Comic books in 'Fez', graded by CBCS

Edited by Whitney Ellsworth. Cover art by Win Mortimer. Stories by Ruben Moreira, Henry Boltinoff, Chuck Winter, and Jimmy Thompson. Your favorite Hollywood star in hard-hitting action stories! Text story attributed to Alan Ladd, but probably ghost-written by Jack Miller. Public service announcement with Green Arrow, Tomahawk, and Shining Knight. 52 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Last 10c cover-priced issue. Written by Bob Oksner and Mort Drucker. Art and Cover by Mort Drucker. Bob Hope, America's favorite funnyman, encounters royalty in an untitled 3-part story by Bob Oksner (story) and Mort Drucker (art). Plus: Teen Dictionary gag strips by Drucker. And: Inside Hollywood article. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Written by unknown. Art by unknown. Cover by Owen Fitzgerald? Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis star in a 3-part untitled tale! Plus: Honey in Hollywood untitled 1-pager by Henry Boltinoff; Twisting the Dial text piece "Meet Red Buttons"; and Hubie untitled back-up story. 40 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

First 15-cent cover price issue. Hal, Hal, the Gang's All Here!; The boys throw an "explosive" Camp Wack-A-Boy reunion for Uncle Hal. Mr. Misfortune Teller! Starring Madam Zuzu (Jerry). Beware the Dog-Catcher; Jerry is a luckless dog-catcher. A Letter From Jerry. Letter from the DC editors explaining the price increase from $0.12 to $0.15. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.15.

by Rogers, Cooke, & Morrison Fry competes on a game show hosted by Morbo in order to save Professor Farnsworth and Planet Express. However, he finds himself in way over his head when a hostile takeover creates a power play that might end up pulling the plug on Fry's lifeline. FC, 32pg Cover price $2.50.

1st printing noted in indicia. Donald Duck Adventures, reprint of Four Color #275. Full color, 8-1/2 x 11 inches square bound, cardstock cover, white matt interior paper stock. Cover price $5.95.

2nd or later printing. . Donald Duck Adventures, reprint of Four Color #275. Full color, 8-1/2 x 11 inches square bound, cardstock cover, white matt interior paper stock. Cover price $5.95.

written by FRANK BEDDOR & LIZ CAVALIER art & cover by BEN TEMPLESMITH Hatter M returns after a dangerous visit to Wonderland convinced Alyss remains lost somewhere in our world. Determined to find the lost princess, Hatter moves forward with his plan to track the Glow of Imagination, but quickly discovers he is not alone in his mad search... Cover price $3.50.

Kid Eternity, Her Highness, Rasputin, Betty Bates, Sir Roger, Bob and Swab, and Big Brother. Cover price $0.10.

Turning Pages: Part 1 of 3 - Written by Matthew Sturges & Bill Willingham Art by Russ Braun & Andrew Pepoy Cover by Brian Bolland Let's face it: You already know what's going to happen in this issue. Jack's going to do something smarmy, some creepy guy will do something creepy, an egg will explode, and a little blue pig will pontificate on weighty matters while wearing a brassiere on his head. Just another typical chapter in the life of Jack of The Tales. In this issue, however, we learn a bit more about the lovely young librarian Robin Page, and find out why she does the things she does. It's part one of a new story, even! ? 32 pg, FC ? MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.

Cover art by Joe Doolin. "Slaves for Horror's Harem," art by Ruben Moreira; The Ouangas are operating a supposedly closed gold mine and, fearing interference when Kaänga leads the new colonial commissioner into their jungle, attack Kaänga and company. Untitled story, art by Richard Case; For many years a pygmy tribe has worshiped Simba and left him offerings of food; Now they are being attacked by another tribe and he comes to their defense. Untitled story, art by Ruth Atkinson; A tribe prepares to sacrifice a maiden to a water demon, but Tabu offers to slay the demon. Untitled story, art by Henry Kiefer; A group of European refugees, building a town in Wambi's jungle, are being plagued by disappearances that they blame on the natives; Wambi proves that the natives are not to blame and proves that a crocodile is responsible. Untitled story, art by Richard Case; Terry battles a band of Arab bandits. "Blood--and Water" text story. "White Gorilla!", pencils by George Tuska; Escorting two hunters into gorilla country, Camilla encounters a jungle man living with the gorillas; The hunters agree to leave him in the jungle. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Katzenjammer Kids in Monkey Business. Stories, art and cover by Harold Knerr. Pioneering comics publisher David McKay's Feature Book was the first US comic book to devote complete issues to a single character. This issue reprinted the long-running comic strip Katzenjammer Kids. The original German Bart Simpson x2, the Kids are up to constant mischief, usually directed against the stern authority figures in their lives: their long-suffering Mama, Der Captain (a stranded sailor and their surrogate father), and the schools envoy, Der Inspector. Also featuring an illustrated biography of artist H. H. Knerr and an introduction to the Katzenjammer Kids strip. The Kids feed a magnet to a turtle, to play a little Calaveras Jumping Frog trick on Mama. Each issue includes 32 one-page Katzenjammer Kids stories. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Painted cover art by George Wilson. "Lotuka Rain Dance" one-page non-fiction story, art by Mike Arens. "The Night Riders of Ras Kaffa," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Warren Tufts; Korak protects a group of seismologists in an earthquake-prone castle from a warlord and his henchmen. "The Hidden World," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Warren Tufts; Korak discovers an orphaned wild girl, raised by chimps, and returns her to civilization, after defeating some hostile tribesmen along the way. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Olive Bailey. Stories by Isabel Manning Hewson and Ed Wheelan. Art by Olive Bailey and Harley Griffiths. The comics adaptation of a popular children's radio show, from back when EC was still run by Max Gaines and called "Educational Comics." Isabel and Billy travel to a magical undersea kingdom after befriending Red Lantern, a talking fish. Isabel and Billy find the place where your keys go when you can't find them. Then they investigate when bank loot is lost. A history strip about the feudal system in medieval Europe. The Lock-Up Of Lost Keys!; The Story of Feudalism; Home Of The Metal Men; The Great Bank Robbery! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 25, Issue 3 - May, 1945. Official Publication of the International Brotherhood of Magicians. Issues feature magic demonstrations, news, and articles. Don White cover and article. 6" x 9.5", 100 pages, B&W.

Krazy Little Comics (1967 Topps): Mandrain the Magician is one of sixteen parody mini-comics originally produced as test market items in 1967, by the Topps Chewing Gum Company. They did not see full national distribution. All were written by Roy Thomas and feature Wally Wood cover and interior art. These minis spoof not only Marvel and DC super-heroes, but other comic characters as well, like the Phantom, Prince Valiant, and Tarzan. These possibly predate, or are at least contemporaneous with, Not Brand Ecch! #1 (08/1967), and are among the rarest of the Merry Marvel Marching Society era items. Full color, 2.5-in. x 3.5-in., no cover price.

Two issues in one, #73 & #74. Cover price $10.00.

Cover by Ken Bald. Stories by Ken Bald, Basil Wolverton and unknown. Art by Ken Bald, Basil Wolverton and unknown. Millie the Model in a 4-part tale by Ken Bald: "Off To Paris"; "Fun In France"; "The Contest"; and "Millie's Mad Whirl"! Plus: 2-page text story "Maid in Distress"; Rusty in "Rusty's Rugged Rumpus"; Willie in "Getting a Gal"; and Powerhouse Pepper in "Beanery Blues" by Basil Wolverton. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

by Philip Amara and Guy Davis; cover by Guy Davis A beautiful woman holds the key to the whereabouts of the missing Neverman ? but she also has something else: a warning about the madman known as Clockwork and his plot. Plus, the Nevermen tangle with the squid-headed villain Honshu and the diabolical League of Crows! Don't miss this amazing series with its heady blend of noir action and super-weird superheroics! On sale June 7 FC, 32pg (2 of 4) Cover price $2.95.

1st printing. Collects Nevermen (2000) #1-4. Written by Philip Amara. Art and cover by Guy Davis. "This never happened. We were never here." Where they come from, no one knows. Where they go when their crime-fighting work is done is a mystery. They are the Nevermen, the greatest heroes who never existed -- in the mission they never expected! One of the Nevermen is missing, taking with him the only clues to a plot that has the criminal underworld in turmoil. With homicidal monkey butlers, disembodied living heads, the diabolical League of Crows, and the mysterious villain known as Clockwork arrayed against them, the remaining Nevermen find themselves seeking the help of one of their former companions now turned free-lance avenger -- The Murderist -- in order to stem the swelling tide of evil that threatens not only the Nevermen's beloved city, but the very fabric of time and space! This definitive collection of the four-issue series also includes the hard-to-find Nevermen tales from Dark Horse Presents! Softcover, 120 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $14.95.

2nd and later printings. Collects Nevermen (2000) #1-4. Written by Philip Amara. Art and cover by Guy Davis. "This never happened. We were never here." Where they come from, no one knows. Where they go when their crime-fighting work is done is a mystery. They are the Nevermen, the greatest heroes who never existed -- in the mission they never expected! One of the Nevermen is missing, taking with him the only clues to a plot that has the criminal underworld in turmoil. With homicidal monkey butlers, disembodied living heads, the diabolical League of Crows, and the mysterious villain known as Clockwork arrayed against them, the remaining Nevermen find themselves seeking the help of one of their former companions now turned free-lance avenger -- The Murderist -- in order to stem the swelling tide of evil that threatens not only the Nevermen's beloved city, but the very fabric of time and space! This definitive collection of the four-issue series also includes the hard-to-find Nevermen tales from Dark Horse Presents! Softcover, 120 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $14.95.

Story by Lee Falk. Art and cover by Phil Davis. Adventures of the crime-fighting magician, considered one of the first superheroes of comics. Reprints Mandrake The Magician daily strips April 11 - June 29, 1938, including the 12th Mandrake story and the first week of the 13th. Mandrake investigates the kidnapping of child star Sonny, the most spoiled brat on Earth; then, a woman seeking help crashes through Mandrake's window on horseback. Sonny The Child Movie Star; Mandrake and the Haunted House. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

Story by Lee Falk. Art by Phil Davis. Cover by Bret Blevins. Adventures of the crime-fighting magician, considered one of the first superheroes of comics. Reprints Mandrake The Magician daily strips April 11, 1939 - February 28, 1940. After mummy sightings in the Orient Museum, the guards refuse to work the night shift. Mandrake, Lothar and female photographer Sonny decide to find the truth by spending the night in the museum. Cover by Marvel and DC artist Bret Blevins. The Deep South; The Museum Mystery. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

A humor issue showcasing the stories and art of George Broderick! Featuring: Elephino - a parody of superhero comics; Kimi Furi - a Japanese-style space fantasy; plus Spirat. Also featuring the work of Scott Barton and Mark R. Yanko. Cover says "The Critter Corps." Cover price $1.00.

by Terry Moore Madness abounds! Terry's cartoon alter ego decides he's ready to become a he-man and begins a rigorous workout routine, limiting his soda pops to one an hour and power walking to his home office at the end of the hall. Oh, the pain. Meanwhile, Kixie and Lizzie pay a visit to a local palm reader, with disastrous results. And what the heck is a polar bear doing at Winona Ryder's house? b&w, 24pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Checking for Weirdos!" Collects Paradise Too! (2000) #8-12. By Terry Moore. This perfect-bound trade paperback is the second of Moore's other comic book series, Paradise TOO, collecting his cartoons, plus SIP sketchbook work, in one tidy package. Softcover, 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

Phantom (circa 1970, CH-1041), 33-1/3 record album (12.25-in. x 12.25-in.) with outstanding graphics. Produced by Metro Goldyn Mayer's Leo the Lion Records.

Comic book starring the Warner Bros. cartoon character Porky Pig. Magic Words; Porky has to use special words to get Cicero to come in for dinner. Whistle Fizzle starring Porky Pig and Cicero Pig. Drive-In Dilemma starring Porky Pig and Petunia Pig. Statement of Ownership for October 1, 1961; Average number of copies sold through the mail in the preceding 12 months was 347,552. Cucaracha Cha Cha text story with Mary Jane and Sniffles. Bettin' and Settin, pencils by Vivie Risto; Henery hatches an egg, but doesn't know how to care for the chick. Mix-Up Menace; Porky accidentally hits Sam on the head while chopping wood; Sam thinks he's being attacked by enemies and ends up barricaded in Porky's house. Tape Talk Tip starring Porky Pig and Cicero Pig. Unfair Trade; Daffy and Cicero trade chores on the farm, but have the wrong tools for the chores. Breaking Even; Petunia decides she can eat an ice cream sundae if she's pedaling an exercise bike while she's eating. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

"Big Apple Bomber!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring the Daughters of the Dragon. Story by Mary Jo Duffy. Art by Marie Severin and Steve Leialoha. Danny's friend, Alan Cavenaugh, has been accused of being the mad-bomber that nearly killed hundreds of innocents. Can Power Man and Iron Fist clear his name before it's too late? Cover price $0.40.

By Wallace Wood. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Cover by Joe Kubert. Stories and art by Joe Kubert and Carmine Infantino. Sword and sorcery one-shot with art and cover by comics legend Joe Kubert. Sinbad and Haroun compete for the hand of Kina, the "Pearl of Baghdad," by seeing who can find the largest pearl. Sinbad and Sara seek merchandise stolen from the Sultan, in a story featuring early art by future DC legend Carmine Infantino. Sinbad sets out to rescue slave girl Elene from Mytar, finding a treasure in the process. Chang Yan's Blazing Sword; Ransom of Shipwreck Shoals!; Omar of the Magic Robes: A Kiss Unmasks a Killer; The Curse of the Caliph's Dancer; The Merchant of Menace. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Boody Rogers, A. A. Wallgren, and Frank Beck. The creation of legendary cartoonist Boody Rogers, Sparky Watts was given superpowers by his pal Doc Static, whose inventions send Sparky on wacky misadventures. Sparky's marriage to Hedy is complicated by oddball factors, including a lack of wedding clothes and a dead-ringer for Sparky. Then a shrinking ray causes Sparky to disappear, leading Hedy to believe he's dead. Hoosegow Herman is a military strip about a diminutive private, sort of a short-stack Sad Sack. Plus a PSA for US War Stamps (a WWII fundraising drive), featuring FDR's Secretary of the Treasury, Henry Morgenthau. Sparky Watts; Hoosegow Herman; All in a Lifetime. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Written by Darko Macan. Art and cover by Dave Gibbons. The insidious Darth Vader has arrived on the planet Jazbina, with devastating consequences! Having learned that the pilot who destroyed the Death Star was none other than his own son, he comes face to face for the first time with Luke Skywalker! The planet's populace stands ready to assist Luke against the evil Dark Lord, but with an Imperial Cruiser over their heads, are they willing to pay the price for defying Vader? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Aladdin - What A Christmas Present! Our Annual Look at Disneyana & Animation Art Collecting for 1992, A Year End Summation! Cover price $4.94.

Super Sex to Sexty Special "Petered Out? Perk Up!". Cover by Pierre Davis. Art by Lynn Harrison, Bill Ward, Bill Wenzel, and many others. 10 1/2-in. x 14-in., 48 pages, Text (w/ B&W illustrations). Mature Readers. Cover price $1.50.

Edited by Al Fago. Cover by Dick Giordano and Vince Alascia. Written by unknown. Art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia and unknown. Chilling, thrilling and frequently fulfilling Tales of the Mysterious Traveler! In this issue: "The Mummy Vanishes" with inks by Vince Alascia; "The Genie" with art by Charles Nicholas and Alascia; "Where There's a Will" with inks by Alascia; "He Came by Night"; and "Man of a Thousand Faces" with art by Nicholas and Alascia. Plus: 2-page text story "Operation: Level"! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Chic Stone. Stories and art by Carl Burgos and Matt Baker. Legendary publisher Eerie's fondly remembered tales of horror and the macabre, many "reanimated" from classic pre-Code horror comics with new art. A frozen cavewoman revived by science goes on a murderous rampage when she gets a glimpse of the modern world. An executioner who collects victims' heads meets an ironic fate. A heroic jungle girl visits an island to find the magical Drum of Life, in a story with art by Matt Baker. Hammer of Evil; Demon's Doom; Chant of the Dead; One Very Wide Coffin; Skeletons Have Secrets; Drums of Doom; Witch's Brand. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 48 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $0.35.

Cover by Rudolph Dirks. Stories and art by Al Capp, Ernie Bushmiller, Rudolph Dirks, Sam Leff, Bernard Dibble, Ernest Hix, Raeburn Van Buren and Dick Moores. Sometimes listed as Tip Top Comics Vol. 11 #10. Tip Top Comics presented color reprints of United Features newspaper comic strips. Bathless Groggins faces a deadly conundrum involving the carnivorous Flink bird, in an Abbie an' Slats strip with fine art by Raeburn van Buren. Phil Fumble learns about Fritzi Ritz 's crazy initiation rituals for the "Jolly Girls Club." Curly Kahoe's bout with Dynamite Dunn results in a double knockout! Mr. Biltybux gets Bombo to be his replacement in a club fight, in a story featuring a cameo by real-life boxing champ Jack Dempsey. Plus a Li'l Abner storyline by Al Capp. Li'l Abner; The Captain and the Kids; Stamp Tips; Curly Kayoe; Abbie an' Slats; El Bombo; Back Home Again; Windy and Paddles; Nancy; Fritzi Ritz; Strange as It Seems; How It Began. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Bob Lubbers cover. In order of appearance: "Tales of Toyland" art by George Tuska; "Wizard of the Moon" art by Al Walker; "Fifi on the Farm" art by Lilly Renee Peters; "The Voyage of Noah's Ark"; "Chris and the Calico Colt" art by August Froehlich; and "Buddy Bruin and (Oh, Yes) Stu Rabbit" art by Al Walker. "Johnson Goes to a May Day Picnic" text story by Malcolm Reiss. 52 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Edited by Samuel Bierman. Cover by H. C. Kiefer. Stories by H. C. Kiefer, August Froehlich, Dan Treasure, Manny Stallman, and Munson Paddock. Adventure stories starring such characters as Paul Bunyan, Carrot Topp, and Marco Polo--these are comics to Treasure! 52 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.