Comic books in 'Platinum Age'

1st Edition, 1st Printing published in 1929. This item was reprinted many times over the following years. The latest copy we know of is dated 1941.

By W.W. Denslow and Dudley A. Bragon. Mostly text with some illustrations by Denslow. Billy Bounce originally appeared in 1901 as a comic strip by Denslow. M.A. Donohue & Co., Chicago, 1906. 7" x 9", B&W, hardcover.

Boys and Girls Big Painting Book of Interesting Comic Pictures. Red lettering on tan cover (no cover art). One page at front of comic is in full color (coloring guide sample), remainder of comic is black and white. 1914, M.A. Donohue & Co. Features 70 pages of Foxy Grandpa newspaper strip reprints. 9-in. x 15-in. Unnumbered.

Boys and Girls Big Painting Book (1916, M.A. Donohue & Co.). Features 70 pages of Foxy Grandpa newspaper strip reprints. 9-in. x 15-in. Unnumbered.

Features 70 pages of Foxy Grandpa newspaper strip reprints. 9-in. x 15-in. Numbered 2. 1914

Boys and Girls Big Painting and Drawing Book (1914, M.A. Donohue & Co.) #337, by Charles Edward "Bunny" Schultze, features Foxy Grandpa panels for coloring. 15" x 9", 38 pages, B&W.

Hardback collection of three-panel comic strips--one strip on a page. Writer/artist Leo O'Mealia was born in LeRoy, NY and died in 1960 at the age of 76. He was a sports cartoonist for the Rochester Herald, the Rochester Times, The Globe, and the New York Daily News. He was also the creator of a popular syndicated comic strip called "Wedlock". Mr. O'Mealia was also known for his work on early issues of Action Comics, Adventure Comics, and Detective Comics in the late 1930's. 76 pages, 6-5/8 x 4-5/8, hardcover.

Brainy Bowers and Drowsy Duggan Getting on in the World with No Visible Means of Support (Stories Told in Pictures to Make Their Telling Short) is notable both for being the earliest know edition of daily newspaper comic strip reprints, and for having the longest title.

Add to cart Good $110.00 View scans Front cover detached 10%. Water damage: Slight.

Add to cart Fair $97.00 View scans Cover Wrap Detached. Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Moderate.

Publication date may be incorrect. Various issues in this serious may have been reprinted several times, each with a new publication date, and with the first printing publication date and later reprint date as yet unknown.

Add to cart Good $27.00 View scans Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Moderate.

Add to cart Good $100.00 View scans Paper: Cream Cover Wrap Detached. Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Extensive.

"Second Series." Comic strip reprints. 10 in. x 10 in.; black and white; 52 pages; stiff cardboard cover. Publication date may be incorrect. Various issues in this serious may have been reprinted several times, each with a new publication date, and with the first printing publication date and later reprint date as yet unknown.

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $125.00 View scans

Add to cart Good $100.00 View scans Paper: Cream Cover Wrap Detached. Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.

Add to cart GD- 1.8 $106.00 View scans Cover Wrap Detached. Staple rust: Slight.

10x10", 52 pg, B&W, stiff cardboard cover. Publication date may be incorrect. Various issues in this serious may have been reprinted several times, each with a new publication date, and with the first printing publication date and later reprint date as yet unknown.

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $17.00 View scans Cover detached, water damage, crayon on first page.

Publication date may be incorrect. Various issues in this serious may have been reprinted several times, each with a new publication date, and with the first printing publication date and later reprint date as yet unknown.

Add to cart Very Good $49.00 View scans

"6th series." Comic strip reprints from 1922. 9.75-in. x 10-in.; black and white; 48 pages; card stock covers; no cover price. Publication date may be incorrect. Various issues in this serious may have been reprinted several times, each with a new publication date, and with the first printing publication date and later reprint date as yet unknown.

Add to cart Very Good $54.00 View scans Staple rust: Extensive.

10x10", 52 pages, B&W, stiff cardboard cover. Publication date may be incorrect. Various issues in this series may have been reprinted several times, each with a new publication date, and with the first printing publication date and later reprint date as yet unknown.

10x10", 52 pages, B&W, stiff cardboard cover. Publication date may be incorrect. Various issues in this serious may have been reprinted several times, each with a new publication date, and with the first printing publication date and later reprint date as yet unknown.

"9th series." Comic strip reprints from 1925. 9.75-in. x 10-in.; black and white; 48 pages; card stock covers; no cover price. Publication date may be incorrect. Various issues in this serious may have been reprinted several times, each with a new publication date, and with the first printing publication date and later reprint date as yet unknown.

10x10", 52 pages, B&W, stiff cardboard cover. Publication date may be incorrect. Various issues in this serious may have been reprinted several times, each with a new publication date, and with the first printing publication date and later reprint date as yet unknown.

10x10", 52 pages, B&W, stiff cardboard cover. Publication date may be incorrect. Various issues in this serious may have been reprinted several times, each with a new publication date, and with the first printing publication date and later reprint date as yet unknown.

"12th series." Comic strip reprints from 1927. 9.75-in. x 10-in.; black and white; 48 pages; card stock covers; no cover price. Publication date may be incorrect. Various issues in this serious may have been reprinted several times, each with a new publication date, and with the first printing publication date and later reprint date as yet unknown.

10x10", 52 pages, B&W, stiff cardboard cover. Publication date may be incorrect. Various issues in this serious may have been reprinted several times, each with a new publication date, and with the first printing publication date and later reprint date as yet unknown.

"Series No. 14." Comic strip reprints from 1928. 9.75-in. x 10-in.; black and white; 52 pages; card stock covers; no cover price. Publication date may be incorrect. Various issues in this serious may have been reprinted several times, each with a new publication date, and with the first printing publication date and later reprint date as yet unknown.

10x10", 48 pages, B&W, stiff cardboard cover. Publication date may be incorrect. Various issues in this serious may have been reprinted several times, each with a new publication date, and with the first printing publication date and later reprint date as yet unknown.

10x10", 52 pages, B&W, stiff cardboard cover. Publication date may be incorrect. Various issues in this serious may have been reprinted several times, each with a new publication date, and with the first printing publication date and later reprint date as yet unknown.

Add to cart GD 2.0 $66.00 View scans Water damage.

"Series number 17." Comic strip reprints from 1930. 9.75-in. x 10-in.; black and white; 48 pages; card stock covers; no cover price. Publication date may be incorrect. Various issues in this serious may have been reprinted several times, each with a new publication date, and with the first printing publication date and later reprint date as yet unknown.

"Series no. 18." Comic strip reprints from 1930. 9.75-in. x 10-in.; black and white; 48 pages; card stock covers; no cover price. Publication date may be incorrect. Various issues in this serious may have been reprinted several times, each with a new publication date, and with the first printing publication date and later reprint date as yet unknown.

Add to cart FN- 5.5 $135.00 View scans Staple rust: Moderate.

"Series no. 19." Comic strip reprints from 1930. 9.75-in. x 10-in.; black and white; 48 pages; card stock covers; no cover price. Publication date may be incorrect. Various issues in this serious may have been reprinted several times, each with a new publication date, and with the first printing publication date and later reprint date as yet unknown.

10x10", 52 pages, B&W, stiff cardboard cover. Publication date may be incorrect. Various issues in this serious may have been reprinted several times, each with a new publication date, and with the first printing publication date and later reprint date as yet unknown.

10x10", 52 pages, B&W, stiff cardboard cover. Publication date may be incorrect. Various issues in this serious may have been reprinted several times, each with a new publication date, and with the first printing publication date and later reprint date as yet unknown.

10x10", 52 pages, B&W, stiff cardboard cover. Publication date may be incorrect. Various issues in this serious may have been reprinted several times, each with a new publication date, and with the first printing publication date and later reprint date as yet unknown.

10x10", 52 pages, B&W, stiff cardboard cover. Publication date may be incorrect. Various issues in this serious may have been reprinted several times, each with a new publication date, and with the first printing publication date and later reprint date as yet unknown.

Cartoons by Billy Hon. Learn the techniques and skills required to become a top-notch cartoonist. 64 pages, color cover with black and white illustrations in the interior, 9.25-in x 6-in. Cover price $1.00.

Wry Christian-themed cartoons which originally appeared in The Ram's Horn weekly paper. The Ram's Horn Company, Chicago, 1902. 17" x 9", B&W, hardcover.

Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $150.00 View scans Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Moderate.

Add to cart Good $100.00 View scans Paper: Cream Cover Wrap Detached. Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Slight.

10x10", 52 pages, B&W, stiff cardboard cover. Publication date may be incorrect. Various issues in this serious may have been reprinted several times, each with a new publication date, and with the first printing publication date and later reprint date as yet unknown.

by R.W. Taylor Cover price $0.25.