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Ace Comics (1937) 16 GD/VG 3.0

1" Cumulative spine split. Cover oxidation.

Cover by Joe Musial. Edited by Ruth Plumly Thompson. Stories and art by Robert L. Ripley, Feg Murray, Clarence D. Russell, H. H. Knerr, Doc Winner, Jack Sords, Russ Westover, A. D. Carter, Lyman Young, Chic Young, Rutherford G. Montgomery, Jack King, Joe Musial, Billy DeBeck, Lee Falk, Ray Moore, Paul Robinson, Gene Ahern, George Herriman, Don Moore and Alex Raymond. Pioneering comics publisher David McKay presents an anthology series featuring reprints of King Features Syndicate comic strips. Includes Alex Raymond's Jungle Jim and George Herriman's beloved Krazy Kat. The Phantom battles the all-female air pirates known as the Sky Band; the famous weird-facts strip Ripley's Believe It Or Not. The Phantom; Ripley's Believe It Or Not; Jungle Jim; Seein' Stars; Pete the Tramp; Katzenjammer Kids; Elmer; Sports in Pictures; Tillie the Toiler; Nicodemus O'Malley & His Whale, Palsy-Walsy; Just Kids; Tim Tyler's Luck; Blondie; Timberline Tales; The Stamp Spotlight; Curley Harper at Lakespur; Teddy and Sitting Bull; Barney Google; Etta Kett; Krazy Kat; Room and Board; Doc Winner's Daffy Doodles. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Dell Giant Marge's Little Lulu on Vacation (1954 Dell) 1 GD/VG 3.0

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Stories and art by John Stanley and Irving Tripp. This Dell Giant features reprints of early John Stanley Little Lulu stories, from Four Color and early issues of Little Lulu. Tubby decides he wants to be a hobo, in a story written and drawn by Stanley. Lulu and Tubby get lost while hiking in the woods. Lulu and Tubby want to go mountain climbing, but since there aren't any mountains around, they try to climb a building instead. Plus games and activities. Treasure Hunt; Sunday Afternoon; The Dancing Bear; Tubbys Travels; Feathered Friend in Need; Just a Gigolo; Babes In the Woods; Mountain Climbing. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Dennis the Menace (1981 Marvel) 7N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4643158013

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Newsstand Edition. Comic book version of the long-running comic strip created by Hank Ketcham. In this issue, Margaret is giving a Valentine's Day party and wants everyone to come in costume. So who does Dennis come as? Spider-Man! And he causes all sorts of trouble as the web-slinger in "Party Time." Then in "Snow Foolin'," it's snowing and Dennis is all for taking advantage of that. Issue also has "The Cookie Jar" with inside stories about Dennis the Menace. Story & art credits: Unknown. Cover price $0.60.

Devil Kids Starring Hot Stuff (1962) 7 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white

Label #0914004002

Cover art by Warren Kremer. Rubberland; Flying through an old worn-out tire, Hot Stuff finds himself in a strange place where the mischievous inhabitants are made of rubber. Girl Trouble; Princess Charma tries to make Hot Stuff jealous by flirting with a singing elf. The Hocus Pocus People; Hot Stuff accidentally spoils a magician's act, and then tries to learn stage magic himself from the magician's implements. The Noise Buster starring Stumbo the Giant, art by Warren Kremer. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Hanna-Barbera Super TV Heroes (1968) 3 VG 4.0

Comic book version of Hanna-Barbera cartoons of the late 1960s. Terrors of Turaba, script by Don R. Christensen, pencils by Mike Arens, inks by Mike Royer; An evil wizard, Kadi, captures Chuck and Nancy as sacrifices for the living idol of Turaba. The Plague of Giants; Space Ghost battles Creature King who can create illusions of giant creatures with his Nightmare Beams. Undersea Invasion; Aliens force Tom and Tubb to help them invade the boys' undersea city. The Solar Scorpions; Birdman fights off scorpion-like creatures from a crashed meteor. The Cosmic Werewolf; Young Samson and Goliath are blamed for a series of bank robberies committed by Dr. Krugle in his were-creature form. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Lil Abner (1947) 70 CGC 3.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4722034001

Stories and art by Al Capp, Jay Benton and Milt Story. Cover by Al Capp. Toby takes over reprints of Al Capp's famed comic-strip masterpiece, featuring hillbilly hero Li'l Abner, his love Daisy Mae, and the citizens of Dogpatch, USA. "Ironpants" Bailey and his cohorts take over Dogpatch, and force the citizens to ostracize Pappy and Lil Abner until they promise never to return. Tender Foote, young man from the big city, heads out west. Li'l Abner Fights For His Rights; Dizz Kids; Lil Abner; Tender Foote; Memphis Smith, Private Eye. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Little Archie (1956) 1 CGC 6.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4454700018

First appearance of Little Archie. Cover pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Bob White. Hunting; After Archie's mom asks him to stop playing hunter inside the house, he and his friends go outside to hunt wild animals, and come upon a snapping turtle. Racing; Archie builds an "imported Italian sports racer" for the soapbox derby. Playing House; Archie and Ronnie play house and fight even more than real married couples; Betty tries to get in on the act by marrying her cat to Archie's dog. Troops; General Archie and Sergeant Moose try to prevent Ronnie from joining their army, but she gains the troops' loyalty with her "secret orders." Script and pencils for all stories by Bob Bolling, inks by Bob White. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Little Archie (1956) 36 FN- 5.5

Cover oxidation.

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Cover art by Dexter Taylor. The Visit, script and art by Dexter Taylor; Little Archie gets a visit from his rural cousin, Andy Andrews. The Giant Bird, script and pencils by Dexter Taylor; Little Archie and Jughead encounter a monster-sized bird. The Vanishing Cat!, script and art by Bob Bolling; Polly leaves Betty behind when she goes to see the new pop sensation the Blemishes, but cat-loving Betty is determined to see the prize Burmese cat owned by the group's lead singer. Indian Army Scouts article. The Small Toreador starring Little Archie Andrews, script and art by Dexter Taylor. 68 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Little Dot (1953 1st Series) 2 GD 2.0 (R)

Trimmed

RESTORATION. TRIMMED. Cover detached. 2" tear from top.

Stories and art by Steve Muffatti and others. Cover by Warren Kremer. One of the mainstays of Harvey's long-running kids' comics, Little Dot also features Richie Rich and Little Lotta. A dog follows Little Dot to school. Richie Rich's jerky cousin Reggie Van Dough makes his debut, in a story that also introduces Richie's pals Freckles and Peewee. Dot's latest crazy relative is Uncle Alp, who would rather scale twenty-story buildings than walk around the park. Plus an explanatory note "from" Dot, introducing her friends to the reader. Dog's Life; Richie Rich: Problem Child; Little Lotta; Uncle Alp. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Little Eva 3-D Comics (1953) 1N CGC 6.5 Qualified

Paper: Off white to white

3-D glasses Missing.

Label #3956697010

Does not include original 3-D glasses. Mischievous Eva is an adorable counterpart to those other 1950s misadventurers, Little Audrey and Little Lulu. St. John was a pioneer in 3-D comics during the original 3-D craze of the 1950s. When Eva and her friends go camping, it quickly becomes the boys against the girls, until the boys get stuck on an outcropping. Short Stuff accidentally starts a feud with the neighborhood bully. Little Ike has a new way of making mischief when he gets a water pistol. Camping Out; Short Stuff: Bouncing Ball; Little Ike: Pistol-Packin Half-Pint!; Baby Kitten. 32 pages, B/W with 3-D effects. Cover price $0.25.

Little Lulu (1948-1980 Dell/Gold Key) 15 GD+ 2.5

Centerfold detached.

Cover art by Irving Tripp. Untitled story; Lulu wants to bring Tubby a present while he is sick in bed, but he wants the money instead. Untitled story; Lulu finds a ghost in her bedroom who needs to find a home. The Case of the Missing Wig; Tubby goes into disguise to solve the mystery of Lulu's missing doll wig. Untitled story; Lulu tells Alvin about the magic carpet she once owned. Untitled story; Tubby thinks the rock he has found in the woods is gold. All scripts by John Stanley, art by Irving Tripp. Two-page text story, Lulus Diry ("Diary"). 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Mutt and Jeff (1939-65 All Am./National/Dell/Harvey) 9 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0789625006

Cover by Sheldon Mayer (credited as Bud Fisher). Stories and art by Al Smith (credited as Bud Fisher), A. W. Nugent, Falcon Mathieu, Sol Hess, and W. A. Carlson. All-American/ DC reprints the comic strip that defined the comic strip, featuring the original tall-and-short comedy duo. Also featuring the "topper" strip Cicero's Cat, and other strips from bygone days. Jeff and Mutt buy a car together, but Jeff wants to divide it. The new pet in the house is a panda, but luckily Cicero's Cat speaks Chinese. Jeff buys a raccoon and a kangaroo, so he can raise fur coats with pockets in them. Plus a vintage ad for Picture Stories from the Bible, one of the first publications from Educational Comics, soon to be known as legendary publisher EC. Also featuring an "editor" credit to M.C. Gaines, inventor of the comic book and founder of EC Comics. Mutt & Jeff; Cicero's Cat; Simp O'Dill; Victory Puzzles; How to Spot the Planes in the Skies; Hop Harrigan. 60 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Mutt and Jeff (1939-65 All Am./National/Dell/Harvey) 25 FR/GD 1.5

4 1/2" cumulative spine split. Lateral spine tears. Cover detached. Water damage.

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Cover by Sheldon Mayer (credited as Bud Fisher). Stories and art by Al Smith (credited as Bud Fisher), Charles King, Sol Hess, and W. A. Carlson. DC reprints the comic strip that defined the comic strip, featuring the original tall-and-short comedy duo. Also featuring the "topper" strip Cicero's Cat, and other strips from bygone days. Jeff invents an atomic cleaner and presser, but that's too much power for mere laundry. Cicero's Cat takes a job as a pet model. Jeff gets a job as yes-man to Hollywood producer Mr. Flicker. Mutt & Jeff; Cicero's Cat; Simp O'Dill; Out of the Bottle. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Mutt and Jeff (1939-65 All Am./National/Dell/Harvey) 60 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4723167022

Cover by Sheldon Mayer (credited as Bud Fisher). Stories and art by Al Smith (credited as Bud Fisher), Jack Schiff, and Win Mortimer. DC reprints the comic strip that defined the comic strip, featuring the original tall-and-short comedy duo. Also featuring the "topper" strip Cicero's Cat. Mutt and Jeff try to avoid lightning during a storm. Jeff's gift of a banana immediately backfires. Jeff waits for a bus. Plus a PSA about learning. Mutt & Jeff; Cicero's Cat; Binky Asks, What Do You Know About Other People?; Every Movement Has a Meaning of Its Own. 40 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Mutt and Jeff (1939-65 All Am./National/Dell/Harvey) 148 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

File Copy.

Label #0780405013

Popeye (1948-1980 Dell/Gold Key/Charlton) 62 GD+ 2.5

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

Nobody Home!, or, Gone Goons starring Popeye and Bluto. Elmo's Soup text story. At last! The world's most powerful magnet! starring O. G. Wotasnozzle. One Can of Spinach starring Popeye and Swee'Pea. Ball Bonanza starring Popeye. Cover and interior art by Bud Sagendorf. Based on the classic cartoon and comic strip character. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Scooby-Doo (1970 Gold Key) 1 GD- 1.8

1" Spine split from bottom. Cover oxidation. Interior tearing. Water damage.

Number/month on cover: 10252-003/March. Cover by Jack Manning. Stories by unknown. Art by Phil De Lara. Based on the 1969-1970 TV series. In this issue: "What a Night for a Knight" - Coming home late from the movies, Shaggy and Scooby discover an abandoned truck with a mysterious crate. In it is a suit of armor, the Black Knight, which appears to come to life under a full moon. Characters in this story: Scooby Doo; Shaggy; Velma; Daphne; Fred; Professor Hyde White; Mr. Wikles. Plus: "Never Ape an Ape-Man" - Scooby and the gang are visiting the location set of the film The Ape-Man of Forbidden Mountain. Daphne's uncle, John Maxwell, is glad to have the gang as extras, as no other actors will work on the film. Apparently, there is a real Ape-Man scaring everyone off. Characters in this story: Scooby Doo; Shaggy; Velma; Daphne; Fred; John Maxwell; Carl the Stuntman; The Ape-Man. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Scooby-Doo (1975 Charlton) 1 GD/VG 3.0

Centerfold detached at one staple.

"Come Stay Awhile... Like Forever!" Scooby and his friends stay overnight at a creepy castle operated by Dr. Frankenstone! During the night Shaggy disappears; and Fred, Daphne, Velma, and Scooby have to find him before his life energy is transferred into Frankenstone's monster! "Who's Laughing in the Fun House?" Shaggy takes a job as a night watchman at an amusement park! But three secret spies cause mayhem for Shaggy and Scooby! "The Bobcat's Flying Lesson" Two-page text story (with illustrations) by Michael J. Pellowski. "Custard's Next-to-Last Stand" The Mystery Machine wanders into the middle of battle between soldiers and indians! And when Fred, Daphne, and Velma get captured; Shaggy and Scooby must lead the charge to free them! (Note: Script and art credits are not listed; however, Bill Williams is presumed to be the cover and interior artist. Full color.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Scooby-Doo (1977 Marvel) 5 VF+ 8.5

Scooby-Doo (1977 Marvel) 5 VF+ 8.5

Wendy the Good Little Witch (1960-1990 Harvey 1st Series) 1 VG+ 4.5

Water damage.

Cover has Wendy and Casper. Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Wendy stars in "Toot and Tooter" and "The Wand Tree," plus three untitled 1-pagers. Also in this issue: Nightmare in "The Ghost Rider"; Spooky in "Butter Ball"; and 1-page text stories "Jest for Fun" and "The Nutty Squirrel"! Characters in this issue: Wendy; Thelma; Zelma; Velma; Nightmare; Spooky; Poil. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.