Auctions: comic books in 'Comic Strip Reprints'

Best of the Tribune Company (1985) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Canada.

Label #4498221001

On Stage. Stories, art and cover by Leonard Starr. Dragon Lady Press reprints classic comic strips from the Chicago Tribune's syndicate. On Stage featured backstage drama in the life and loves of actress Mary Perkins, as her rising career takes her to New York, Hollywood and beyond. Reprints the Mary Perkins, On Stage daily strip from January 12 to May 23, 1958 and June 25 to September 16, 1961. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 72 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Comics on Parade (1938) 31 FN 6.0

Cover by Rudolph Dirks. Stories and art by Rudolph Dirks and others. Sometimes listed as Comics on Parade Vol. 3 #7. Comics on Parade focused on a different United Features comic strip in every issue. This issue features the iconic pranksters Hans and Fritz and their hapless victim, the Captain. The Captain thinks he's put one over on the Kids, but it's not the first time. Hawkshaw the Detective spots a telltale clue hiding in plain sight. The Captain and the Kids find themselves captives of the Brain. The Captain and the Kids; Hawkshaw the Detective; Captives of the Brain. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Famous Funnies (1934) 134 VF+ 8.5

Contains comic strip reprints, activity pages, and a text story. In order of appearance: "Buck Rogers" by Philip Francis Nowlan and Rick Yager (as Dick Calkins); "Invisible Scarlet O'Neil" by Russell Stamm; "Dickie Dare" by Milton Caniff; "Napoleon" by Clifford McBride; "Jitter" by Arthur B. Poinier; "Chief Wahoo" by Allen Saunders and Elmer Woggon; "Scorchy Smith" by Noel Sickles; and "Oaky Doaks" by Ralph Briggs Fuller. "Not Guilty " text story by Justin Dewey Triem. Activity pages by A. W. Nugent. 52 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Little Orphan Annie (1926-1934 Cupples & Leon) 2D VG 4.0

With dust jacket. Little Orphan Annie in the Circus (1927), written and illustrated by Harold Gray, is a comic published by Cupples & Leon Company. Book 2 in the Little Orphan Annie book series and reprints 1926 strips. Follow the adventures of Little Orphan Annie as she tries to make it big in the circus. Hardcover with dust jacket, 92 pages, 6-in x 8.75-in., no cover price.

Popular Comics (1936-1948 Dell) 25 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white

Slab: Significant front/back scuff(s)

Label #3693465001

Stories and art by Milton Caniff, Chester Gould, Edwina Dumm, Bill Holman, Harold Gray, Frank Willard, Fontaine Fox, Percy Crosby, Walter Berndt, J. R. Williams, William Ferguson, Martin Branner, Martha Orr, Gus Edson, Frank V. Martinek, Leon A. Beroth, Carl Ed, Sol Hess, Wallace Carlson, Stookie Allen, Al Posen, Henry Sperry, W. C. Brigham, Ed Cronin, A. W. Nugent, and Ed Leffingwell. Edited by comics pioneers M.C. Gaines and Sheldon Mayer. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. The Purple Cross Gang pulls off their biggest bank robbery yet, but Dick Tracy is hot on their trail. Pat, Connie and Terry face a dangerous showdown with the Dragon Lady, until government troops arrive at her hideout. Don Winslow leads the charge against the Crocodile's forces. Also featuring popular strips Little Orphan Annie, Skippy, Smokey Stover and Gasoline Alley. Toonerville Folks; Moon Mullins; Kitty Higgins; Dick Tracy; Skippy; Always Belittlin'; Smitty; Herby; Tippie; Winnie Winkle; Yankee Privateer; The Gumps; Don Winslow; Chimpsey's Cartoon Circus; Bos'n Hal Sea Scout; Harold Teen; Little Orphan Annie; Jinglet; Gasoline Alley; Out Our Way; Soldiers of Fortune: Alexander Iacovleff; Apple Mary; This Curious World; Tiny Tim; Spooky; Simp O'Dill; The Nebbs; Real Magic; Dill and Daffy; Streaky; Terry and the Pirates; Popular Sports; Smokey Stover; Little Joe; Smilin' Jack; Sweeney & Son. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.