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Batman (1940) 120 FR 1.0

Near-complete spine split. Cover detached. Water saturation.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Curse of the Bat-Ring," pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman uses a clever plan involving a jinx on a Bat-Ring, which crooks get the Caped Crusader to wear, hoping it will bring him bad luck. Sharing -- The United Nations Way public service announcement, art by George Roussos. "The Failure of Bruce Wayne," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Called to his dying Uncle's bedside, Silas, Bruce is told by him that he is disappointed that Bruce has not continued the family tradition of adventure; Bruce sets out to prove Silas wrong. One-page Warden Willis story by Henry Boltinoff. End of a Hold-Up article. "The Airborne Batman," pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; While stopping a stampeding elephant, Batman injures his legs, giving the green light to crooks all over Gotham City to institute a reign of terror. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 129 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia. "The Vengeance of the Red Skull," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Dick Ayers; Steve Rogers continues to ride his motorcycle around the countryside; The Red Skull sees that he is passing near King Hassab of Irabias motorcade of; Red Skull reroutes Cap and the King to arrive in a small town at about the same time; Skull lets Cap watch his abduction of the King and leads him into a trap; Cap escapes the trap and rescues Hassab; Skull gets stuck in the rocket he had intended to use to launch the King into outer space. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 368 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation.

Written by Gardner F. Fox. Art by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane) and Joe Giella; Cover by Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson. The Dynamic Duo face an opponent out to commit the "Seven Wonder Crimes of Gotham City", who although captured, still vows to one day commit the "Seven Wonder Crimes of the Modern World"! Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Gil Kane Sid Greene. The Treacherous Time-Trap!; while at a watch shop, Ralph Elongated Man Dibny discovers that Chronos has trapped the Atom inside a booby-trapped clock. Letter to the editor from comics historian Peter Sanderson, Jr. Cap's Hobby Hints by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

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.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 56D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4698280025

First Printing. Direct Edition. "Jungle Moves!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. The Joes score a much needed victory. Plus, more secrets revealed about the mysterious Destro. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

Metamorpho (1965 1st Series) 8 FN 6.0

Cover pencils by Sal Trapani, inks by Charles Paris. Element Man, Public Enemy!, script by Bob Haney, pencils by Sal Trapani, inks by Charles Paris; The Govenor and the Police Commissioner come to Metamorpho asking for help in stopping Doc Dread; Metamorpho infiltrates Doc Dread's gang disguised as Dyna-Man and takes control from Doc Dread. Get Hip to Old Folks! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Morris Waldinger. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

New Teen Titans (1980) (Tales of ...) 44 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4717838001

Direct Edition. The Judas Contract: Part 3 of 4: There Shall Come a Titan! - Written by Marv Wolfman & George Perez. Art by George Perez, Dick Giordano and Mike DeCarlo. Cover by George Perez. Adeline Wilson tells Dick Grayson of the origin of Deathstroke, and Dick assumes the name Nightwing for the first time! Starring Nightwing (intro), Jericho (intro), Deathstroke the Terminator, Terra, Adeline Wilson, H.I.V.E., Wintergreen, Grant Wilson (flashback/cameo) and Jackal. Concludes in New Teen Titans (1980) Annual #3. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Punisher War Journal (1988 1st Series) 4 CGC 9.6 SS Jim Lee

Paper: White

Signed by Jim Lee on 04/05/15.

Label #2615380004

Direct Edition. Cover art by Jim Lee and Carl Potts. Sniper, script by John Wellington and Carl Potts, pencils by Jim Lee, inks by Scott Williams and Don Hudson; Punisher tries to prevent the sniper from his old Vietnam unit from killing his former comrades. Punisher War Journal Equipment Page by Eliot R. Brown. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 55 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4739176006

Cover art by Bill Everett. "The Abominable Snow-King," script and art by Bill Everett; The mysterious destruction of a cargo vessel draws the Sub-Mariner's attention; He witnesses a strange assortment of sea creatures recovering the cargo, guided by some unseen hand; He follows them and uncovers the mastermind, Torg the Abominable Snow-King; Namor keeps Torg busy long enough for the survivors of the wreck to be rescued; He then leads Torg into a trap and forever dooms the monstrous creature. Letter to the editor from Two Man Horse graphic artist Eric Kimball. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Swamp Thing (1982 2nd Series) 20D FN+ 6.5

Direct Edition. 1st Alan Moore script on this title. Cover art by Tom Yeates. Loose Ends, script by Alan Moore, art by Dan Day and John Totleben; After beating Arcane, Swamp Thing is trying to find his body; General Sunderland's men follow Liz Tremayne and Dennis Barclay to find Swamp Thing; they are supposed to hunt and kill Swamp Thing; Sunderland's men kill The Swamp Thing, but fail to kill Liz and Dennis. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.