with early art by EC legend Bernie Krigstein. Whitey Whiskers tries to teach Daniel Boone Jr. how to ride a horse. Plus a "Culture Corner" strip by legendary cartoonist Basil Wolverton, featuring useless but hilarious advice on "How to Mat Your Hair Down Flat." Captain Marvel, Bodyguard; Whitey Whiskers and Daniel Boone Jr.; Golden Arrow: The Inside Job; Whipper-Snappers; Whiz Quiz; Wilbur the Waiter; A Blank Sheet; The Culture Corner; Ibis the Invincible: The Terror Typewriter; Doc Sorebones; Ezra of the Ozarks; Figure Frets; Mickey the Monitor Packs a Wallop; Crime Smasher: The Substitute for Trouble. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Zoo Funnies (1945 1st Series Charlton/Childrens) 7 0.3

Comic is complete other than being coverless. Centerfold detached at one staple.

Stories and art by Gus Jud, Sid Lazarus, Ellis Chambers, A. W. Nugent, Herman Browner, and Harry Lazarus. An early comics anthology featuring humor and funny-animal stories from Charlton, published under the imprint Children Comics Publishing. Rabbit-son Crusoe and Friday the turtle, stranded on a desert island, encounter a ghost ship. A duck who can't swim faces a tough future. In a retelling of an Aesop's fable, a wolf and a dog compare lifestyle choices. Plus puzzle and activity pages, and fun facts about the porpoise and the bald eagle. Willie; Bulgy Bear; Elmer Elf; Smarty; Aesop's Fables: The Wolf and the Dog; Magic Tricks; Beloved Vagabond; Unusual Animals; Rabbit-Son Crusoe; A Visit to the Zoo; Mr. Crow; Dicky Duck; Bojo and Tony. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.