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Hooded Menace (1951 Realistic Publications) 0 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4000363020

Art by Louis Ravielli and others. Cover by Louis Ravielli. A typically lurid pre-Code comic, based on a real-life band of hooded outlaws in the Pacific Northwest of the early 1900s. In 1903, ex-soldiers from the Spanish-American War settle in the Northwest and begin preying on the still-young towns and communities; President Roosevelt sends the Army to deal with the hooded menace. The backup story features the short and brutal life of gangster Vincent Coll, known as Mad-Dog. Also featuring a dramatic contents page illustrated by Louis Ravielli on the inside front cover. The Terror of the Northwest!; Reign of Terror!; Mad-Dog Killer Vincent Coll!; Mike Strong: Forecast for Death! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 12 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4647279001

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. "The Devil's Chessboard," art by Leonard Starr; Chess expert Alan Blake engages in a deadly game on the magical 'devil's chessboard' where every lost piece equals a loss in real life. 'Men Never Die in Cell 13," pencils by Curt Swan; Two newspaper reporters fake a murder to write a scoop from the death row. "Black Future," art by Ed Smalle; Every prophecy of a fortune teller comes true in the life of Jud Taylor; The fortune teller came from the future and knew about Taylor's life. "The Secret of the Matador's Sword!," pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Jose Pinto comes into possession of a magic sword, allowing him to win bullfights up to a certain number. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

How to Draw a Practical Book of Instruction (1904) 0 VG/FN 5.0

How to Draw: a Practical Book of Instruction in the Art of Illustration by Leon Barrett (editor) presenting Numerous Reproductions of Original Drawings by America's Famous Illustrators, Cartoonists and Comic Artists (1904, Harper and Brothers). Hardcover, 124 pages, 12-in. x 9-in., black and white illustrations. Features comic strip illustrations by Windsor McKay, T. E. Powers, Ferdinand Long (Little Mr. Pewee), R. F. Outcailt (Buster Brown) Walt McDougal, R. Dirks (Katzenjammer Kids), Frederick Opper (Happy Holligan), Paul Bransom, Hy. Mayer, F. M. Follett (The Kid), Carl Schultze (Foxy Grandpa) , George McManus (Panhandle Pete), Gebe Carr (Lady Bountiful), James Swinnerton (Mr. Jack) , F. M. Howarth (Mr. E. Z. Mark), W. P. Bodfish, William Marriner and T. S. Allen.

Human Torch Comics (1940) 7 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white

Label #0700786012

Cover art by Alex Schomburg. The Agent of Death starring the Human Torch, script and art by Carl Burgos; Torch and Toro try to stop the plans of Agent X, who is out to destroy an American convoy headed toward the Far East carrying food and supplies. Promotional ad featuring Captain America, who encourages readers to join his Sentinels of Liberty. The Case of the Attempted Dreadnaught Disasters starring Human Torch, script and art by Carl Burgos; The Flaming Duo must act quickly to prevent the treacherous fingers of Japanese treachery, out to destroy strategic bridges that would bottle up our Navy yard. Devil Cat text story by Mickey Spillane. Sub-Mariner Slaughters the Japs On Wake Island, art by Allen Simon. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Indian Warriors (1951 Star) 7 VG+ 4.5

Oxidation with chipping.

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Cover by L. B. Cole. Numbering continues from White Rider and Super Horse (1950 Novelty) #6. Western action with an emphasis on the Native tribes and their conflicts with incoming settlers. A wagon train crossing the Plains in winter is an easy target for a hostile tribe. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Jack and Jill (1938 Curtis) Vol. 16 #12 0.3

Comic is complete other than being coverless.

Vol. 16 #12 - Oct. 1954. Cover by Leo Politi. Magazine for children featuring activities, articles and text stories. 6 3/4-in. x 10-in., 68 pages, B&W with single and full color illustrations. Cover price $0.25.

Jack Armstrong (1947) 5 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4711164004

Last-Second Shot in NIT; Ernie Calverly's three-quarter court basket lifts Rhode Island to an overtime win over Bowling Green University in the National Invitational Tournament in 1946. Jack Armstrong's Fighting Chance. Highlights of the career of Maurice Richard, Montreal Canadiens hockey player. Jack Armstrong Magazine All-American Award; Fifteen-year-old Donald L. Smith of Coldwater, Mich., rescues eight-year-old Nancy McConnell from drowning and earns the fifth Jack Armstrong Magazine All-American Award. The Case of the Redheaded Hijacker; Hardy uses scientific methods to track down robbers that hijacked a truckload of furs. Profile of Ozzie Cowles, champion basketball coach of the University of Michigan. Jack Armstrong Trails the Killer of Ghost Canyon. Rebel; A wild stallion is captured and trained to be a polo pony. Lady of the Law; Betty meets policewoman Carol Shaw and helps her foil a jewelry store robbery. Ready-y-y! Aim--Fire!; Billy has misadventures in a firehouse, but saves the day at a real fire. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Jackie Gleason (1955 St. John) 1 GD/VG 3.0

Stories and art by Frank Ryan, Bill Shelly, Mike Roy and Mike Peppe. St. John presents a comic based on the many characters of comedy legend Jackie Gleason, including his influential TV series The Honeymooners, inspiration for The Flintstones. Wealthy lunatic Reggie van Gleason is so insulated from real life that he can't function without servants. Mr. Finch endures the nonstop chatter of Charlie Bratton, the Loudmouth. Plus a message from Mother Fletcher, The Famous Sponsor of the Late Late Late Late Show. The Honeymooners; Reggie van Gleason; The Poor Soul; Charlie Bratton the Loudmouth; Fenwick; Mother Fletcher; Rudy the Repairman. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Jo-Jo Comics (1945 Fox Feature) 10 CGC 4.5

Paper: White

Label #4541873001

All stories reprinted in Terrifying Tales (1953) #11. In order of appearance: "Jo-Jo Congo King, The Tiny Tyrants!"; "Jungle Curiosities" art by Alvin C. Hollingsworth; "Jo-Jo Congo King, Trance of Terror!"; and "Jo-Jo Congo King, Ransom for the Dead!". "Death Dance" text story reprinted in Zago Jungle Prince (1948) #4, Crimes by Women (1948) #9, Spook (1954) #28, and Strange Mysteries (1958 I.W. Reprint) #9. Indicia states "JO-JO". 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Jo-Jo Comics (1945 Fox Feature) 11 CGC 6.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #0356393023

Jack Kamen bondage cover. In order of appearance: "The Water Warriors!"; "The Cutthroat Caravan"; and "Vulture Birdmen!". "Decoy for Death" text story reprinted in Jo-Jo Comics (1945) #18, Famous Crimes (1948) #13, and Famous Crimes (1948) #51 and retitled and reprinted as "Brother of Death" in All Famous Police Cases (1952-54) #14. Indicia states "JO-JO". 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Jo-Jo Comics (1945 Fox Feature) 12 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4666735001

Cover by Jack Kamen. Jungle adventure in the tradition of Tarzan from Fox Feature Syndicate. Jo-Jo and Tanee are captured and tortured by the chieftain of the Valley of Jade, who is building a giant statue of himself; The Mozambii tribe attacks, in a story with a bathing scene that was somewhat risque for 1948; A mad priest demands sacrifices to his gigantic multi-armed idol. Fun gorilla-girl cover, probably by Jack Kamen. The Jade Juggernaut; The Death Moat of the Mozambii; Mask of the Swahili Terror; Eyeless Idol of Gaza. There was no issue #13. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Jo-Jo Comics (1945 Fox Feature) 20 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4397104004

In order of appearance: "Jo-Jo Congo King, The Murderous Butchers of Mauri!"; "Chugwater Wyoming, How It Got It's Name"; "Jo-Jo Congo King, Death Goes to College!"; and "Jo-Jo Congo King, Nightmare of Destruction!" retitled and reprinted as "Nightmare of Destruction.." in Terrors of the Jungle (1952) #19. "An Eye for an Eye!" text story. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

John Wayne Adventure Comics (UK c.1950 World Distributors) 23 GD- 1.8

Small piece missing from back cover.

UK reprint series. This issue reprints "Hounds and Hares" from John Wayne Adventure Comics (1949-1955 Toby Press) #26, and "Ghost Gang" from Straight Arrow (1950 Magazine Enterprises) #11. 36 pages, B&W, 6D cover price.

Journey into Fear (1951 Superior) 2 VG- 3.5

Cover oxidation. Tape on interior cover

The first Canadian horror comic book, from Canadian publisher Superior. Fred confesses a murder to the sheriff, but when they go to look for the body, the grave is empty. Linda is being driven mad by strange visions that occur to her every time she puts on her glasses. Trudy makes a deal with a devilish-looking fellow to interfere in a couple's marriage, but there's more going on than meets the eye. Night Screams; One of Us Must Die!; What Was It She Saw?; A Debt to the Devil!; Killer's Payoff. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Journey into Fear (1951 Superior) 3 GD+ 2.5

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

The Broken Mirror; her dance was a vision of beauty, but its reflection was a nightmare of stark madness; you will long remember the adventure of the ballerina and the beast! Midnight Prowler; each night he made his way through the shadows; what was his ghostly mission? The Smallest Ghosts/The Vision/The Phantom Bride text story. The Wandering Corpse; is there no resting place for the roaming cadaver? Gypsy's Curse; screen star Greg Peters is shooting a picture in an authentic gypsy camp. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Journey into Fear (1951 Superior) 15 FR/GD 1.5

Water damage. Interior cover taped and under staples.

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Return of the Ghoul; the thing from the grave stalks a helpless town. Corpse in Make-up; a man who had plotted murder tries to escape the faceless corpse. Strangling Shadows text story. Her Lips Dripped Blood; Bill and his wife Betty move into her family estate in the New England countryside; Betty later finds out about the curse of a werewolf that has plagued the area for decades and discovers the connection with her own family bloodline after finding out her dead grandfather had been a werewolf. Revenge So Evil. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Journey into Fear (1951 Superior) 21 GD- 1.8

3" Cumulative spine split. Cover-to-cover puncture damage. Cover oxidation.

Horror in the Clock; A couple buys an old grandfather clock, but begins to fear it; The clock seems to have a human heartbeat and drives the woman insane. Grim Revenge; A mortician and a doctor run an organ trafficking racket; The eyes of the dead are transplanted illegally. Blood in the Bayou text story. Payoff for Evil; Amos Hatter, a gambler and loafer, murders his identical twin brother Carl. Curse of the Castle; The cousins Dennis and Kathy inherit an old castle; Arriving there, a ghost tells them about a treasure in the dungeon well, protected by a flesh eating demon. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Journey into Mystery (1952) 18 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4250345005

"The Man Who Went Back!," art by Pete Tumlinson; A man is pursued through time by tax collectors. "Hate Is the Master" text story. "The Hidden Man!," art by Ed Moline; A mysterious sniper who has shot seven people in the city park turns out to be a monkey in the nearby zoo who somehow acquired a gun. "He Wouldn't Stay Dead!," art by Bill Walton; A man conducts rites that reincarnate his shrewish wife's spirit into a figurine, but the new person, whom he names 'Jolie', is a kind and supportive ideal wife. "The Swami!," art by Mort Lawrence; A crook forces his stepson to commit crimes for him but one victim is a swami who turns the man's greed against him. "The Worst Thirst," art by Ed Winiarski; Two brothers are incensed that their neighbors have put down a well that has dried up the well on their property so they lay pipe to divert the water back down to the well on their property. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Journey into Mystery (1952) 19 CGC 3.5

Paper: Slightly britle

Label #3801925024

Cover by Sol Brodsky. "Behind the Locked Door!," art by Pete Tumlimson; When a man with a robotics researcher as a girlfriend gets a robot from her, it builds itself a girlfriend robot. "The Ray Machine," art by Tony DiPreta. "The Un-Human!," art by John Forte; When an alien spy assumes the shape and mind of a servant of the top scientist in the country in order to learn of Earth's defenses, he absorbs some of the goodness of the man's soul, and thus does not reveal to his evil alien masters that they will be destroyed when they attack Earth. "The Little Things!," script by Paul S. Newman, art by Howard Post; A man finds that the oriental figures his wife buys somehow turn into the real thing when they are broken; He wants to be rid of her, so he buys a rattlesnake figurine. "It Waits In the Tank!," art by Vince Colletta; When a man acquires a strange sea creature it slowly transfers into his body and switches minds, leaving him inside the tank starring out at the alien being which has seized his form. "The Witch Burning," art by Ed Winiarski. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Journey into Mystery (1952) 20 FR/GD 1.5

4" spine split from top. Cover and interior oxidation.

Cover art by Carl Burgos. "Quick-Change!", art by Pete Tumlinson; A guy in love with an evil woman tries to woo her with an amulet which changes him into legendary creatures but she steals it to commit robberies; After one success she realizes that she doesn't know any more legendary creatures so she rushes into the library with police right behind her. "The Man in Black!" text story. "After Man...What?", script by Paul S. Newman, art by Bob Powell; A man discovers that Starlings have actually come from the moon and are planning on displacing humans on Earth. "Hector!", art by John Tartaglione; A woman who has a robot servant for a husband is the envy of all the other neighborhood women. "The Messenger!", script by Paul S. Newman, art by Jack Abel; A warehouse employee from the future gets the foreman taken away as a mental case after he shows him impossible products. "The Crazy Car!", art by Bill Everett; When a stranger approaches Karl Baxter on the street and invites him to take a test drive in his car: a car that runs on no fuel of any kind, Karl decides to kill the old man and figure out a way to duplicate the engine in the car so that he can make a fortune....or so HE thinks! 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Jumbo Comics (1938) 75 CGC 8.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #1021324002

Cover by Joe Doolin. Edited by Jerry Iger. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Alex Blum, and Robert Webb. An influential anthology starring jungle hero Sheena, featuring early art by legendary comics artists in the Eisner-Iger Shop. A woman runs afoul of hostile natives while tracking her father's killer; Pirate queen Velvet thinks she's found the lost heir to the throne of France; Time-traveler Stuart Taylor meets legendary French swordsman Cyrano de Bergerac. Another classic Sheena cover by Joe Doolin. The Hawk; Weird Stories of the Supernatural; Sheena, Queen of the Jungle; Ghost Gallery; Dutch Courage; ZX-5 Spies In Action; Sky Girl. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Jumbo Comics (1938) 98 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4624905001

In order of appearance: "Sheena, Queen of the Jungle", reprinted with alterations in Sheena Queen of the Jungle (1942 Fiction House) #15, and "The Hawk" art by Robert Webb; "Hateful Herman"; "ZX-5" art by Jack Kamen; "Sky Girl" art by Matt Baker, reprinted in Good Girl Art Quarterly (1990) #14; and "Stuart Taylor in Weird Stories of the Supernatural" and "The Ghost Gallery" art by Jack Kamen. "Sheena and the Deadly Water" text story. 52 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Jumbo Comics (1938) 102 CGC 7.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #3796072009

In order of appearance: "Sheena, Queen of the Jungle" and "The Hawk" art by Robert Webb; "ZX-5" art by Jack Kamen; "Sky Girl" art by Matt Baker, reprinted in Good Girl Art Quarterly (1990) #19 and Men of Mystery Comics (1996- AC Comics) #85-1ST; and "Stuart Taylor in Weird Stories of the Supernatural" and "The Ghost Gallery" art by Jack Kamen. "Plague House" text story. 52 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Jumbo Comics (1938) 110 CGC 7.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #3796072011

In order of appearance: "Sheena, Queen of the Jungle", reprinted in Jungle Girls (1988) #4, and "The Hawk" art by Robert Webb; "ZX-5" art by Jack Kamen; "Sky Girl" art by Matt Baker, reprinted in Good Girl Art Quarterly (1990) #9; and "Stuart Taylor in Weird Stories of the Supernatural" and "The Ghost Gallery" art by Jack Kamen. "Cornered" text story by Henry Wysham Lanier. 52 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Jumbo Comics (1938) 154 VG+ 4.5

In order of appearance: "Sheena, Queen of the Jungle" art by Robert Webb; "The Ghost Gallery" art by Jack Kamen; and "The Hawk" and "Long Bow" art by Robert Webb. "Totem Thunder" text story. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Jungle Comics (1940 Fiction House) 1 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1156872001

Cover art by Lou Fine. "Prey of the Slavers," art by Alex Blum (as Alex Boon); Kaänga rescues Ann from the slaver, Blacton, and tells her how he came to live in the jungle. Untitled story, art by Taylor Martin; The White Panther is dispatched by his father to help Dr. White recover curative gems and to protect the Whites from Zaroff, an unethical competitor. "The Slave Raiders," script and art by Fletcher Hanks (as Henry Fletcher); In return for rescuing a witch doctor, Tabu is given a "six sense" and amazing powers which he uses to combat evil and injustice in the jungle. "Queen of the Lost Empire," art by C. A. Winter; Explorer Jon Dale discovers a lost city in the jungle, ruled by Queen Camilla; Daily human sacrifices are necessary for Camilla and her people to retain their immortality. Untitled story; Terry and his lancers are assigned to a fort, deep in the jungle, and are charged with interrupting the slave trade. Untitled story; Gunrunners sell guns to the natives in Wambi's jungle, which they then use to steal gold from local prospectors; Wambi reports the crimes to the local constabulary who defeat the natives. Untitled story; Cog bails out petty criminals Buck, Rex, and Slim to use as overseers of his safari; Cog drives the natives too hard and they rebel. Untitled story; Aging Simba saves the life of his rival, Slita and then barely manages to prevent being usurped by the younger Slita; Simba concedes his pride Slita and departs. Untitled story; Safari guide Buck Barton infiltrates a leopard cult to rescue his client. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Jungle Comics (1940 Fiction House) 6 PR 0.5

Interior is complete. Brittle. Full length spine split with tape, interior pages splitting.

Untitled story, art by George Tuska; Anitra rescues Kaänga from yet another attack by Sam Broot and his men, but when Kaänga refuses to become her king, she prepares to sacrifice him; Ann and Cheba arrive and prevent the execution and Anitra allows Kaänga to go free because of his love for Ann. Untitled story, script by Taylor Martin, art by Arthur Peddy; Despite the Panther's warnings, a botanist pursues collecting a black orchid; He is followed by a gang of thugs who want to sell the flower; The plant is located and one of the thugs touches it and dies. Untitled story, art by Bob Powell; The deaf hunchback, Caredodo, is persuaded by Count Knuten to assassinate Camilla; Caredodo follows her to the salt mines where she is attempting to discover the reason for the failure of salt deliveries. Untitled story, script by Courtney Thomason; Roy escorts immunologist Jill March into the jungle to eradicate sleeping sickness; They are captured and imprisoned in a village where the governor is using white slaves to manufacture illegal firearms. "The White Slave" text story by Bob Clark. Untitled story, script and art by Fletcher Hanks (as Barclay Flagg); Eating strange jungle berries transforms a man, raised in the jungle by a python, into the Jungle Demon whose goal is to strip the jungle of all its diamonds and emeralds. Untitled story, art by William M. Allison; Golox, leader of the apes, decides that Simba has ruled the jungle too long. Golox confronts Simba and they begin to battle as a film crew arrives; During the confusion, Golox makes off with Gloria, the crew's actress. Untitled Captain Terry Thunder of the Congo Lancers story; Gloria, a general's daughter visits the fort and is taken captive by Arabs. Untitled story, script by Robert Lewis, art by Charles Sultan; A white boy, designated as the heir to the previous village leader, has his position usurped by Batau, who rules as a tyrant. Untitled story, script by Roy L. Smith, art by Henry Kiefer; Wambi's animal friends help a village of pygmies recover their homes after they are driven out by a neighboring tribe. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Jungle Comics (1940 Fiction House) 42 CGC 5.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4051669003

Cover art by Dan Zolnerowich and Ruben Moreira. "Master of the Moon-Beasts," art by Reed Crandall; A rhinoceros stampede leads Kaänga to a moon worshiping cult in the Mountains of the Moon; Ann is kidnapped by the white man who manipulates the natives cult; He intends to substitute her for his daughter, whom the natives believe to be the goddess, Tluva, kill her, and then revive her by replacing Ann's body with the live Taluva. Untitled story, art by Nick Cardy (as N. Viscardi); Simba saves a chief's son from drowning and then protects the village from thieving baboons. Untitled story, art by Henry Kiefer; Wambi and his jungle friends drive a cruel prince's hunting caravan from the jungle. Untitled story, art by George Appel; Khefra claims new land and battles cannibals and pirates to keep it. "The Madman's Ape" text story. Untitled story, pencils by Robert Webb; Nazis persuade an African village to store fuel for them; Terry and the lancers capture the Germans. Untitled story, art by Art Saaf; An animal trapper named DaCosta takes the contract that has been issued on Camilla's life by those trying to steal her inheritance; He and his partner are killed when they create an animal stampede at Trader Davis's. 60 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Jungle Comics (1940 Fiction House) 89 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1260472005

Cover art by Joe Doolin. "Blood-Moon Over the Whispering Veldt," art by John Celardo; In an effort to photograph an annual gorilla mating ritual, Prof. Lynne and his daughter visit Kaänga's jungle; Their safari guide, Cass, schemes to create faked footage and to murder the Lynnes. Untitled story, art by August Froehlich; While Simba is attempting to teach Simba Jr the laws of the jungle, they are captured by trappers; Simba Jr is released as too small to sell. A brief natural history of the gorilla, art by Mike Pepper. Untitled story, art by Charles Sultan; Terry is taken captive by his old foe Ali Bey, who is also attempting to secure the Baänji, a priceless elephant idol; Keeto schemes to rescue Terry through a double cross on a Trojan horse ploy. "Listen to the Madman's Drum" text story. Untitled story; A jungle priestess murders her chief and frames Wambi for the crime; Word spreads even to the jungle animals of Wambi's alleged crime; Wambi is captured by the tribe and is put trial by dunking. A brief natural history of the Cape buffalo, also known as the black buffalo, art by Frank Doyle. Untitled story, art by Howard Larsen; Tabu attacks a band of slavers and releases their captives. Untitled story, art by Fran Hopper; Camilla goes to the rescues of the Wasais, who have been taken by the bird tribe. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Jungle Comics (1940 Fiction House) 144 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4707747002

Cover art by Maurice Whitman. "Quest of the Dragon's Claw," art by Maurice Whitman; Kaänga, disguised, enters the kingship contest of the Bafwasendes in the place of the wounded Nyika; Despite the interference of the witch doctor, Nyika recovers in time to complete the contest on his own. Untitled story, art by Henry Kiefer; Wambi frees a Cape buffalo from a tangled mass of vines; Later, Sirdah attempts to kill Wambi; He is stopped by the grateful Cape buffalo who learns of Wambi's plight from a macaw. Untitled story; Captain Terry Thunder and the lancer go upriver to deal with the murderous Barotes and their priestess. "The Big Top Battles a Storm" text story by Clyde Beatty. Untitled story, art by Ralph Mayo; In an effort to loot a lost Egyptian temple, Reagan a safari guide, hypnotizes a scientist into believing that she is an ancient Egyptian queen; Camilla rescues the scientist and kills the guide. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Junior Hopp Comics (1952) 1 GD- 1.8

1.5" Spine split from bottom with splitting to interior wraps.

Stories and art by Dave Berg and others. Archie-style teen comedy from Stanmor, an imprint of Stanley Morse. An introduction to the supporting characters in Junior's world, and a map of his town, Highvale, U.S.A. Junior's attempt at creating a love potion goes hilariously wrong. Chuck deals with an ant problem. Featuring early art by future MAD artist Dave Berg. Meet Junior Hopp - The Keenest Teen In Town!!; And He's Stuck With It!; Potions of Love; Junior Hopp Club News; Gramps: Bandaging Words; Highvale, U.S.A.; Mower Power To You; Chuck Has The Ants-er. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Ken Maynard Western (1950-1952 Fawcett) 1 FN- 5.5

1/2 Spine split.

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Bygone movie cowboy Maynard stars in offbeat stories that set this Fawcett book apart from run-of-the-mill Western comics. Instead of "Hi-yo, Silver," Ken directs his horse Tarzan to "Bite wind, Tarzan!" Corrupt lawyer Silas Crocker, seeking a lost Spanish treasure, joins forces with outlaw Gunsmoke, setting Ken on his trail. Crocker uses stolen money to frame Ken for Gunsmoke's crimes, then tries to burn down the jail with Ken in it. Jeeter has a talking horse, Ya-Ta-Ta, but the horse only wants to insult people, and worse than that, he's smarter than the cowboys around him. Poor Polly; The Outlaw Treasure Trail!, Part 1: Blazing Guns; Fool's Gold; Part 2: Undercover Danger; Jeeter: The Horse Trade; Part 3: Battle Against the Badmen. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Kid Colt Outlaw (1948) 39 FR 1.0

INCOMPLETE. Coupon cut from back cover, does not interrupt art or story. 1" cumulative spine split. Cover oxidation. Water spotting.

Cover art by Russ Heath. "And Sudden Death!", art by Jack Keller; Kid Colt is riding across the range and comes across a new settlement and remarks how fast the west is expanding; Not far away is a group of Comanches who have noticed the new settlement and decide to go in and talk to the settlers about sharing their hunting grounds in order to maintain peace. "A Thousand Sinners," art by Jack Keller; Kid Colt is riding along the range when someone tries to take a shot at him; Kid Colt sneaks around and finds that the shooter is a young man and quickly shoots his guns out of the young man's hands; Kid Colt confronts the boy and learns that he is Greg Peterson, and he took a shot at Kid Colt to prove himself to the leader of his gang Jack Brent so he can be a great outlaw. "A Brave Comes Home" text story. "El Dorado!", art by Syd Shores; At is medical practice, Dr. Matthew Masters is about to close up for the day when suddenly an old man stumbles in with a gunshot wound; The old man tells him that he has discovered a mountain made of gold and was shot by a man named Yates who sought to claim the gold himself; The old man warns Masters that the mountain is cursed and tells him where to find it. "The Lawmakers," art by Jack Keller; Chuck Grimes has been forcing local ranchers to pay him protection money; He is currently roughing up a rancher named Foster and forces him to sign off his property; Recovering at his home, Foster is visited by his friend Kid Colt who learns about Grimes plans, and suddenly Grimes comes to get his payment, Kid Colt decides to deal with him. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Kid Colt Outlaw (1948) 39 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Centerfold missing, interrupts art and story. 1/2" spine split from bottom. Staple missing. Water damage.

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Cover art by Russ Heath. "And Sudden Death!", art by Jack Keller; Kid Colt is riding across the range and comes across a new settlement and remarks how fast the west is expanding; Not far away is a group of Comanches who have noticed the new settlement and decide to go in and talk to the settlers about sharing their hunting grounds in order to maintain peace. "A Thousand Sinners," art by Jack Keller; Kid Colt is riding along the range when someone tries to take a shot at him; Kid Colt sneaks around and finds that the shooter is a young man and quickly shoots his guns out of the young man's hands; Kid Colt confronts the boy and learns that he is Greg Peterson, and he took a shot at Kid Colt to prove himself to the leader of his gang Jack Brent so he can be a great outlaw. "A Brave Comes Home" text story. "El Dorado!", art by Syd Shores; At is medical practice, Dr. Matthew Masters is about to close up for the day when suddenly an old man stumbles in with a gunshot wound; The old man tells him that he has discovered a mountain made of gold and was shot by a man named Yates who sought to claim the gold himself; The old man warns Masters that the mountain is cursed and tells him where to find it. "The Lawmakers," art by Jack Keller; Chuck Grimes has been forcing local ranchers to pay him protection money; He is currently roughing up a rancher named Foster and forces him to sign off his property; Recovering at his home, Foster is visited by his friend Kid Colt who learns about Grimes plans, and suddenly Grimes comes to get his payment, Kid Colt decides to deal with him. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Kid Cowboy (1950 Ziff Davis) 4 VG- 3.5

Water spotting. Staple rust.

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Painted cover by Norman Saunders. Stories and art by Gene Colan, Ross Andru, Leonard Starr, and John Celardo. Baby-faced gunslinger Kid Cowboy fights for justice in the Old West with his sidekick, Red Feather. Kid Cowboy mounts a desperate plan to keep outlaw Blackie Gordon from crossing the border, in a story with early art by future Marvel legend Gene Colan. A US Cavalry colonel goes rogue, and when Kid Cowboy and Red Feather try to stop him, they face the firing squad. Plus the story of Buffalo Bill Cody, and one-pagers with early art by future Marvel legend Ross Andru. Heroes of the West: Buffalo Bill Cody; The Colonel's Code; The Old Chisholm Trail; Thundering Herds; Red Feather: Eagle of Doom!; Cameron's Cowboys; "Windwagon" Thomas; Branding Time. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Knockout Adventures (1954) 1 FR 1.0

5 1/2" cumulative spine split. Cover oxidation. Water damage.

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Cover by Bill Benulis and Jack Abel. Edited by Jack Byrne. Stories and art by Ruth Roche, Nick Cardy, Robert Webb, John Forte and Matt Baker. Fiction House presents a partial reprint of Fight Comics (1940) #53 under a new title. Boxer Kayo Kirby finds trouble while on a tour of Central America, in a story with art by legendary good-girl artist Matt Baker; Hooks Devlin and his gal Peaches find danger at a dude ranch; Senorita Rio sets out to rescue munitions factory workers who have been captured by El Sangre, in a story drawn by Rio creator Nick Cardy. Risks, Unlimited starring Rip Carson; Kayo Kirby; Hooks Devlin; Senorita Rio. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 59 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation. Staple rust. Water damage.

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"Term Mights," script by Frank Doyle; At the start of a new school term, Archie and Reggie vow to be model students, right up to the moment they find out there's an empty seat next to Veronica in Algebra class. Untitled story, script by Bill Woggon, pencils by Hazel Marten (as Bill Woggon), inks by Cassie Bill and Floyd Norman (backgrounds); K.O. feels unable to compete with Randy's millions, until Katy asks for something that only he can provide. "Which Is Witch?", art by Joe Edwards; Linda attempts black magic to get Laurie out of the way. "Bottle Baby," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by George Frese; Using clever word play, Jughead cons his way into three ice cream sodas. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Leading Screen Comics (1950) 55 GD/VG 3.0

1/2" spine split from bottom. Water damage.

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Life's Romances (1941 Bell Syndicate) Pulp Vol. 1 #1 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white

Label #4451113002

Volume 1, Issue 1 - June, 1941. 6.5" x 9.5", 104 pages, B&W. 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 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.

Little Orphan Annie (1926-1934 Cupples & Leon) 7D FR 1.0

Brittle and damaged dust jacket (secured in plastic wrap).

With dust jacket. Little Orphan Annie A Willing Helper (1932), written and illustrated by Harld Gray, is a comic published by Cupples & Leon Company. It is book 7 in the Little Orphan Annie book series and reprints 1931 strips. 92 pages, squarebound, color cover with black and white illustrations, 6-in x 8.75-in., no cover price.

Lone Rider (1951 Farrell) 22 GD- 1.8

Interior cover taped and under staples.

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Art by Ken Battefield and others. Western comics featuring the masked hero Lone Rider and other champions of Old West justice. Lone Rider takes on The Baron, who is trying to turn the West into his own personal fiefdom. When white hunters slaughter the buffalo that Swift Arrow's tribe depends on, he rides a path of vengeance. Lone Rider tackles outlaws who've attacked prospectors and stolen their gold claim. Six-Gun Smoke; Swift Arrow: Horned Fury!; Death on the Desert; Justice for a Jackal!; Rock Valley Trap. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies (1941-1962 Dell) 91 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2045105002

1st app of "Kelsey Coyote", he was not called Wile E. Coyote until Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) #918 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies (1941-1962 Dell) 91 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4162465001

1st app of "Kelsey Coyote", he was not called Wile E. Coyote until Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) #918 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Love and Marriage (1952 Superior) 7 VG- 3.5

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Pre-Code romance comic from Canadian publisher Superior, featuring elements of crime, infidelity and good-girl art that later romance comics eschewed. A woman tries to choose between love and obligation, in a story featuring good-girl art. A May-December romance starts promisingly, until the woman meets a man closer to her own age. A waitress tries to win a wealthy man's heart, but it takes a fight and a near-drowning to get there. Agony in My Heart; Meant for Each Other; The Strangest Love; I'll Wait for You. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Love and Marriage (1952 Superior) 15 GD 2.0

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Pre-Code romance comic from Canadian publisher Superior, featuring elements of crime, infidelity and good-girl art that later romance comics eschewed. Newly married Betsy's happiness is disrupted by the return of her sleazy old flame, George, who wants to steal her husband's inventions. Sam's new wife is disappointed with their new home, above the garage where he works, and that's just the start of their problems. Envy in My Heart; Love on the Rebound; Anybody's Girl; Forever Mine. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Love at First Sight (1949) 24 GD 2.0

2 1/2" cumulative spine split from chew. Water damage. Staple rust.

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Photo cover. Contains original and reprinted material as noted. In order of appearance: "Out to Spite Her"; "Victim of Their Code"; "Shantyboat Girl"; and "Love Left Out" reprinted from All Romances (1949) #3. "Your Charm Guide: Perfume for Allure, A Girl Can Go Places If..." text article reprinted from "Short-Cuts to Glamor..." in All Romances (1949) #3 and from "Glamorizing Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #62, reprinted as "The Charm Corner..." in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #64, "Help Yourself to Allure..." in Love Experiences (1949) #33, and "For A More Glamorous You..." in Complete Love Magazine Vol. 31 (1955) #5, and partially reprinted from "A Girl Can Go Places If..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 29 (1951) #3. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.