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Comic books September 1943, graded by CGC

  • Item #62101807
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    Published Sep 1943 by DC.
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    • Centerfold re-attached with tape.
    • Label #0286894007

    Cover art by Ed Dobrotka. The Terrible Toyman (Toyman intro) starring Superman, script by Don Cameron (signed as Jerry Siegel), pencils by Ed Dobrotka (signed as Joe Shuster), inks by George Roussos. The Treasure of Dead Man's Key starring Vigilante, script by Don Cameron, pencils by Mort Meskin. Jitters Jeep story, script and art by Jack Farr. The Inquisitive Ostrich starring Congo Bill, script by Don Cameron. Peter the Small starring Americommando, script by Joseph Greene, art by Bernard Baily. Quiet ... Thugs at Work starring Zatara, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Joseph Sulman. 60 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #49244444
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    $2,695.00
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    • Paper: White
    • Label #2036331001
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    Edited by Ed Cronin. Cover by Fred Kida. Stories by Harry Stein, Fred Kida, Dan Barry, Tony DiPreta, Bill Fraccio, Carl C. Hodges, John Cassone, and Bob Fujitani. Heroic action stories of war and airborne adventure—these are Air Fighters Comics! 68 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #48868409
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    $395.00
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    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Slab: Scratch on front of case
    • Label #0352738020
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    Edited by Ed Cronin. Cover by Fred Kida. Stories by Harry Stein, Fred Kida, Dan Barry, Tony DiPreta, Bill Fraccio, Carl C. Hodges, John Cassone, and Bob Fujitani. Heroic action stories of war and airborne adventure—these are Air Fighters Comics! 68 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #56176032
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    Fall 1943. The Justice Society of America has its hand full when "Insects Turn to Crime!" Plot by Gardner Fox and Sheldon Mayer, script by Fox. Art by Joe Gallagher plus individual chapters featuring Hawkman (art by Sheldon Moldoff), the Sandman (art by Pierce Rice and Arthur Cazenueve), the Spectre (art by Bernard Baily), Doctor Fate (art by Howard Sherman), Dr. Mid-nite (art by Stan Aschmeier), Starman (art by Rice/Cazenueve), the Atom (art by Gallagher), and Johnny Thunder (art by Aschmeier). Wonder Woman cameo. Full-page ad for the Junior Justice Society of America fan club. Combined full-page ad for Wonder Woman 6, Comic Cavalcade 4, All-Flash 12, and Green Lantern 9. Frank Harry cover. 60 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #61393752
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    Fall 1943. The Justice Society of America has its hand full when "Insects Turn to Crime!" Plot by Gardner Fox and Sheldon Mayer, script by Fox. Art by Joe Gallagher plus individual chapters featuring Hawkman (art by Sheldon Moldoff), the Sandman (art by Pierce Rice and Arthur Cazenueve), the Spectre (art by Bernard Baily), Doctor Fate (art by Howard Sherman), Dr. Mid-nite (art by Stan Aschmeier), Starman (art by Rice/Cazenueve), the Atom (art by Gallagher), and Johnny Thunder (art by Aschmeier). Wonder Woman cameo. Full-page ad for the Junior Justice Society of America fan club. Combined full-page ad for Wonder Woman 6, Comic Cavalcade 4, All-Flash 12, and Green Lantern 9. Frank Harry cover. 60 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #61019265
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    Published Sep 1943 by Timely.
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    • Label #4385928001
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    Cover art by Alex Schomburg. The Case of the Mystery of the Human Bats, pencils by Don Rico, inks by Al Bellman; The Vulture and his Batmen capture various important figures of the war effort until Cap and Bucky are taken to their aerie and overpower the Vulture; With their leader defeated, and the serum that gives them flight collected by Cap, the Batmen and Vulture will die within a few hours; Cap and Bucky inject the hostages with the serum, along with themselves, and they fly down from the aerie. Corner the Clutching Claw starring the Human Torch. The Jumping Jeep starring Jeep Jones, art by Chic Stone. The Sub That Went To the Races, art by Larry Antonette. Blood Money starring Black Widow. Battles the Bloody Baron starring the Sub-Mariner, art by Dan Barry. 60 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #62162260
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    Tags: Batman
    Published Sep 1943 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 18 CGC 2.0

    Paper: Off white

    Slab: Significant front/back scuff(s); Minor side/edge crack(s)

    Label #3739689004

    Starts Apr 5

    Cover pencils by Ed Kressey, Dick Sprang, and Stan Kaye, inks by Dick Sprang and Stan Kaye. "The Secret of Hunter's Inn!", script by Joe Samachson, pencils by Jerry Robinson (as Bob Kane), inks by Jerry Robinson (as Bob Kane); Batman and Robin, in their everyday identities as Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson (accompanied by Alfred), are investigating Hunter's Inn, the scene of many robberies of wealthy patrons and run into the Tweed Brothers. One-page Private Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. "Robin Studies His Lessons!", script by Joe Samachson, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson; When Dick brings home a miserable report card, Bruce relegates the youngster to studying at home instead of gallivanting about as Robin, the Boy Wonder! One-page Chief Hot Foot story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Good Samaritan Cops," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Jack Burnley (as Bob Kane), inks by Jack Burnley (as Bob Kane) and Ray Burnley (backgrounds); In the first story of a series, Batman and Robin meet and work with different agencies within the realm of the Police Department: in this story, it's the Police Emergency Squad. "Boarders Away!" text story by Tod Lowry. "The Crime Surgeon!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson; The Crime Surgeon, after successfully operating on and saving the life of the Warden at the prison he is incarcerated in, makes good his escape and re-opens his Crime Clinic: an agency that helps crooks to better carry out their crimes! 60 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #60015761
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    Published Sep 1943 by Holyoke.
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Cover Detached. Tape on Cover and Interior Cover.
    • Label #0291454006

    Cover by Charles Quinlan. Stories and art by Bob Fujitani, Charles Quinlan, Herman C. Browner, Robert Turner, Al Mandel and C. R. Schaare. Sometimes listed as Cat-Man Comics Vol. 2 #6. The adventures of Cat-Man and other early superheroes from the Golden Age of comics. The Hood faces the ruthless Axis interrogator Red Lash, who has red whips for hands. Gangsters capture the Deacon and put him into a pit full of man-eating rats, but luckily Mickey is not far away. Kitten and Mickey, the sidekicks of Cat-Man and the Deacon also known as the Little Leaders, search for the train robber who stole a fortune in diamonds intended for the defense industry. Cover by Charles Quinlan features caricatures of the Axis leadership and doubles as a war-bonds PSA. Cat-Man & Kitten: The Two-Faced Terror; The Deacon & Mickey: Vanishing Vagabonds!; The Ragman: Adventure of Formula G275; Little Leaders: Diamonds for Victory!; The Hood: The Red Lash!; Chinatown Trap; Blackout: Death for the Nazis!; The Well Cooked Cook; Hog-Bound. 60 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #60468957
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    Published Sep 1943 by Holyoke.
    $1,100.00
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    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Large piece out of page 1 and 2.
    • Label #4269154012
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    Cover by Charles Quinlan. Stories and art by Bob Fujitani, Charles Quinlan, Herman C. Browner, Robert Turner, Al Mandel and C. R. Schaare. Sometimes listed as Cat-Man Comics Vol. 2 #6. The adventures of Cat-Man and other early superheroes from the Golden Age of comics. The Hood faces the ruthless Axis interrogator Red Lash, who has red whips for hands. Gangsters capture the Deacon and put him into a pit full of man-eating rats, but luckily Mickey is not far away. Kitten and Mickey, the sidekicks of Cat-Man and the Deacon also known as the Little Leaders, search for the train robber who stole a fortune in diamonds intended for the defense industry. Cover by Charles Quinlan features caricatures of the Axis leadership and doubles as a war-bonds PSA. Cat-Man & Kitten: The Two-Faced Terror; The Deacon & Mickey: Vanishing Vagabonds!; The Ragman: Adventure of Formula G275; Little Leaders: Diamonds for Victory!; The Hood: The Red Lash!; Chinatown Trap; Blackout: Death for the Nazis!; The Well Cooked Cook; Hog-Bound. 60 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #62319680
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    Published Sep 1943 by Hillman.
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #0135246003
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    Cover by Dan Barry. Stories and art by Dan Barry, Alan Mandel, Tony DiPreta, and John Cassone. Forgotten superheroes from the Golden Age of comics, featuring early work by Dan Barry and other comics legends. Zippo, Nightmare and Sleepy were all listed in Jon Morris's 2015 book The League of Regrettable Superheroes. The Crane, a Nazi agent with telescoping arms, targets the Giant and the Boy King. Nightmare and Sleepy battle a prison baseball team who continue their baseball-themed crimes after being paroled. Micro-Face investigates a murder, but the body is nowhere to be found. The Boy King and the Giant; Nightmare and Sleepy: The Crooked Nine and the Diamond Robberies!!!; Stupid Manny; Micro-Face; The Tall Witness; Zippo; Jackie Law and the Boy Rangers; Twilight. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #62079599
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    • Slab: Significant front/back scuff(s); Minor side/edge crack(s); See item notes
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    • Label #1158129001

    Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. The School For Vandals starring Green Lantern, script by Alfred Bester, art by Martin Nodell; Green Lantern is unaware that a vicious criminal named "The Whisler" is being aided by a group of boys who attend a reform school that Alan Scott has just been named Dean of. Love Shouldn't Happen To a Dog starring Green Lantern, script by Alfred Bester, art by Martin Nodell; While helping the Emerald Crusader wrap up a gang of crooks, Doiby spies the female leader of the mob and immediately deserts Green lantern for his "new love." Mutt and Jeff strips by Al Smith [signed as Bud Fisher]. Patsy the Punk Commits Haki Saki starring Hop Harrigan, script and art by Jon L. Blummer. The Tale of the Timid Terrors starring Green Lantern, script by Alfred Bester, art by Martin Nodell. 60 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #60458135
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    Cover by H.C. Kiefer. Stories and art by Stephen Douglas, Alexander Kostuk, H.C. Kiefer, Harry G. Peter, Russell Keaton and Bill Everett. Superhero comics from Famous Funnies, featuring some of the stranger heroes of the Golden Age. Man o' Metal investigates when a movie star is targeted by deadly accidents on the set; Hydroman tracks Nazi spies to a strange house by the sea; A foghorn provides Music Master with the power he needs to halt a sabotaged ship. Brutal but vibrant cover by H.C. Kiefer. Rainbow Boy, Music Master and Man o' Metal were all listed in Jon Morris's 2015 book The League of Regrettable Superheroes. True Stories of War Heroes; Hydroman; The Music Master; Rainbow Boy; The Sea Is Deep; Man O' Metal; You Can't Kill Him; Flyin' Jenny. 68 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #60840817
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    Cover by Art Saaf. Edited by Jerry Iger. Stories and art by Alex Blum, Rafael Astarita, and Robert Webb. An influential anthology starring jungle hero Sheena, featuring early art by legendary comics artists in the Eisner-Iger Shop. Sheena must face the mysterious Devil Beast of Taboo Forest; Time-traveler Stuart Taylor meets Revolutionary War general Lafayette; Agent ZX-5 battles Nazis in Sweden. The Hawk; Weird Stories of the Supernatural; Sheena, Queen of the Jungle; Ghost Gallery; Midnight the Black Stallion; Angels of the Deep; ZX-5 Spies In Action; Inspector Dayton. 56 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #59853332
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    Published Sep 1943 by Timely.
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)
    • Label #1198521001

    60 pages. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #60937878
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    Cover art by Alex Schomburg. Underground Demons starring Human Torch, art by Harry Sahle. Invisible Monster of the Fog starring Sub-Mariner, art by Carl Pfeufer. Terry Vance untitled story, art by Frank Bolle. So You're 18 text story. The China Mission starring Vision, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Syd Shores. The Victory Garden Fights Back starring Jimmy Jupiter, script by Fred Gill, art by Fred Bell. The Unwilling Corpse starring Angel, art by Gustav Schrotter. 60 pages. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #60449433
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    Published Sep 1943 by Feature.
    $2,599.95
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    Untitled stories starring Ted O'Neil, Buck Sanders (art by Munson Paddock), Who-Zoo, The Green Lama (script by Ken Crossen, art by Dick Briefer), and Dr. Frost. Black Owl Joins Yank and Doodle. Now It's Mr. Frankenstein, script and art by Dick Briefer. Mystery of Myrtle the Turtle featuring Airmale, script and art by Fred Morgan. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #60793456
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    Published Sep 1943 by Timely.
    $4,575.00
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    • Label #1173833015
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    Edited by Vince Fago. Cover by Syd Shores. Stories by Syd Shores, Mike Sekowsky, Carl Pfeufer, Al Gabriele, and Allen Bellman. Star-spangled super-hero stories featuring such characters as Captain America, The Destroyer, Jap Buster Johnson, Thunderbird, Sergeant Dix, and The Whizzer. 68 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #60325413
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    Stories and art by Walt Kelly, Carl Barks, Floyd Gottfredson, Merrill De Maris, Bob Karp, Manuel Gonzales, Sylvia Holland, Bob Wright, Bob Grant, and Al Taliaferro. Sometimes listed as Vol. 3 #12. The long-running vehicle for Disney character comics featured early work by Carl Barks, the legendary Good Duck Artist. In a classic Floyd Gottfredson story from the Mickey Mouse comic strip, Mickey competes with Montmorency for Minnie's affections. In a story by Barks, Donald and his nephews compete to build the best animal traps, first for foxes, then wolves. In a story by Kelly, Gremlin Gus and the Widgets choose the wrong place to light a match. Plus a vintage ad for Disney's WWII propaganda film, Victory Through Air Power. The Mighty Trapper; Cousin Bertie; Financially Embarrassed; Carnival Fun; Contrary Condors; Weighty Wishes; Magic Stream; Alone at Last; The Gremlins; Mickey Mouse: Love Trouble; Hollywood Chatter; Tight Fit; Only His Hands Got Hot; Gentleman in Waiting; And Besides She's Left Handed; Two Strikes Is Out!; Faith, It's Wonderful; Bumpsy Daisy; Night Prowlers; It's Smart To Be Thrifty; #17 In The Ration Book; Strictly Legal; Donald Gets Stuck; He Was Warm; It's An Ill Wind; Empty Saddle; Time's Up!; The Retriever; Back to School; A Woman's Wiles; Plane Paper; On the Spot; Baby Needs New Shoes; Within the Law; Double Features; His Good Deed for the Day; A Hard Woman; Primer Page. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #61767076
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    Published Sep 1943 by DC.
    • Paper: White
    • Label #0715200003
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    Cover art by Jack Burnley. The City of Hate! starring Superman, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Ira Yarbrough [as Joe Shuster], inks by George Roussos [as Joe Shuster]; A deranged lunatic tries to sabotage the Daily Planet by killing four people the newspaper has selected as "The Finest People in the City" through the use of his invention, "The Hate Gas".The Land That Wasn't There starring The Star Spangled Kid and Stripesy, art by Hal Sherman. A Day In Africa starring Drafty, art by Stan Kaye. Coupons of Cutthroats starring Zatara, art by Joseph Sulman. Sand Dunes of Death starring The Boy Commandos, script and pencils by Joe Simon, inks by Jack Kirby. The Man Who Came Back featuring Flight Control Command, art by John Daly. The Criminal Who Reversed Time starring The Green Arrow, pencils by Cliff Young, inks by Steve Brodie. A Thief In Time! starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Jerry Robinson [as Bob Kane], inks by Fred Ray [as Bob Kane]; An obscure laboratory worker from the future creates a space time warp and arrives in Gotham City, bent on making himself a millionaire before he is drawn back into his own era. 92 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.