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Comic books in 'Holyoke One-Shots'

  • Issue #1
    Grit Grady (1944) Holyoke One-shot 1
    • 1" Spine split from top.

    Stories and art by Charles M. Quinlan, Franchot Renault, Ed Lipowski, Ull Mann, and Ray Willner. Sometimes listed simply as Holyoke One-shot #1. Little is known about the so-called "Holyoke One-Shots," except they include stories reprinted from early Golden Age books by Temerson and other publishers. Miss Victory uncovers a scheme to sabotage the government's vital Rumbian rubber supply. Tricked into being a getaway driver for murderous bank robbers, a cab driver escapes prison, becomes a master of disguise and fights crime under the name Alias X. Foreign legionnaire Rusty Dugan pursues a warlord across the Sahara Desert. Sgt. Dick Carter; Alias X: Blind Man's Buff; Diamond Jim; Miss Victory; Corporal Rusty Dugan; Nervy Dan; Youth on Parade; 'Davy' Crocket. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #2
    Rusty Dugan (1944) Holyoke One-shot 2
    • 2" Spine split from bottom. Centerfold detached at one staple. Water damage.

    Stories and art by Charles M. Quinlan, Franchot Renault, Ed Lipowski, Lee Lawrence and Ray Willner. Sometimes listed as Holyoke One-shot #2 or Corporal Rusty Dugan Comics #2. Little is known about the so-called "Holyoke One-Shots," except they include stories reprinted from early Golden Age books by Temerson and other publishers. John Fearless IV is visited by the spirit of his Revolutionary War ancestor, who gives him a magic horn with which to battle Nazi fifth columnists in America. The original, non-Kirby Mr. Miracle is given strange powers by a scientist's "mind ray" and uses them to fight evil. A talking statue tells John Smith he's the son of the unknown soldier, and he becomes Citizen Smith to battle Nazi agents. Captain Fearless; Captain Storms; Citizen Smith: Son of the Unknown Soldier; Trooper Pat Corrigan; It's Time You Knew; Mr. Miracle. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #3
    Miss Victory (1944) Holyoke One-shot 3
    • 2" Spine split from bottom. Staple rust.

    Stories and art by Jack Kirby, Irwin Hasen, Ed Lipowski, George Storm, Nam Chung Po, Pagsilang Rey Isip and Lee Lawrence. Sometimes listed as Holyoke One-shot #3. (Miss Victory only appears on the cover.) Little is known about the so-called "Holyoke One-Shots," except they include stories reprinted from early Golden Age books by Temerson and other publishers. Raised in the Burmese jungles by tigers, David Merryweather uses his catlike powers to battle criminals as Cat-Man. Teen detective Jane Drake tries to put the brakes on an auto-theft ring. Plus a story by pioneering Filipino-American artist Pagsilang Rey Isip, and an early story by comics legend Jack Kirby. The Cat Man; Buck Burke; The Flying Trio; Jane Drake Detective; Solar Legion; Shangra; It's Time You Knew. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #4
    Mr. Miracle (1944) Holyoke One-shot 4
    Auction opens June 10
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Label #21-31C4038-012

    Stories and art by Irwin Hasen, R. Johnson, Lee Lawrence and George Storm. Sometimes listed as Holyoke One-shot #4. Little is known about the so-called "Holyoke One-Shots," except they include stories reprinted from early Golden Age books by Temerson and other publishers. The Blue Streak battles Nazi agents to free an explorer from an Antarctic avalanche. Cat-Man must elude a series of traps to enter a spy stronghold and discover the identities of enemy agents. Secret Agent Z-2 faces one of the most difficult tasks of his career. The Flying Trio; Blue Streak; Secret Agent Z-2; Bob Preston; Cat Man; Jane Drake; Alec and the Reign of Yang; It's Time You Knew. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #5
    U.S. Border Patrol Comics (1944) Holyoke One-shot 5

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    Stories and art by Alberta Tews, Ray Willner, Lee Lawrence and Chas. M. Quinlan. Sometimes listed as Holyoke One-shot #5. Little is known about the so-called "Holyoke One-Shots," except they include stories reprinted from early Golden Age books by Temerson and other publishers. Miss Victory must free kidnapped senators before a crucial vote to aid resistance to Hitler. Mr. Miracle sets out to find a Nazi U-boat that is attacking neutral ships at sea. An attempted mugging in Rangoon sends penniless American Grit Grady on the trail of adventure. U.S. Border Patrol; Miss Victory; Grit Grady; Citizen Smith; The Victims; Mr. Miracle; It's Time You Knew. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #6
    Captain Fearless (1944) Holyoke One-shot 6

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    Stories and art by Charles M. Quinlan Sr., Ray Willner, Al Ulmer, Saul Rosen, Lee Lawrence and Ed Lipowski. Sometimes listed as Holyoke One-shot #6. Little is known about the so-called "Holyoke One-Shots," except they include stories reprinted from early Golden Age books by Temerson and other publishers. Captain Fearless infiltrates a military post as a private, and discovers that Axis spies have gone all the way to the top. Alias X sets out to stop the Doyle Mob's crime spree. Captain Stone is exploring the ocean floor when he discovers an undersea kingdom living in an air pocket. Captain Fearless; Alias X; Diamond Jim; Captain Stone; Corporal Rusty Dugan in the French Foreign Legion; It's Time You Knew. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #7
    Secret Agent Z-2 (1944) Holyoke One-shot 7

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    Sometimes listed as Holyoke One-shot #7. Little is known about the so-called "Holyoke One-Shots," except they include stories reprinted from early Golden Age books by Temerson and other publishers. Blue Streak sets out to rescue a writer condemned to death by his fascist government. Teen detective Jane Drake is abducted by a vengeful gangster. Modern-day pirate king Yang captures Alec and destroys his ship on his way to conquering the world's oceans with his army of submarines. Secret Agent Z-2; Strongman; The Blue Streak; Jane Drake - Detective; Alec. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #8
    Blue Streak (1944) Holyoke One-shot 8

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    Stories and art by Robert Turner, Rudolf Johnson, Irwin Hasen and George Storm. Sometimes listed as Holyoke One-shot #8. Little is known about the so-called "Holyoke One-Shots," except they include stories reprinted from early Golden Age books by Temerson and other publishers. Secret Agent Z-2 escorts a scientist whose latest invention could help the war effort, but enemy spies want to stop him at any cost. Alec and his pet parrot are interrogated by cronies of modern-day pirate king Yang. Buck Burke; Waterfront Wildcat; Alec & the Reign of Yang; Secret Agent Z-2; Strongman. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #9
    Citizen Smith (1944) Holyoke One-shot 9

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    Stories and art by Robert Turner, Rudolf Johnson, Irwin Hasen and George Storm. Sometimes listed as Holyoke One-shot #9. Little is known about the so-called "Holyoke One-Shots," except they include stories reprinted from early Golden Age books by Temerson and other publishers. Strongman intervenes when enemy paratroopers invade the nation of Polonia. The Blue Streak takes direct action when Boravia invades nearby Polenden. The Solar Legion helps the people of Jupiter overthrow their despotic leader. Strongman; Carnival Trouble; The Blue Streak; Solar Legion; Shangra. 32 pages, Full Color.

  • Issue #10
    Captain Stone (1944) Holyoke One-shot 10

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    Stories and art by Robert Turner, Pagsilang R. Isip, Nam Chung Po and Jack Kirby. Sometimes listed as Holyoke One-shot #9. Little is known about the so-called "Holyoke One-Shots," except they include stories reprinted from early Golden Age books by Temerson and other publishers. The Chief's daughter Betty goes undercover when Secret Agent Z-2 investigates jewel thieves who target wealthy socialites. The Flying Trio repairs a downed enemy bomber and flies it, meaning all US military air regulations are out the window. Plus a story by pioneering Filipino-American artist Pagsilang Rey Isip, and an early story by comics legend Jack Kirby. Solar Legion; Secret Agent Z-2; Buck Burke; The Flying Trio; Singapore Sally; Shangra. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.