Auctions: comic books published by Prize

Frankenstein Comics (1945 Prize) 2 CGC 9.4

Paper: Cream to off white

Slab: Chipped/broken bracket

Olympia Collection.

Label #4589847010

Stories and art by Dick Briefer. Cover by Dick Briefer. The first incarnation of Dick Briefer's famed Frankenstein comic featured Addams Family-style dark comedy and monster hijinks. A sculptor plans to create his works by covering models in liquid metal; The Monster of Frankenstein joins high society; Frankenstein builds an ark during a flood and winds up battling a lost Nazi U-boat. Frankensteins Creation: Flashback; Frankenstein and the Statue Maker; Frankensteins Job; Frankensteins Ark. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Personal Love Vol. 2 (1958) 1 VG 4.0

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Art by George Klein and others. Love and heartbreak unfold on the comics page. Norma fears losing her Air Force sweetheart to Daphne; Laurel won't rest until she's won Paula's man Carl; Advice columnist "Delphine" responds to a letter about the plight of a maiden aunt. The Leftover Heart; Dieting by Wanda; You Can't Have Him!; Second Chance; Decisions By Delphine; Something Special. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Young Romance (1947-1963 Prize) Vol. 6 #9 (57) VG- 3.5

Staple rust. Water damage.

#57 on cover; Vol. 6 No. 9 in indicia. Art by Jack Kirby and others. The famed title that spawned a decades-long trend in romance comics, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. #57 on cover, Vol. 6 No. 9 in indicia. Cultures clash when American soldier Neil is torn between German Ilse and Helen, his sweetheart from back home. The legend of Lover's Leap in Connecticut, where star-crossed lovers met their deaths after being forbidden to marry. Marcy has a summer fling with Tom, but he follows her back to the city and tries to convince her to marry him. The Underdog; Nancy Hale's Problem Clinic; The Extra Touch; Peeping Tom; Lover's Leap!; Strange Marriage Customs!; Too Young?; Little Flirt! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Young Romance (1947-1963 Prize) Vol. 12 #1 (97) VG 4.0

Cover by Jack Kirby. Art by Jack Kirby, Paul Reinman and Vince Colletta. The famed title that spawned a decades-long trend in romance comics, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. #97 on cover, Vol. 12 No. 1 in indicia. Hollywood waitress Mildred pushes Tom away because she's got her eye on movie star Guy; Dolly falls for Keemo, who has a shady double life; Georgia fears her boyfriend has fallen for another woman, but his handsome brother is giving her lots of attention. My Eye on a Star; Nancy Hale Advice; Hearts and Flowers!; See My Love Clearly; Uninvited Guest; Beauty Clinic; The Lamb in the Grey Flannel Suit. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Young Romance (1947-1963 Prize) Vol. 14 #5 (113) VG/FN 5.0

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Cover by Joe Simon. Art by Bill Draut and Joe Simon. The famed title that spawned a decades-long trend in romance comics, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. #113 on cover, Vol. 14 No. 5 in indicia. Nancy's flirtatious reputation precedes her, in a story with hilarious "hep" teen dialogue; Jill's friend Donna offers love advice, but she has ulterior designs on Jill's man; Bette meets a man while on vacation. Good Time Girl; Nancy Hale Advice; And Then She Said...; My Summer Love; Gracious Living; Good Boy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.