Casper the Friendly Ghost (1949-1951 1st Series St. John) comic books 1938-1955
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Issue #1
$1,800.00
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- Label #4325701001
Stories and art by Oliver Towne and others. The first issue of what eventually became Harvey's long-running series about the friendliest of ghosts. Also featuring the debuts of Herman the Mouse and the Ghostly Trio, and the origin of Baby Huey. Casper flunks out of ghost school because he doesn't like to scare people. Herman the Mouse torments his first cat-agonist, Butch the Cat, when Butch breaks up his mousey frat party. Baby Huey is big and dumb, but the neighborhood learns to love him after he accidentally sends Mr. Fox packing. Creepy Town Terror; Casper the Friendly Ghost; Herman; Monty the Mountain Sheep; Paddy the Leprechaun; Willie the Watch-Dog; Benny Beaver; Baby Huey; Spooky: Ghostly Guard. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #4
$399.00
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- Label #4385185007
- Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
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St. John presents the earliest issues of what eventually became Harvey's long-running series about the friendliest of ghosts. Casper's Uncle Abernathy won't let him go to the ghost picnic because he thinks Casper is a "sissy." Baby Huey goes to nursery school. Buzzy the Crow takes action when a neighbor keeps a radio playing all night long. Nipper Plays It Smart; Casper the Friendly Ghost; Buzzy, the Crow; Baby Huey. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.
