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Casper the Friendly Ghost (1958-1991 3rd Series Harvey) 87 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

File Copy.

Label #2139824007

Cover pencils by Warren Kremer. Untitled one-page story, pencils by Ernie Colon; Casper picks up a lily pad and walks across the pond; Observing this, the animals try to do the same thing, but fall into the water instead. "A Delicate Situation," pencils by Ernie Colon; Casper attempts to visit Mother Nature, hoping that she'll make him very delicate, but she's away at Mars; He gets his wish, but he feels light as a feather. Untitled one-page story, pencils by Ernie Colon; Casper tries to teach Ozzie Ogre how to be kind. "Kooky Spooky" text story, pencils by Ernie Colon. "The Un-haunted House," pencils by Dom Sileo; Spooky battles with an old house until a mirror breaks. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Casper the Friendly Ghost (1958-1991 3rd Series Harvey) 89 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

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Label #2139824009

Harvey presents the adventures of Casper in the long-running series sometimes called The Friendly Ghost Casper. Casper traces a sudden prank-war back to the Jester, who in turn was inspired by the practical jokes of King Kool. Casper goes to the one person with authority over the King: the Queen, in a three-part story. Casper the Friendly Ghost; Its Just a Prank; It Isnt So Funny; The Royal Prankster; Spooky: Crash Bam Crash! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Casper the Friendly Ghost (1958-1991 3rd Series Harvey) 95 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

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Label #2139824014

Harvey presents the adventures of Casper in the long-running series sometimes called The Friendly Ghost Casper. A gung-ho sheriff from Casper's favorite Western show emerges from the TV and tries to bring law and order to the Forest. Things just get crazier from there, in a three-part story involving Western ghosts, a giant pink six-gun and a Cowardly Ogre. Casper the Friendly Ghost; Lawman; The Big Pink Six-Gun; Law and Order; Spooky: Granny Groan. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Chamber of Chills (1952-1954 Harvey 2nd Series) 19 FR 1.0

Full length spine split. Cover detached. Extra staples (manufacturing). Brittle cover.

Cover by Lee Elias. Stories and art by Bob Powell, Howard Nostrand, Joe Certa, and Jack Sparling. Harvey Comics joins the parade of pre-Code horror comics pioneered by EC in the 1950s. A woman celebrates a depraved anniversary. Aliens use a new 3-D television as a means to invade the Earth. A man murders his mistress, but she's not done with him yet. Famous horror cover by Lee Elias and possibly Warren Kremer. Happy Anniversary; Terrorvision; Garzan the Magnificent; Black Passion. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

From AARGH! to ZAP! Harvey Kurtzman's Visual History of the Comics HC (1991 Kitchen Sink) 1-1ST VF 8.0

1st printing. Signed and numbered by Harvey Kurtzman - Limited to 1,250 copies. A chronological look at the history of comic books from the perspective of one of America's most influential creators! Hardcover, 11-in. x 14 1/2-in., 96 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $49.95.

Hot Stuff (1957 Harvey) 88 CGC 9.6

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Label #2139820019

Cover by Warren Kremer. Stories and art by Howie Post and 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. When the Coldies of Ice Mountain freeze the Forest, Hot Stuff's inflammable nature comes in handy. Hot Stuff is annoyed at his slow, clumsy Cousin Lardy, until the Little Devil gets trapped under an avalanche. People think that Hot Stuff is just a little kid in a devil costume. Stumbo the Giant's new hobbies threaten to wreck Tinytown. The Coldies; Cousin Lardy; What a Kid!; Stumbo the Giant: The Gigantic Joiner. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Steve Canyon in Strictly for the Smart Birds (1951 Harvey) Giveaway 0 VF 8.0

Cover by Milton Caniff. Stories and art by Milton Caniff. A giveaway issue produced by Harvey for the US Armed Forces, featuring Caniff's veteran adventurer from the famed comic strip. Steve Canyon discusses the benefits of re-enlisting with pilot Rocky, whose service time is up. 16 pages, full color

True Love Problems and Advice Illustrated (1949 McCombs/Harvey) 25 FN+ 6.5

"I Stand Accused," art by Bill Draut; Marjorie is tried for the murder of her husband Ralph; All of the witnesses testify to his devotion to her, but Marjorie explains Ralph was "a vicious tyrant, a liar and a cheat!;" He abused her physically and caused her to have a miscarriage; She stabs him to death with scissors and is sentenced to prison for life. "Engagement" text story. "Have I the Right to Marry Him?", art by Tom Hickey; Joyce is engaged to Steve, but she suffers a horseback riding accident and will be unable to have children; Steve says he wants to marry her anyway, but Joyce fears "hes just being noble!"; Readers are asked to send in their advice for Joyce. "Come-On Girl!", art by Bill Draut; Shayne is a shill for Rustys crooked carnival game, flirting with men and encouraging them to lose money; She sincerely falls in love with Bob, but while sailing on his friend Ralphs yacht she decides to dump Bob for the wealthier man. "Nocturne!", art by John Prentice; Dede, a concert violinist, agrees to help stagehand and aspiring composer Greg; They fall in love, but Dedes playing suffers; Her teacher says she has to choose between her career and Greg. "Man-Stealer" text story. "Surrender," art by Bob Powell; Linda has a psychological need for mens affection, rooted in her childhood, when her father abandoned her mother; She meets Bill and falls in love for the first time, but when he is sent away on a long business trip, she relapses into her promiscuous ways, "man after man, date after date." 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Wendy the Good Little Witch (1960-1990 Harvey 1st Series) 1 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white

Label #1157976001

Cover has Wendy and Casper. Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Wendy stars in "Toot and Tooter" and "The Wand Tree," plus three untitled 1-pagers. Also in this issue: Nightmare in "The Ghost Rider"; Spooky in "Butter Ball"; and 1-page text stories "Jest for Fun" and "The Nutty Squirrel"! Characters in this issue: Wendy; Thelma; Zelma; Velma; Nightmare; Spooky; Poil. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Witches Tales (1951 Harvey) 6 CGC 4.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4320968003

A showcase for Harvey's distinctive brand of pre-Code horror. Honeymooners spend the night in a haunted mansion, where the wife is transformed into a murderous witch. Strange gnome-like beings revive a mummy for murderous purposes. A scientist brings a frozen dinosaur back to life, but doesn't foresee its rampage across the city. Murder Mansion; Green Horror; Servants of the Tomb; The Thing That Grew. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Witches Tales (1951 Harvey) 9 CGC 4.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4469976002

Stories and art by Vic Donahue, Warren Kremer, Joe Certa, and Rudy Palais. A showcase for Harvey's distinctive brand of pre-Code horror. Medical students foolishly desecrate the corpse of a gypsy witch. A mad stage designer uses voodoo magic to get rid of the actors he doesn't approve of. A man discovers the secret of the cursed rug of Rama left to him by his grandfather: it releases a genie. Fatal Steps; The Waiting Grave; Midnight Madness!; Strange Customs; Caught!; Designer of Doom; Tank of Corpses; The Pit! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.