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Love at First Sight (1949) 34 VG 4.0

Water damage.

All reprints. First post-Code issue. Photo cover. In order of appearance: "Reckless for Once" reprinted from Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #34; "Men Prefer Them Dumb" reprinted from Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #31; "Dangerous to Cross Her" reprinted from from Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #50; and "Out to Show Me Up" reprinted from Love at First Sight (1949) #4 and from Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #35, and reprinted in Complete Love Magazine Vol. 31 (1955) #4. "Your Charm Guide, What's Holding You Back? Do You Know Enough About Him?" text article. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Love Confessions (1949 Quality) 36 FR/GD 1.5

Tears on front cover. Water damage.

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Stories by unknown. Art by Dick Beck & unknown, Ogden Whitney, Beck & Sam Citron and Charles Sultan & unknown. Featuring: "I Didn't Love My Fiance" starring Cliff Carter, Gene Burton, Henry, Lela Wilton, Mr. Carter and Mrs. Carter; "How Can I Marry" starring Raymond Withers, Stuart Hammonds, Susan Hammonds, Vernon Rogers and Wendy Rogers; "My Letter of Torment" starring Bea Peters, Mr. Wilson, Peggy, Ruth Miller and Steve Crandel; and "I Chased My Man" starring Mary Paxton, Mike Adams, Paul Paxton and Sue. Plus: 1-page reprint text story "Counterfeit Happiness" starring Martie Franks and Sandra Wallack. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Love Diary (1949-1955 Our Pub.) 16 CGC 3.5 Buscema Collection

Paper: Cream to off white

From The Collection of John Buscema.

Label #4703908013

Stories and art by John Buscema, Arthur Seymour, Vince Alascia, Miles Cahn, Bill Woolfolk, Bob Rogers, and Mort Leav. A post-war, pre-Code romance comic from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted (who doubled as Love Diary's advice columnist, Ray Mann). Stephen is torn between steady Beth and exciting bad girl Roxy, in an early story by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. Movie star Lily tries to control the image and behavior of her daughter Jane, but Jane is ready to be her own woman. Kathy has daddy issues and mistrusts men, but Denis tries to love her anyway. Wanted: A Man of My Own; They Called Me Plain Jane; Prescription for Happiness; Journey to Romance; Secrets from a Love Diary; Bewitched; I Belong to You. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Love Journal (1951) 14 0.3

Comic is complete other than being coverless. Centerfold detached.

Cover by Ed Robbins. Stories and art by John Buscema, Mort Leav, Ed Robbins and Bill Woolfolk. Offbeat romance comic, from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted, often featured early work by future comics legends. Sue asks Love Journal if her love of bandleader Larry can survive his sudden fame, in an early story by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. "Usherette" Nora is torn between steady theater manager Howard, or rich Randy, who's just out for a good time. Ranch gal Peggy is used to life on the farm and not so interested in looking "feminine," until she falls for handsome Jon. Plus an article on "So You Want to be a Bathing Beauty." Careless with My Kisses; The Man I Wanted!; SOS for Love!; I Want to be Loved! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Love Letters (1949 Quality) 6 GD 2.0

Cover loose at one staple. Water damage.

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Photo cover of Marilyn Maxwell. Stories by unknown. Art by Charles Quinlan, Alice Kirkpatrick, John Rosenberger and unknown. "A Kingdom for My Kisses" with pencils by Charles Quinlan - Jennifer falls in love with Orin, a member of the diplomatic corps of the European nation of Loreno. Orin says he needs King Basil's permission and takes a photo of her to his monarch; the King decides he wants Jennifer for himself. Jennifer goes to Loreno, where Orin is being held hostage. She rejects Basil's proposal. Before he can call his guards to have Jennifer and Orin executed, Jennifer knocks him out and escapes with Orin. They will return to the USA and wed. Plus: "Playing with Fire" - Furniture designer Mike meets Lee, unaware she is the "designer-president of a successful modern furniture company" (he thinks she's the owner's daughter). They become friends, although he believes "a woman should have brains enough to stick to what nature intended...every woman's goal is marriage and family!" They fall in love, but when Mike finds out Lee is the company president, he believes she's been mocking him and leaves. Lee apologizes and offers Mike a partnership in her company...and her hand in marriage. Also: "Blueprint for Glamour" - Terry is a devoted fan of advice columnist Marla. When Terry falls in love with Kent while on vacation, she discovers Marla is her rival for his affections. Terry decides to do the opposite of what Marla would advise: she beats Kent at tennis, criticises his clothes, and asks him for dates. Kent decides he likes "a frank, honest girl" and proposes to Terry. And: "Faithless!" with pencils by Alice Kirkpatrick - Janet is engaged to Merchant Marine officer Doug. While he's away, she attends a dance school reception and is wooed by the owner Renaldo. He thinks she's wealthy because Janet borrowed a gown from the owner of the house where her parents are poor relatives and servants. Janet dates Renaldo and experiences "an ecstasy so exquisite that it was almost unendurable" when he kisses her. Janet decides to break up with Doug but learns Renaldo is a fortune hunter. When Janet gets home, Doug is there and is none the wiser. Plus: "Portrait of Deceit" with pencils by John Rosenberger - Sheryl lives with her impoverished artist uncle Carl. She steals some of his paintings and sells them to unscrupulous art dealer Mel. Mel gives her a job and Sheryl adopts his dodgy business practices. Mel sends her to a Pacific island where artist Brian lives. Brian and Sheryl fall in love and he gives her several paintings, but when he learns she's sent them to Mel, Brian destroys his portrait of Sheryl and breaks up with her. Sheryl agrees to marry Mel if he returns the paintings, but he welshes on the deal. Sheryl returns to Brian's island and they are reunited. Also: 2-page text story "Red Roses for Me"! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Love Letters (1949 Quality) 11 FR 1.0

1 1/2" cumulative spine split. Lateral spine tear. Cover oxidation with chipping. Water damage.

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Photo cover. Stories by unknown. Art by Bill Ward, John Forte, Alice Kirkpatrick and unknown. Love letters and the revealing tales of the lovers who wrote them! In this issue: "False Glamor" with art by Bill Ward; "Ghost of an Old Romance" with art by John Forte and Bill Ward; "Wayfaring Stranger"; 1-page text story "Too Late Dates"; and "Crisis" with art by Alice Kirkpatrick, reprinted from Secret Loves (1949 Quality Comics) #2 (original title: "I Had Two Loves"). 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Love Letters (1949 Quality) 22 FR 1.0

7 1/2" cumulative spine split. Cover detached. Cover oxidation. Water spotting.

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Photo cover. Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Love letters and the revealing tales of the lovers who wrote them! In this issue: "Who Am I?"; "Trust in Me"; "I Wanted a He-Man"; 1-page text story "The Heiress"; and "Too Anxious to Marry"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Love Romances (1949) 39 GD- 1.8

3" Cumulative spine split. Centerfold detached at one staple.

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Cover by Vince Colletta (possibly his first cover art). Edited by Stan Lee. Stories by Paul S. Newman and unknown. Art by Jay Scott Pike, Vince Colletta, J. Makowski?, Paul Reinman, Christopher Rule? and unknown. Featuring: "A Wedding Ring for Wendy!"; "My Love, My Love"; "Small Talk!"; and "The Right Thing To Do"! Plus: 2-page text story "A Chance On Love"! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Love Romances (1949) 49 FR 1.0

Cover coming loose at both staples and centerfold detached. Severe water damage.

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Cover by Vince Colletta. Edited by Stan Lee. Stories by unknown. Art by Vince Colletta, Jay Scott Pike and Alex Toth & Mike Peppe. Featuring: "So This Is Love!"; "Love Walked In!"; "Something Borrowed, Something Blue..."; and "Proposal"! Plus: 2-page text story "My Own True Love"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Lovelorn (1950) 31 PR 0.5

Interior is complete. Full length spine split. Cover oxidation with chipping. Water damage.

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Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest of the romantic comics genre of the postwar era. A circus star thinks shes found love, but she may have made the wrong decision; A tale of romance on the untamed American frontier. No Love Lost; Love Asks No Questions; Wish You Were Here; Belle Of The Big Top; The Schoolmarm And The Savage. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Lovelorn (1950) 41 VG 4.0

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Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by Harry Lazarus and Edmond Good. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest of the romantic comics genre of the postwar era. A handsome man falls for a woman who works as a dime-a-dance girl and learns her secret; A stranded woman barges in on a handsome, reclusive writer and seeks to win him over; Advice on letting your fiancee see the real you, rather than pretending to be perfect. Deception!; Goody-Good!; Supposin'; Goodbye, Miss Pettigrew!; Follow Your Heart; Man from Nowhere!; The Professor's Daughter!; Love Under Shadows! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Lovelorn (1950) 43 VG 4.0

Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by Kenneth Landau and others. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest of the romantic comics genre of the postwar era. Matt wonders if Ellen is the wrong girl for him because of her bad-girl reputation; A former child actress falls for her co-star, but the studio doesnt want them dating; A psychiatrist falls for her handsome patient, but theres all those ethics regulations to consider. I Had to Be Bad!; Cupid's Knitting Needles; Love Comes of Age; Love Is a State of Mind!; The Things Money Can't Buy; They Called Me --- Just Average! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Man Comics (1949) 14 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4728829015

"Bouncing Betsys" (art by Jerry Robinson), "No Prisoners," "A Spot For Nick" (art by Mac Pakula), "Screaming Meemies" (script by Hank Chapman, art by Dave Berg), and a two-page text story, "The General Was In a Hurry." Cover price $0.10.

Man Comics (1949) 20 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4742157025

"Talk or Die" (art by Al Hartley), "Glory," "Backfire!" (art by Gil Evans), and "The Big Stall" (script by Hank Chapman, art by Paul Reinman). Two-page text story, "Grenade Mission." Cover price $0.10.

Man of Bronze HC (1933 Street & Smith) 0-1ST GD 2.0

Cover and interior oxidation. Moisture damage. Interior soiling.

First edition, 1933. Hardcover novel, not illustrated. The Man of Bronze by Kenneth Robeson. Subtitled "Doc Savage and His Pals in a Novel of Unusual Adventure." Part of the Ideal Library. Cover by Walter Baumhofer. 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 252 pages, black and white text.

March Into Tomorrow (1942 Field Afar Press) 1 GD+ 2.5

Rubbing and bumping to extremities with corners showing.

Hardcover without dust jacket. 8.5" x 11", 88 pages, B&W.

Marvel Family (1945 Fawcett) 76 GD- 1.8

1.5" Spine split from top (taped). Cover detached. Heavy color fade and water damage.

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Stories and art by Otto Binder, Pete Costanza and Howard Boughner. Fawcett's most popular heroes, the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) and family, in solo and shared adventures. In an issue-length, multi-part adventure, The Marvel Family encounters "gremlins," an early example of these folklore creatures appearing in print. They learn the gremlins are actually alien beings drawn by humanity's discovery of nuclear power - but are they here to help, or to sabotage? The Atomic Crimes, Chapter One: The Gremlin Mystery; Point of Order; Lazy Lee; Boxcar Benny; The Marvel Family Puzzle Page; Chapter Two: The Atomic Robberies; Headline Harry: The Big Bluff; Old Smokey: The Best Policy; Chapter Three: The Payoff on Zorkia. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Marvel Mystery Comics (1939) 8 CGC 2.5

Paper: Slightly britle

Label #4684217008

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Cover art by Alex Schomburg. "The Human Torch and the Submariner Meet," script and art by Bill Everett; Namor looks for new ways to avenge himself on the mankind that attempted to electrocute him, but the Torch shows up and drives him away for the time-being. Human Torch untitled story, script and art by Carl Burgos; Embittered because the Police Chief believes Torch to be yellow because he failed to bring in the Sub-Mariner, the Torch races off to repair some of the damage Namor caused; He meets up with Betty and together they head for the Empire State Building where the Prince has been spotted. The Angel untitled story, art by Paul Gustavson; The Angel rescues a kidnapped girl in a cabin, supposedly held for ransom, and whose father owns the controlling stock in the Meltmore Steel Company. The Masked Raider untitled story, art by Al Anders; The Raider runs into Mexican Pete, who has attempted to trail the thieves who just robbed a local bank and made off with the savings of the small ranchers. Dynamite's Doom text story, script by Jack D'Arcy, art by Sam Gilman. Electro, the Marvel of the Age untitled story, art by Steve Dahlman; Keeping true to his word, "Boss" Sarpo escapes from prison, and with the help of "Scar-Face" Joe and his gang, kidnaps Professor Zog, killing his guards, kidnaps the DA, and uses Electro to begin a series of thefts. Ferret Mystery Detective untitled story, script by Stockbridge Winslow, art by Irwin Hasen; Ferret arrives at his bank to make a deposit just as it is being robbed, but he uses an unusual strategy, with himself as bait, to round up the crooks. Advenures of Ka-Zar the Great untitled story, art by Ben Thompson; Drake kills the man who has inherited a gold mine worth far more than he thought because he refuses to use the local natives as slave laborers. The local tribal chief enlists the aid of Ka-Zar to deal with the problem. Mystery and Daring Comics ad, art by Schomburg. 68 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Marvel Mystery Comics (1939) 14 CGC 3.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #0175239004

Cover art by Alex Schomburg. Ad for Human Torch #2, art by Schomburg. Human Torch untitled story, script and art by Carl Burgos; The Torch has a real dilemma: he has to track down members of the Fire Cult who have committed a murder, but the man murdered was intending to destroy the world. Sub-Mariner untitled story, script and art by Bill Everett; After Namor successfully routs invading Nazi paratroopers on an island Dorma and he arrived on for a rest, questioning of the Nazi Lieutenant reveals that the Axis Powers have built a secret submarine base on a little known island 20 miles from the coast of Florida; So Dorma and he head for that base to tackle the Nazi horde. The Angel untitled story, art by Paul Gustavson; The Angel investigates a mine operator that has a lot of equipment for handling radium on his hands, equipment that is being used to create synthetic diamonds. Redskins Bite Cinders text story, script by Andrew McWhiney, art by Harry Ramsey. The Vision untitled story, script by Jack Kirby and Joe Simon, art by Kirby; The Vision must battle two werewolves, one in reality Gordon Sanders, a member of the ill-fated Medwick Expedition that discovered a lost Tibetan city called the City of Demons, where he was bitten by such a creature. Terry Vance untitled story, script by Ray Gill, art by Bob Oksner; Deadline takes Terry along when he is scheduled to interview actress Diana Dunn, but a staged "movie scene" turns out to be a real kidnapping of the actress. Electro, the Marvel of the Age untitled story, art by Steve Dahlman; The destruction of the Fairbanks Iron Works leads Electro into the bowels of the earth to confront the Onees, who take control of the robot and force Professor Zog to come to his rescue. Advenures of Ka-Zar the Great untitled story, art by Ben Thompson; Ka-Zar succeeds in getting Zar out of the zoo he is imprisoned in, and hides out on a British boat heading toward Africa. Unfortunately, the boat is torpedoed by an enemy submarine. 68 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Marvel Mystery Comics (1939) 15 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white

Label #2028389004

Cover art by Alex Schomburg. Ad for Marvel Mystery Comics 16. Human Torch untitled story, art by Carl Burgos; A mistake made by the Torch previously has allowed two of the fire monsters to be loosed on the city, and Torch must track down the true villain behind the fire monsters reign of terror. Sub-Mariner untitled story, script and art by Bill Everett; Before Luther Robinson can once again undertake a mission to track down Namor, his enemy arrives at the man's apartment and takes Lynne back to Aquaria to be his wife. Terry Vance untitled story, script by Ray Gill, art by Bob Oksner; Terry and Deadline find a budding writer dead in his apartment, a victim at the hands of a person purporting to be the man's son. Dreadnaught From Mars text story by David C. Cooke. Winners! Marvel Comics Contest. The Vision untitled story, script by Jack Kirby and Joe Simon, art by Kirby; Harley Stone makes an agreement with Rhamu Rondi, an occult mystic, to take advantage of a $10 million dollar clause in his Aunt's will and her weak heart condition. The Angel untitled story, art by Paul Gustavson. Electro, the Marvel of the Age untitled story, art by Steve Dahlman; Upon finding the bodies of strong young men upon the mysterious Fiery Mountain with their skulls crushed in, the Angel vows to get to the bottom of the mystery or else. Adventures of Ka-Zar the Great untitled story, art by Ben Thompson; Ka-Zar and Zar are picked up by a Nazi submarine after the ship they had been on was sunk; But then a British warship sinks the sub and rescues the duo, who are then flown back to the coast of Africa. Human Torch ad. 68 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Marvel Mystery Comics (1939) 27 CGC 4.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Inner well not fully sealed, book appears unaffected and secure.

Label #4286703001

Cover art by Alex Schomburg. The Young Allies ad. "The Flaming Arrow Murders" starring The Human Torch, story and art by Carl Burgos; Torch and Toro must stop the criminal designs of The Saint, who, along with his gang, is out to steal the plans for a new super air tank that the Raleigh Corporation is building. Marvel Mystery Comics contest. Sub-Mariner untitled story, script and art by Bill Everett; Namor hears from a dock worker (aka "brush man"), who handles fur cargoes shipped in from Alaska, that no more shipments are being received and that the furs are somehow being smuggled in; Sub-Mariner investigates and discovers that The Fox is putting the stolen furs in torpedo-like metal tubes with motors and fires them into an underground river that leads to the United States. The Vision untitled story, script by Jack Kirby and Joe Simon, pencils by Kirby and David Walters, inks by Walters; Satan demands that his sales manager quit falling down on the job and see to it that the only evil-free city in the United States, Arbor City, is turned into a hotbed of evil and misery. "Quick Thinking, or, How Good a Detective Are You?" text story. "Voodini's Last Laugh From the Grave" starring Terry Vance, script by Ray Gill, art by Bob Oksner; The relatives of the late Professor Voodini gather at his mansion to listen to the reading of the will, whose contents lead to several murders and the re-appearance of the evil professor. "Death to Spies" starring Patriot, art by Ray Houlihan; Suoka has appointed a Filipino bolo wielder to murder Lt. Curtis, but the Patriot interferes and prevents the crime, finally tracking down the Japanese secret agent behind the murder plot. "Death Rings the Bell"; The Angel investigates weird deaths associated with the ringing of the carillon belonging to the late millionaire, Jonathan Brown. Ka-Zar the Great untitled story, script and art by Ben Thompson; Arriving in French Equatorial Africa, Ka-Zar is captured by the Nazis and used as a decoy to sucker French ships into submarine range. Human Torch Comics ad. 68 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Marvel Mystery Comics (1939) 48 CGC 5.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Tape on centerfold.

Label #2006586004

Cover art by Alex Schomburg. Horror of the Masked Fiend starring Human Torch, art by Harry Sahle. Decoy for Death starring Sub-Mariner, art by Carl Pfeufer. The Case of the Spy Master's Quiz starring Terry Vance, art by Frank Bolle. Booby Prize text story. The Playing Card Castle starring Jimmy Jupiter, art by Fred Bell. The Vision untitled story. Ghastly Secret of Castle Mood starring Angel, art by Gustav Schrotter. 60 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Marvel Mystery Comics (1939) 59 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white

Significant front/back scuff(s).

Label #0199354014

Cover art by Alex Schomburg. Madman of Terror Mountain starring Human Torch, art by Jimmy Thompson. Case of the Electric Killers starring Sub-Mariner, art by Allen Simon. The Horror of the Secret Weapon starring Miss America, script by Otto Binder, art by Charles Nicholas. Escape to Freedom text story. The Case of the Vanishing Head starring Patriot, art by Al Bellman. The Talking Corpse starring Angel, art by Gustav Schrotter. 52 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Marvel Mystery Comics (1939) 60 CGC 6.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Significant front/back scuff(s).

Label #0064275016

Cover art by Alex Schomburg. Death Spins the Wheel starring Human Torch, script by Allen Simon, art by Al Bellman. Human Bombs of Horror starring Sub-Mariner, art by Allen Simon. Murder, Inc. starring Miss America, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Al Avison. The Key text story. What Price Freedom? starring Patriot, art by Vince Alascia. Angel untitled story, pencils by Al Gabriele, inks by Al Bellman. 52 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Marvel Mystery Comics (1939) 64 CGC 5.5 Qualified

Paper: Off white to white

Centerfold Missing. Affects Story. Incomplete.

Label #3794990008

Cover art by Alex Schomburg. The Bogus Bridge Groom starring Human Torch, art by Al Bellman. The Island of Ghosts starring Sub-Mariner, pencils by Allen Simon. The Story of Miss Bluebeard starring Miss America, script by Otto Binder, art by Charles Nicholas. Pop's text story. Twenty-One Inches from Death starring Patriot, pencils by Al Bellman, inks by Al Avison. The Rejected Suitor starring Angle, pencils by Al Gabriele, inks by Carmine Infantino. 52 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Marvel Mystery Comics (1939) 64 CBCS 5.0 Conserved

Conserved

Paper: Off white to white

Professional Conservation Includes: Spine split sealed, tear seal to cover, cover cleaned. Staple replaced.

Label #25-2BFAE95-002

Cover art by Alex Schomburg. The Bogus Bridge Groom starring Human Torch, art by Al Bellman. The Island of Ghosts starring Sub-Mariner, pencils by Allen Simon. The Story of Miss Bluebeard starring Miss America, script by Otto Binder, art by Charles Nicholas. Pop's text story. Twenty-One Inches from Death starring Patriot, pencils by Al Bellman, inks by Al Avison. The Rejected Suitor starring Angle, pencils by Al Gabriele, inks by Carmine Infantino. 52 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Marvel Mystery Comics (1939) 64 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white

Centerfold detached.

Label #2121209003

Cover art by Alex Schomburg. The Bogus Bridge Groom starring Human Torch, art by Al Bellman. The Island of Ghosts starring Sub-Mariner, pencils by Allen Simon. The Story of Miss Bluebeard starring Miss America, script by Otto Binder, art by Charles Nicholas. Pop's text story. Twenty-One Inches from Death starring Patriot, pencils by Al Bellman, inks by Al Avison. The Rejected Suitor starring Angle, pencils by Al Gabriele, inks by Carmine Infantino. 52 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Marvel Mystery Comics (1939) 64 CGC 2.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4522212003

Cover art by Alex Schomburg. The Bogus Bridge Groom starring Human Torch, art by Al Bellman. The Island of Ghosts starring Sub-Mariner, pencils by Allen Simon. The Story of Miss Bluebeard starring Miss America, script by Otto Binder, art by Charles Nicholas. Pop's text story. Twenty-One Inches from Death starring Patriot, pencils by Al Bellman, inks by Al Avison. The Rejected Suitor starring Angle, pencils by Al Gabriele, inks by Carmine Infantino. 52 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Marvel Mystery Comics (1939) 66 CGC 7.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #0128024001

Cover art by Alex Schomburg. Devil's Mutineers starring Human Torch, art by Al Bellman. The Murderous "Zako" starring Sub-Mariner, pencils by Allen Simon, inks by Al Gabriele. Miss America untitled story, script by Otto Binder, art by Charles Nicholas. Prediction for Pinky text story. The Jig-Saw Death starring Patriot, pencils by Al Bellman, inks by Al Gabriele. Angle untitled story. 52 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Marvel Mystery Comics (1939) 75 0.3

INCOMPLETE. Centerfold and first wrap missing, interrupts art and story.

Cover art by Vince Alascia. The Ventriloquist's Vengeance starring Human Torch, art by Al Bellman. Murder with Music starring Sub-Mariner, pencils by Allen Simon, inks by Al Bellman. Message from the Dead starring Miss America, pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Ken Bald. Hunt for Courage text story. Jeff Goes High Hat starring Young Allies. The Killer-Ghost of Harmon Castle starring Angel. 52 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Marvel Mystery Comics (1939) 87 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4544085010

Master of Murder starring Human Torch, pencils by Mike Sekowsky. The Last Atoll starring Sub-Mariner, art by Ken Bald. Mad Music Moans a Devil's Dirge starring Blonde Phantom, pencils by Mike Sekowsky. Boy Who Couldn't Study starring Captain America, art by Syd Shores. 52 pages Cover price $0.10.

Marvel Tales (1949-1957 Marvel/Atlas) 98 GD/VG 3.0

Edited by Stan Lee. Stories by unknown. Art by Bernie Krigstein, Ed Winiarski, Bill Everett and unknown. The strangest stories ever told! In this issue: "A Man Named Satan" with art by Bernie Krigstein - Emilio's sculptures don't sell. Frustrated, he calls to Satan for help and his next sculpture, a demon, comes to life. Plus: "The Black Cat" - Farnum is cruel to Charles. When Satan crosses their path, Farnum learns Charles is superstitious and thinks black cats are harbingers of death. Farnum brings the cat home to torment Charles, but Charles eventually seals up Farnum and Satan within Farnum's vault. Also: "I Saw To-morrow" with art by Ed Winiarski - Bal meets an inventor whose crystal ball accurately depicts the future. And: "Juggernaut" with art by Bill Everett - Ages ago, Xoldis creates a device which can alter gravitation. Issue also includes 2-page text story "Tight Spot," reprinted from Lawbreakers Always Lose! (1948 Marvel) #7. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Marvel Tales (1949-1957 Marvel/Atlas) 120 FR/GD 1.5

1" Cumulative spine split. Chew. Heavy cover oxidation.

Edited by Stan Lee. Cover by Joe Maneely. Stories by unknown. Art by Gene Colan, Tony DiPreta, Jack Katz, Chuck Winter and unknown. The strangest stories ever told! In this issue: "The Commissar" with art by Gene Colan; "Too Smart for His Age" with art by Tony DiPreta; "What Would You Do?" with pencils by Jack Katz; "The Baby-Sitter!" with art by Chuck Winter; "Nothing Ever Changes" with art by Tony DiPreta; and 2-page text story "Sands of Doom," reprinted from Girl Comics (1949) #7 (original title: "The Endless Game"). 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Mary Marvel Comics (1945) 1 FR 1.0

6 1/2" Cumulative spine split. Cover and interior oxidation. Interior tearing. Puncture damage.

Cover art by Jack Binder. "Mary Marvel The World's Mightiest Girl Meets Sivana," script by Otto Binder, art by Jack Binder shop; When Sivana learns that Captain Marvel and Captain Marvel Jr., both who have foiled his plots to take over the world, are out of town, he decides to go out and commit a crime (to shoot a Policeman), confident that no one will be around to stop him. "Mary Marvel Meets Sivana's Daughter--Georgia!", script by Otto Binder, art by Jack Binder shop; Sivana, the World's Wickest Scientist, is visited on Venus by his daughter, Georgia, and she asks if there is anything she can do to help him achieve his dream of being "Rightful Ruler of the Universe"; He tells her that he needs someone to get rid of Mary Marvel, so she volunteers. "Trouble for Teacher," script by Otto Binder; When Mary learns that her help as a teacher is needed at Hog Hollow, she volunteers; However, it is Mary Marvel that ends up doing the teaching! Mary Marvel Club ad. "Wildcat Oil" text story by Orrin Singleterry. "The Growth Epidemic," script by Otto Binder; When she and many others in the city start growing very large, Mary Batson (as Mary Marvel) decides to investigate and discovers three unscrupulous businessmen who have tainted the drinking water to cause such an effect in order to gain riches. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Master Comics (1940 Fawcett) 109 GD 2.0

Centerfold detached.

Cover art by Kurt Schaffenberger. The Prophet of Doom, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Captain Marvel, Jr. vs. Sivana, Jr. The Flying Snake, art by Max Elkan; Nyoka must halt the greedy intentions of a big game hunter after ivory when the man plants the feather of a rare bird on another hunter and the bird kills him. Ill At Ease starring Colonel Corn and Korny Kobb. The Terror of the Turkey Rustlers starring Tom Mix, pencils by Carl Pfeufer, inks by John Jordan. Women, Women, Women! starring Ozzie and Babs. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Mechanix Illustrated (1928 Fawcett) Vol. 51 #3 VF

Paper: Cream to off white

Water damage: Slight.

Volume 51, Issue 3 - March, 1955. "Amazing Marvels of Tomorrow" article and featured on the cover. Mechanical science and technology magazine. This issue features: "Hypnotize Yourself to Success", "Noise Can Drive You Nutty", and "Memories on Wheels". 6.25-in. x 9.25-in. 224 pages, B&W with red and yellow accents. Cover price $0.25.

Men's Adventures (1951 Marvel/Atlas) 25 CGC 2.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Shrunken Head Cover.

Label #0275119006

Mickey Mouse (1953-1987 Dell/Gold Key/Gladstone) 28 VG- 3.5

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

Cover by Dick Moores. Stories and art by Tony Strobl and others. The long-running series featured tales of adventure and comedy starring the most famous cartoon character in the world, Mickey Mouse. The Mickey Mouse issues of Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) (#79, 116, 141, 157, 170, 181, 194, 214, 231, 248, 261, 268, 279, 286, 296, 304, 313, 325, 334, 343, 352, 362, 371, 387, 401, 411, and 427) are the first 27 issues of this series, in Dell's reckoning. Mickey and Goofy investigate the disappearance of Shamrock Bones, the world's greatest detective. The search leads to a criminal known as "The Icy Hand." In another story, Mickey and Goofy become involved in a scheme to change a natural hot-springs lake into a giant bowl of pea soup. The Icy Hand; Lucky Land. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Mickey Mouse Magazine (1935-1940 Western) Vol. 5 #10 GD/VG 3.0

Military Comics (1941 Quality) 6 GD 2.0

Centerfold detached at one staple and loose at other.

Cover art by Chuck Cuidera. The Vial of Death!, script by Dick French, art by Chuck Cuidera; Blackhawk succeeds in getting a diabolical formula back for a destructive killer germ from the Nazis, who plan to use it to wipe out Allied forces, then takes it on the run as the Nazis concentrate their forces to catch him and get it back. Untitled Blue Tracer story, script and art by Fred Guardineer; To Kill a Commander. Untitled Loops and Banks story, script and art by Bob Powell; The Invasion of Iceland. Untitled Miss America story, art by Tom Hickey; The Crime School. Untitled Shot and Shell story, script and art by Klaus Nordling; aviation story. Untitled Yankee Eagle story, art by John Stewart; The Trap For Jerry Noble. Untitled Death Patrol story, script by Dave Berg, art by Dave Berg; Boris becomes the newest member of the Patrol as it seems Gramps has been killed saving the other members; Boris and the others go up against a female Nazi Death Patrol, whose wiles won't work on the male Patrol, who are all woman haters at heart. In order to escape alive, the male Patrol dons the female uniforms, leaving the ladies to wear the male uniforms, and which results in all of them being shot to death, mistaken for the men! Untitled story, script by Ted Udall, art by Vernon Henkel; The Sniper faces a mad Nazi chemist who is able to turn men into monsters. The Avenger text story. Who Is Monsieur X?, script and art by Al McWilliams; X succeeds in liberating a German ship filled with prisoners at Calais, France, and, with the help of another British ship, takes out a German destroyer; Although a Parisian newspaper reports that X was lost at sea, he, in fact, dove back into the English Channel and swam back to France to further torment the Nazis. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Millie the Model (1945 Marvel) 50 FR 1.0

7" cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple. Water damage. Staple rust.

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Stories by Stan Lee. Art and Cover by Dan DeCarlo. In this issue: Millie the Model in two untitled stories and five untitled 1-pagers. Plus: untitled Hanover and His Gals story; untitled Chili and Her Conscience story; and 2-page text story "A Present for Francie" (creators unknown), reprinted from Patsy and Hedy (1952) #4 (story is retitled, and has a different illo than the original printing). 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Miss America Magazine Vol. 7 (08/47 to 03/52) 13 FR 1.0

7.5" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached.

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Miss America Magazine Vol. 7 (08/47 to 03/52) 14 GD 2.0

This incredibly rare issue features early Patsy Walker comics.

Miss America Magazine Vol. 7 1952 (#45-93) 73 GD/VG 3.0

Water spotting. Chew.

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Modern Comics (1945) 64 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Both Side Edges have gapping, inner well and book are unaffected.

Label #1109528004

Cover art by Reed Crandall. Invaders From the Moon starring Blackhawk, pencils by Crandall, inks by Chuck Cuidera. Untitled stories starring Dogtag (script and art by Bart Tumey), Torchy (script and art by Bill Ward), Ezra (script and art by Harry Sahle), Choo Choo (script and art by Gill Fox), and Will Bragg (script and art by Paul Gustavson). 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Modern Love (1949) 3 CGC 6.0

Paper: Light tan to off white

Label #4676912003

Cover by Al Feldstein. Stories by Al Feldstein and others. Art by Bill Fraccio, Johnny Craig, John Sink and Al Feldstein. EC's entry to the romance comics genre, in the early Bill Gaines years. A farmer's son and a coal-miner's daughter have a Romeo-and-Juliet romance while their families are at odds. Mining-company rep Hal is torn between his tribal liaison Grey Fawn and his old flame Monica, in a rare (for its era) tale of interracial romance with early inks by EC legend Johnny Craig. Wealthy girl Toy thinks diver Bob will be easy to win, but he's not impressed by her money or her beauty. Our Families Clashed; The Triangle; A Womans Treachery; Blind Love; Love Must Be Earned! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Modern Romances (1930-1997 Dell Publishing) Magazine Vol. 46 #4 VG/FN 5.0

Staple rust.

Modern Romances (1930-1997 Dell Publishing) Magazine Vol. 47 #6 FN- 5.5

Water spotting.

Motion Picture Comics (1950) 104 VG+ 4.5

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Allan "Rocky" Lane photo cover. Stills from the movie on the inside front cover. "Vigilante Hideout," art by Bob Powell; An adaptation of a Republic Picture starring Allan "Rocky" Lane, Eddy Waller, Roy Barcroft, and Virginia Herrick; Rocky, a Range Detective, arrives to help Nugget with rustlers; When he learns Nugget owns only three cows, he stays on anyway and soon becomes involved in Benson's attempt to blow open the banks's safe; When Rocky upsets his plans, Benson supposedly gets rid of him by having him declared an outlaw wanted dead or alive; Then Benson takes a load of explosives into an old mine located directly under the bank vault. Stills from the movie on the inside back cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Movie Comics (1939 National) 1 CGC 1.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4742157006

64-pages featuring condensed movie stories told in comics panel format, but illustrated with photos from the movie. Movies featured in this issue are: "Son of Frankenstein" with Basil Rathbone, Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi, "Gunga Den" with Cary Grant, Victor McLaglen, and Douglas Fairbranks, Jr., "The Great Man Votes" with John Barrymore, Peter Holden, Virginia Weidler, "Fisherman's Warf" with Bobby Breen, Leo Carillo and Henry Armetta, and "Scouts to the Rescue" with Jackie Cooper. Movie Make-Up page showing how the monster make-up is applied to Boris Karloff. Four pages f "Screen Scoops" featuring interesting facts about movie stars such as Boris Karloff (and his Frankenstein role), Bela Lugosi, Leo Carrillo, Cary Grant and Basil Rathbone. Also the Minute Movies and Movietown comics strips. Inside back cover features a full page ad for All-American Comics #1. Cover price $0.10.