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Human Torch Comics (1940) 20 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Slab: Inner well not fully sealed (minor), book appears unaffected and secure.

Label #2006383003

Cover art by Alex Schomburg. Cult of Evil starring the Human Torch; The Black Master and his Legion of Black Worshipers send out chain letters with hypnotic gas which compels their victims to go to Black Master's location and sign over half their fortune. Witness to Murder starring the Human Torch, art by Carmine Infantino. A Great Discovery text story. The Carnival Murders starring the Sub-Mariner, inks by Allen Simon. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Human Torch Comics (1940) 37 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. 2 Ad pages missing, does not interrupt art or story. Cover oxidation.

Cover art by Carl Burgos. Vampire Tale starring the Human Torch, art by Dick Ayers; Torch and Toro encounter alien bat people who explain that vampires are their criminals that they exiled to Earth long ago when there was no intelligent life; A scout ship having informed them that there is now an intelligent species on the planet being preyed on by the vampire aliens, the bat people are now rounding up vampires to deposit on some other planet without an intelligent species since they do not believe in killing. A Spy There Was starring the Human Torch, art by Dick Ayers. Ghost Lights text story. The Underwater People starring Sub-Mariner, script and art by Bill Everett. The Menace of the Unhuman starring the Human Torch, art by Dick Ayers. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Human Torch Comics (1940) 38 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3995014015

Cover art by Sol Brodsky. The World's End starring the Human Torch, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Ernie Bache; A communist spy convinces Professor Marko to use a vacuum built on top of an observatory to suck in all the world's air in a bid for world domination; Torch and Toro put a stop his plans. In Korea! starring the Human Torch, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Ernie Bache; The Torch and Toro fight Communists in North Korea to rescue a US General & his daughter and prevent the secret of an "atomic cannon" from falling into Red hands. Lost Island text story. The Octopus-Men! starring the Sub-Mariner, script and art by Bill Everett. Flame On! starring the Human Torch, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Ernie Bache. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Love Romances (1949) 71 FR 1.0

Incomplete. Corner piece missing (affects art not story).

Cover by Vince Colletta. Edited by Stan Lee. Stories by unknown. Art by Vince Colletta, Jay Scott Pike, John Tartaglione, Ann Brewster, Hubert Paley? and unknown. Cathy is a star athlete at her school, but the boys only like to talk about sports with her, until she gets a makeover and they finally notice she's a pretty girl, too, in "The Lonely World of Cathy Drake!" Plus: Bess is afraid that every boy who dates her is more interested in her money than in her, until she meets Jerry, who knows nothing about her except that they have many shared interests in "I Love the Wrong Man"! Also: Lana finally realizes that Ricky, the dependable boy next door, is the right man for her in "The Boy Next Door"! And: Madge thinks nothing of dating men in the office who are already seeing someone else, until the tables are turned and a new girl goes out with a man she really likes in "When a Heart Breaks!" Plus: When an accident causes Vicki to lose her hearing, she leaves town to start a new life, but her fiance Jed pursues her and proves that he won't give up on her in "Good-Bye, My Love!" Also: 2-page text story "The Blind Date"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Love Romances (1949) 78 VG- 3.5

Cover and 2 wraps detached at one staple.

Cover by Matt Baker & Vince Colletta. Edited by Stan Lee. Stories by Stan Lee and unknown. Art by Jay Scott Pike, Vince Colletta, Matt Baker, Tom Scheuer and unknown. Featuring: "The Dancer and the Debutante"; "The Bride with a Broken Heart"; and "First Date!" Plus: He was hers for tonight! But once he saw the gorgeous Vivian, what chance would she have? Your heart won't let you forget..."And One Was Beautiful!" Also: 2-page text story "Music Hath Charms"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Love Romances (1949) 83 CGC 3.0 Restored

Restored: C1

Paper: Off white to white

Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover.

Label #4658642005

Cover by Jack Kirby & Chris Rule. Edited by Stan Lee. Stories by unknown. Art by Matt Baker, Jay Scott Pike, Joe Sinnott, John Severin, Vince Colletta and unknown. Can a girl like her ever find true love? Read..."Don't Try To Tame Me!" Also featuring: "Can't You See I Love You?"; "Give Back My Heart!"; "I Searched For Romance"; and "Don't Let Me Be an Old Maid!" Plus: 2-page text story "Two Of A Kind"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Love Romances (1949) 96 GD- 1.8

2.5" Cumulative spine split.

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Last 10c cover priced issue. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby. Editing and Stories by Stan Lee. Art by Bob Forgione, Jack Kirby, Wally Wood?, Tom Scheuer, Vince Colletta and unknown. Couldn't Jim see how he was breaking Kitty's heart? Why couldn't she be the girl in his arms? Romance was in the air all about her, but her aching heart knew that she was..."Too Young"! Also featuring: "When You Search For Love!"; "To Embrace A Dream!"; and "He's Just A Friend Of Mine..."! Plus: 2-page text story "Baby Sister"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Terry-Toons Comics (1942 Timely/Marvel/St. John) 14 GD 2.0

Cover detached. Water damage.

Funny animal stories, including "The Ginch" with script by Stan Lee, art by Jim Mooney. Cover price $0.10.