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  • Item #59251818
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    • Restored (see item notes)
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    Cover by Steve Ditko. "I Brought the Roc to Life!," pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Two newlyweds in Egypt uncover a huge egg in the sand that hatches into the Roc in the warm sunlight. "The Boy Who Vanished!," art by Paul Reinman; A lame boy wills himself to the future and his legs are healed before he sends himself home. "The Painting," art by Steve Ditko; An art dealer who buys quality paintings at rock-bottom insulting prices from poverty stricken artists and then sells them for thousands attempts to steal a beautiful painting from a gypsy who refuses to sell it; The dealer has the gypsy arrested on a trumped up charge and burgles the man's wagon to remove the painting. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #61087987
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    • Cover coming loose at both staples. Water damage.
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    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "The Thing in the Black Box!," pencils by Jack Kirby; A shipwrecked man meets the legendary Pandora, who tricks him into releasing the demons from her box. "The Remedy Oil" text story, art by Marie Severin. "Midnight in the Wax Museum," pencils by Jack Kirby; An artist falls asleep in a wax museum and after midnight he is awoken by a sound; When he investigates, he finds that the wax figures are really aliens who are observing humans. "The Mechanical Men!," script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; An alien plot to infiltrate Earth with robotic dolls is unwittingly foiled by a police officer trying to get rid of peddlers. "Forever Is a Long Long Time!," art by Don Heck; A greedy businessman bullies a scientist into giving him a device that can give humans the 1,000-year lifespan of a giant redwood. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #61087991
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    • 1.5" Cumulative spine split. Water damage.
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    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby. "The Ruler of Earth!," pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; In the near future of 1990, humanity has created a computer, named R.O.E. (Ruler of Earth), to settle disputes for it. "There Dwells a Dragon," pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Tommy's father takes him to the zoo, but Tommy is only interested in the knights and dragons in his book. "Kunga," art by Gene Colan; Two hunters investigate reports of a gigantic gorilla, but when they confront it, they discover that the gorilla isn't from Earth at all, and that sometimes force is not the solution to every problem. "The Comic Strip!," script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Cartoonist Nick Nash uses his comic strip to take his revenge on people, but in the end gets an ironic and surreal comeuppance. Incredible Hulk ad. Amazing Adult Fantasy ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #61087893
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    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "The Scorpion Strikes!," pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman; A scorpion is mutated by radiation and grows giant, gaining an evil intelligence. "The Heat's On," pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Don Heck; When a young boy builds a fan to help his family get through a heat wave it brings down the flying saucer that caused the heat. "I Am the Prisoner of the Voodoo King!," art by Gene Colan; A criminal being brought to prison from a jungle outpost escapes into the jungle. "The Next Galaxy," art by Don Heck; In the thirtieth century, humanity becomes advanced but emotionless and brutally conquers the galaxy. "Take a Chair," art by Steve Ditko; A furniture maker gets more than he bargained for when he attempts to eliminate a rival chair producer and finds out he is an alien in disguise creating robotic spies on humans. Ad for Amazing Adult Fantasy. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #57840827
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    • Staple rust, rust migration.
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    Cover by Bill Everett. Stories by unknown. Art by Bill Everett, Bernie Krigstein, Marty Elkin, Dick Ayers, George Klein and unknown. In this issue: "Frankie was Afraid!" with art by Bill Everett - Frankie is afraid of midnight and Le Doux promises to cure him, bringing him to a cemetery to prove Frankie's fears of ghosts are unfounded, but at midnight Frankie becomes a vampire and kills the doctor; 2-page text story "Endless Steps" - Steve Parker is intrigued by the shadow of a man he sees each night on his fire escape...one night he follows the man up and finds himself transported to another planet; "Kiss of Death" with art by Bernie Krigstein - In legend, Hemus had been philandering with various women until Xanthia killed him so no one else could have him...Dede is taken by Hemus' statue and is amazed when he comes to life...however, the statue of Xanthia comes to life and jealously kills Dede; "Once Upon a Corpse" with art by Marty Elkin - Monk wants to kidnap and ransom Buddy but when he grabs him, spectral energy drains the life from Monk's body, reducing him to a skeleton...Buddy was a dead child who had assumed human form; "I Can't Stop Screaming" with art by Dick Ayers - A strange man offers astounding silk cloth for Green to sell...Green sneaks into the man's house to find more of the silk but discovers the man is a human-sized spider who makes his own silk and now he's hungry; and "The Neat Trick" with inks by George Klein - Harry exposes Lokar's magic tricks...as revenge, Lokar offers to show Harry how to make his head disappear...once Harry's head is gone Lokar refuses to undo the spell. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #58747893
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    • Interior is complete. Full length spine split. Extensive accumulation of defects.
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    Cover pencils by Carl Burgos, inks by Sol Brodsky. The Vampire's Fangs, art by Paul Reinman; A stowaway on a freighter is bitten by a vampire bat and transforms into a bat; After draining one of the crew of his blood, he hides in a casket that is being shipped over the ocean. The First Time Machine text story. The Men from Earth, art by Mac Pakula. The World's End, art by Gene Colan; An astronomical disaster means the destruction of human civilization; Our story's protagonist is despondent over this state of affairs until he encounters a group of time travelers who are present to record the last days of humanity. Weather Balloons, art by Jack Abel. Crashing Through the Time Barrier, art by Russ Heath. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #58747895
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    • 1.5" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple. Writing on the margins of interior page.
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    Cover art by Harry Anderson. The Monstrous Marriage, art by Mort Lawrence; An evil woman's greed leads to her engagement with a faun. Path of Peril text story. Don't Touch!, art by Tony DiPreta; A man goes back in time and kills the earliest man in self-defense. Dream Girl!, art by Al Eadeh; A Martian Mata Hari plots to have Earth scientists sent to the booby hatch since she romances them, but without the special glasses she gives them, Martians are invisible to everyone else. Hunger Pains!, art by Myron Fass; When a fussy eater demands a "meal fit for the gods" he ascends Mt. Olympus at night where the gods devour him. The Miracle Man!, pencils by Mort Meskin, inks by George Roussos. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #58747896
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    • Interior is complete. Full length spine split (taped).
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    Stories by Carl Wessler and unknown. Art by Paul Reinman, Art Peddy, Vic Carrabotta, Ed Winiarski, John Forte and unknown. Behold the mystery of..."The Man Who Didn't Exist!" by Carl Wessler and Paul Reinman. Also in this issue: "Those Who Dream!" (Abraham Lincoln appearance) with pencils by Art Peddy; "The Wreckers!" with art by Vic Carrabotta; "The Ship that Wasn't There!" with art by Ed Winiarski, "Man Alone!" with pencils by John Forte; and 2-page text story "The Trap," reprinted from Crime Cases Comics (1950) #6 (original title: "Do Your Duty"). 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #58747897
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    Cover art by John Forte. Who Speaks to Sorcerers?, art by John Severin; A man's car breaks down during a stormy night and he comes across a coven of sorcerers. Masquerade text story. The Martians, art by Mort Lawrence; Martians set up a Martian exhibit in a museum but become discouraged when the Earthlings do not prove clever enough to utilize atomic power to make the trip to Mars. But Don't Go Near the Water, art by Ed Winiarski; This story postulates that a girl's reflection in a pond has a life of its own. The Man Who Changed Things!, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; A scientist thinks about quitting his job for a tire manufacturer until he has a dream about going back into time and changing things and, when he comes forward again, humans are slaves of ant masters. The Green Man!, art by John Forte; A human girl falls in love with a plant man who cannot breathe her atmosphere. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #58747900
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    • 1" Cumulative spine split.
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    Cover art by Carl Burgos. "The Specimen!", art by Jim Mooney; A zookeeper who had hoped to be an engineer is disconcerted by an ape-like specimen with wide staring eyes which turns out to be an alien; The alien transfers the knowledge of how to build spacecraft to the zookeeper so that he can show other engineers how to visit alien planets. "Three Were Lost!", art by Vic Carrabotta; Three brothers test fly an experimental jet which travels so fast it breaks the time barrier; The leader of the future asks them not to tell of what they have seen and they return to their own time. "If Worlds Collide," script by Carl Wessler, art by John Forte; Earth leaves its orbit and heads towards Mars, getting colder; A scientist builds a giant magneto in order to restore the planet's orbit. "Rain from Nowhere!", script by Carl Wessler, pencils by Bob Bean; A cargo plane enters a strange cloudburst and when it exits the heavy rain the crew find themselves in a unknown village; They fix the pumps to drain away water from heavy rain and fly back out the way they entered. "The Experiment" text story. "Falling Star!", art by Kurt Schaffenberger; A confused alien who thinks that he is returning home is dropped off by accident on Earth; He sends a signal and his comrades pick him up. "The Giants," pencils by Bob Forgione, inks by Jack Abel; A space explorer decides he's had enough after he encounters giant space aliens. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #61087956
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    • Cover is coming loose at the staple. Cover oxidation. Includes certificate of provenance from the Dr. Henry Binford Steele collection.
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    Cover art by Dan Zolnerowich. "Duel of the Congo Destroyers," art by George Tuska; Kaanga protects a trading party from Senegalese raiders. Untitled story, art by George Appel; Sheri, an Arab, convinces a group of Ethiopians that she is the rightful queen of Khefra and they aid her in an effort to overthrow Fantomah. Untitled story, art by Saul Rosen; Ben Hamid's Arabs kidnap a girl in order to trade her to cannibals for platinum; Tabu comes to her rescue. "Witch Doctor's Juju Trap" text story. Untitled story, pencils by Robert Webb; Terry and Andy are captured in Alexandria by Nazi agents; They manage to escape and, with Kismet and Vincent's help, sink a German submarine. Untitled story, art by Henry Kiefer; Wambi and his jungle friends rescue a missionary's daughter from being sacrificed by a priest seeking revenge against her father. Untitled story, art by George Tuska; Simba attempts to warn a white animal collector and his daughter of their impending betrayal by their safari. "Greed!", art by Nick Cardy (as N. Viscardi); Angered by business reversals, Sam vows to steal the sacred jewels of the Zugos; He is killed by a booby-trapped idol. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #58747902
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    Cover art by Joe Doolin. "Death Has a Thousand Fangs," art by Howard Larsen; Lance and Nora, brother and sister thieves, attempt to steal the idol of N'geeso's tribe. During the fight, Kaänga inadvertently kills Lance; Nora vows revenge; Nora kidnaps Ann and then disguises herself as Ann in order to lure Kaänga to her camp; While confronting Kaänga, Nora accidentally fires a pistol near his face, blinding him. Untitled story, art by August Froehlich; Simba Junior is a disobedient cub; Simba must save him from a gorilla, crocodiles, and a hunting safari. Jungle Facts filler. Untitled story; After Ogg is accused of stealing the villagers supplies, Wambi discovers that the true thief is Satanic, the tiger. Untitled story, art by Richard Case; Tabu visits his dying mentor, N'moli who tells him, at last, that Tabu was the son of explorers who were killed by a hippopotamus and that toddler, Tabu, was rescued by N'moli; N'moli gives Tabu a cape, with many magical herbs in the lining and dies. "Jungle Justice" text story. Untitled story, art by John Celardo; A pair of thieves trick Terry into believing they are a father and daughter, seeking a human/ape hybrid; The real Dr. Barth arrives at the outpost after the impostors leave, explaining that he was in the jungle looking for an associate named Snyder, lost there since the end of the war; Terry and Keeto catch up to the impostors after they have captured Snyder, who they are hoping will lead them to a gold mine. Untitled story, art by Fran Hopper; Mogo, a wanted criminal, convinces the Byandros that they need to work to eliminate both Camilla and the colonial commission; Several attempts are made on their lives but each is foiled by Camilla. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #59444698
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    • 2" Cumulative spine split. Centerfold detached. Cover reattached with glue. Staple rust. Rust migration.
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    Classic bondage cover by Joe Doolin. "Salome of the Devil-Cats," art by John Celardo; Salome, a witch, convinces the rajah that she can make him young again; Kaänga determines to expose her as a fraud; Ann exposes Salome as a fraud and is taken prisoner; Salome prooceeds to torture her. Kaänga arrives, rescues Ann, and kills Salome. Untitled story, art by August Froehlich; Simba rescues a jerboa from a gorilla; Later, when Simba, wounded by a pygmy dart, is battling a leopard for the jungle kingship, the jerboa returns the favor and pulls the dart from Simba, enabling him to defeat the leopard. Untitled story, art by Richard Case; A pair of treasure hunters raid the village of the Kalembus and kill the king; Tabu places a curse on them and both die before they can get out of the jungle. Jungle Facts. Untitled story; A professor visiting the jungle goes mad, believing himself the king of the jungle with power over life and death for all inhabitants; Wambi and his jungle friends manage to rescue the professor just before he is killed by the villagers. "Curse of the Panther Queen" text story. Untitled story, art by Bob Lubbers; Konga, the woman leader of a gang of criminal traders, breaks into the post in order to free her gang. Untitled story, art by Fran Hopper; Camilla opens the bronze door in her temple and finds an underground civilization, called the Devils. The Devils have a prisoner, a village woman, that they intend to have killed by wild animals. Camilla rescues the woman and see to it that the Devils' leader is killed by a leopard. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #62627424
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    • Water damage. 3" front cover tear.
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    Content likely intended for publication as the non-existent Jo-Jo Comics (1945) #30. Feature stories are "Jo-Jo Congo King" with mastheads obscured so that only "Congo King" remains; scripts retain the "Jo-Jo" character name. In order of appearance: "Congo King, The Political Pirates!"; "Congo King"; "The Cheat! The Swaggering Coward." retitled and reprinted as "The Coward." in Ghostly Weird Stories (1953) #124; and "Congo King, The Crossbowmen of Carnabor". "Otombo to the Rescue!" text story reprinted from Jo-Jo Comics (1945) #7B. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #59587178
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    • RESTORATION. Cover cleaned.
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    Cover art by Murphy Anderson. Crisis on Earth-Two!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; The JLA and JSA fight their own villains on the opposite Earths until they are mystically transported to cages in space; They escape and take down the gathered villains. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #59444701
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    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon. Queen of the Speed-Ball Mob, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon; a woman runs the fastest fleet of gateway cars in the country. The Lincoln Tomb Thieves! starring secret service agent Roy Allen. Guilty Boys, pencils by Jerry Robinson, inks by Mort Meskin; a group of youngsters providing their own entertainment on a street corner of New Yorks lower east side gives mobster Rink Ballou the idea for a racket. The Half-Pint Killer! starring Francis Two-gun Crowley. Counterfeit Ca$h!, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon. Ad for Young Romance and Headline Comics. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #56986551
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    Published Feb 1973 by DC.
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    "The Thing That Grew on the Moon." Gorilla-men, including warrior Chaaku, capture Kamandi. Script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer. Cover by Kirby and Royer. Cover price $0.20.

  • Item #56986553
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    Published Apr 1973 by DC.
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    ""The One-Armed Bandit." Script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer. Cover by Kirby and Royer. Caesar catches Kamandi and forces him to fight a gorilla gladiator. Cover price $0.20.

  • Item #59540618
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    • 1.5" Cumulative spine split. Centerfold detached at one staple. Staple rust.
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    Stories, Art and Cover by Bill Woggon. America's pin-up queen Katy Keene in four untitled stories: Sis makes Katy a date with Chubby Chuckles, a sweet shop worker, in the hopes that he'll bring lots of candy for Sis, but Chubby ends up eating it all himself; when Katy asks Sis to take her gown to the cleaners, Sis has the gown shrunk so that Katy thinks she's gaining weight and will give her chocolates from Randy; Sis dreams that Katy and Randy get married and that Randy gifts her extravagant buildings made of sweets; and K.O. gifts Sis a ping-pong set for their picnic, but Katy and K.O. are too busy to play with her, so she competes with a beaver using his tail. Plus: two "Katy Fashions" 1-pagers. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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  • Item #59540621
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    • 3/4" Spine split from top.
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  • Item #59540622
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  • Item #59511487
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    • Centerfold detached at one staple.
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    Outer pace sputnik cover. Cute. Bill Woggon art. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #59540627
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    Published 1953 by Close-Up.
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    25 cent cover price. Over-size.10 1/4 x 8 1/4. Bill Woggins art. Cover price $0.25.

  • Item #59540628
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    • Writing on interior activity pages. Staple rust.
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  • Item #59511488
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    Fall 1960 issue. Giant-sized. Beautiful Bill Woggin cover and interior art. Cover price $0.25.

  • Item #62627425
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    • Cover detached at one staple. Edge tears.
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    Cover by Alfred Andriola. Stories and art by Allen Saunders, Alfred Andriola, Mart Bailey, Frank Engli, and Jack Ryan. Sometimes listed as A1 Comics (1944 Life's Romances) #0 or A1 Comics #1 (there is no issue number, but it appears to be the first issue published). Part of A1 Comics, an anthology from Magazine Enterprises with content that varied from month to month. This issue featured reprints of Alfred Andriola's detective strip Kerry Drake and other adventure tales. Kerry seeks escaped convict Fingers, who has taken an unfortunate young farm couple hostage and torments them to get what he wants. Streamer Kelly battles a (female) villain called The Joker. Johnny Devildog is a gung-ho United States Marine during World War II. Kerry Drake; Johnny Devildog; Rocky the Stone-Age Kid; Streamer Kelly; Facts on Firemen Tools. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Painted cover by Clarence Doore. Stories and art by Al Carreno, Jack Sparling and Leonard Starr. Baby-faced gunslinger Kid Cowboy fights for justice in the Old West with his sidekick, Red Feather. Kid Cowboy befriends a traveling medicine-show performer and tries to prove him innocent of murder. Kid Cowboy and Red Feather encounter outlaws in a ghost town. The Singing Cowboy and Chuckawalla match wits with a ghost in a deserted gold mine. Plus one-pagers about Buffalo Bill and Daniel Boone. The Medicine Show Murder!; The Ghost Town of Twin Buttes; Buffalo Bill; Killer's Caliber; The Singing Cowboy: The Ghost of Hangman's Lode; Battle Cry!; The Little Sheriff: The Gun Fight!; Hero of the Dark and Bloody Ground. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #62662741
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    • 7" cumulative spine split. Cover detached.
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    Cover by Joe Musial. Edited by Ruth Plumly Thompson (sometimes credited as Jo King). Stories and art by William Ritt, Clarence Gray, Brandon Walsh, Nicholas Afonsky, Carl Anderson, Jack Burnley, R. J. Scott, Marge Buell, Eddie Sullivan, Charlie Schmidt, Lee Falk, Phil Davis, E. C. Segar, George Clarke, Lou Hanlon, George McManus, Otto Soglow, Eddie Rickenbacker, Clayton Knight, Ed Anthony, Romer Grey, Charles Flanders, Ruth Plumly Thompson, Bob Dunn, Don Moore and Alex Raymond. Pioneering comics publisher David McKay presents an anthology series featuring reprints of King Features Syndicate comic strips. Mandrake the Magician and Lothar continue their adventures in the land of Dementor. Also features early art by Little Lulu creator Marge Buell. Brick Bradford; Little Annie Rooney; King Kojo; Henry; Sport Features; Scott's Scrapbook; Hall of Fame of the Air; Sentinel Louie; Radio Patrol; Mandrake the Magician; Thimble Theatre; Flash Gordon; The G-Man; Bringing Up Father; The Little King; Ace Drummond; Ted Towers, Animal Master; King of the Royal Mounted; Hall of Fame of the Air; Sis Sez; Sentinel Louie. 68 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    First 20-cent issue. "The Death-Dance of Thulsa Doom." Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Marie Severin, inks by John Severin. The story continues from Monsters on the Prowl 16. John Severin cover. Cover price $0.20.

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    • Full-length spine split (taped). Writing and tape on interior and under staples.
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    Volume 15, Issue 5 - January, 1947. 6.75" x 9.75", 130 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.20.

  • Item #62119277
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    • Top staple removed. Centerfold detached.
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    Cover art by Stan Campbell. "Law Breakers Suspense Story," art by Lou Morales; A short whodunit for the reader to solve. "Getting A-Head," art by Dennis Laugen; A man commits a murder but his dog keeps digging up the corpse. "D as in Death," pencils by Lou Morales, inks by Dennis Laugen; A man plots to kill his wife and his friend. "Two Minds as One" text story. "Yesterday's Murder," art by Stan Campbell; An old murder case is reviewed. "The Voice from the Deep!", art by Lou Morales; A man plots to kill his wife for the insurance money. "Death by Lantern Light," art by Frank Frollo; An engagement is cut short by death. "The Devil's Gun," art by Lou Morales; One gun is used in seven different murders. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #62119283
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    • Signed by artist Dick Giordando, does not include certificate of authenticity. Cover detached at one staple, centerfold detached at both staples. Water damage.
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    Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Dick Giordano, Carl Memling, Stan Asch, John Belfi, Albert Tyler, Sal Trapani, Lou Morales and Bob Forgione. Pre-Code crime comics typical of the era, featuring violent crimes, no-nonsense cops, and grim fates for the lawless. A man kills his wealthy uncle for his fortune, then visits a fortune-teller who claims his uncle desires vengeance from beyond the grave. An injured criminal plans to escape through a hospital window, but he doesn't know his room has been moved to a higher floor. A hired killer plans to push his intended victim in front of a subway train, but things don't quite go as planned. Death Raps Twice; Escape from the Noose; Hot Seat; The Vibrations of Destruction; Murder on Time; Sharp Idea!!!; Change in Script!; Deep Freeze. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #62239292
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    • 2" spine split from bottom. Centerfold detached at one staple. Water damage.
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    Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Dick Giordano, Carl Memling, Stan Asch, Tony Tallarico, Jack Alderman, and Stan Campbell. Pre-Code crime comics typical of the era, featuring violent crimes, no-nonsense cops, and grim fates for the lawless. A con man kills a card sharp on board a cruise ship, then plots to create the perfect alibi with a doctored wristwatch. Trying to escape the police, killer Roger accidentally sneaks aboard an experimental rocket bound for deep space. Fortune-hunter Strum murders his partner after they find the gigantic gem from the idol of Kraggu Monda, but he meets a terrible comeuppance. Man Overboard; The Last Drop; Flight!; The Dead Police Chief; The Green Light; The Face in the Glass; Surprise Ending; Blood Will Tell; Solution to Murder on Rye; The Last Laugh. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #62662742
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    Published Jan 1943 by DC.
    • 2 Center wraps detached, 1 MARRIED.
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    Cover art by Mort Meskin. The Miracles That Money Couldn't Buy (Chapter 1), art by Ed Dobrotka; Green Arrow, Speedy and the Crimson Avenger investigate a series of sensational escapes of several vicious criminals from prison, all arranged by the sinister Skull. The Case of the Criminal Vigilante; The Vigilante goes up against one Bronco Blade (who disguises himself as Vigilante), whom the Skull uses to steal Spinaway, the world's fastest racehorse, and owned by Roscoe Meek, who had refused to sell the aminal for any price. Diamond of Doom! (Chapter 3). Death Among the Stars! (Chapter 4). Knight Without Armor (Chapter 5). The Murderer Who Couldn't Be Hanged! (Chapter 6). The Miracles That Money Couldn't Buy (Conclusion). House ad for World's Finest #8. Jerry the Jitterbug humor page by Henry Boltinoff [as Bolt]. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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    • Cover coming loose at one staple. Water spotting.
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    March, 1943. True crime magazine. 10-1/2" x 13-1/4", 52 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

  • Item #61343439
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    Summer Issue. Humor magazine featuring jokes and cartoons. 8-1/2" x 11-1/2", 52 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

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    Cover art by Bob White. Adventure, Ahoy!, script by Sy Reit, art by Bob White; Archie and the gang go for a cruise on Mr. Lodge's yacht; Caught in a hurricane, they are forced to abandon ship and wind up stranded on a desert island. Barracuda Terror Of Deep text article. Part-Time Help! starring Li'l Jinx humor page by Joe Edwards. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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    Cover art by Bob White. Westward Ho-Ho-Ho!, script by Sy Reit, art by Bob White; All Archie's friends tag along on Fred and Archie's car trip out West, which takes them first to Monument Valley, then to the Grand Canyon, and finally to Hollywood, where Betty becomes obsessed with meeting movie heartthrob Tab Rockmore. For Guests Only! starring Li'l Jinx humor page by Joe Edwards. Daniel Boone text article, art by Ken Hultgren. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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    Cover art by Bob White. Book-length story in four chapters: "What's My Crime," "The Plot Thickens," "The Trial Begins," "Not Guilty,"; When Mr. Weatherbee's safe is robbed of an envelope containing the $500 student fund, one of Archie's bow ties is found near the safe, and when Archie is accused of the crime, he doesn't deny it; Archie is taken into custody and put on trial, but Betty and Veronica suspect that he's trying to cover up for someone else. Oh, Boy! one-pager starring Li'l Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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    • 2" Spine split from bottom. Cover detached.
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    September, 1944. True crime magazine. 10-1/2" x 13-1/4", 68 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

  • Item #59586810
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    Photo cover. Contains original and reprinted material as noted. In order of appearance: "Half-Hearted Fiancé"; "Suddenly There Was Love"; "So He'd Forget Her"; and "Not Free to Love" reprinted from Glamorous Romances (1949) #63. "Your Charm Guide: How to Be Photogenic, Ten Secrets of Charm..." text article reprinted from "The Charm Corner..." in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #29, "Your Charm Guide..." in Love at First Sight (1949) #18, and "Glamorize Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #78. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #61087794
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    • 1" spine split from bottom. Cover and interior oxidation.
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    Photo cover. Contains original and reprinted material as noted. In order of appearance: "Half-Hearted Fiancé"; "Suddenly There Was Love"; "So He'd Forget Her"; and "Not Free to Love" reprinted from Glamorous Romances (1949) #63. "Your Charm Guide: How to Be Photogenic, Ten Secrets of Charm..." text article reprinted from "The Charm Corner..." in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #29, "Your Charm Guide..." in Love at First Sight (1949) #18, and "Glamorize Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #78. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #61159909
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    • Water damage.
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    Stories and art by Mort Leav, Art Peddy, Rafael Astarita and Mort Lawrence. A post-war, pre-Code romance comic from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted (who doubled as Love Diary's advice columnist, Ray Mann). Nouveau riche Linda wants to enter high society and date broker Ellsworth, but after losing her fortune, she learns just how loyal Ellsworth is. Wealthy Pamela whisks doctor Jim into a cushy job without scruples, or his nurse girlfriend Vicky. A coal miner's daughter and the handsome son of the mine's owner are trapped together after a cave-in. Bought Love; She Wanted My Man; Check List For Marriage; A Spot in the Sun; Prescription for Happiness; Stolen Kisses. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Stories and art by John Buscema, Harry Anderson, Bill Woolfolk, and Mort Leav. A post-war, pre-Code romance comic from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted (who doubled as Love Diary's advice columnist, Ray Mann). Wilma is torn between life on the farm with Gil or her new job in the city with Paul, in an early story by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. Janie teaches handsome Cary to love again after he was jilted by Isobel - but then Isobel returns. After losing two men in two separate accidents, Ellen is understandably reluctant to let Toby get close. Forbidden to Love; My Kisses Brought Death!; Prescription for Happiness; The Right Man for Me. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Stories and art by Mort Lawrence, Harry Anderson, CF Miller, and Mort Leav. A post-war, pre-Code romance comic from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted (who doubled as Love Diary's advice columnist, Ray Mann). In a story that's a real document of its times, factory worker and war widow Ruth is reluctant to tell her new love Greg about the baby from her marriage, in case he is scandalized. Ginny tries to convince returned soldier Fred that she's no longer the child he once knew. Compulsive liar Joyce finds both her job and her relationship with Van threatened by her problem. My Hidden Past; The Boy Next Door; Secrets from a Love Diary; Prescription for Happiness; Little White Lies. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #62239268
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    Cover by John Buscema. Stories and art by John Buscema, Bill Woolfolk, and Mort Leav. A post-war, pre-Code romance comic from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted (who doubled as Love Diary's advice columnist, Ray Mann). Swimmer Edith falls for lifeguard Bill, but her athletic prowess may be a hindrance, in an early story (and cover) by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. Pilot Jim and stewardess Louise try to get past their night of passion in a mountain cabin. Maid Irene fears her status puts wealthy, handsome Reed out of her reach. Easy to Love!; Flight into Passion; Prescription for Happiness; Dont Change Our Love! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #62277686
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    Published 1952 by Our Publishing.
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    Cover by Ed Robbins. Stories and art by Mort Leav, Al Gordon, Ed Robbins and Harry Anderson. Offbeat romance comic, from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted, often featured early work by future comics legends. Charlotte becomes so possessive in her relationships that her boyfriend Joe has to visit with friends in secret. Nancy goes to a vacation resort to get over Bob, and meets someone new. When Sandra learns that handsome doctor Stephen works with unwed mothers, she displays some of the sad prejudices of the era, in a story that reveals cultural norms of the time. Wanted... A Man to Love Me!; Mother Didn't Tell Me!; SOS for Love!; A Cold Heart and Empty Arms! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Published 1952 by Our Publishing.
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    Cover by John Buscema. Stories and art by John Buscema, Mort Leav, Harry Anderson and Bill Woolfolk. Offbeat romance comic, from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted, often featured early work by future comics legends. Bess has a yen for handsome Ben, but her parents insist on setting her up with Chet, in one of two early stories (and cover) in this issue by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. Buscema also drew the SOS for Love story, in which Peter and Elizabeth's romance is derailed by Peter's domineering mother. Love Vampire!; Second Best Love!; SOS for Love!; My Big Chance! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Cover by Bill Ward. Stories by Paul Gustavson and unknown. Art by Alice Kirkpatrick, Art Peddy, Charlie Tomsey, Paul Gustavson, Pete Riss, Bill Ward and unknown. Love letters and the revealing tales of the lovers who wrote them! In this issue: "Bitter Triumph" with pencils by Alice Kirkpatrick; "Love Swindle" with pencils by Art Peddy; "My Dearest Love" with art by Charlie Tomsey and Pete Riss; 1-page text story "Letters from a Secret Love"; and "The Caged Heart" by Paul Gustavson and Bill Ward. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.