Auctions: comic books November 1961

Action Comics (1938 DC) 282 GD- 1.8 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch. Heavy water damage. Oil stain.

Last 10-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "Superman's Toughest Day!", script by Bill Finger, art by Al Plastino; A day in Superman's life. His Clark Kent robot has to avoid showing the damage to his hands while on a date with Lois. One-page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. One-page Sagebrush Sam story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Supergirl of Tomorrow!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; Using a time machine, a powerless Supergirl travels to the future, where her powers return and she frees humanity from the tyrannical reign of the Clan of Censors. One-page Little Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 1 CGC 1.0 Qualified

Paper: Off white

Cover & 1st wrap married.

Label #4485869006

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Klein. The issue that started the Marvel Age of comics. First appearance of Mr. Fantastic, the Thing, the Human Torch (Johnny Storm), and the Invisible Girl as they battle the Mole Man in "The Fantastic Four!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Klein; Dr. Reed Richards takes his friends on a rocket trip that changes their lives forever. The Fantastic Four Meet the Mole Man!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Klein; Atomic plants disappear all around the world; Reed Richards pinpoints a place which is at the same distance from them all: Monster Isle. The Moleman's Secret!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Klein; Having captured the Fantastic Four, Moleman recounts how he discovered his underground kingdom. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 9 VG- 3.5

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

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. The Battle of the Power Rings!, script by John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson; Sinestro uses his yellow power ring to siphon enough energy from various Green Lanterns to attack the Guardians of the Universe themselves. Green Lantern's Brother Act!, script by John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella; Hal joins his brothers Jim and Jack Jordan to help with Jack Jordan's election campaign. Reporter Sue Williams tries to prove that Jim Jordan is Green Lantern; First Jordan Brothers story. Letter from Roy Thomas asks how Sinestro is pronounced. Answer: accent on first syllable. Letter from Don MacGregor. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 9 GD+ 2.5

Cover, first 4 wraps and centerfold detached at one staple. Extra staple holes.

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. The Battle of the Power Rings!, script by John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson; Sinestro uses his yellow power ring to siphon enough energy from various Green Lanterns to attack the Guardians of the Universe themselves. Green Lantern's Brother Act!, script by John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella; Hal joins his brothers Jim and Jack Jordan to help with Jack Jordan's election campaign. Reporter Sue Williams tries to prove that Jim Jordan is Green Lantern; First Jordan Brothers story. Letter from Roy Thomas asks how Sinestro is pronounced. Answer: accent on first syllable. Letter from Don MacGregor. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.