Auctions: comic books published by Harvey

Alarming Tales (1957 Harvey) 5 VG- 3.5

Tape on interior cover and under staples.

Cover by John Severin. Stories and art by Dick Wood, Matt Baker, Paul Reinman, Fred Kida, Doug Wildey and Al Williamson. Weird (but Comics Code-friendly) tales from publisher Harvey. A scientist is transformed by a Dr. Manhattan-like accident, in a story with art by comics legends Matt Baker and Al Williamson. An explorer discovers to his horror that what he thought was the Fountain of Youth is actually the Fountain of Age. The ranger in a South American watch station learns he is in the path of a march of driver ants, and foolishly decides to stand and fight. Half Man—Half What?; Defeat!; My Robot Plants; The Fountain of Age; The Flashlight; The Fibber; 12,000 to 1!. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Babe Ruth Sports Comics (1949-1951 Harvey) 1 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4673281001

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Stories and art by Bob Powell and others. Comics about famous sports figures of the past, featuring a continuing comics biography of baseball legend Babe Ruth. Part one of Babe Ruth's life story starts when he was just a babe. Also, a feature on basketball, then not nearly as popular a national sport as baseball. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Captain 3-D (1953 Harvey) 1 VF- 7.5

Includes original 3D glasses, attached.

May or may not contain 3-D glasses. For consignment items, please check individual item notes to see whether the copy offered still has the 3-D glasses intact. "The Man From the World of D," "The Menace of the Living Dolls," and "Iron Hat McGinty and his Destruction Gang." Pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko (tied for third published work with Strange Fantasy 9). Kirby cover pencils, Mort Meskin cover inks. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

First Love Illustrated (1949-1963 Harvey) 69 VG+ 4.5

Cover oxidation. Water spotting.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby. "Remember, I'm Your Girl," art by Bill Draut; Joe sends his girlfriend Ann to renew her friendship with honest politician Phil; They fall in love; When Phil loses an election to Joes crooked candidate, he says at least he has Ann; However, Ann returns to Joe, who can provide her with the material things—like a mink coat—that she covets. "Dangerous Deception" text story. "It's a Date!", art by Tom Hickey; Advice how to spend a date. "No Love for Me," art by Leonard Starr; Synopsis17-year-old Myrna marries the older Randolph at her fathers urging, but then falls in love with Devon; She refuses to consider divorce and Devon becomes engaged to Vivian. "Doomed to Heartbreak," art by Bob Powell; Glorys widowed father Steve marries Margaret and she and her grown son Jack move to Steves ranch; Glory and Jack fall in love, but Margaret opposes their match; Glory finally learns the truth: Jack has a hereditary disease and only a few years to live. "Champion's Girl" text story. Advice to readers by Nancy Powers. "Bedeviled," art by John Prentice; Ross is forced to work as a carnival dancer to pay off her boyfriend Lukes gambling debt to carnival owner Jonah; Ross is caught up in the carny atmosphere and breaks up with Luke, but when Jonah makes a move on her, she rejects him. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

First Romance Magazine (1949-1958 Harvey) 27 GD/VG 3.0

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Cover by Lee Elias. Stories and art by John Prentice, Tom Hickey and Bob Powell. Tales of love and heartbreak in 1950s America from publisher Harvey. Peggy is torn between jet pilot Jim and aircraft mechanic Mike, until an accident makes her choice clear. After Joe swindles and dumps her, Gloria plots an elaborate revenge. Alice marries early, but isn't ready to give up the party life, until an encounter with Lew goes too far. One Tear Too Many; A Woman's Wiles; Block That Kick!; Revenge In My Heart; A Game of Love; Jilted; No Dreams For Me. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Flash Gordon (1950 Harvey) 1 CGC 5.5

Paper: White

Label #4649717010

Stories and art by Alex Raymond. Harvey reprints the original comic-strip adventures of legendary space-opera hero Flash Gordon and his struggle against interstellar tyrant Ming the Merciless. This issue reprints Sunday strips from July 14 - Dec. 8, 1940. Flash enters the underground electrical works of Mingo City, where the Power Men of Mongo are employed, and enlists their aid against Ming the Merciless. Bondage cover by an unknown artist. Flash Faces the Rocket Bombers; Revenge of the Power Man. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Mutt and Jeff (1939-65 All Am./National/Dell/Harvey) 18 GD- 1.8

3" Cumulative spine split. Cover coming detached at both staples. Oxidation. Water damage.

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Cover by Sheldon Mayer (credited as Bud Fisher). Stories and art by Al Smith (credited as Bud Fisher), Sol Hess, W. A. Carlson, Lynne Lovelace, Pete Costanza and C.C. Beck. DC reprints the comic strip that defined the comic strip, featuring the original tall-and-short comedy duo. Also featuring the "topper" strip Cicero's Cat, and other strips from bygone days. Jeff's twin brother Julius shows up and creates many confusing situations for Mutt. Mutt decides to write a movie. Cicero's Cat outsmarts a bloodhound. Plus a Tootsie Roll ad, "Captain Tootsie Captures Red the Terror," with art by Shazam creator C.C. Beck. Also featuring an "editor" credit to M.C. Gaines, inventor of the comic book and founder of EC Comics. Mutt & Jeff; Cicero's Cat; Simp O'Dill; Bad Neighbor. 44 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Richie Rich (1960 1st Series) 1 CGC 3.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4321443010

Cover pencils by Warren Kremer. School Bus Safety public service announcement featuring Casper. ABC Funday Funnies ad. "Early To Bed," pencils by Warren Kremer; After an "early to bed, early to rise" lecture from Mr. Rich, Richie resolves to make the most of his day; As the school football team's assistant manager, he must bring the team's equipment to an out-of-town game, requiring an early morning. One-page Pee Wee story, pencils by Warren Kremer. One-page Little Dot story, pencils by Warren Kremer. For The Birds," pencils by Warren Kremer. Uncle Tape's Speedy Fixer," pencils by Sid Couchey; Dot's Uncle Tape sends her a can of instant bandages. The Funny Bunny" text story by Sid Jacobson. The Wall" text story by Sid Jacobson. Singing Sensation," pencils by Sid Couchey; Lotta tries out for a talent agent. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Sad Sack Armed Forces Complimentary Comics 40 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Page missing, interrupts art and story. Water damage.