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Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 419 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0097712007

48-page giant. Cover art by Bob Oksner. The Thief Who Loved Supergirl, script by John Albano, pencils by Tony DeZuniga, inks by Bob Oksner. Circle of Doom Part Two starring Black Canary, script by Denny O'Neil, art by Alex Toth; Black Canary battles The Catwoman. A Nightmare Called Gorgonus! starring Zatanna and Gorgonus, script by Len Wein, art by Dick Giordano. Dead Man's Hand! starring the Phantom Stranger, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Frank Giacoia. Beauty vs. the Beast starring Enchantress, script by Bob Haney, art by Jay Scott Pike. Letters to the editor from comics writers Paul Kupperberg and David Michelinie. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Adventures of Bob Hope (1950) 15 GD/VG 3.0

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Cover by Owen Fitzgerald. Written by Cal Howard, Henry Boltinoff, Martin Naydel and unknown. Art by Owen Fitzgerald, Henry Boltinoff, Martin Naydel, Bob Oksner and unknown. Haunted castles and heavenly maidens play havoc with Bob Hope as he flees from dummies to dolls and danger in an untitled 3-part story by Cal Howard and Owen Fitzgerald. Plus: Peg half-pager by Henry Boltinoff; Betty 1-pager; Teen Teasers activity page by Martin Naydel; Varsity Vic half-pager by Boltinoff; A Bit of Disc and Data article; Classical Corner article; Honey in Hollywood 1-pager by Boltinoff; and Miss Melody Lane of Broadway back-up story, with art by Bob Oksner. 40 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 99 FN+ 6.5

"A Day in the Life Of" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The wondrous wall-crawler is on cloud nine after Gwen Stacy's return from London. Gwen wants to resume their life together...and so does Peter in a very big way! But the amazing one needs to boost his bank account first. So the Daily Bugle sends him on an assignment to cover a prison riot at the city jail. Once the web-slinger quells the riot (and takes pictures), he surprisingly bumps into the host of the Tonight Show! Is Spider-Man primed for late night? Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Johnny Carson, and Ed McMahon. (Note: This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #80.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 112 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4745258001

"Spidey Cops Out!" Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita. Peter Parker is desperately searching for his dear Aunt May! She has been missing for several days now, and her web-slinging nephew is worried sick. In fact, Spider-Man passes on a few crime-busting activities in order to find her. Unfortunately, the Daily Bugle gets wind of the wall-crawler's newfound indifference, and JJJ pounces! But Peter doesn't care as he continues his search. On the Lower East Side, the web-slinger's spider-sense goes off! Has Spider-Man found his aunt? Not unless May Parker has suddenly added four mechanical arms! Cameo appearances by the Gibbon, Harry Osborn, Betty Brant, Joe Robertson, Mary Jane Watson, Anna Watson, Flash Thompson, Gwen Stacy, and Dr. Octopus. (Notes: John Romita is credited as a co-plotter of the story. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #91.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 89 VF- 7.5

Signed by writer Denny O'Neil and artist Neal Adams (splash), does not include certificate of authenticity.

Giant-size issue. Cover by Neal Adams. ...And through Him Save a World..., script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Neal Adams; Green Arrow goes with Green Lantern and Carol Ferris to the Ferris Aircraft plant in Abraham, which has been the target of ecological prankster Isaac; When Isaac accidentally threatens Carol, GL tries to take him into custody, but GA gases him. Reprint back-up story: the Golden Age Green Lantern stars in The Impossible Mr. Paradox! (from the original Green Lantern 38, May 1949), script by John Broome, art by Irwin Hasen; The cancellation of Clay Chalmers' program at Station WXYZ leads Alan Scott to believe Chalmers is the new criminal haunting Gotham City, Mr. Paradox, who attempts to defeat Green Lantern by employing illusions based on scientific paradoxes. Tarzan ad. 52 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Target Comics (1940) Vol. 7 #5 CGC 5.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Helen Gray autograph deemed inconclusive.

Label #4726569002

The Cadet Featuring Kit Carter story, art by Nina Albright. Chameleon spy story, art by Bill Allison. Monkey Business text story by Seth Harmon. Gary Stark story, script and art by Don Rico. Boitram the Boiglar humor page by Art Helfant. Dan'l Flannel story, art by Gus Schrotter. Two-Ton O'Toole humor page by Art Helfant. Target and the Targeteers, art by Ken Battefield; Tom and Dave have a pretty new secretary. Friday the 13th starring Fraidy-Cat Phil, script and art by Art Helfant. Heathcliff the Hobo humor page by Art Helfant. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.