Comic books in 'Fire Hydrant'

Cover pencils by Win Mortimer. The Laws That Backfired starring Superboy, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by John Sikela; Superboy breaks the speed limit. Aquaman Leaves the Sea, script by George Kashdan, art by Ramona Fradon. Johnny Slow starring Johnny Quick, script by Don Cameron, art by Paul Norris. The Remote-Controlled Archers starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. 44 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Written by Michael Eury. Art and cover by Neil Vokes and Jay Geldhof. There's no doubt that the mask can transform anyone into the living embodiment of cartoon chaos! But one little fella takes the cake above all others . . . a little fella who's got to wear the mask to get his pal Stanley out of trouble . . . a little fella known only as . . . Milo! Everyone's favorite pooch has got the empowering green artifact, and he'll lay all of Edge City to waste to save Stanley from total annihilation! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Stories by Paul Gustavson and unknown. Art by Paul Gustavson, Harry Sahle and unknown. Featuring: Untitled Uncle Fuddly story; untitled Hickory story; untitled Kelly Poole story; untitled Giddy Goose story; untitled Handy Pandy story; 2-page text story "The Dizzy 'Dillo" starring Pinky Green, Miss Himmel and Miss Printz; untitled Atomictot story; and untitled Mickey the Moocher story. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by Paul Gustavson and unknown. Art by Paul Gustavson, Harry Sahle, Janice Valleau and unknown. Featuring: Untitled Uncle Fuddly story co-starring Farthingale Snodgrass, Jasper Cornyflower, Jeff Morin and Osgood Gilprutt; untitled Hickory story co-starring Paw and Ace Martin; untitled Pinky Parker story co-starring Titus Gretzel, Myrtle Gretzel and Herbie; untitled Kelly Poole story co-starring Aunt Fanny Poole, Uncle Gamlin Poole, Pockets Poole, Mr. Portal, Mrs. Portal and Sheik Ali Pouss; 1-page Kelly Poole text story "Nature Cooperates" co-starring Uncle Gamlin Poole and Mr. Byron; and 1-page untitled Archie O'Toole story. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Justice Society of America battles racketeers! Script by Gardner Fox. Individual chapters feature the Flash (art by Hal Sharp), the Sandman (art by Cliff Young), Hawkman (art by Sheldon Moldoff), Doctor Fate (art by Howard Sherman), the Hour Man (art by Bernard Baily), the Atom (art by Ben Flinton), the Spectre (art by Baily) and Green Lantern (art by Arwin Hasen). First appearance of Shiera Sanders as Hawkgirl (first costumed super-heroine). Two-page Johnny Thunder text story, "Johnny on the Spot" (art by Sheldon Mayer). Full-page ad for All-Flash Quarterly # 1. Howard Purcell cover. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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The Great American Murder Bar. Cover and art for some stories by Sam Kieth. Cover price $1.95.

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Add to cart CGC 9.4 $73.00 View scans Paper: White Label #4356133012 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.	Add to cart VF+ 8.5 $269.00 or Best Offer View scans Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.	Add to cart VF- 7.5 $56.00 or Best Offer View scan Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by Vault Of Comics	Add to cart CBCS 7.5 $180.00 View scan CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Al Milgrom, Jim Shooter & John Romita Jr. on 7/29/2022. Newsstand Edition. Label #23-0AFB6AC-009 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Direct Edition. "The Coming of Hydroman!" First appearance of Hydro-Man. Script by Denny O'Neil. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. The adventure with the Sub-Mariner is over! And now the cargo ship with the wall-crawling escort heads back into port. But before the vessel can dock, a bizarre accident sends a crewmember tumbling overboard near an experimental undersea generator! And instantly a new super-villain is born...Hydro-Man! Shortly thereafter Morrie Bench (aka Hydro-Man) starts settling scores with old enemies across the city! And Spider-Man is on his list! At high noon atop an NYC office building, Hydro-Man tries to drown the web-slinger! Does the amazing one need a life jacket? Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson and Joe Robertson. (Notes: Hydro-Man returns in Amazing Spider-Man 217. This issue includes a full-page ad for Hostess Fruit Pies featuring Captain America and Nick Fury vs. the Trapster.) Cover price $0.50.

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WRITTEN BY HOWARD CHAYKIN AND DAVID TISCHMAN. ART BY MARC LANNING AND JOHN STOKES. PAINTED COVER BY JIM SILKE. "Coming Home" Part 5 of 5. Blackmail, theft, arson, destruction of private property, assaulting a police officer, and impersonating a ghost. These are just a few of the crimes committed, as Harry Kraft's return to his hometown of Chicago comes to an explosive - and deadly - conclusion. MATURE READERS FC, 32pgs. Cover price $2.75.

Cover by Walt Kelly. Stories by Walt Kelly, Roger Garis, John Stanley and unknown. Art by Walt Kelly, H.R. McBride, Rube Grossman, Tom Golden, Otto Feuer and George Kerr. Tales featuring Albert the Alligator ("Albert Holds that Tigah"), Uncle Wiggily, Hector the Henpecked Rooster, Blackie, Cilly Goose, Raggedy Animals ("Lion Trouble") and Elephunnies ("Train Tickets" - 1 page)! Also: "Why the Butterfly has Beautiful Wings" text story! 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Bill Vigoda. Stories by Bill Woggon and unknown. Art by Bill Vigoda, Bob Montana, Bill Woggon and Al McLean. Archie signs up for swimming so he can get a varsity letter in "Double Trouble"! Plus: Archie tries to get Benny King for the school dance in "Swing and Sway the Archie Way"; Betty and Veronica wreak havoc on Frank Croonatra when he comes to town; a tale starring Dotty and Ditto; and Archie gets a pet monkey that causes trouble around the house in "Monkey Shines"! Plus: Mr. Andrews and Archie attempt to fix a closet door in the 2-page text story "Mr. Fixit" by George Kapitan. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Samm Schwartz. Super-Hero Convention cartoon panel. Video Idiocy; Super-Disguise is invited to join the Union Of Super Good Guys. The Crabgrass Creature; A chemical formula designed to curb the crabgrass on a suburban lawn instead creates a gigantic plant being. Double Trouble, script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Vincent DeCarlo; Sabrina's Aunt Hilda takes her to Professor Transistor, hoping he can transform Sabrina into someone who looks more like Hilda. Dr. Neutron; Captain Sprocket searches for a easy villain to fight for a change. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick. Bizarre Star, art by Samm Schwartz; Mr. Weatherbee makes a bet with Archie on the annual student/alumni game thinking he has a ringer that will win the game for the alumni. Hostess Cupcakes ad with Josie, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Power Shortage, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Alexandra rubs a flashlight to mock Josie and to everyone's surprise a soul brother genie appears. I've Got A Ticket To Run; Absent-minded Harvey tries repeatedly to take Sabrina to a play. Cover price $0.30.

Contains funny animal stories. In order of appearance: "Hamlette the Puny Pig"; "The Rooster and the Crow" story by Mike Maltese, art by Ed Dunn; "A Fish Story"; "Spring Colt"; "The Boyd Family"; "Ol' Cracker" art by Ken Champin; "Sum Cluck"; "Ole Mole" art by Don R. Christensen; and "Little Red Henrietta" art by Jack Bradbury. 52 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by unknown. Art by Harry Sahle and unknown. Candy stars in four untitled stories. Plus: Rims in an untitled story co-starring Horace, June and Emerson Griggs. And: Jitters in an untitled story co-starring Bugs, Mr. Jones, Ellie Stevens, Bill, Joe, Hank and Eddie. Also: Juke Jenkins in 1-page untitled story. Plus: Candy in 2-page text story "The Bal Masque"! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Rudolph Dirks and others. Mama, the Inspector and most of all the Captain bear the brunt of Hans and Fritz's mean-spirited pranks, but the Kids always get it in the end. The kids' latest prank involves dressing a captive bear and ostrich as The Captain and Mama, respectively. The Captain and The Inspector try to hide a fortune in the secret cave behind the waterfall, but they tell too many people the secret. Hans and Fritz's balloon-head prank backfires in an unexpected way. They're Home Again!; The Captain and the Kids. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by C.C. Beck. Stories by Otto Binder, Al Liederman and unknown. Art by C.C. Beck, Pete Costanza, Al Liederman and unknown. Captain Marvel (Billy Batson) stars in: "The Finish of Mr. Finish" by Otto Binder and C.C. Beck; "Sivana Goes Straight" with inks by Pete Costanza; "The Copper Feud" with inks by C.C. Beck; and "The Throne of Thulia" by Otto Binder and Pete Costanza. Also in this issue: Captain Kid in an untitled tale by Al Liederman. And: 2-page text story "The Temple of Death" by L.C. Bryant. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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1st printing. Story and art by Jerry Moriarty. This oversized, full-color edition gathers all the Jack Survives strips and presents them as creator Jerry Moriarty intended. Moriarty's painted comics offer slice-of-life vignettes that express a somehow fanciful yet deadpan take on the humor inherent in everyday moments. Since Jack Survives first appeared in Art Spiegelman's groundbreaking anthology RAW in the 80's, it has been lauded for Moriarty's innovative use of the comics medium. Introduction by acclaimed cartoonist Chris Ware (Jimmy Corrigan). Hardcover, 11-in. x 14-in., 84 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $34.95.

Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Bob Fujitani, Tony DiPreta, C.H. Moore, Fred Guardineer, Joseph Gagliardi, and Charles Biro. A companion series to Crime Does Not Pay from the same publisher, slightly less violent and with more emphasis on police work. The auto theft squad locks horns with the toughest hot-car ring in history. Gambler Manny Owens pressures Bo Keller to take a dive, but when the boxer gets a permanent KO, a boxing cop sets out to tag the killer. A hidden auto serial number holds the key to revealing a sheriff's killer. First page features an endorsement from Mary Sullivan, NYPD Women's Bureau Chief, approving of "this magazine as a good moral influence on our youth." 'Cellar-Dancer' Kiefer; On the Level; Manny Owens Vs. Johnny Fletcher; This'll Kill Ya!; The End of the Danton Mob!; Science Vs. the Criminal; Our Police Hall of Fame; Laugh These Off!; The Clue of the Secret Number! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Bob Fujitani, Fred Guardineer, Norman Maurer, and Charles Biro. The title that launched the crime comics genre, Crime Does Not Pay was noted for its violent pre-Code content and lurid tales of underworld life. A subway worker witnesses a murder, and his testimony could bring down a bootlegging empire - if he survives. Kevin carefully murders his successful twin brother and takes his place, only to learn his brother had skeletons in his closet - literally. Pete Carney masterminds a prison break by disguising himself and his cellmates as the warden's personal cook, in a story very similar to issue #69's "Tiger Harkness" story. Also featuring a vintage ad for "Lev Gleason Comics picture trading cards." Eye Witness; The Fatal Switch; Pete Carney; The Plush Pen; "Country" Adams, The Corn-Fed Killer. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Watchmen swipe cover, but contains "Straight" cover on inside back cover. Cover price $2.00.

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Cover by Dick Sprang. Stories by Edmond Hamilton, Jack Farr and unknown. Art by Dick Sprang, Jack Farr, Howard Sherman, George Roussos and Louis Cazeneuve. While in prison, the Joker becomes the butt of practical jokes played against him, so he threatens to escape and steal an entire city in retaliation in the Batman and Robin tale "The Case of the Practical Joker" by Edmond Hamilton and Dick Sprang. Plus: Three-Ring Binks in an untitled story by Jack Farr; Slam Bradley in "The Chicken and the Yegg!" with art by Howard Sherman; Air Wave in "Loot for Laughter!" with art by George Roussos; and The Boy Commandos in "Retreat to Paradise!" with art by Louis Cazeneuve (not by Simon and Kirby, despite the listed credits). Also: Casey the Cop 1-pager by Henry Boltinoff; Jerry the Jitterbug 1-pager by Boltinoff; and 2-page text story "Money in the Bank" by Stan Carter. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Sheldon Moldoff (ghosting for Bob Kane) and Joe Giella. Cover by Carmine Infantino and Joe Giella. The Outsider Strikes Again!; Batman and Robin battle the Outsider, who can use a special golden bead that, when irradiated, can animate lifeless objects; Batman and Robin must battle robbers at the Athletic Hall of Fame. Written by John Broome. Art by Carmine Infantino and Sid Greene. Mystery of the Millionaire Cowboy! starring Ralph The Elongated Man Dibny and his wife, Sue. Happy Hobby Time! public service announcement with Superboy, written by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. Letter to the editor from comics writer Cary Bates. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Carl Barks. Stories by Carl Barks, Vic Lockman and unknown. Art by Tony Strobl, Kay Wright, John Carey, Steve Steere and Larry Mayer. Donald Duck is featured in "Officer for a Day," plus the back-up story "Sea Dog's Holiday"! Also: Goofy in "Fantastic Signs"! And: 1-page Li'l Bad Wolf text story "To Catch a Wolf"! Characters in this issue: Donald Duck, Beagle Boys, Huey, Dewey, Louie, Moby Duck, Grandma Duck, Gus Goose, Goofy, Gilbert, Li'l Bad Wolf and Big Bad Wolf. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

1st printing. 35¢, yellow road with white buildings and white sidewalk, yellow background band is solid-filled. Gilbert Shelton story, cover and art. Featuring Wonder Wart-Hog and the Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers. Mature readers, b&w, 24 pages. Cover price $0.35.

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2nd or 3rd printing (believed to be indistinguishable from one another). Published by Print Mint. 35¢, golden-brown road and buildings with purple sidewalk, yellow background band is stipple-filled (dotted). Gilbert Shelton story, cover and art. Featuring Wonder Wart-Hog and the Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers. Mature readers, b&w, 28 pages. Cover price $0.35.

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4th and later printings. 50¢ to 75¢ cover price. Gilbert Shelton story, cover and art. Featuring Wonder Wart-Hog and the Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers. Mature readers, b&w, 28 pages. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover by Eric J (W) Raven Gregory (A) Eric J After years of running from his past Eddie must finally confront the monster of his own making and will be forced to make a choice that will change his life forever! Set in a world where the super heroes aren't really heroes at all...How far would you go to Fly? Cover price $2.99.

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Indicia title is "FELIX THE CAT, No. 162." Weather Profit; An inventor uses his weather control machine to extort money from businesses; Felix gains control of the weather machine and treats the inventor to a series of unpleasant weather conditions. Public Relations; Felix is having no luck find a place to live when he is caught up in a cyclone; When the cyclone departs it has left him a house and all the furnishings; Felix's relatives flock to the house and fill all the rooms. Felix the Cat Shows His Colors; Felix decides to become an artist to impress a girl. Scripts and art by Otto Messmer. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Limited to 500-Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con Exclusive Variant Cover by Eric Basaldua & Nei Ruffino. Written By Joe Brusha Art by Anthony Spay & Various Angels...gods...demons. Earth's past is filled with tales of immortals who ruled over common men. For centuries man has lived under the impression that these stories were all fantasies and fairy tales. But the time has come when they will be proven true and powerful immortals will walk among normal men again... and look to take their rightful place as rulers. A new chapter in the Grimm Universe begins here.

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Written by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti. Art by John Timms and Chad Hardin. Cover by Frank Cho. 'JOKER LOVES HARLEY' part two! Don't ship Joker and Harley too hard! In this issue, the 'reformed' Joker deceives Harley, and when that happens, she goes for his throat! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Warren Kremer. Little Dot's classmate Little Lotta has super-strength and an appetite to match. A scientist is baffled by Lotta's feats of strength. In a wordless story, Lotta pursues a runaway bowling ball across town. Little Dot and her father ponder a strange box that seems to influence the future. Rather Untypical; Bobbie the Baby Sitter; Jerry the Jinx; Big Romance; Richie Rich; Enough Said; Little Lotta's Food Fun: Cake Trimmings; Be a Mechanic; Little Dot: The Thing. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Fifis Cousin Pierre; Fifis super strong cousin moves the Fellers clubhouse to Lulus back yard. Early to Bed; Lulu is baby-sitting for Tub and cant understand why he hasnt hidden any food. Saves the Day; Lulus pop does a Tom Sawyer and tricks the Fellers into painting his fence. Little Itchs Baby Cousin Bigbag; Lulu tells Alvin about how Itch gets the poor little girl to sit for her giant baby cousin. Lucky Day; Tubby tries to get rid of Chubby on his date with Gloria. One-page text story, Lulus Diry ("Diary"). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Featuring Siztor. Little Moron (1943) by Abbott "Heck" Hoecker and Clydene "Ilda" Oliver, is a digest published by Milrose Publishing Co. A joke book featuring the clueless duo of Little Moron and Sizstor Moron. Those who grew up in the 1950s are familiar with little moron jokes. You'll find a batch of them here, each illustrated in cartoon format. 84 pages, two color cover (red and black), 5-in x 6.50-in. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover by Neal Sternecky. Stories by James Denning, Frank Strom, Sean Carolan & Jennifer Moore and Brett Koth. Art by David Alvarez, Leo Batic, Howard Simpson, Mike Kazaleh, Mike DeCarlo and Ruben Torreiro. Featuring: Marvin the Martian and Yosemite Sam in "The Bigger Bang"; Daffy Duck and Pete Puma in "Lights Out"; Lola Bunny and Huactui in "Bunny Changes Everything"; and Bugs & Daffy in the 1-pagers "Whatta Yawn" and "Take Note"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.99.

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Issue features Tubby in "The Keepsake," "Private Sea Monster," "The Entertainer," "Endurance Flight," and "Red Carpet Treatment." Issue also has an Alvin story "Girls Aren't So Dumb," one-page gag strips, and a one-page text feature "Knotknee – Hero of Huckleberry Mountain." Back cover is a full page advertisement for the Huck Hound Club. Story and art credits: unknown. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

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Story and art by Dan Savage and Company. 24 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Gail Simone. Art by Ken Lashley and Tom Derenick. Cover by Dale Eaglesham. How did six deadly assassins end up in suburbia? Still being hunted, Big Shot decides that Gotham City is too hot for them. So he decides they need to lie low in the land of picket fences and freshly cut lawns. What could go wrong? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.