Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) comic books

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Cover art by Irv Novick. Introduction and first appearance of The Shield "G-Man Extraordinary," script by Harry Shorten, art by Irv Novick; The Shield is sent to stop a Stokian spy ring; some Shield origin details revealed. Untitled intro and origin Comet story, script and art by Jack Cole; After injecting himself with a gas fifty times lighter than hydrogen, John Dickering discovers he can now take leaps that are more like flying; Beams now shoot from his eyes and when the rays cross whatever he's looking at disintegrates. Glass is the only thing that can stop the beams; He vows to use his new powers for good; He starts by going after a typhoid racketeer. Untitled Jocko story, script and art by Dick Ryan. Untitled Sgt. Boyle story; introduction and origin of Sgt. Henry "Hank" Boyle. Untitled story, art by Lin Streeter; The Queen of Diamonds (introduction) and the Rocket (introduction) battle Rado Von Kelter. Untitled story, script by Manly Wade Wellman, art by Lin Streeter; Fu Chang (intro and origin), American university-educated and living in San Franciscos Chinatown, is devoted to the teachings of the Chinese gods and has sworn his life to aid the oppressed. "Murderer's Brew" text story by Will Harr. Untitled story, script by Manly Wade Wellman, art by Maurice Gutwirth; Bentley (introduction) versus The Mayfair Monster (Sir Rupert Napier. "Klondike Cafe Robbed," art by Jack Binder; Young playboy and newspaper reporter Flash Calvert becomes the Falcon in order to effectively battle against the enemies of the free press. Untitled Midshipman story, script by Will Harr, art by Edd Ashe. Untitled Kayo Ward story, art by Phil Sturm. Pep Comics began as a super-hero title, but debuted Archie Andrews with issue #22. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Irv Novick. Origin and 2nd appearance of the Rocket. 2nd appearance of the Shield & the Comet. "Peril in Puerto Rico," art by Irv Novick; The Shield stops the Nordics from capturing a U.S. oil tanker off the coast of Puerto Rico. "The Face in the Clouds" starring The Comet, script and art by Jack Cole. "Retlek vs. the Rocket" starring Rocket and the Queen of Diamonds, script by Manly Wade Wellman, art by Lin Streeter. "The Fight with Red Morgan," art by Bob Wood. "Mystery of the Missing Messenger," script by Abner Sundell, art by Charles Biro. "Moronia Bund Threatens Editor," script by Abner Sundell, art by Mort Meskin; Clad in a green suit and fedora with red mask, gloves and tie, Press Guardian, playboy son of the publisher of the Daily Express newspaper, goes after a nefarious Bund operating in the city that had ties to the Nazis. "The Tiger-Devil Cult," script by Manly Wade Wellman, art by Lin Streeter. "A Lesson in Victory," art by Ed Ashe. "The Terror of Rocky Pool," script by Manly Wade Wellman, art by Sam Cooper; Inspector Bentley vs. Rocky Pool. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Irv Novick. "The Mines of Count Zongarr," art by Irv Novick; A mysterious plane is dropping mines in New York harbor. "The Pawn of Satan," script and art by Jack Cole; The Comet returns home after working with the police; Drugged as he sleeps and kidnapped, traveling for five days he arrives in California and Satan's clutches; The Comet is hypnotized, after three days, by Zadar to hate the law, hate the police and to kill anyone who stands in his way; The Comet begins to rob and kill for Zadar and Satan. "The Return of Von Leo," script by Abner Sundell, art by Mort Meskin; Press Guardian [Perry Chase] vs. Von Leo and Moronia Bund. "The Drug Slaves of Ghor," script by Manly Wade Wellman, art by Lin Streeter; Fu Chang vs. Ghor and Tay Ming. "Escape from Germany," script by Abner Sundell, art by Charles Biro; Sergeant Boyle vs. Nazis. "The Sub Formula Spies" starring the Midshipman, art by Ed Ashe. "City of the Batmen," script by Manly Wade Wellman, art by Lin Streeter. "The Socker Benson Setup" starring Kayo Ward, script by Phil Sturm, art by Bob Wood. "The Murder of the Three Officers" starring Bentley of Scotland Yard, script by Manly Wade Wellman, art by Sam Cooper. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Irv Novick. Untitled Shield story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Irv Novick; J. Edgar Hoover appearance. Mosconian spies try to sabotage a volcano and destroy Pearl Harbor. Untitled Comet story, script and art by Jack Cole; The Comet is seen by police and they start shooting at him; Wanting to clear his name and trying to do the right thing he turns himself in. Untitled, script by Abner Sundell, art by Mort Meskinress Guardian (Perry Chase) versus Walton. Untitled Fu Chang story, script by Joe Blair, art by Lin Streeter; Fu Chang versus Princess Lin Foy and her robots. Untitled story, script by Abner Sundell, art by Charles Biro; Sergeant Boyle versus The Nazis. "City of the Hawkmen" starring, script by Abner Sundell, art by Lin Streeter; Sir Rocket and the Queen of Diamonds versusThe Lizardmen, their king, and the Ape Men introduction of The Hawkmen. "Giants of the West" text story. Untitled Kayo Ward story, art by Phil Sturm. The Hunchback Horror starring Bentley of Scotland Yard, script by Joe Blair, art by Sam Cooper; Legend tells a Crackenthorpe ancestor summoned a huge scaly demon to gain riches which starts the family's fortune; The bride of each heir must bow to the demon, which Lady Brenda does; When her husband comes to save her, the demon kills him; Bentley suspects murder. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Irv Novick. "The Mosconian Menace" Part 6, script by Harry Shorten, art by Irv Novick; The Mosconians send a submarine to sink a passenger ship that the Shield is on; The Shield travels to Washington DC and puts an end to the Mosconians plan to blow up Congress. "Stinger Lee's Ray of Darkness," script and art by Jack Cole; Comet vs. Stinger Lee. "The Corruption of Senator Palmgreas," script by Abner Sundell, art by Mort Meskin; Press Guardian vs. Sen. Palmgreas and Killer Scaretti. "The Man-Eating Plants of Yen Fat Sing," script by Manly Wade Wellman, art by Lin Streeter; Fu Chang vs. Yen Fat Sing. "The Crackdown of Captain Twerp," script by Abner Sundell, art by Charles Biro; Sergeant Boyle vs. Von Blotz. "The Army-Navy Baseball Game," art by Bob Wood. "Chief of the Ape Men," script by Manly Wade Wellman, art by Lin Streeter. "Ten Straight Knockouts!", script by Harry Shorten, art by Bob Wood; Kayo Ward vs. Killer Slick and Candy Morgan. "The Man-Monster of London," script by Joe Blair, art by Sam Cooper. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Irv Novick. Untitled Shield story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Irv Novick. Untitled Comet story, script by Abner Sundell, art by Bob Wood. Untitled Press Guardian story, script by Abner Sundell, art by Mort Meskin. Untitled Fu Chang story, script by Joe Blair, art by Lin Streeter. Untitled Sergeant Boyle story, script by Abner Sundell, art by Charles Biro. Untitled Midshipman story. Untitled Rocket and the Queen of Diamonds story, script by Abner Sundell, art by Lin Streeter. Untitled Kayo Ward story, script and art by Bob Wood. The Case of the Roman god starring Bentley of Scotland Yard, script by Joe Blair, art by Sam Cooper. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

The Shield (art by Irv Novick), the Comet, Perry Chase the Press Guardian, Fu Chang International Detective, Sergeant Boyle, Lee Sampson Midshipman, the Rocket and the Queen of Diamonds, Kayo Ward, and Bentley of Scotland Yard in "The Case of the Congo-Curse." Novick cover. Cover price $0.10.

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The Shield (art by Irv Novick), the Comet (art by Jack Cole), Perry Chase Press Guardian, Fu Chang International Detective, Sergeant Boyle, Lee Sampson Midshipman, the Rocket and the Queen of Diamonds, Kayo Ward, and Bentley of Scotland Yard in "The Case of the Vampire Murders." Novick cover. Cover price $0.10.

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The Shield (art by Irv Novick), the Comet, Perry Chase Press Guardian, Fu Chang International Detective, Sergeant Boyle, Lee Sampson the Midshipman, the Rocket and the Queen of Diamonds, Kayo Ward, and Bentley of Scotland Yard in "The Case of the Dancing Ghost." Novick cover. Cover price $0.10.

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The Shield (art by Irv Novick), the Comet, Perry Chase Press Guardian, Fu Chang International Detective, Sergeant Boyle, Lee Sampson Midshipman, the Rocket and the Queen of Diamonds, Kayo Ward, and Bentley of Scotland Yard in "The Case of the Tarantula Terror." Novick cover. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Irv Novick. Dusty, the Spectacular Boy Detective starring The Shield, script by Harry Shorten, art by Irv Novick. Untitled Comet story, script by Joe Blair, art by Lin Streeter. Untitled Press Guardian story, art by Mort Meskin. Untitled Fu Chang story, script by Joe Blair, art by Lin Streeter. Untitled Sergeant Boyle story, art by Charles Biro. Untitled Midshipman story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Mort Meskin. Untitled Rocket and the Queen of Diamonds story, script by Joe Blair, art by Lin Streeter. Untitled Kayo Ward story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Bob Wood. The Riddle of the Whirring Wings starring Bentley of Scotland Yard, script by Joe Blair, art by Sam Cooper. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Irv Novick. Death Rides the Rails starring the Shield, script by Harry Shorten, art by Irv Novick. Untitled Danny In Wonderland story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Lin Streeter. Untitled Comet story, script by Joe Blair, art by Lin Streeter. Untitled Fireball story, art by Paul Reinman. Untitled Sergeant Boyle story, art by Charles Biro. Untitled Midshipman Christmas story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Mort Meskin. Untitled Rocket and the Queen of Diamonds story, script by Joe Blair, art by Lin Streeter. Untitled Kayo Ward story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Bob Wood. The Case of the Vampire Ghoul starring Bentley of Scotland Yard, script by Joe Blair, art by Sam Cooper. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Irv Novick. Untitled Shield story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Irv Novick. Untitled Danny In Wonderland story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Lin Streeter. Untitled Comet story, script by Joe Blair, art by Lin Streeter. Untitled Fireball story, art by Paul Reinman. Untitled Sergeant Boyle story, art by Charles Biro. Untitled Midshipman story, script by Joe Blair, art by Mort Meskin. Untitled Lucky Larson story. Untitled Kayo Ward story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Bob Wood. The Case of the Whistling Doom starring Bentley of Scotland Yard, script by Joe Blair, art by Sam Cooper. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart GD- 1.8 $479.00 or Best Offer View scans Trimmed Top edge TRIMMED. 3" cumulative spine split, cover detached and re-adhered with tape. Piece of tape on interior cover. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

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Cover art by Irv Novick. Untitled Shield story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Irv Novick. Untitled Danny In Wonderland story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Lin Streeter. Untitled Comet story, script by Joe Blair, art by Lin Streeter. Fire! Fire! starring Fireball, art by Paul Reinman. Untitled Sergeant Boyle story, art by Charles Biro. Untitled Midshipman story, script by Joe Blair, art by Mort Meskin. Untitled Lucky Larson story. Untitled Kayo Ward story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Bob Wood. The Case of the Frightened Gangster starring Bentley of Scotland Yard, script by Joe Blair, art by Sam Cooper. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 2.5 $665.00 View scans Restored: C2 Paper: Cream to off white Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover, pieces added to cover, tear seals to cover, spine split sealed. Label #4262600004

Cover art by Irv Novick. Untitled Shield story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Irv Novick. Untitled Danny In Wonderland story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Lin Streeter. Untitled Comet story, script by Joe Blair, art by Lin Streeter. Untitled Fireball story, art by Paul Reinman. Untitled Sergeant Boyle story, art by Charles Biro. Midshipman story, script by Joe Blair. Untitled Kayo Ward story, art by Bob Wood. Untitled Bentley of Scotland Yard story, script by Joe Blair, art by Sam Cooper. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Irv Novick. Untitled Shield story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Irv Novick. Untitled Danny In Wonderland story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Lin Streeter. Untitled Comet story, script by Joe Blair, art by Lin Streeter. Untitled Fireball story, art by Paul Reinman. Untitled Sergeant Boyle story, art by Charles Biro. Untitled Midshipman story, script by Joe Blair, art by Mort Meskin. Intro and origin Madam Satan story, script by Abner Sundell, art by Harry Lucey. Untitled Kayo Ward story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Bob Wood. The Case of the Pirate's Ghost starring Bentley of Scotland Yard, script by Joe Blair, art by Sam Cooper. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Irv Novick. Untitled story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Irv Novick; The Shield (Joe Higgins) battles Blinker and his gang. Untitled story, art by George Storm; John "The Comet" Dickering sees his brother Bob being kidnapped by a couple of Big Boy Malone's men, and flies to his aid, but is shot and killed in the process; Bob swears revenge and becomes The Hangman, and when Chugger is found not guilty because John Dickering isn't alive to testify against him, The Hangman hustles Chugger out of the courtroom. Untitled story script by Harry Shorten , pencils by Lin Streeter; Danny in Wonderland versus a cyclops. Untitled story starring Sergeant Boyle, Corporal Collins, Capt. Twerp, the Fascists, and "Fuzzy Wuzzies," art by Charles Biro. Untitled story; The Fireball (Ted Tyler) battles a gang of smugglers. Untitled story, art by Harry Lucey; Using the sinister name Iola and dressing in a slinky dress, Madam Satan lures Carl Jensen away from his true love, Anita, and is soon completely in the toils of the creature of the netherworld, beginning a mad and expensive orgy of merrymaking. Untitled story, script by Harry Shorten, art by George Storm; On his wedding day, Kayo's face is badly burned; Ashamed of his scarred face, he flees and becomes a hobo; While on a train he befriends a man who has tuberculosis. "The Case of the Parachute Killer," script by Joe Blair, art by Sam Cooper; Inspector Bentley versus Roger Kimberley. Steel Sterling pin-up on back cover. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Irv Novick. "The Case of the Side Show Horrors," script by Harry Shorten, art by Irv Novick; Ju Ju finds a corpse in the water when out bathing with Betty and Mamie. Untitled story, art by George Storm; The criminal mastermind, the Jackal, knows the Hangmans after him; So he puts on a Hangman suit himself and starts committing murders in the Hangmans name. Untitled story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Lin Streeter; The Fairy Queen transfers Danny and Kupkake to the hills where it is thought the thieves they search for are hiding. Untitled story, art by Carl Hubbell; A German body is washed up on the beach with papers about a coming U-boat attack on the coastguard. Untitled Fireball story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Paul Reinman; A strangled man is found in a burning house. Untitled story; Madam Satan escapes from the broken spirit bottle. Untitled story, script by Harry Shorten, art by George Storm; Kayo saves a girl from drowning in a water tank. Untitled Bentley of Scotland Yard story, script by Joe Blair, art by Sam Cooper; The curse of the Pharoahs follows the mummy of King Ahm to the home of Sir Hubert Tigh. Shield and Dusty pin-up on back cover. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Irv Novick. Untitled The Shield story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Irv Novick; The head of the War Bond sales department is found hanged in his office. Untitled story, art by George Storm; An inmate of the state insane asylum bolts from his room and escapes. Untitled Danny In Wonderland story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Lin Streeter; Danny and Kupkake are prisoners of Pascha, and Kupkake offers to find mushrooms for the sultan if he sets them free. Untitled Sergeant Boyle story, art by Carl Hubbell; Barrage balloons over Battersea are shot down by saboteurs. Untitled story, art by Paul Reinman; Fireball joins the fire department. Untitled Madam Satan story, art by Harry Lucey; George spreads the belief among the villagers that Nita, the wife of his cousin, is a vampire. Untitled Kayo Ward story, script by Harry Shorten, art by George Storm; A doctor tries to convince people in a small town in Oklahoma to take anti-cholera injections. "The Case of the Witch's Curse," script by Joe Blair, art by Paul Reinman; Bentley is in dreadful danger as a witch is after him to kill him. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Irv Novick. Shield story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Irv Novick. Hangman story, script by Joe Blair (as Cliff Campbell), art by George Storm. Danny In Wonderland story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Lin Streeter. Sergeant Boyle story, art by Carl Hubbell. Fireball story, art by Paul Reinman. Madam Satan story, art by Harry Lucey. Kayo Ward story, script by Harry Shorten, art by George Storm. Bentley of Scotland Yard story, script by Joe Blair, art by Mort Meskin. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Irv Novick. Shield story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Irv Novick. Hangman story, script by Joe Blair. Danny In Wonderland story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Lin Streeter. Sergeant Boyle story, art by Carl Hubbell. Jolly Roger story, script by Joe Blair, art by Ed Smalle. Madam Satan story, art by Harry Lucey. Kayo Ward story, script by Harry Shorten. Bentley of Scotland Yard story, script by Joe Blair. 68 pages. Cover price $0.10.

First appearance of Archie, Betty and Jughead. Cover art by Irv Novick. Shield story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Irv Novick. Hangman story, script by Joe Blair, art by Paul Reinman. Danny In Wonderland story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Lin Streeter. Sergeant Boyle story, art by Carl Hubbel. Jolly Roger story, script by Joe Blair, art by Ed Smalle. Introduction and first appearance of Archie Andrews, script by Vic Bloom, art by Bob Montana. Kayo Ward story, script by Harry Shorten. Bentley of Scotland Yard story, script by Joe Blair. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Irv Novick. Shield story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Irv Novick. Hangman story. Danny In Wonderland story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Lin Streeter. Sergeant Boyle story, art by Carl Hubbell. Jolly Roger story, script by Joe Blair, art by Ed Smalle. Archie Andrews story, art by Bob Montana. Kayo Ward story, script by Harry Shorten. The Case of the Armless Corpses starring Bentley of Scotland Yard, script by Joe Blair. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Irv Novick. Shield G-Man Club house ad. "The Suicide Club," art by Irv Novick; The Shield and Dusty stumble upon a suicide "club," consisting of once wealthy men, and break it up. "The Walrus," art by Harry Lucey; The Hangman captures the Walrus. "The Boogy-Woogy War," script by Harry Shorten, art by Lin Streeter; Danny and Kuppie help to bring peace between two warring factions of gnomes. "Somewhere in the Sahara," art by Carl Hubbell; Sgt. Boyle and Capt. Twerp sabotage a German railroad project. "Retribution for a Nurse," art by Ed Smalle; The Jolly Rogers vie for the attention of a nurse. "The Basketball Blunder," art by Bob Montana; The basketball coach says Archie can play in the game if he passes his history exam; Meanwhile, Jughead mixes up trunks containing basketball uniforms and ballet dresses. Hangman, Special Comics house ad. "South American Stopover," script by Harry Shorten, art by Art Seymour; Kayo Ward travels to South America and his plane is forced to land in the Amazon jungle. "The Hound of the Devonshires" starring Bentley of Scotland Yard, script by Joe Blair, art by Paul Reinman; story swiped from Arthur Conan Doyle's "The Hound of the Baskervilles." 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Irv Novick. Shield G-Man Club house ad. Untitled story, art by Irv Novick; Joe Higgins has a dream, which he treats as a premonition, in which a series of events lead up to the death of his partner, Dusty. "The Walrus's Prison Break," script by Harry Stein (as Steyne), art by Harry Lucey; The Walrus breaks out of prison. Shield-Wizard No. 6 house ad. "The Boogy-Woogy Balloon," script by Harry Shorten, art by Lin Streeter; The Boogies and the Woogies build a hot air balloon so that Danny and his friends can return to Wonderland. "Battle in Tobruk," art by Carl Hubbell; Low on supplies, Sgt. Boyle manages to fend off the Italian soldiers at Tobruk until supplies can arrive. "Radio-Free Germany," script by Joe Blair, art by Ed Smalle; Jolly Roger is captured by the Gestapo as he delivers radios to the Free German Movement. "Archie's Taxi Service," script and art by Bob Montana; Archie's jalopy is costing too much, so Archie offers to make it a taxi service; He picks up a man at the train station and while trying to shortcut, ends up on a road to the country. "Action in San Paulo," script by Harry Shorten, art by Art Seymour; The President of San Paulo manipulates Louis Liverlip into fighting Kayo Ward. "The Case of the Poisoning Monkey," art by Paul Reinman; Bentley investigates the death of the Duke of Ashwold. Comicscope toy ad. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Irv Novick. Shield G-Man Club house ad. "The Case of William Wayne," art by Irv Novick: The Shield and Dusty set out to prove Bill Wayne's innocence. "The Menacing Missionary," art by Harry Lucey; The Hangman exposes the fraudulent missionary, John Weems. "The Timid Lion," script by Harry Shorten, art by Lin Streeter; Danny gives the Timid Lion courage. "Japs Raid," art by Carl Hubbell; Sgt. Boyle is transferred to the Pacific theater, and en route, he destroys a secret Japanese naval base. "The Russian Mission," script by Joe Blair, art by Ed Smalle; The Sky Pirates are transferred to Russia to assist the Russian air force. "Veronica Makes the Scene," script and art by Bob Montana; Archie meets Veronica and asks her out, not knowing that she's a rich girl with expensive tastes; He gets a job at the El Crocadearo to get money for the date, but that is where Veronica ends up wanting to go. Black Hood house ad. "The Bandit King of San Paulo," script by Ed Bresnick, art by Warren King; The title bout between Louis Liverlip and Kayo Ward is interrupted by bandits who kidnap the President of San Paolo. "Case of the Druid Curse," art by Sam Cooper; Bentley is sent to investigate two deaths at Sir Roger Steyne's residence. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Irv Novick. Shield story, art by Irv Novick. Hangman story, art by Paul Reinman. Danny In Wonderland story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Lin Streeter. Sergeant Boyle story, art by Carl Hubbell. Jolly Roger story, script by Joe Blair, art by Ed Smalle. Archie Andrews story, script and art by Bob Montana. Kayo Ward story, script by Bob King, art by Lin Streeter. Bentley of Scotland Yard story, script by Joe Blair, art by Sam Cooper. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Irv Novick. Civil War starring Hangman, art by Paul Reinman. Shield story, art by Irv Novick. Danny In Wonderland story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Lin Streeter. Sergeant Boyle story, art by Carl Hubbell. Wings Johnson story, script by Joe Blair, art by Ed Smalle. Archie Andrews story, script and art by Bob Montana. Kayo Ward story, script by Bob King, art by Lin Streeter. The Case of the Haunting Bag Pipes starring Bentley of Scotland Yard, script by Joe Blair, art by Paul Reinman. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Irv Novick. Shield story, art by Irv Novick. Hangman story, art by Harry Lucey. Danny In Wonderland story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Lin Streeter. Sergeant Boyle story, art by Carl Hubbell. Archie On Vacation starring Archie Andrews, script and art by Bob Montana. Bentley of Scotland Yard, script by Joe Blair, art by Paul Reinman. Young Soldiers of America starring Shield, script by Harry Shorten, art by Irv Novick. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Bob Montana. Untitled story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Irv Novic; An experiment to restore the Shield's super powers fails, and, it seems, he is faced with losing his super powers permanently; In the meantime, the Shield and Dusty become involved in helping to rescue the French Vichy Consul from the clutches of the Strangler and his Nazi gang. "Rhymed Invitations to Death" starring Hangman, Mother Goose, Simon Dickson, Robin Dickson, and Mr. Dickson. Untitled story, script S. M. Iger, art by Alex Blum; Captain Commando (John Grayson, introduction) battles The Nazis. Untitled Danny In Dreamland story starring Alice, Welsh Rabbit, Dill Pickle, and I. Scream Cohen, script by Harry Shorten, art by Bob Montana. Untitled Sergeant Boyle story starring Rajah of Bapal, his son, and Japanese villains, art by Carl Hubbell. Untitled story, script and art by Bob Montana; Archie sets up an escort agency to raise money and ends up dating his teacher, Miss Grundy. Untitled story, script by Joe Blair, art by Paul Reinman; Bentley of Scotland Yard versus Donald Grayson. "God's Wrist Watch" text story starring Sergeant Boyle. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Irv Novick. The Hangman and the Hunter. Captain Commando story, script by S. M. Iger, art by Alex Blum. Danny In Wonderland story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Red Holmdale. Sergeant Boyle story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Carl Hubbell. Archie Andrews story, script and art by Bob Montana. The Church-Steeple Murders starring Bentley of Scotland Yard, script by Joe Blair, art by Paul Reinman. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Bob Montana. The Bullfrog Strikes Again starring Hangman, art by Irv Novick. The Hun starring Shield, art by Irv Novick. The Commandos Are Coming! starring Captain Commando, art by Alex Blum. Danny In Wonderland story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Red Holmdale. Sergeant Boyle story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Carl Hubbell. Archie Andrews story, script and art by Bob Montana. The Head On Traitor's Gate starring Bentley of Scotland Yard, script by Joe Blair, art by Paul Reinman. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Bob Montana. Black Swan Inn starring Shield, art by Irv Novick. The Crusader starring the Hangman. Captain Commando story. Danny In Wonderland story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Red Holmdale. Sergeant Boyle story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Carl Hubbell. Archie story, script and art by Bob Montana. The Light That Lives starring Bentley of Scotland Yard, art by Paul Reinman. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Bob Fujitani. Untitled Shield story, art by Irv Novick; A cheap, gaudy rug turns up at several murders. Harry Shorten bio by Scott Feldman. "Sabotage!" starring Hangman, art by Bob Fujitani; An organizes band of saboteurs operates on American oil fields in Mexico. "Murder Makes a Phone Call" text story starring The Hangman by Scott Feldman. Untitled Danny In Wonderland story by Harry Shorten, art by Red Holmdale; The Swedish mystic plays magical tricks on Kuppie. Untitled Sergeant Boyle story by Harry Shorten, art by Carl Hubbell; Collins is carrying a case of nitroglycerine on a plane bound for the front in Africa. Untitled story, art by Red Holmdale; Archie spends $100, thinking he won a limerick contest; He gets into hot water when Jughead tells him it was a gag. Untitled Bentley of Scotland Yard story, art by Paul Reinman; There were four things...a death by lightning, a steam shovel, an unreported flight plan, and a piece of wire...four things that didn't add up. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 0.5 $899.95 or Best Offer View scans Restored: C5 Paper: Brittle Restoration includes: pieces added, glue to interior. Label #3949965012 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by humble cow

Cover art by Irv Novick. The Trail of the Walking Corpse starring Shield, art by Irv Novick. The Raven starring Hangman, art by Bob Fujitani. Man Without a Country starring Captain Commando, art by Irv Novick. Danny In Wonderland story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Red Holmdale. Sergeant Boyle story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Carl Hubbell. Archie story, script and art by Bob Montana. The Case of Devil's Rock starring Bentley of Scotland Yard, art by Paul Reinman. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 6.0 $8,600.00 View scans Paper: Off white to white Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back; Minor side/edge crack(s) Label #1974416013

First cover appearance of Archie Andrews. Cover art by Bob Montana. Souls For Sale starring Shield, art by Irv Novick. The Secret of the Leopard's Curse starring Hangman, art by Bob Fujitani. The Pyramid Pillbox starring Captain Commando, art by Irv Novick. Sergeant Boyle story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Carl Hubbell. Danny In Wonderland story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Red Holmdale. The 3-11 Club starring Archie, script and art by Bob Montana. The Case of the Steeplechase Murders starring Bentley of Scotland Yard, art by Paul Reinman. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Bob Montana. Polly Wants a Corpse starring Shield, art by Irv Novick. The Lamp That Lived starring Hangman, art by Bob Fujitani. Captain Commando story, art by Irv Novick. Sergeant Boyle story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Carl Hubbell. Danny In Wonderland story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Red Holmdale. Archie story, script and art by Bob Montana. The Turnberry Lighthouse Mystery starring Bentley of Scotland Yard, art by Paul Reinman. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Coverless $58.00 View scans INCOMPLETE. 2 centerfold wraps missing (affects Captain Commando story). Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Cover art by Alex Schomburg. Shield story, art by Irv Novick. The Crime Behind the Noose starring Hangman, art by Bob Fujitani. Captain Commando story, art by Irv Novick. The Yanks Have Come! starring Sergeant Boyle, script by Harry Shorten, art by Carl Hubbell. Danny In Wonderland story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Red Holmdale. Archie story, script and art by Bob Montana. The Case of the Laughing Corpse starring Bentley of Scotland Yard, art by Gil Kane. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Irv Novick. The City of Corpses starring Shield, art by Irv Novick. Murder By Appointment starring Hangman, art by Bob Fujitani. Captain Commando story, art by Irv Novick. Sergeant Boyle story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Carl Hubbell. Danny In Wonderland story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Red Holmdale. Archie story, art by Harry Sahle. Murder At the Carnival starring Bentley of Scotland Yard, art by Gil Kane. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Bob Montana. "Introducing Monstro, the Monster From Mars" starring The Original Shield and Dusty The Boy Detective, art by Irv Novick; A man from Mars comes to Earth, but folks think it's another Orson Wells gag. "The Case of the Singing Corpse," art by Bob Fujitani (as Bob Fuje); A radio announcer and control man are murdered, while they are on the air. "Blackmail" text story starring The Shield. "The Conga Goes To War," art by Irv Novick; Captain Commando and the Boy Soldiers' transport ship has sunk off the Solomon Islands. Untitled story, script and art by Larry Harris; Catfish Joe (introduction) versus the sheriff of Mudcat. Untitled story, art by Dave Higgins; Li'l Chief Bugaboo meets a mountain lion. Untitled story, script and pencils by Harry Sahle. "Adventure of the Inner Temple," art by Gil Kane; Bentley tells a story of what happened while he was in Egypt a few years earlier. 60 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Harry Sahle. Ad for Shield G-Man Club. "Monstro's Holiday" starring The Shield And Dusty The Boy Detective, art by Irv Novick; Monstro does not want to go back home. "Home Is Where the Hangman Isn't," art by The Hangman; The Professor is working on a book about criminals. "Long Distance Murder" text story. Untitled story starring Captain Commando And The Boy Soldiers, Nero, Adolf Hitler, and Colonel Bradley, art by Irv Novick. Untitled story, script by Ed Goggin (as Groggin), art by Harry Sahle; Archie causes chaos when he signs up for the basketball team. Untitled story, art by Dave Higgins; Li'l Chief Bugaboo tries to teach Fido to act like a dog. Untitled story starring Catfish Joe and Prof. Otto K. Balderdash, script and art by Larry Harris. Untitled story, art by Gil Kane (as Stak til); Bentley of Scotland Yard versus Fred King. 60 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CBCS 1.5 $720.00 View scans Paper: Off white to white Cover Detached Label #22-207412E-011

Add to cart PR 0.5 $265.00 View scans INCOMPLETE. Page missing (affects Lil Chief Bugaboo story). Heavy interior soiling. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Cover art by Bob Montana. Shield G-Man Club ad. "Diamonds of Death" starring The Original Shield and Dusty The Boy Detective, art by Irv Novick; A millionaire is dead, robbery the apparent motive; The suspected killer bought a doll on the day of the death. Untitled The Hangman story, art by Bob Fujitani (as B. Fuje); Abner Thrisk has been on the lam for five years for a murder that he claims he didn't commit. Untitled Li'l Chief Bugaboo story, pencils by Dave Higgins, inks by Terry Woik Szenics; Attempts are made to discover if Fido is a dog or a mountain lion. "Archie the Jockey," script and pencils by Harry Sahle, inks by Janice Valleau (as Ginger); Archie and Reggie fight over horseback riding; Veronica believes that Archie can ride and she invites him to the Lodge estate for the weekend. Untitled Catfish Joe story, script and art by Larry Harris; Killer elephant beaks out of the train and heads into the swamp. Untitled Marco Loco Adventurer story, script and art by Carl Hubbell (as Hubbello); Marco Loco (introduction, origin) versus Christopher Flopp. Untitled Captain Commando And The Boy Soldiers story starring Adolf Hitler, Captain Herman, Nazis, Abraham Lincoln (in a dream, cameo), art by Irv Novick. 60 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 3.5 $930.00 View scans Paper: Cream to off white Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case; Scuffing to inner well of case Tape on interior cover. Label #1974422017

Add to cart CGC 4.5 $2,495.00 or Best Offer View scans Paper: Off white to white Centerfold detached. Sticker attached to back cover. Second highest graded. Label #1488626003 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Add to cart PR 0.5 $295.00 View scans INCOMPLETE. Multiple pages missing (missing "Beginnings" story). Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Cover art by Bob Montana. Shield G-Man Club ad. "Invitation to Murder," art by Irv Novick; Joe Higgins stands accused of murder of one of his old friends. "Green Death," art by Bob Fujitani (as B. Fuje); Dr Peters and Dr Mordecai, Botany Professors, traveled to Tibet; Upon their return to the United States, Dr Peters had lost his mind, due to attempting to bring back a sacred plant. Untitled story, pencils by Dave Higgins, inks by Terry Woik Szenics; Li'l Chief Bugaboo has trouble fishing. "Wise Guy" text story. Archie Talks ad. "Archie the Jockey: Part 2", script and pencils by Harry Sahle, inks by Janice Valleau; When Jughead mentions that jockeys have to be a certain weight, Archie stuffs himself in hopes of becoming overweight; Archie gets sick and is visited by Dr. Breakbone. Untitled Marco Loco Adventurer story, script and art by Carl Hubbell. Untitled Catfish Joe story, script and art by Larry Harris; An airplane makes an unscheduled landing in the bayou. Untitled story, art by Irv Novick; While facing certain death, Captain Commando and the Boy Soldiers think about what led them to where they are. 60 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 3.0 $1,600.00 View scans Paper: Off white to white Cover detached. Tape on cover. Label #2037558003

Add to cart Coverless $285.00 or Best Offer View scan Several center wraps detached. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Cover art by Bob Montana. The Ghost Goes East starring the Shield, art by Irv Novick. The Hangman and the Snail, art by Bob Fujitani. Li'l Chief Bugaboo story, art by Higgins. Catfish Joe story, script and art by Larry Harris. Archie the Pug, script by Ed Goggin, art by Harry Sahle. Marco Loco story, script by Ed Goggin, art by Harry Sahle. Heroes Never Die starring Captain Commando, art by Irv Novick. 60 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Murder On Parade starring Shield, art by Irv Novick. Catfish Joe story, art by Larry Harris. War Correspondent starring Captain Commando, pencils by Clem Weisbecker, inks by George Harrison. Marco Loco story. Archie the Painter starring Archie Andrews. Li'l Chief Bugaboo story, art by Dave Higgins. The Medusa's Curse starring Hangman, art by Bob Fujitani. 60 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Coverless $185.00 or Best Offer View scan Extra staples added (not manufacturing). Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Cover art by Harry Sahle. ### Shield G-Man Club ad. "Tales of a Safety Pin," script by Otto Binder; A safety pin that seems to be followed by bad luck helps The Shield and Dusty solve a crime. "The Ferryboat Admiral" starring Captain Commando and the Boy Soldiers and Karl Van Hoosen (Introduction, death). "Dead Men's Eyes Tell Tales" starring Dutch Kane (as a corpse), Doc Einstone, Rabbit, Southpaw Sears, and Hangman, script by Otto Binder, art by Bob Fujitani (as B. Fuje). "The Ghost of Henry Schmidt" text story starring The Shield by Vivian Berg. "Christmas Cheers," script by Harry Sahle and Ed Goggin, pencils by Harry Sahle, inks by Virginia Drury (as Ginger); Archie gets a cheque for $50 from his grandfather, makes a list of what he wants to buy for his friends, but most of the money is gone by the time he buys the gifts. Untitled story, script and art by Larry Harris; Captain Barney Keel is driving a tugboat along the land when a dam breaks and he and Catfish Joe find themselves floating around on a newly created lake rescuing animals. Untitled story, art by Dave Higgins; Li'l Chief Bugaboo and Fido find a bear cub and accidentally anger its mom. Untitled story, art by Carl Hubbell; Marco Loco and Snooch are hypnotised by the Medusa but then capture her and take her to the King to collect a reward. 60 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

The Madman's Castle starring Shield. We'll Never Be Licked starring Captain Commando. The Noose starring Hangman, art by Bob Fujitani. Archie story, art by Carl Hubbell. Catfish Joe story, art by Larry Harris. Li'l Chief Bugaboo story, art by Dave Higgins. Marco Loco story, art by Carl Hubbell. 60 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Harry Sahle. Shield G-Man Club ad. "The Curse of the Black Monkey"; The Jinx is a blind black monkey, surviving owner after owner managing to survive until it comes to Dusty, the Shields kid partner; The Shield discovers through an anthropologist friend that the monkey is an idol of sorts to the Thuggi cult of India and represents all evil and bad luck to all but the Thuggi. "The Corpse on the Checkerboard"; The Black Hood uses the pieces left on a checker board to solve a murder that's meant to look like a suicide. "Camera Bugs," script by Ed Goggin, pencils by Harry Sahle, inks by Virginia Drury (as Ginger); Archie gets a new camera and starts taking pictures that get him in trouble. "Special Communique #14," pencils by Clem Weisbecker, inks by Pen Shumaker; Alastair Morganbilt joins the army as a prissy gentleman but leaves in a body bag as a fighting man. Pep's Puzzle Page maze. Untitled story, art by Larry Harris; Two mad scientists give Catfish Joe pills that make him able to jump really far. "The Great Genghis Khan," art by Carl Hubbell; Marco Loco meets Genghis Khan and tries to stop his wedding. 60 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CBCS 1.5 $1,804.00 View scans Paper: Cream to off white Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case Cover detached and completely split. Label #20-478E896-005 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Poka

Add to cart PR 0.5 $807.00 or Best Offer View scans Interior is complete. Back cover missing, front cover detached. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Cover art by Harry Sahle. Shield G-Man Club ad. Untitled story, script by Ed Goggin, pencils by Harry Sahle, inks by Janice Valleau; Archie is caught trying to play a prank on Reggie and is sent to the principal's office; Mr. Weatherbee uses his latest readings in child psychology and gives Archie responsibility for a school picnic aboard a boat. "Special Communique #15: Father Scarface, pencils by Clem Weisbecker; Father Scarface, a Buddhist monk, defends his Monastery from the Japanese with the help of Captain Commando. "Crime Is Always Careless" text story starring Black Hood by Roger Conway. "The House That Crime Built, pencils by Clem Weisbecker, inks by Pen Shumaker; Narrated by "the house that crime built," this is the story of Black Hood solving a crime at a house built in 1821 with a history of crimes being committed in it. "The Rajah's Silver Idol, " pencils by Clem Weisbecker, inks by Pen Shumaker; The Rajah's silver idol goes missing and it's up to the Shield to find out where it went. "America - First, Last, and Always" text story starring Black Hood by Scott Feldman. Untitled story, art by Carl Hubbell; Marco Loco meets pearl-diving headhunters. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

50th issueArchie story, pencils by Harry Sahle. The Man Who Played God starring Shield, pencils by Irv Novick. You Made Me Confess starring Black Hood. Communique No. 16 starring Captain Commando, pencils by Clem Weisbecker, inks by Gil Kane (as Pen). Hanging To-Day starring Marco Loco, art by Carl Hubbell. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.