Auctions: comic books 1958

Action Comics (1938 DC) 247 FR 1.0

Heavy water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "Superman's Lost Parents!", script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino; Ma and Pa Kent seemingly arrive in the present in a time bubble, and Superman is so happy to see them that he shows them all the secrets of his adult life; But Ma and Pa turn out to be con artists who blackmail Superman with the knowledge of his double identity secret. Operation Blackhawks! ad. "Tommy Tomorrow, Space Convict X-146-93," script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Tommy Tomorrow is arrested as an impostor and thrown into an interplanetary prison. 2/3-page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. Supermen of America ad. "The Riddle of the Super-Zoo!", script by Jack Miller, art by Howard Sherman; Congo Bill and Janu work to turn the tables on Jungle Joe, a swindler who sells animals that can supposedly perform fantastic feats. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 255 VG 4.0

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Splitting of Superboy, script by Otto Binder, art by George Papp; Kozz of Mars uses Red Kryptonite to split Superboy and Clark into two separate people. But Clark turns out to be evil. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Blackhawk #132 ad. The War That Never Ended!, script by Dave Wood, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Jack Kirby and Roz Kirby (backgrounds); Green Arrow and Speedy are stranded on a Pacific island that is still inhabited by Japanese soldiers who do not know that WWII is over. Aquaman's Double Trouble starring King Neptune, art by Ramona Fradon. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

All American Men of War (1952) 63 GD/VG 3.0

Edited by Whitney Ellsworth. Cover by Jerry Grandenetti. Stories by Robert Bernstein, Mort Drucker, Morris Waldinger, Tom Nicolisi, Bob Haney, Ross Andru, Mike Esposito, Robert Kanigher, Joe Kubert, and Henry Boltinoff. Adventure tales of war and the military, including some humor—go into combat with All American Men of War! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

All American Men of War (1952) 64 GD 2.0

Water damage. 1/2" spine split from the bottom.

"The Other Man's War" (art by Russ Heath), "Story of a Boot" (art by Joe Kubert), and "A Fistful of War." Edited by Whitney Ellsworth. Cover by Joe Kubert. Stories by Robert Kanigher, Russ Heath, Bob Haney, Joe Kubert, Morris Waldinger, Tom Nicolisi, Bill Finger, Ross Andru, and Mike Esposito. Adventure tales of war and the military, including some humor—go into combat with All American Men of War! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 15 VG 4.0

Cover loose at one staple. Water damage.

Cover by Irv Novick. "The Three Flaming Dooms!", script by Robert Kanigher, art by Irv Novick; Sir Oswald threatens to reveal who the Silent Knight truly is, but is tricked when the Knight outwits him once again. Feudal Entertainment non-fiction story by Julius Schwartz, pencils by Morris Waldinger, inks by Tommy Nicolosi. Superman ad. "The Bow That Couldn't Be Bent!", script by Bob Haney, art by Russ Heath; The story of Robin Hood as a young boy, and the time he first learned how to use the Yew longbow. The Army That Never Lost a Battle article by Jack Miller; A short article about The Vikings. "The Viking Genie," script by Bill Finger, art by Joe Kubert; Jon is cast into the sea in a barrel by the wicked Baron Thorvald; He washes up on the shores of Baghdad, where he is thought to be a genie and asked to retrieve three items of great importance; A Sword, Shield, and Helmet that were stolen by the tyrant, El Kazim. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cosmo the Merry Martian (1958) 1 PR 0.5

Interior is complete. Full length spine split.

Cover art by Bob White. Destination: Earth! (Chapter 1), script by Sy Reit, art by Bob White; Cosmo and his cowardly pal Orbi are chosen to man the first Martian expedition to Earth, but the rocket crash-lands on the Earth's moon instead. Moon Merriment! (Chapter 2); Cosmo and Orbi meet the creatures who live on the Earth's moon, all of whom are named "Oog"; The Moonlings show the visitors their civilization, and explain that they are invisible to Earth people. Planet Playmates! (Chapter 3). 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Falling in Love (1955) 16 GD+ 2.5

Stories by unknown. Art by Tony Abruzzo, John Forte, Mike Sekowsky, Bill Draut, Bernard Sachs and unknown. She saw Gene staring at the other woman with a look that she thought was hers alone...and she knew it would never be hers again. The ache in her heart told her it was..."Love's Last Look"! Also in this issue: "A 'Princess' Looks for Romance" with art by Tony Abruzzo and Bill Draut; "Never Trust in Love!" with pencils by John Forte; "Listen to Love!" with art by Mike Sekowsky and Bernard Sachs; and 2-page To You...From Carol Andrews letter column. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Falling in Love (1955) 17 FR 1.0

9.25" Cumulative spine split.

Featuring: 8 page story "Doomed to Love"; 7 page story "The Love That Was Mine" pencilled by John Forte; 7 page story "Memory of Love"; 2 page To You...From Carol Andrews letters page; 8 page story "Let It Last Forever"; 1 page Wendy filler "Love My Neighbor." Cover price $0.10.

Mark Trail's Adventure Book of Nature (1958) 1 VG- 3.5

Water damage.

100 page giant, Special Camp Issue, reprints 1978 Sunday strips, 25 cent cover price, Summer 1958. Cover price $0.25.

Outer Space (1958 Charlton) 17 FR/GD 1.5

Side edge tear through book.

Cover by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Al Williamson, Pat Masulli, Charles Nicholas and Sal Trapani. Numbering continues from This Magazine is Haunted (1957 Charlton) #16. Science fiction comics with a space-exploration theme from Charlton, perfect for the age of Sputnik. The first astronaut to the moon comes back a changed man, literally, in a story with great art by EC legend Al Williamson. In a three-part story, scientists contend with the challenges in building the first moon vessel, a vehicle that looks more like the space shuttle. Plus an essay from editor Pat Masulli about the importance of science fiction in the Space Age. The New Frontier; The Dream; Step Into Outer Space; Space Platform; The Man From Outer Space; Moon Madness; Destination Outer Space. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 118 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Prehistoric Pet, art by Al Plastino; Superman battles a fire-breathing dragon. The Boy Napoleon starring Superman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley. The Death of Superman starring Superman and Blacky Barton, art by Al Plastino; Superman apparently succumbs to Kryptonite rays. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 123 FR 1.0

6" cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple. Centerfold detached. Water damage. Cover oxidation.

Curt Swan cover. Otto Binder (writer) and Dick Sprang (artist) present the classic three-part tale, "The Three Magic Wishes." Jimmy Olsen gets his hands on a wish-granting totem, and wishes a 'Super-Girl' into existence (much to the chagrin of Lois Lane), a full nine months before Kara Zor-el's first appearance in Action Comics #252. Also in this issue, due to Jimmy's magic totem, Superman loses his powers and is transported back through space and time to arrange the wedding of his, in Supe's own words, "future dad and mom...(choke!)" 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

World's Finest (1941) 95 FR 1.0

Severe staining and water damage, tape along spine, staple added (not manufacturing).

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Are You a Litter Bug? public service announcement starring Little Pete, script by Jack Schiff, art by Henry Boltinoff. The Battle of the Super-Heroes starring Superman and Batman, script by Dave Wood, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Ray Burnley; Alien gamblers give Batman super-powers as part of a bet. Ollie humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. The Indian Troubadour starring Tomahawk, art by Fred Ray. Tasteful Triumph text article; history of the ice cream cone. Green Arrow Vs. the Red Dart, art by George Papp; John Mallory pretends to be the superhero Red Dart to prevent Green Arrow and Speedy from stopping his gang's crime spree. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

World's Finest (1941) 98 GD- 1.8

3" cumulative spine split.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley. The Menace of the Moonman starring Superman and Batman, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Stan Kaye; While orbiting the moon, a strange comet crosses paths with Pilot Rogers rocket; When he returns to Earth he discovers that whenever moonlight strikes him he becomes the evil MoonMan. House ad for Blackhawk #131. Dexter humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. The Strange Hero of Fort Mascot starring Tomahawk, art by Fred Ray. Sharing- The United Nations Way public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by George Roussos. The Unmasked Archers! starring Green Arrow, script by Ed Herron, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Jack Kirby and Roz Kirby; Green Arrow and Speedy's secret IDs are almost revealed in a practical joke. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.