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Comic books August 1942, graded by CGC

  • Item #61404834
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    Tags: Batman
    Published Aug 1942 by DC.
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    Cover pencils by Jerry Robinson, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos. "Brothers in Crime!", script by Don Cameron, pencils by Jerry Robinson (as Bob Kane), inks by Jerry Robinson (as Bob Kane) and George Roussos (backgrounds); While visiting their trophy room, the Caped Crusaders come across a bullet-proof vest, a keepsake from a case invoving the Rafferty Brothers, who unwittingly implicated their brother Peter in a murder. "The Wizard of Words!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson; Batman must once again battle the Harlequin of Hate, who, this time, decides to carry out, word for word, the slang words that people use every day in order to commit his crimes. "They Thrill to Conquer!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Jack Burnley (as Bob Kane), inks by Jack Burnley (as Bob Kane) and Ray Burnley (backgrounds); Batman must battle a gang of criminals who are trying to blackmail professional stuntmen. 2-page Busy Bill story, art by George Storm. "Around the Clock with the Batman!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson; Gotham City celebrates "Batman Day", honoring all of the Caped Crusader's amazing accomplishments; And the events leading up to that day also helps Bruce Wayne complete the last chapter of a book he is writing. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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  • Item #61199921
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    • Restored: C1
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Restoration Includes: Moderate Amount of Color Touch. (Piece out 3rd and 17th Page, Affects Story.) Tape on Cover, Interior. Top and Bottom Edge of Cover Trimmed. Incomplete Cover Trimmed/ Incomplete
    • Label #0287893002
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    1st appearance of Two-Face. Cover art by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos. The Crimes of Two-Face starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger (from an idea by Bob Kane), pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos. The Sphinx Speaks starring Boy Commandos, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon. Murder Will Out starring The Crimson Avenger, script and pencils by Jack Lehti, inks by Charles Paris. Little Discs of Death starring Spy, art by Louis Cazeneuve. Flaming Bullets text story by Eric Carter. The Adventure of the Shooting Spooks starring Air Wave, pencils by Harris Levy (as Lee Harris), inks by Charles Paris. Case of the Dripping Drum starring Slam Bradley, art by Howard Sherman. 64 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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  • Item #61916404
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    $1,590.00
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    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #2017135008
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    Cover art by Reed Crandall. Untitled Stormy Foster story, art by Reed Crandall; Doc Vaughn develops an anti-Lewisite spray, and a German spy steals it, leaving an insulting note in its place; Stormy Foster vitamins up, changes clothes, and pursues him. Untitled Betty Bates story, art by Al Bryant; A routine case involving a change of will throws Betty into a whirlwind of adventures, with murder and the unknown playing the leading roles. Untitled Comet Kelly story, art by Vernon Henkel; After shooting down four Japanese bombers, and running out of fuel, Comet Kelly lands on a bumpy road near General McArter's endangered position, bringing along some spare Tommy guns to help defend it; A light Japanese tank arrives. Untitled Bob and Swab story, script and art by Klaus Nordling. Untitled story, script by Toni Blum, art by Witmer Williams (as Clark Williams); The Red Bee (Rick Raleigh) vs. Joe Phillips. One-page Dan Tootin story, script and art by Jack Cole. Untitled story, script and art by George Brenner; The Ghost of Flanders flies his antique pursuit plane to the Pacific coast, where a Japanese spy named Toko is planning some mischief at a dance and reception sponsored by the "American Born Japanese Society." Untitled Captain Flagg story, script by Toni Blum, art by Alex Koda. Untitled The Strange Twins story, script by S. M. Iger, art by Alex Blum. Untitled Swordfish story, art by Fred Guardineer. Untitled Don Glory story, art by Arthur Peddy. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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  • Item #61769719
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    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Slab: See item notes
    • Very minor amount of glue on cover. Small amount of dried glue on cover. (1 extra staple added, not manufacturing.) Top edge label strip problem (old style slabs only).
    • Label #0774516014
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    Cover art by Alex Schomburg. The Human Torch untitled story (with the Timely staff), script and art by Carl Burgos. Sub-Mariner untitled story, script and art by Carl Pfeufer. The Beast of Cactus Canyon starring Vision, pencils by Syd Shores, inks by Al Gabriele. The Curse of Tutkenamen by Mickey Spillane. Exposed! The Jap Invaders starring Patriot, art by Al Fagaly. Dr. Watson Makes Monkeys Out of the Japs starring Terry Vance, art by Bob Oksner. In His Tunnel to China starring Jimmy Jupiter, script and art by Ed Robbins. The Curse of Professor Torture starring Angel. 68 pages. Cover price $0.10.

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  • Item #61750141
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    Published Aug 1942 by DC.
    $2,990.00
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    • Paper: Off white
    • Label #4363219001
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    Cover by George Papp. "Robin Hood's Revenge," art by George Papp; Thanks to Professor Wurm's time pills, Green Arrow and Speedy end up in Robin Hood's time. "Luck for Sale," starring Doctor Fate, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Howard Sherman; The Red Sage holds people in his power by threatening to manipulate the stock market in such a way as for them to lose their fortunes unless they do his bidding. "Puzzle of the Devil Deaths," art by Louis Cazeneuve; Radio Squad vs. Satan. "King of the Convict Island," starring Aquaman, art by Louis Cazeneuve; Prisoners on Convict Island use the war as an opportunity to take the place over. "Letters in the Sky," starring Johnny Quick, pencils by Mort Meskin (as Mort Morton), inks by Cliff Young. "The Truth Hurts," starring the Spectre, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Bernard Baily; Henry Barton invents a pill that makes everybody tell the truth and it immediately falls into the hands of Tacks Taggert. 68 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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  • Item #61323782
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    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Slab: Significant inner well scuff(s); Minor side/edge crack(s); Plastic debris between case and inner well
    • Label #0943343002

    Cover by Al Taliaferro. Stories and art by Floyd Gottfredson, Ted Osborne, Ted Thwaites, Merrill De Maris, Bob Karp, Hubie Karp, Earl Duvall, Manuel Gonzales, Bob Wright, Bob Grant, and Al Taliaferro. Sometimes listed as Vol. 2, #11. The long-running vehicle for Disney character comics. In a classic Floyd Gottfredson story from the Mickey Mouse comic strip, Mickey adopts transplanted native Thursday. Bucky Bug becomes a general in the fight against the Fly King and his forces. Donald Duck out-sells a traveling salesman. A Prize Find; Pluto Does the Job; Pick Up Sticks; Rub-A-Dub-Dub; Actions Speak Loudest; El Gaucho Goofy; Respect Your Elders; Ridin' the Rails; It's on the House; No Fake!; Buckey Bug; An Education for Thursday; Sky Trooper; Mickey Mouse Movies; Help Wanted; Hollywood Chatter; The Sure Cure; The Retriever. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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