Auctions: comic books 1957-1959

Action Comics (1938 DC) 226 GD+ 2.5

Water damage. Oxidation.

Cover pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Invulnerable Enemy," script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; A petrified man from outer space is dug up by archeologists and restored to life accidentally by Lex Luthor; The being, dubbed the Petrified Spaceman, wreaks havoc in Metropolis with his super-powers until Superman deduces that the Spaceman is in search of ice. "Jungle Joe, King of the Wild" starring Congo Bill, art by Howard Sherman. "Secret of the Space Signs" starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 240 VG- 3.5

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Secret of the Superman Sphinx," script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Lois discovers a Clark Kent robot in a closet at the Daily Planet, and a strange Sphinx with a Superman head and kryptonite vision goes into orbit around the Earth. One-page Ollie story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Trial of Tommy Tomorrow," script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Tommy is on trial for the murder of Brent Wood. One-page Animal Wonderland cartoon by Martin Naydel. "Trapped in the Insect World" starring Congo Bill, art by Howard Sherman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 252 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Missing first 7 pages (entirety of "The Menace of Metallo"). Supergirl story intact, but all pages loose.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Al Plastino. Origin and 1st appearance of Supergirl in "The Supergirl from Krypton!", script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino; Superman spies a crashing rocket and discovers his cousin Supergirl; She tells him how Argo City survived the destruction of Krypton and how her father sent her to Earth when the inhabitants of Argo City were threatened by Kryptonite poisoning; Superman sets her up in Midvale Orphanage so she can adjust to life on Earth. Intro new Metallo "The Menace of Metallo!", script by Robert Bernstein, art by Al Plastino; Criminal John Corben, who is nearly killed in an auto accident, is given a robot body powered by uranium; When he is hit by bullets meant for Lois, she assumes he is really Superman. 2/3-page Little Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. "Congo Bill Dies at Dawn!", script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 253 GD 2.0

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The War between Jimmy Olsen and Superman!", script by Alvin Schwartz, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye; A criminal from Kandor switches places with Jimmy Olsen and forces Superman to reveal the location of his Fortress of Solitude, so he can destroy the bottled city; But scientists in Kandor reverse the switch just in time. 2/3-page Tricksy, World's Greatest Stunt Man story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Secret of the Super-Orphan!", script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl helps Timmy get adopted by assisting with his magic show using her super powers. "The Destroyer of Congo Bill!", script by Jack Miller, art by Howard Sherman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventures of the Fly (1959 Archie) 1 VG 4.0

This series is titled "Adventures of the Fly" from issue 1 to issue 30. Edited by John Goldwater. Cover by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Stories by Joe Simon, Jack Kirby, George Tuska, and Bill Draut. Archie Comics amiable and agile super-hero The Fly battles an assortment of nefarious villains, including arch foe Spider Spry. Includes origin story. Includes an adventure starring The Shield as well. 36 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Alaska Bush Pilot (1959) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4443515012

Alaska Bush Pilot (1959) is a promotional comic published by Jan Enterprises, Portland, Oregon, and printed by the Daily Journal of Commerce. Back page advertises and has promotional offer to join the Bush-Pilot Club. Partial color and black-and-white, 7.5-in. x 10.25-in., newsprint, 10c cover price. Issue # on cover is 1-1. Cover price $0.10.

Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 40 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3701455002

Cover art by Harry Lucey. Joyful Journey, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; After hearing Mr. Weatherbee's lecture on the importance of spreading happiness, Betty decides to spread joy to everyone in her life, but her "joyful" pronouncements set off a class war between the Andrews and Lodge families. Fish Fried, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie comes up with an elaborate scheme that will allow him and Veronica to get more dating money out of Mr. Lodge; The first step is for Veronica to feign an interest in collecting extremely expensive tropical fish. Tree To Get Ready, pencils by Bill Vigoda; Archie breaks the Christmas tree decorations, so the gang makes decorations out of food, but Jughead promptly eats them. Those Are the Breaks!, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.12.

Baby Huey the Baby Giant (1956-1972 Harvey) 9 CGC 8.5 Qualified

Paper: Cream to off white

Cover detached from top staple. File Copy.

Label #1034958015

Cover by Warren Kremer. Stories and art by Marty Taras and others. A gigantic duckling toddler with strength to match, well-meaning Huey creates slapstick havoc wherever he goes. Huey wants to know about the Man in the Moon. Baby Huey tries a little too hard to be patriotic. Dipsy Doodle; The Man in the Moon; Star Spangled Duck; Tin Soldier; Big Game Hunter; Herman and Katnip: Head Work. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 126 CGC 3.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4428530001

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Mystery of the 49th Star," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman is called to Alaska to recover 49 diamonds stolen from a rich tycoon. 2/3-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. Water: A Good Friend or Deadly Enemy -- Depending on You! public service announcement, art by Bernard Baily. "The Batman Lighthouse," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; While on patrol, the Caped Crusaders spot a signal given them by the lighthouse keeper, and the duo swing in to stop some foreign agents and a gang boss. "The Menace of the Firefly," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; While Bruce, Dick and Kathy attend a party, a mysterious criminal appears and robs everyone. When the Caped Crusader appears on the scene, Kathy suspects the host, Ted Carson, of being Batman...but she is due for a surprise! Letters column begins. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 127 CGC 5.5 Qualified

Paper: Off white

Coupon Missing From Page 16.

Label #4438062009

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "Batman's Super-Partner," script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Accidently gaining super powers from a machine in the Bat-Cave, Alfred wants to use his powers to aid the Dynamic Duo, but he only hinders, not helps, them against the Joker. It's Fun to Learn! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. One-page Jail Jests story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Second Life of Batman," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Professor Nichols has created an alternate history machine and Bruce uses the device to see what would have happened if his parents had not have been killed. One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Hammer of Thor," script by Bill Finger, art by Sheldon Moldoff; When a hammer in a museum is struck by a meteorite, the charge affects the hammer and its force transforms a museum curator into Thor, God of Thunder, who begins to commit crimes. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 128 FR 1.0

Full length spine split. Tape on interior cover and under staples. Water damage.

Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Interplanetary Batman," script by Bill Finger, art by Sheldon Moldoff; Batman and Robin spot an alien being in need of help, and by doing so, get captured and transported to a strange planet. The Atom Servant of Man public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, inks by Tommy Nicolosi. "The Million Dollar Puzzle," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; The Caped Crusaders are hot on the trail of some auction items that were stolen, each of which are clues to the location of $1,000,000! One-page Warden Willis story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Batman Baby," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman is given a baby to protect from danger and learns the child belongs to the Prince and Princess of Morania; When the baby is kidnapped, Batman follows the kidnapper, saves the Royal family and the child. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Battle (1951 Atlas) 63 CGC 5.0

Paper: White

Label #4394373011

"The Iron Monster" (art by Joe Sinnott), "Attack By Night" (art by Dick Ayers), "The Hidden Doom" (art by Steve Ditko--yes, a Ditko war story!), "Bugle Call," "Kamikaze!" (art by Don Heck?), and a two-page text story, "The Duel." Cover price $0.10.

Blackhawk (1944 1st Series) 133 CGC 3.0

Paper: Off white

Label #2070476007

Cover by Dick Dillin & Charles Cuidera. Stories by unknown. Art by Dick Dillin, Charles Cuidera and Sheldon Moldoff. Three stories! "The Human Dynamo" - The Human Dynamo wants to increase his electrical powers by using an atomic reactor to recharge. Plus: "The Feathered Sleuth" - Mascot Blackie helps the team rescue a federal agent held captive by a gang seeking to hijack a weapons shipment. And: "The Lady Blackhawk" - Zinda Blake wants to become the first female Blackhawk, but she hinders the team as much as she helps them, and realizes that she needs more training. Also: 1-page text story "Mystery of the Two Missile Men"! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cracked (1958 Major Magazine) 1 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage. Cover oxidation.

1 page Al Williamson art. Other art by John Severin, Russ Heath, Bill Everett, Paul Reinman, Ed Winniarski, Joe Maneely, Carl Burgos, J. Kiernan, and Don Orehek. Gunsmoke TV parody. Everett cover. Cover price $0.25.

Dell Giant Picnic Party (1955-1957 Dell) 8 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Label #0033240003

6 pages Carl Barks art. Walt Disney's Picnic Party. Giant size comic featuring Donald Duck in "The Sleep Searchers," Mickey Mouse & Goofy in "His Royal Majesty, King Goofy," Brer Rabbit in "Bailed Buddies," Huey & Dewey & Louie in "Swimming Weather," the Big Bad Wolf in "Zeke's Summer Resolution," Gyro Gearloose in "Picnic," Bongo & Lumpjaw in "The Sleepy-Time Trick," Jiminy Cricket in "Summer Showers," Pluto in "His Monkey Menace," and one-page puzzles and activities. Gyro Gearloose story is by Carl Barks. Other story and art credits: unknown. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Dell Giant Uncle Scrooge Goes to Disneyland (1957 Dell) 1 GD/VG 3.0

1" Cumulative spine split.

Carl Barks art. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 241 GD+ 2.5

Cover detached at one staple. Cover oxidation. Water spotting.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. The Rainbow Batman starring Batman and Robin, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Stan Kaye. The Man Who Couldn't Touch Ground starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Impossible Manhunt! starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa. 32 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 244 GD 2.0

2 1/2" spine split from bottom and through first 2 wraps. Centerfold detached at one staple. Cover oxidation.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. The 100 Batarangs of Batman starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. Worldwide Adventures in Science! public service announcement, art by Ruben Moreira. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Super-Spectacular starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira. Hit-And-Run Police Squads article. The Four Stunts of Doom starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 32 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 259 GD 2.0

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Challenge of the Calendar Man" starring Batman, Robin, and Calendar Man (1st appearance), script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; A new criminal, trying to make a name for himself, challenges Batman to a duel of wits with all of his crimes being based on the "five" seasons. Know Your Pet! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Don Cameron. Jail Jests humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Tiny Catastrophes" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira; Roy battles Harry Harper. "Manhunt on the Mesa" text story. Casey the Cop half-page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Getaway King" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; Martian Manhunter battles The Getaway Mastermind (Monty Moran), an expert at spectacular getaways. 32 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 267 CGC 1.8

Paper: Cream to off white

Coupon Missing From Back Cover.

Label #4454700010

1st appearance of Bat-Mite. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "Batman Meets Bat-Mite" starring Batman, Robin, and Bat-Mite (intro), script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Preparing to go off on patrol, Batman and Robin find the Bat-Cave disturbed and meet the zany and humorous Bat-Mite, an admirer of Batman's from another dimension; Bat-Mite wants to join Batman and Robin in their fight against crime. Ad for Showcase #20. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Mystery of the Magic Sea!" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira; When an earthquake exposes a portion of an underground sea, a small town hopes it will be a boon to its tourism business; But a legend warns that if a person swims too deep in the water, he'll turn into a fish; Roy Raymond films the attempts of two townspeople to disprove the legend for Impossible but True. Clyde Beatty and Cole Bros Circus at Palisades Amusement Park ad starring Superman. "John Jones' Farewell to Earth" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; Jovians come to Earth searching for a criminal but they need Manhunter's help because their weakness is water and it's raining. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 267 FR 1.0

Cover detached. Water damage. Staple deterioration, rust migration.

1st appearance of Bat-Mite. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "Batman Meets Bat-Mite" starring Batman, Robin, and Bat-Mite (intro), script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Preparing to go off on patrol, Batman and Robin find the Bat-Cave disturbed and meet the zany and humorous Bat-Mite, an admirer of Batman's from another dimension; Bat-Mite wants to join Batman and Robin in their fight against crime. Ad for Showcase #20. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Mystery of the Magic Sea!" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira; When an earthquake exposes a portion of an underground sea, a small town hopes it will be a boon to its tourism business; But a legend warns that if a person swims too deep in the water, he'll turn into a fish; Roy Raymond films the attempts of two townspeople to disprove the legend for Impossible but True. Clyde Beatty and Cole Bros Circus at Palisades Amusement Park ad starring Superman. "John Jones' Farewell to Earth" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; Jovians come to Earth searching for a criminal but they need Manhunter's help because their weakness is water and it's raining. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 271 CGC 5.5 Qualified

Paper: Off white

2 Center Wraps Missing.

Label #4461653001

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "Batman's Armored Rival" starring Batman, Robin, and the Crimson Knight (intro), script by Dave Wood, art by Sheldon Moldoff; Batman and Robin are assisted by a new hero, the Crimson Knight; But whose side is the mystery man really on? Water: A Good Friend or a Deadly Enemy--Depending on You! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. "The Incredible Cave Creatures" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, script by Jack Miller, art by Ruben Moreira. "The Lost Identity" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, script by Jack Miller, art by Joe Certa; Jones loses his ability to change to Earthman form; vs. Rocky Wheeler (intro, villain) and The Hanshaw Gang. 32 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Famous Monsters of Filmland (1958) Magazine 1 GD+ 2.5

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

Published by James Warren and edited by Forrest J Ackerman, Famous Monsters of Filmland is a hugely influential movie magazine with an infectious love for horror, science fiction, and fantasy. Generations of film fans and pros grew up worshiping at the altar of "Uncle Forry" and his pun-filled, picture-packed publication. Most feature gorgeous cover paintings by the likes of Basil Gogos, Ken Kelly, and Ron Cobb. This landmark first issue contains such articles as "Welcome Monster Lovers," "Monsters are Good for You," "The Scream Test," and "How Hollywood Creates a Monster," which shows how Paul and Jackie Blaisdell designed the Martians from Invasion of the Saucer Men. The cover features a photo of publisher Jim Warren in a Frankenstein Monster mask standing next to Marion Moore, his blonde-haired girlfriend. Cover price $0.35.

Famous Monsters of Filmland (1958) Magazine 3 GD/VG 3.0

Centerfold detached at one staple. Tape on interior covers. Cover oxidation.

Features in this issue include: "The Shape of Things to Come" (a piece on forthcoming film projects), "The Boy who Became a Monster" (makeup Gary Morris transforms a boy into a ghoul); "You Axed for it" (the first appearance of the fondly remembered reader's photo request section); and more. Painted cover by Jim Warren is of Lon Chaney as the Phantom of the Opera. Cover price $0.35.

Famous Monsters of Filmland (1958) Magazine 4 FR 1.0

Full length spine split (taped).

Features in this issue include: "Dear Monsters" (which includes a letter by Ray Bradbury's daughter Ramona); "All Shook Up" (a piece on horror host Zacherley); "Horrib Lee Yours" (an article about Christopher Lee); "Monsterama Quiz" (testing your movie knowledge); and more. Painted cover by Albert Nuetzell is of the Martian from George Pal's War of the Worlds. Cover price $0.35.

Famous Monsters of Filmland (1958) Magazine 5 GD 2.0

4" cumulative spine split. Cover loose at one staple.

Features in this issue include: plot synopses of all three Creature films; a preview of The Alligator People; a feature on Monster greeting card artist Oz; a list of makeup contest winners; and more. Painted cover by Albert Nuetzell is of Bela Lugosi donning test makeup for his role as "Sayer of the Law" in Island of Lost Souls. Cover price $0.35.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 105 CGC 0.5 Restored

Trimmed

Paper: Cream to off white

5th and 9th page missing. Top edge of cover trimmed. Cover trimmed.

Label #0615917009

First issue in the Silver Age Flash series. Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. 1st appearance of the Mirror Master in Master of Mirrors, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Flash battles Sam The Mirror Master Scudder. Conqueror from 8 Million B.C.!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; John Haines frees Katmos from his suspended animation and he begins his plans to take over the world. Amazing Speeds fact page by Julius Schwartz. Flash Facts filler page by Julius Schwartz. Birds In Flight fact page. Nature Wonderland fact page. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 905 CGC 3.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4460885016

Walt Disney's Annette in "The Missing Necklace" - Written by unknown. Art by Dan Spiegle. Photo Cover shows Annette McLeod (Annette Funicello). Based on the Annette serial that ran during the 1957-58 season of The Mickey Mouse Club, the story for which was adapted by Lillie Hayward (who also worked on Spin and Marty) from the book 'Margaret' by Janette Sebring Lowrey. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

GI Combat (1952) 68 CGC 3.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #1231195002

Cover by Jerry Grandenetti. Written by Robert Kanigher and Bob Haney. Art by Joe Kubert, Russ Heath and Jerry Grandenetti. In this issue: First appearance of Sgt. Rock prototype in "The Rock!" by Robert Kanigher and Joe Kubert. Also: "Write Your Own Book!" by Bob Haney and Russ Heath; "Battle Flare" by Kanigher and Jerry Grandenetti; and half-pager "Equal to the Task!" 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Girls' Love Stories (1949) 48 VG 4.0

"Two Loves Have I," "No Right to Dream," "Listen to Your Heart," and "No Love for Cinderella!" Cover price $0.10.

Hot Stuff (1957 Harvey) 1 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4074747009

Cover by 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. The first appearance of Hot Stuff, whose design was later adopted as a mascot for schools, sports teams and restaurants. In the first story, he introduces himself to the reader, but denies that he has a fiery temper. Hot Stuff seeks refuge from a day that's so hot, even a little devil can't stand it. All Burned Up; Big Deal; Warm Reception; Pesty and Jesty: The Martian Monster; Sweatering It Out; Pesty and Jesty: Fish Bowl; Shaggy: Help Wanted. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Journal of Frankenstein (1959 New World Enterprises) 1 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4381310003

Stories and art by Boris Karloff, Calvin Beck, Peter John Dyer, David Shea Bond, William Thomaier, Wolf Mankowitz, Kenneth Beale and Richard Williams. One of the original monster magazines, Journal of Frankenstein was an early effort by Calvin Beck, who went on to publish the influential monster mag Castle of Frankenstein. This issue features a biography of Frankenstein actor Boris Karloff, an interview with TV horror host Zacherley, and extensive coverage of 1950s horror and sci-fi films. Also featuring an article by future animation legend Richard Williams (Who Framed Roger Rabbit) on his first animated film, The Little Island. Plus a debate on whether sci-fi will ever be a serious film genre. A real piece of monster & movie history. Final issue until publisher Dennis Druktenis revived the series, 40 years later. Frankenstein at Large; The 7th Voyage of Sinbad; Master of Horror: The Boris Karloff Story; The Return of the Son of the Bride of Frankenstein; All Manner of Fantasies; Zacherley; The Little Island; The House on Haunted Hill; The Lion Tamer; 1958: The Year of Macabre & Horror Films; Pro and Con Forum: Will Science Fiction Become Major Film Trend? 8-in. x 11-in., 36 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

Journey into Mystery (1952) 53 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4248085003

"Only Twelve of Us May Live!" with art by Joe Sinnott; "Beware of Tomorrow!" with art by Steve Ditko; "The Stranger in Space!" with art by John Forte; "Shadows in the Night!" (art by Sinnott?); "He Made the Machines Go Mad!" (art by Don Heck?); and a two-page text story, "The Spirit." Jack Kirby cover pencils. Cover price $0.10.

Our Army at War (1952) 60 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4286972004

Cover art by Jerry Grandenetti. Untitled story, script by Bob Haney, art by Russ Heath. The Main Battery, script by Bob Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. Whirlybird Pilot, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Jerry Grandenetti, inks by Robert Stuart. Invisible Battleground, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Jerry Grandenetti. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Sugar and Spike (1956) 11 GD/VG 3.0

Writing on interior pages. Cover oxidation.

Cover art by Sheldon Mayer. Stories starring Sugar & Spike: The Cuddly-Toy, New Method, The Indoor Ocean, Trick or Treat, and Grown-Up Party. Scripts and art by Sheldon Mayer. Write Your Own Comic Page! by Mayer. Pint-Size Pin-Ups paper dolls by Mayer. How NOT to Enjoy a Vacation! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Ruben Moreira. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 112 CGC 3.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4308469010

Cover pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Superman's Neighbors, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; One of Clark Kent's neighbors is monitoring his comings and goings; Superman is afraid he will stumble into his secret identity and must come up with a way to throw him off the trail. Superman's Fatal Costume starring Superman and Lex Luthor, script by Jerry Coleman, art by Al Plastino. The Three Men of Steel starring Superman and Prof. Wilton, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Tales of the Mysterious Traveler (1956) 7 VG+ 4.5

Cover oxidation.

Edited by Pat Masulli. Written by unknown. Art by Steve Ditko, Bill Molno, Rocco Mastroserio and unknown. Chilling, thrilling and frequently fulfilling Tales of the Mysterious Traveler! In this issue: "And the Fear Grew" with art by Steve Ditko; "Not Normal" with art by Ditko; "Night Hunt" with pencils by Bill Molno; "The Heel and the Healer" with art by Ditko; and "The Lonely One!" with art by Rocco Mastroserio. Plus: 2-page text story "Diamonds from Moonport"! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 6 CGC 4.0 Restored

Trimmed

Paper: Off white to white

Right Edge Trimmed. Trimmed

Label #1164631001

Cover by Jack Kirby. I Saw the Invasion of the Stone Men, art by Steve Ditko; Stone men rise out of the ground and set off a panic. Patent Pending text story. I Was the Man Under Glass!, art by Joe Sinnott; An arrogant businessman becomes governor of an alien planet and lives in an oxygen-filled dome, forbidding the natives from entering. I Laughed at the Great God, Pan!, art by Jack Kirby and Christopher Rule; A man with his date at the museum laughs at the painting of Pan; The museum guard chastises him for it. I Became a...Human Bomb!, art by Paul Reinman; A criminal sneaks aboard an experimental nuclear missile planning to hijack it and sell it to the Soviets. I Was a Prisoner of the Living Statues!, art by John Forte. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Tastee-Freez Comics (1957 Harvey) 6 VF 8.0

Cover by Chester Gould (credited). Stories and art by Chester Gould and others. Produced by Harvey and sold at Tastee-Freez ice cream stands, each issue featured the Tastee-Freez corporate mascots Tee and Eff, along with popular characters such as Casper, Sad Sack, or Dick Tracy. This issue features Dick Tracy. Jewel thief Pear-Shape sets his sights on a hidden fortune, but an obstinate dog stands in his way. The crooks efforts to get rid of the dog only succeed in attracting the attention of Dick Tracy. Tastee-Freez picks up some random kids in his rocket and takes them to Tastee-Freez Land for Hot Fudge Sunday. Dick Tracy: The Case of the Million Dollar Dog; Adventures of Tastee-Freez: A Delicious Wish; Giant Sur-Prize; The Heat's On; Awful Swelter Is Called Off. Final issue of the series. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

This Magazine Is Haunted (1957 Charlton) 16 GD+ 2.5

Water damage. Cover oxidation.

Cover by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Steve Ditko and others. More tales of ghosts and the supernatural from Charlton. Most of the stories in this issue feature art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. An astronaut returns to Earth after two years in space and finds a very different world. In another Ditko story, a deep-sea diver discovers a sense of tranquility when he's under the surface. Frank is starting to believe his new TV set is alive, and out to get him. The Man from Time; The Green Peace; The Night Was Strange; Try This Trip; The Star-Seekers; Impossible, But…. Final issue under this title; series continues as Outer Space Vol. 1 (1958 Charlton) #17. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 93 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4445140009

Cover pencils by Irv Novick. "Menace of the Mermen!", script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; After Queen Hippolyta goes missing during a swim off the coast of Paradise Island, Wonder Woman is reluctant to assume the throne until she learns what has become of her mother. "The Shrinking City!", script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; Duke Deception attacks Skyscraper City with his R-Zero weapon, a shrinking ray, in a prelude to a greater attack on Earth. "20th Century King Arthur!", script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; Wonder Woman secretly aids an outcast boy in his attempts to model himself after his hero, King Arthur. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

World of Fantasy (1956) 18 GD/VG 3.0

2" spine split from bottom. Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Christopher Rule. The Creatures Who Captured Earth!, art by Don Heck; Aliens come to Earth and give humans the technology to make war and work unnecessary. The Party text story. The Clock Strikes Never!, art by Steve Ditko; A bitter inventor steals the time machine he invented for his company and some money and escapes to the future. To Build a Robot!, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Christopher Rule. The Man Who Talks to the Stars, art by John Forte. Xom! The Menace From Outer Space!, art by Joe Sinnott. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

World's Finest (1941) 91 CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Label #4429548009

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Teddy Roosevelt: Guardian of Nature public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Ruben Moriera. The Three Super-Sleepers starring Superman and Batman, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Stan Kaye; s Supermna, Batman & Robin chase a wanted felon into a cave, they are unaware that a trap awaits them.....and when they awake, they find themselves 1000 years in the future, having to fight a descendant of Luthor! Broadway Laffs humor page by Harry Lampert. The Chain Letter Arrows starring Green Arrow, script by Ed Herron, art by George Papp. How to Trace Your Family Tree. Sagebrush Sam humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. The Teller of Tall Tales starring Tomahawk, script by Dave Wood, art by Bob Brown. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.