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Fritzi Ritz (1948) 58 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4742165004

Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Jim Sasseville and others. The comic-strip adventures of aspiring model Fritzi Ritz, her boyfriend Phil Fumble, and her precocious niece Nancy. Phil tries to show up handsome tennis pro Westmore Love to impress Fritzi. Phil pretends to be dating actress Arlene as a publicity stunt for her movie, until Fritzi catches them together. Phil accidentally buys a boomerang at an auction, but every time he tries to throw it away, it keeps coming back. This story features a cameo by Nancy and Sluggo. Snoopy steals Linus's blanket, in a Peanuts story by Charles Schulz's friend/understudy Jim Sasseville. A Flair for Fashion; Tennis, Anyone?; Short Changed; First Job; Peanuts; Boomer-Wrangle; Fritzi Ritz. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 9 FN 6.0

This issue does not have a Lakeside Tattooz insert (or insert opened and the sample tattoo removed).

1st printing. Direct Edition. "The Diplomat!" Written by Steven Grant. Art by Mike Vosburg and Chic Stone. Cover by Mike Esposito and Chic Stone. Scarlett gets the spotlight, as she races against the clock to stop a Cobra assassin. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

Kona (1962-1967 Dell) 8 FN/VF 7.0

Signed by Sam Glanzman (splash). Certification not included.

Stories and art by Sam Glanzman and Don Segall. Primitive warrior Kona tries to protect the Dodd family from the dinosaurs and gigantic creatures that populate Monster Isle. A giant bird transports Kona and the Dodd family to the hidden peaks of Tibet, where the cold threatens to turn the caveman warrior into a snow-Kona. But the strange snowmen of the Himalayas are a more direct threat to the family. Anak tries to subdue rampaging armadillos with alcohol. Painted giant-bird cover, possibly by Vic Prezio. World's Facts; Kona; The Well of Gold; Anak. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

My Little Margie (1954) 19 VG 4.0

Water damage.

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Cover by Charles Nicholas and Jon D'Agostino. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas and Jon D'Agostino. Charlton presents the misadventures of the popular TV/radio show character and her long-suffering father, Vern. Margie is test-riding a horse, when a fugitive robber horse-jacks her - now THERE'S a comedy plot we haven't seen before. Margie decides it's time to learn to drive, and the streets will never be the same again. Dumbo and Goldwater compete to get the best costume to take Susie to the masquerade ball. Hoarse Thief; Ridin High; An Eye for Beauty; Dish Is the End; One Lonely Knight!; Vic the Villain. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Patsy Walker (1945) 19 PR 0.5

Interior is complete. Extensive accumulation of defects. Cover oxidation. Water damage. internal writting and tearing.

Cover art by Al Jaffee. Literary Love!, art by Al Jaffee. Some Suit!, art by Al Jaffee. Helping Hands!, art by Al Jaffee. The Cute Cleaner!, art by Al Jaffee. 2 Hey Look! humor pages by Harvey Kurtzman. Masquerade text story. Lunch Box Love! starring Cindy, art by Ken Bald. The Dancing Dummy starring Georgie, art by Mike Sekowsky. Wire Woes! starring Cindy, art by Ken Bald. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 99 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

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Katy Keene back-up story by Bill Woggon Cover price $0.10.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 30 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Includes COA.

Label #3841062003

Cover pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Mike Esposito. "Calling Captain Marvel," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Mike Esposito (Joe Gaudioso); Namor comes ashore and attacks Rick Jones who quickly calls upon his alter ego, Captain Marvel. During their battle, Namor suddenly collapses and Rick Jones takes care of him; Namor freaks out again and flees only to be restrained once again by Captain Marvel; During this scuffle, Namor regains his memory and tells Captain Marvel of a molecular polluter that threatens the Earth's waters; They make their way to the device and together prevent its from ever being used. Story takes place between Captain Marvel #21 and Avengers #89. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 194 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4634579024

Cover art by Nick Cardy. The Super-Merman of the Sea!, script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Murphy Anderson; Harkon, a renegade Atlantean scientist, transforms Superboy into a water-breathing merman, which also removes his super-powers. Part 2 Prey of the Sea Wolves!, script by Dorfman, pencils by Brown, inks by Anderson; Superboy discovers that he has new mental powers of telepathy and telekinesis; Unable to leave the sea, he contacts his parents telepathically to tell them he is safe. Part 3 Super-Merman's Final Ordeal! Letter to the editor from comics writer Bob Rozakis. Statement of ownership--average print run 556,000; average paid circulation 265,877. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Swing with Scooter (1966 DC) 5 VG 4.0

Water damage.

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Cover pencils by Joe Orlando. Yo, Ho, Ho....and a Bottle of Root Beer, pencils by Joe Orlando; The kids stumble on a fake pirate band who have hidden their stolen loot in an old chest on an island. Article about several teen idols, including Mick Jagger and Ann-Margret, and about the Batman television series. A Day in the Life of Scooter, pencils by Joe Orlando. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Teen Confessions (1959) 68 GD/VG 3.0

Staple rust.

Stories by unknown. Art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia and unknown. Nora is fit as a fiddle...for dancing...for swimming...for tennis...for cycling...but she's..."Unfit for Love"! Also in this issue: "Look at Me Darling" with art by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia; "Tomorrow Is Too Far Away" with art by Nicholas and Alascia; 1-page story "He Doesn't See Me!"; and Just Jeannette advice 1-pager by Jeannette Copeland. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Teen Confessions (1959) 68 GD+ 2.5

Stories by unknown. Art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia and unknown. Nora is fit as a fiddle...for dancing...for swimming...for tennis...for cycling...but she's..."Unfit for Love"! Also in this issue: "Look at Me Darling" with art by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia; "Tomorrow Is Too Far Away" with art by Nicholas and Alascia; 1-page story "He Doesn't See Me!"; and Just Jeannette advice 1-pager by Jeannette Copeland. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Teen Confessions (1959) 68 GD+ 2.5

3/4" Cumulative spine split.

Stories by unknown. Art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia and unknown. Nora is fit as a fiddle...for dancing...for swimming...for tennis...for cycling...but she's..."Unfit for Love"! Also in this issue: "Look at Me Darling" with art by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia; "Tomorrow Is Too Far Away" with art by Nicholas and Alascia; 1-page story "He Doesn't See Me!"; and Just Jeannette advice 1-pager by Jeannette Copeland. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.