Comic books February 1940

Issue #15 - Feb. 2, 1940. UK edition. Weekly published during the World War II, profusely illustrated with photographs, maps and drawings. 10 1/4-in. x 13 3/4-in., 16 pages, B&W.

Issue #16 - Feb. 9, 1940. UK edition. Weekly published during the World War II, profusely illustrated with photographs, maps and drawings. 10 1/4-in. x 13 3/4-in., 16 pages, B&W.

Issue #17 - Feb. 16, 1940. UK edition. Weekly published during the World War II, profusely illustrated with photographs, maps and drawings. 10 1/4-in. x 13 3/4-in., 16 pages, B&W.

Issue #18 - Feb. 23, 1940. UK edition. Weekly published during the World War II, profusely illustrated with photographs, maps and drawings. 10 1/4-in. x 13 3/4-in., 16 pages, B&W.

Add to cart Fine $23.40 View scans Paper: Off white Discounted from $26.00.

Add to cart GD- 1.8 $17.10 View scans Trimmed Paper: Cream Front cover detached 60%. Back cover detached 25%. Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Slight. Discounted from $19.00.

Volume 180, Issue 2 - February 10, 1940. 6.5" x 9", 132 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

No number on cover, #2 inside. Cover by C. C. Beck. Origin and 1st appearance of newsstand Capt. Marvel in "Introducing Captain Marvel," script by Bill Parker, art by C. C. Beck; After being taken by a mysterious stranger to meet the ancient wizard, Shazam, and gaining the powers of Captain Marvel, Billy Batson learns of a mysterious boss called the Phantom Scientist, and decides to report it to the head of Amalgamated Broadcasting Company. "Ibis Lives Again," script by Bill Parker, art by C. C. Beck; From the Egyptian wing of a famous American museum, young Prince Amentep rises from the dead as prophesied, and, with the help of the Ibistick, begins helping people in need. "Origin of Golden Arrow," script by Bill Parker, art by Pete Costanza; A band of criminals shoot down a hot air balloon piloted by Professor Paul Parsons, his wife and son, in order to get a secret gas formula. Introduction of the Spy Smasher in "The Coming of Spy Smasher," script by Bill Parker, art by C. C. Beck; Spy Smasher goes on the trail to capture the Mask, who is after designs of the new naval mine layer from a safe in Admiral Corby's home. "The Radium Theft of Dr. Death," script by Bill Parker, art by Greg Duncan. "Incident At Maloana" starring Lance O'Casey, script by Bill Parker, art by Bob Kingett. "Seals of Doom" starring Dan Dare, script by Bill Parker, art by Greg Duncan. Illustrated contest page in which readers are asked to name their favorite Whiz Comics character in a 50 word or less letter. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 134, Issue 4 (Whole Number 1946) - February 3, 1940. 6.5" x 9", 134 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Fine $13.50 View scans Paper: Off white Discounted from $15.00.

Volume 134, Issue 5 (Whole Number 1947) - February 10, 1940. 6.5" x 9", 134 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Very Good $7.20 View scans Paper: Off white 2" Spine split from base of book. Foxing. Soiling. Discounted from $8.00.

Volume 134, Issue 6 (Whole Number 1948) - February 17, 1940. 6.5" x 9", 134 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Fine $13.50 View scans Paper: Cream to off white Discounted from $15.00.

Volume 135, Issue 1 (Whole Number 1949) - February 24, 1940. 6.5" x 9", 134 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Lou Fine. The Boring Invasion starring Flame and The Mongolian Prince, art by Lou Fine. The Bloody Baron and the Valley of Death starring Yarko the Great and Baron Narch, script and art by Bob Powell. The Crying Germs starring Shorty Shortcake, script and art by S. M. Iger (Jerry Williams). The Spies of the Red-Devil Tavern] starring Patty O'Day, script and art by Claire Moe (Vic Todd). The Return of Karno starring Dr. Fung and Karno the Chessman. Tommy Taylor In the Land Above the Clouds text story by S. M. Iger. The Slickers At Salton Sink starring Tex Maxon, script and art by Munson Paddock (Cecelia Munson). On the War Front starring Don Quixote. The Soda Pop Spies starring Spark Stevens, script and art by Klaus Nordling. Mission To Warsaw--K-51 Spies At War, art by Bob Powell. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 6.5 $2,300.00 View scans Restored: B2 Paper: Off white Includes COA from The William Anselmo Pera Collection. Restoration includes: moderate amount of glue on cover, cover cleaned. Label #1556870008 Discounted from $2,400.00.

Add to cart Coverless $132.00 View scans INCOMPLETE. First two wraps missing, affects art and story. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Edited by Abner Sundell. Cover art by Charles Biro. Untitled story starring Steel Sterling, The Man of Steel, script by Abner Sundell, art by Charles Biro; John Sterling completes the chemical formula which will completely protect him from the underworld's bullets, unlike his murdered father who was killed by a group of ruthless gangsters; John bathes himself in the formula, which has been poured into a cauldron of molten steel......dives in, and emerges as a man with the resistance, the magnetism and the strength of steel. Untitled story starring The Scarlet Avenger, Gang Buster, script by Harry Shorten, art by Irv Novick; Jim Kendall has devoted himself to wiping out gangland since the death of his wife and child while flying in a hijacked plane, which crashed, and in which all were killed except Jim; In the accident, his face muscles were paralyzed and Jim became the man who never smiled; Kendall has a giant scientific brain, and uses that science to the aid of his crusade. Untitled story, art by Frank Volp; The Cattleman's Association has sent Nevada Jones to help Irene Cox prevent her herd being stolen by rustlers. Untitled Kalthar, The Giant Man, King of the Jungle story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Lin Streeter. "The Devil's Flying Twins," art by Ed Smalle, Jr.; The Shane twins are rich Americans who join the British Air Force to continue a feud with the German sportsman, Herr Schultz. "You Can't Win!", art by Mort Meskin; Executions are likely to be drably gruesome affairs even to the most hardened newspapermen. "The Pirates of Ho Tsin," script by Abner Sundell, art by Mort Meskin; Captain Valor resigns his commission in the U.S. Marine Corps to seek adventure, and, aided by Ronnie and Angie, heads to China to battle the evil Ho Tsin. "The Eye of Oglu," script by Abner Sundell, art by Edd Ashe; A young girl's father is missing after a series of weird happenings; She suspects foul play and contacts Dudley for help; He dons a purple costume with yellow cape and ventures out to help as Mr. Satan, international detective and soldier of fortune. "The Ritania-Hundaria War," script by Joe Blair, art by Elmer Wexler; The king of Ritania begs Zambini to help him win the war against Hundania; Hundanian spies place a huge and deadly cobra, whose bite means death, in Zambini's bedroom. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.