Comic books in 'Pipe (Smoking)', graded by CGC

Softcover edition,1976. Cover price $7.50.

By David Hutchinson. Upon her return to Kansas, Dorothy has some explaining to do! After a tearful reunion with her Aunt Em and Uncle Henry, Dorothy recounts her adventures in the magical land of Oz. She details the quest for Glenda the Good Witch of the South, the solution to the curse of the winged monkeys, and the Cowardly Lion's ascent to being the King of Beasts! Cover price $2.99.

Stories and art by Marty Taras and others. Harvey presents characters licensed from Paramount's Famous Studios, the most famous of which is super-sized duckling Baby Huey. The Fox lies in wait when Baby Huey goes shopping. Baby Huey reads "Jack the Giant Killer" and decides to live out the fairy tale. Papa tries to get Baby Huey to be quiet, but that backfires spectacularly. Baby Huey: Shop, Look and Listen; Buzzy; The Giant Killer; Being Foxy; Piano Playing Blues; The Curious Cat; Quiet Please! Final issue of the series; followed by Baby Huey the Baby Giant (1956) #1 a few months later. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Don Sherwood. Stories and art by Don Sherwood and Ruth Simpson. Inspired by the 1970s TV series, the Partridge Family comic included large panels to showcase pinup-style images of the show's stars, teen heartthrobs David Cassidy and Susan Dey, plus film legend Shirley Jones. The group performs at a Marine base and on Broadway. The winner of a "date with Keith" contest is Jane, an overweight girl from his high school. Keith reluctantly indulges, but to his surprise he finds himself falling for Jane. Plus vintage ads for the Partridge Family Fan Club and other items for the 1970s Partridge Family fan. Salute to the Partridge Family; Come Home, Simone; The Contest; On Broadway; I Dance Joy!. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Cover pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Vince Colletta. Patsy in Love, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Al Hartley. Patsy's Heavenly Hair Styles fashion page. Hedy's Charming Coiffeurs! fashion page. Patsy and Hedy's Hats fashion page. No Mind of Her Own text story part one. Paper dolls. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Cover art by Al Jaffee. Untitled Patsy stories. Untitled Hedy Wolfe story. A Patsy Walker Extra! Dear Patsy. All art by Al Jaffee. New Girl in Town text story. Paper doll. Patsy's Club Page. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Al Jaffee. Untitled Patsy stories. Untitled Hedy Wolfe story. Dear Patsy. All art by Al Jaffee. Popular Girl text story, art by Jay Scott Pike. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Al Hartley. 2 untitled Patsy stories, scripts by Stan Lee. Untitled Patsy and Buzz story. Untitled Hedy Wolfe story, script by Stan Lee. All art by Al Hartley. Paper dolls. The Hoax text story. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "Scrambled Egghead", script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Thinking he needs a newer, more macho image, Archie buys a skull cap in a wig shop to make people think he's bald. "He Went That-a-Way" one-page story, script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx and Gigi can't agree on anything. "All in the Game," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Veronica buys a new dress, defying strict orders not to, then conspires to get her father to change his mind. "Front Runner," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Alan tries to convince Josie and Valerie they should start running for exercise. "Menu Mischief," pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Faced with the school board replacing the cafeteria with vending machines, Archie, Betty and Jughead rally the students in an attempt to save Miss Beazly's job. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

"He Walks on Water," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Mr. Lodge tries out Archie's water walking pontoons. "Order Ardor" one-page story; Mr. Weatherbee decides that every male student should show up for school in a suit. Archie turns up in a zoot suit. "Special Delivery"; Nancy gives Coach Clayton notes to give to Chuck. "It's About Time!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx discovers that Charley can't tell time. Archie Club News. "The Boss Man"; Archie tells Moose he needs to teach Midge who is the boss. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.30.

1st printing. Written by Peter Bagge and Alan Moore. Art by Peter Bagge, Daniel Clowes, Adrian Tomine, R. Crumb, Johnny Ryan, the Hernandez Brothers and Danny Hellman. Over the past 20 years, as Peter Bagge worked on his "Buddy Bradley" stories and other graphic novels, he also cranked out dozens of shorter stories, which are now collected here. Included are one-off gags and short stories as well as a series of Bagge-written stories drawn by other cartoonists, such as Daniel Clowes, Adrian Tomine, R. Crumb, Johnny Ryan, the Hernandez Brothers and Danny Hellman plus the hilarious "Kool-Aid Man" written by Alan Moore and drawn by Bagge. This collection shows Bagge at his most free-wheeling and craziest... 50 times over! Softcover, 136 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $19.99.

Peter Penguin's Christmas Surprise was published in 1965 by E.S. London. This was distributed by McCrory, McLellan and H.L. Green stores at their Santa's Toyland. Standard comic book-sized, full color covers with black-and-white interior, all newsprint, 16-pages. The Christmas story: Peter and Polly Penguin want to convince Santa Claus to open a South Pole Branch of his workshop! Peter and Polly set forth to deliver the message to Santa. They sail away on an iceberg, but it melts as they reach tropical waters. They are rescued by a helpful whale. When they near the North Pole, they enjoy cold weather again, including strawberry flavored snowballs! When they meet Santa, can they convince him to open a South Pole Branch?

Story by Don Chin. Art and cover by Tatsuya Ishida. Another superhero spoof by the creator of Adolescent Radioactive Black Belt Hamsters and his publishing outfit, Parody Press. This one is a spoof of the Image comics Wetworks and WildC.A.T.S, as well as 1990s comics trends in general. The canine members of Petworks meet the feline WildK.A.T.S., and get into a showdown over a slight misunderstanding, then join forces to fight villains in page-filling dramatic poses. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Cover by Glenn Ford. Written by Lee Falk, Nicola Cuti, Ben S. Parillo, Idi Kharelli & Astri Forsyth, Dai Darell, Norman Worker and Sverre Arnes. Art by Ray Moore, Sy Barry, Don Newton, Kari Leppanen and Cesar Spadari. Blockbuster issue with thirteen stories! Featuring: "The Fire Goddess" (for the first time in 40 years); "The Beachcomber"; "The Saboteurs"; "The First Phantom"; "The Wedding"; "The Epidemic"; "The Lake Lady"; "The Beasts of Madame Kahn"; "The Torch"; the Phantom on a drug trip in "Poisoned Dreams"; "Hero's Death Sentence"; "The King is Dead"; and "The Wolf is Coming"! 356 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

Written by Lee Falk, Art by Wilson McCoy. Horizontal Format, 9-in x 7-in, 16 Pages, B&W.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 72 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers Cover price $7.95.

1st printing. Story and art by Dan McGuinness. Pilot and Huxley just want to get home, but an unexpected glitch hurtles them into the holiday lands instead. Now they're stuck in a bizarre world where ghouls and zombies in Halloween Land are friendly, and Santa and his elves in Christmas Land are evil. Will the boys make it out alive? Can they find a way back to Earth? Is a bowl of noodles a deadly weapon? Find out inside! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 64 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $8.99.

Century - Written by Warren Ellis. Art and Cover by John Cassaday. In the early part of the 20th century, a young Elijah Snow tracks down the last of a hidden conspiracy. Its members include John Griffin (Invisible Man), H.G. Wells, Baron Frankenstein and his Monster, Robor, Carnacki, Sherlock Homes and Dracula, among others. All have been accounted for except two: The detective and the vampire. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

Fall 1983 Cover price $2.95.

Cover by Warren Kremer. Mischievous Little Audrey has misadventures with her friends Melvin, Tiny and Echo. Melvin gets Audrey involved in another one of his get-rich-quick schemes. A snowman becomes the latest way for Melvin to find trouble. Little Audrey; Extra Added Attraction; Just Imagine; There's No Place Like Home; The Water Caper; That's Snow Man. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

"Moment of Decision" (script by Arnold Drake, art by Bill Draut), "The Ultimate Weapon" (story idea by Michael J. Pellowski, script by Steve Skeates, art by Frank Thorne), "Bug in the Works" (script by Skeates, art by David Manak), "Plopular Poetry" (script and art by Wally Wood, 1 page), and an introductory sequence by Sergio Aragones. Batman stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Captive Commissioner." Wood cover. Cover price $0.25.

Story, art and cover by Jason Asala. While searching for his lost Lenore, the legendary writer has adventures that influence his tales of fantasy and horror. A startling discovery reveals the identity of the murderer and turns the members of Edgar's group against each other. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Stories by Jason Asala, Rich Koslowski, Adam Wallenta, Jay Washer, and Christopher Walton. Art by Jason Asala, Rich Koslowski, Mike Bianco, Adam Wallenta, Jay Washer, and Christopher Walton. Cover by Jason Asala. While searching for his lost Lenore, the legendary writer has adventures that influence his tales of fantasy and horror. Guest artists galore put their own mark on the Poe series with a series of short-short stories: Regrets; The House; Patrick Writes a Story; Pippin in The Summer Before; Mad Meg in My Boy; Beloved; Pippin Hears a Story; Pie; Seek and You Shall Find; Ginny; The Gaffer; Patrick Gives it One Last Shot; Out of the House, or A Detached Angry Head Plots Revenge on Our Dear Mister Poe; The Lords of Brass; Reflections; Young Patrick in Destinys Child; Pippins Proposal; Pretty Stupid; Poe!; E.A. Poe in The Cask of Fortified Cooking Sherry; Edjar Julio Poe; Whats Next? 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Ship of Fools. Story, art and cover by Jason Asala. While searching for his lost Lenore, the legendary writer has adventures that influence his tales of fantasy and horror. Poe and Auguste Dupin confront another mystery aboard the Ship of Fools. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

The Balloon Hoax, Part 4. Stories by Jason Asala. Art by Jason Asala and Rick Geary. Cover by Jason Asala. While searching for his lost Lenore, the legendary writer has adventures that influence his tales of fantasy and horror. Mr. Holland's frightening secret is revealed, and Edgar and his friends learn that the airship is in serious danger. Also, Mad Meg Mayflower hatches a plan to deal with the Silent Order and the Lords of Brass. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. By Walt Kelly. Softcover (Horizontal Format), 10 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 72 pages, B&W. All Ages Cover price $9.95.

1st printing. By Walt Kelly. Trade paperback containing Pogo comic strips. Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 128 pages, B&W.

2nd and later printings. By Walt Kelly. Trade paperback containing Pogo comic strips. Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

1st printing. By Walt Kelly. Foreword by Jimmy Breslin. Never before collected Pogo cartoons. Pogo takes a whimsical look at V.P.s and VOPs, at Womenfolk, Chieds, and under Top Secrets. Classic cartoon humor. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Cover by Jack Cole. "Murder In Maniac Mansion," script and art by Jack Cole; Plastic Man and Woozy go to a haunted mansion to solve a murder mystery. "Red-Haired Kate," The Manhunter runs into a killer vamp who carries a whip. "Have You Seen Him?," art by George E. Brenner; Destiny vs. Oscar Jones. "The Black Widow" one-page Burp the Twerp story, script and art by Jack Cole. "The Orphans" starring The Spirit, script and art by Will Eisner. "Mystery of the Black Cat!" starring The Phantom Lady, art by Frank Borth; Sandra is reading Edgar Allan Poe's classic "Black Cat" to some dinner guests when the cry of a cat is heard outside, and when one of the guests investigates, he is killed and lies on the ground with claw marks on his face. "The Voice From the Grave," script and art by Vernon Henkel. "The Madman" text story by Dick Mace. "Olaf Olson and Lars Larson," script and art by Paul Gustavson; When newspapermen Olson and Larson get a picture of Roy Lincoln donning the uniform of the Human Bomb, Hustace decides to throw the newsmen off the trail by pretending he was the Human Bomb and destroying property with his powers. 68 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Jack Cole. City of the Future starring Plastic Man, script and art by Jack Cole. Manhunter story, art by Al Bryant. Burp the Twerp story, script and art by Jack Cole. Candy story, script and art by Harry Sahle. Human Bomb story, script and art by Paul Gustavson. Prominent Detective Enters Society starring Flatfoot Burns, script and art by Al Stahl. The Spirit Ain't Fair to Ebony starring Spirit, script by Bill Woolfolk, pencils by Lou Fine. 60 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Jack Cole. The Crab starring Plastic Man, script and art by Jack Cole. Honeybun story, script and art by Paul Gustavson. Flatfoot Burns story. The Spirit, art by Lou Fine. Candy story. Specks story, script and art by Michael Senich. Murder's Perfect Frame starring Manhunter. 60 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Error Cover by Jack Cole. The Crab starring Plastic Man, script and art by Jack Cole. Honeybun story, script and art by Paul Gustavson. Flatfoot Burns story. The Spirit, art by Lou Fine. Candy story. Specks story, script and art by Michael Senich. Murder's Perfect Frame starring Manhunter. 60 pgs. $0.10. NOTE: Has #65 on the cover, and #63 in the indicia. Verify by Indicia. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Jack Kirby. Stories and art by Jack Kirby, John Prentice, Bob McCarty and A. C. Hollingsworth. Crime comics from Mainline, the publisher founded by comics legends Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, creators of Captain America. Twin brothers Ted and Si have the perfect racket, in a story with a splash page by Kirby. Hughie pulls off the perfect bank job, thanks to his patsy. Patrol cops track a burglar to Stern's Deli, but now they have to go in and get him. Plus a full-page illustration by Kirby of a "typical" moment in the life of a police desk sergeant. The Hoodlum; The Patsy!; The Strippers; The Alibi Twins; It's Your Police Station: The Desk Sergeant; Gambler's End; The Lineup; Police Trap; The Grouch. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

By Ted Naifeh. The exciting final issue is here! Polly has been repeatedly kidnapped and attacked, yet her guile has allowed her to not only survive, but dominate. If she lives through this, will she embrace her destiny of being the Pirate Princess, or will she return to her comfortable Victorian order? MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W (6 of 6) Cover price $2.99.

The Gold Mine Thieves. Stories, art and cover by E.C. Segar. Pioneering comics publisher David McKay presents a collection of Segar's Thimble Theatre, the comic strip that introduced Popeye the Sailor to the world. Popeye tries to help a mine owner whose gold keeps disappearing, and he discovers a sinister plot. Softcover, 10-in. x 10-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Cover art by Bud Sagendorf. Scripts and art by Bud Sagendorf. "Shame on You!" or "Gentlemen Do Not Fight!" or "You're a Ruffian, Sir!"; Fight promoter Mr. Tillbox tries to trick Popeye into forfeiting the upcoming match against Kid Kabbage. "Map Back!" or "Back Map!"; Two crooks hide a treasure map by drawing it on Swee'pea's back with invisible ink. Spinach Revolt!; Pappy is so tired of eating spinach every day at Popeye's house that he plots to get his hands on some other kind of food. Based on the classic cartoon and comic strip character. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Bud Sagendorf. Scripts and art by Bud Sagendorf. "Sir! You are a cheapskate!"; Wimpy practices what he's going to say to Popeye when he asks Popeye to borrow a dime. "That's What I Yam!" or "I Yam! I Yam!"; Swee'Pea is hypnotized. Easy Money; Popeye goes out of town and asks Wimpy and Olive to keep an eye on Pappy. "Blow me down! Whatcha doin'?"; Swee'Pea builds a boat in his bedroom. "Hm!?! I wonder who 'at kin be?"; Popeye won't punish Swee'Pea so a neighbor tries to. Based on the classic cartoon and comic strip character. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Bud Sagendorf. Scripts and art by Bud Sagendorf. A Chart Showing the Travels of Popeye the Sailor in the Story of "Ghost Island"! Ghost Island!; Popeye travels to Ghost Island to rescue Swee'Pea. "Smash!" or "You Can Tell She's My Girl, Because She's Wearing Two Black Eyes!!"; Popeye wanders around town hitting everybody he comes across. "Okay, here's a nickel. Go git an iced cream cone"; Popeye gives Swee'Pea money for an ice cream cone. "Ahoy, Swee'Pea, the postman jus' brang ya a package"; Swee'Pea doesn't want to play with his new doll. Based on the classic cartoon and comic strip character. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Bud Sagendorf. Scripts and art by Bud Sagendorf. Dead Valley; Popeye goes to Dead Valley to search for a wild Ipomoea. Gift from Uncle Ben!; Olive's uncle Ben sends her a package containing a Zoop. "He can't!" "Yes, he can!"; Swee'Pea tricks Popeye into punching holes in a fence so they can watch a baseball game. "Where's Swee'Pea, Popeye?"; Swee'Pea befriends a stray cat. Based on the classic cartoon and comic strip character. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Bud Sagendorf. Scripts and art by Bud Sagendorf. "Look at this water bill, Wimpy!"; Popeye wonders where all his water is going. "Moon Goon!" or "Goon on the Moon!" or "The Man in the Moon Is a Goon!"; Popeye is hired to pilot a rocket ship to the moon, where he and Wimpy meet the Moon Goons. Swee'Pea's Dip in the Dark! text story. Another Day Another Breakfast!; Wimpy tries to get a farmer to give him breakfast, but the farmer makes him work for it. "What in the world is Swee'Pea doing?"; Swee'pea's imaginary hunting game gives Olive a fright. "Here's a dime--go down to the store an' git a bar of soap!"; Getting to the store and back is harder than Swee'pea expected. Based on the classic cartoon and comic strip character. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Ha! Ha! Ha! Didn't even knock... starring Popeye. Raft!, or, It's a Long Drift Home!, or, Rafts are Boats, But Not So Comfortable! starring Popeye. Pappy Doesn't Tell a Story text story. Food! Food!, or, May I Borrow Your Duck, Mister? starring Wimpy. Arf! Arf! I sure does like... starring Popeye. Cover and interior art by Bud Sagendorf. Based on the classic cartoon and comic strip character. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Bud Sagendorf. Scripts and art by Bud Sagendorf. "Help!" or "Sailor, Save My Baby!"; Popeye gets a job guarding a ring for Herbert Goldhold's little girl. Susprize Party!; Popeye fakes a broken arm to learn who his friends are. Swee'Pea an' the Hungry Lady text story. "Who Won?" or "The Fleeter of Foot Emerges Victorious!"; Wimpy sells tickets to help raise money for a hamburger. "Splat" "Pop" "Crash!"; Popeye teaches his friend a lesson about using force to settle an argument. Based on the classic cartoon and comic strip character. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

My gorsh! It is almost two! starring Popeye. Rock-a-Bye Berries starring Popeye. Ouch!, or, Don't Hit Him, He's a Human! starring Popeye. Swee'Pea and the Wonderful Bait text story. Apple Shack starring Wimpy and Swee'Pea. Cover and interior art by Bud Sagendorf. Based on the classic cartoon and comic strip character. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

What a racket! starring Popeye. Swell Day starring Popeye. The Guest, or, Was a Visit Necessary?, or, Good-Bye! Good-Bye!!, or, Next Time Call Before You Come So I Can Leave Before You Arrive! starring Popeye. Golf!, or, I Missed the Ball But Got the Caddy starring Popeye. Swee'Pea and the Tossing Island starring text story. Easy To Find starring Wimpy. Cover and interior art by Bud Sagendorf. Based on the classic cartoon and comic strip character. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Blow me down! Look at them… starring Popeye. Which Whistle?, or, Toot! Toot! Tweet!!!, or, Rings, Witches, and Radishes, or, Pity a Radish Farmer On a Night Like This! starring Popeye. Drip! Drip! starring Popeye. The Map starring Popeye. Swee'Pea's Sea Kite text story. The Double Mooch starring Wimpy. Cover and interior art by Bud Sagendorf. Based on the classic cartoon and comic strip character. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Bud Sagendorf. Scripts and art by Bud Sagendorf. Shipwreck!; Popeye is hired by Mr. Splatz to sail him to Gold Island; Two ghosts try to keep them from reaching the island, but they end up shipwrecked there and the ghosts are actually Pappy and Castor. Adrift! or Here's Dirt In Your Face! or I Like You, Too!; Popeye and his friends are traveling across the desert, but the Gopher People steal their food and water. A New Port! text story. The Big Bite!; Pappy tricke Wimpy into going fishing with him. Untitled story; Popeye and Swee'Pea are throwing apples for fun but it's Wimpy who gets into trouble. Based on the classic cartoon and comic strip character. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Bud Sagendorf. Scripts and art by Bud Sagendorf. Popeye's Workshop activity page. Animal Talk!; A mad scientist tries to turn Popeye into a dog, but instead Popeye gains the ability to talk to animals; Animals then come from miles around to seek Popeye's help with their problems. Train Time!; Popeye has to find out why no trains are running on his railroad. The Boom Brothers' Last Boom!!; Ham Gravy takes on the job of a local sheriff to capture the Boom Brothers. Bugtown Capers text story. The Elder Egg, script and art by W. Y. Ferrol; Wimpy finds a giant egg. How to Draw Wimpy activity. Untitled story; Popeye keeps sending Olive live animals from his long sea voyage. Based on the classic cartoon and comic strip character. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.