Auctions: comic books published by United Features Syndicate

Comics on Parade (1938) 31 FN 6.0

Cover by Rudolph Dirks. Stories and art by Rudolph Dirks and others. Sometimes listed as Comics on Parade Vol. 3 #7. Comics on Parade focused on a different United Features comic strip in every issue. This issue features the iconic pranksters Hans and Fritz and their hapless victim, the Captain. The Captain thinks he's put one over on the Kids, but it's not the first time. Hawkshaw the Detective spots a telltale clue hiding in plain sight. The Captain and the Kids find themselves captives of the Brain. The Captain and the Kids; Hawkshaw the Detective; Captives of the Brain. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Single Series (1938) 20 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4452609002

Stories and art by Hal Foster. United's anthology series presented a different comic-strip character in every issue. This issue focuses on the Tarzan strip during the run of Hal Foster, the future artist of the legendary Prince Valiant strip. Reprints Tarzan Sundays #88 (11/6/1932) to #151 (1/28/1934). Tarzan battles the menace of an ancient Egyptian civilization that has somehow survived in the jungle to the present day. Egyptian archers get a bead on the ape man after he takes down an attacking panther. Plus a vintage ad for a "Tarzan of the Apes Spinner" (like a pog?). Creator of Tarzan: Edgar Rice Burroughs; The Menacing Stream. 68 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Sparkler Comics (1941 2nd Series) 28 GD/VG 3.0

Oxidation. Residue on interior pages.

Cover by Burne Hogarth. Stories and art by Burne Hogarth, Paul Berdanier, Fred Methot, Bernard Dibble, Ernie Bushmiller, Jack Sparling, Drew Pearson, Bob Allen, Milburn Rosser, Rudolph Dirks, Charlie Plumb, Bill Conselman, Harry O'Neill, Raeburn Van Buren and Abner Dean. United's anthology featured reprints of early comic strips plus an original hero, The Spark Man, who joined the military to fight in WWII. The Von Stroll twins help The Spark Man escape Nazi Germany, but now they must go back for their captured compatriots. The Kids steal the ship to avoid going to school, leaving the Captain and Mama stranded and the Inspector sending out messages by carrier pelican. El Bombo has a dream in which he befriends many animals, but real life is another matter. Plus a Tarzan adventure by Burne Hogarth. Another dynamic Tarzan cover by Hogarth. Plus a vintage ad for a "Genuine G-Man Finger-Print Set." Spark Man; Hap Hopper; Nancy; Captain and the Kids; Ella Cinders; Tarzan; Abbie an Slats; Broncho Bill; Race Riley and the Commandos; Sparkler Salutes; El Bombo; Funny Side Up. 60 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.