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Hit Comics (1940 Quality) comic books 1955 or before

  • Issue #4
    Hit Comics (1940 Quality) 4

    Cover art by Lou Fine. Featuring the 1st appearance of Betty Bates "Lady-at-Law", one of the first female law professionals in comics. "The Future Society," art by Charles Nicholas (as B. H. Apiary); The Red Bee (Rick Raleigh) vs. Dr. Marah and Lizak. "The Budapest Crime Syndicate," script by S. M. Iger (as S. M. Regi), art by Alex Blum; Rod Strange and Doug Strange match wits over stolen jewels; This time in Budapest. "The Case of the Crooked Eights," script by Bob Powell (as Stanley Charlot), art by Bob Powell; Betty wins her case via a gun battle in the courtroom. "Assignment: Tradheim," art by Charles Sultan; X-5 vs. Von Setz. "The Modern Art Robbery"; Jack Doe and Jill Doe vs. Squee. "The Overland Bus Mystery," art by Dan Zolnerowich; Hercules vs. William Onslow, Pike and Blacky. "Black Starred Skull" starring The Old Witch, art by John Celardo. "King of the Rockmen"; Blaze Barton vs. the Rockmen (villains) and their King. "Madman's Castle, or, The Living Ghost" text story by Toni Blum (Toni Boone). "Cockroach Detail" starring Bob and Swab, script and art by Klaus Nordling. "The Transatlantic Bridge" starring Neon the Unknown, art by Alex Blum; Neon (Tom Corbet) vs. the Dictator of Kampfland; President Franklin D. Roosevelt appears. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #7
    Hit Comics (1940 Quality) 7
    • Cover detached, 7.5" cumulative spine split.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover art by Lou Fine. The Taxi Cab Racket starring Red Bee, art by Saul Rosen. Teamup In Africa starring The Strange Twins, script by S. M. Iger [as S. M. Regi], art by Alex Blum; Doug and Rod Strange learn of their brotherhood and become friends. On Little Diomede starring Bob and Swab, script and art by Klaus Nordling. The Will of Mr. Mark starring Betty Bates, art by Nick Cardy. The Tenement Fire Mystery starring Hercules, art by George Tuska. The Baron and the Gunsight Plans starring G-5 Super Agent, art by Charles Sultan. The Ghost's Revenge starring Old Witch, art by John Celardo. The Earth Presidential Election starring Blaze Barton, art by Maurice Gutwirth; Prof. Solis becomes President of Earth, 5020. The Lucky Charm starring Jack and Jill, art by Nick Cardy. Exiled From the Pack starring Lion Boy, art by George Tuska. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #22
    Hit Comics (1940 Quality) 22
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Label #4347781008
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    Cover art by Gill Fox. Make-Up For Murder, art by Max Elkan. Case of the Cat's Skeleton, art by Al Bryant. Peanuts and Spies starring Bob and Swab, script and art by Klaus Nordling. War! starring Comet Kelly, script and art by Vernon Henkel. The Silken Gang War starring Red Bee, script by Witmer Williams [as B. H. Apiary], art by Witmer Williams. Dan Tootin humor page by Jack Cole. Prisoner of Von Kimmel, script and art by George Brenner [as Wayne Reid]; Despite the menace of the Japanese after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the Ghost battles the Nazi menace and even sings the lyrics from a 1940 song, "I Am an American." Totoya Adventure starring the Strange Twins, script by S. M. Iger, art by Alex Blum. The Coming of Captain Flagg, script by Toni Blum [as Anthony Blum], art by Alex Koda. The Swordfish Strikes, art by Fred Guardineer. Bout With the Vichy French starring Don Glory, art by Arthur Peddy. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #40
    Hit Comics (1940 Quality) 40
    • Cover detached. Centerfold detached at one staple. Staple disintegration.

    Cover art by Al Bryant. Kid Eternity Battles Mr. Keeper; While False Face is acquitted the Kid tries to frame him against Keep's orders. Murder At Farnes Manor starring Betty Bates. Ghost Story starring Egbert and the Count, art by Ernie Hart. Movie Stars starring Big Brother, pencils by Charles Tomsey, inks by Pete Riss. Prison Break starring Bob and Swab, art by Janice Valleau [as Ginger]. Dan Tootin humor page by Jack Cole. Pet Dog starring Marmaduke Mouse, art by Ernie Hart. 60 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #51
    Hit Comics (1940 Quality) 51
    Auction opens November 16
    • INCOMPLETE. Piece missing, interrupts art and story. Severe water damage and soiling. Cover detached.
    • 5" Cumulative spine split/tear. Water damage. Cover oxidation.

    Cover art by Pete Riss. The Forgotten World!, starring Kid Eternity, art by Pete Riss; Bill Watkins searches for a forgotten world in the Brazilian rain forest. Untitled Bob and Swab story, script and art by Klaus Nordling. Untitled Big Brother story. The Rules of Murder! starring Betty Bates. Untitled Her Highness story. Crash! starring Sir Roger, art by Michael Senich. Untitled Rasputin and Merwin story, art by Ernie Hart. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.