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    Exciting Comics (1940) #1 Coverless
    Published Apr 1940 by Nedor/Better Publications.

    Exciting Comics (1940) 1 Coverless 0.3

    1st app. The Mask

    INCOMPLETE. First wrap and most of one interior page missing, affects The Mask Strikes (first page replaced with low-quality photocopy, last page of mostly torn out, which also affects the Major Mars opening splash) and Make Believe Mickey stories. Includes photocopy front cover. Lateral spine tear.

    Ended Apr 14 2021
    Winning Bid $72

    Cover art by L. North. The Mask Strikes, art by Raymond Thayer; origin and first appearance of The Mask [Tony Colby]; vs. Olly Snate. The Beast Plague From Jupiter starring Major Mars (intro), art by Max Plaisted. In No-Man's-Land starring Sgt. Bill King (intro), art by Leonard Sansone. The Black Inferno starring Texas Ranger Jim Hatfield (intro). Payoff In Lead starring Gunner Thompson. Deep Sea Drama On Parade starring Hy Hardy, art by Ken Browne. The Forbes Case starring Dan Williams, art by Ray Lowry. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10. Grade: Coverless explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)