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Lone Ranger's Companion Tonto (1951-1959 Dell) 20 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

File Copy.

Label #1626980011

Painted cover art by Don Spaulding. "Indian Tepees" article. "Rustler's Brand," art by Tom Gill; A photographer helps Tonto track rustlers who changing brands on steers. "Warrior's Mission" text story. "Betrayed," art by Tom Gill; A young Tonto is branded a traitor by his tribe. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

March of Comics (1946 K.K. Publishing/Western) 2 GD+ 2.5

1" Spine split. Water damage.

No number on cover. Cover art by Arthur E. Jameson. "How Santa Got His Red Suit," script and art by Walt Kelly; Years ago, Santa did not always wear a red suit; One Christmas eve, Jack Frost steals his sleigh and toys and leaves Santa stranded; He finds refuge at a tiny house full of elves; The elves make toys for the children of the forest and Santa tries to make clothes for the elves from his own garments; The elves convince a passing giant to let them cut out an outfit for Santa from the giant's red coat. "O Christmas Tree," art by Arthur E. Jameson; Illustrated version of the Christmas carol. "Silent Night," art by Arthur E. Jameson; ; Illustrated version of the hymn. Back-cover art by Arthur E. Jameson. 16 pgs., full color.

Marvel Family (1945 Fawcett) 19 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation.

Cover by C.C. Beck and Pete Costanza. Stories and art by Otto Binder, Bill Woolfolk, and Jack Binder. Fawcett's most popular heroes, the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) and family, in solo and shared adventures. The Marvel family faces a giant that has been slumbering under the Old Man of the Mountain rock formation for generations. Construction on a tunnel under the West River awakens a sleeping triton that attacks the workers, and Mary Marvel dives into action. The original Captain Marvel gets involved in the cutthroat world of midget auto racing when he offers to help a boy win the race for his elderly inventor father. Plus a plethora of vintage comics-format ads, including a Tootsie Roll ad, Captain Tootsie Saves the School Party, with art by Shazam co-creator CC Beck. Classic cover by C. C. Beck and Pete Costanza. The Monster Menace; Judge Smudge; Lazy Lee; Peewee Pete; Captain Marvel, Jr.: The Correspondence School Genius; The Marvel Family Puzzle Page; Mary Marvel: The Triton and the Tunnel; Coffin of Concrete; Ice-Capades; Captain Marvel: The Midget Auto Race. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Marvel Mystery Comics (1939) 41 CGC 2.0 Restored

Restored: C3

Paper: Off white

Slab: Plastic debris between case and inner well

Label #3739689003

Cover art by Alex Schomburg. The Human Torch untitled story, script and art by Harry Sahle. Metal Monsters starring Sub-Mariner, art by Carl Pfeufer. Jimmy Jupiter untitled story, script and art by Ed Robbins. Bait for Suckers text story. Untitled Patriot story, pencils by Syd Shores. Master of Madness starring Vision, pencils by Syd Shores. Dr. Watson's Call To Fame starring Terry Vance, art by Bob Oksner. The Curse of Baron Trembieu starring Angel, art by Gustav Schrotter. 68 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Marvel Science Stories (1938-1939 Postal Publications) Pulp 1st Series Vol. 1 #2 GD/VG 3.0

Jack Williamson, Henry Kuttner; Stant Coblentz, and David H. Keller.

Cover by Frank R. Paul. "Exodus" by Arthur J. Burks, "The Time Trap" by Henry Kuttner, "The Dead Spot" by Jack Williamson, "Rout of the Fire Imps" by Stanton A. Coblentz, "The Thirty and One" by David H. Keller. Illustrations by Frank R. Paul, Jack Binder. 7" x 10"; black and white (text); 130 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.15.

Marvel Tales (1949-1957 Marvel/Atlas) 113 GD- 1.8

1.5" Cumulative spline split. Cover detached at one staple. Water damage.

Cover art by Sol Brodsky. The Iron Lady, art by Al Luster. The Door text story. Brother of a Monster, script by Stan Lee; Two brothers, a deformed one and handsome one, are situated near the occurrence of murders; People suspect the deformed one as the culprit, but it turns out to be the other one. What's New?, script by Stan Lee, art by Russ Heath. Terror Tale, script by Stan Lee, art by Russ Heath; A vampire captures a fat man and takes his victim to display him to his brothers; They all agree that not even the Beast-Man captures such victims and ask the fat man his name; The fat man doesn't speak and instead transforms into the Beast-Man and attacks the vampires. The Man Who Isn't There, art by Tony DiPreta. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Modern Comics (1945) 79 GD 2.0

Water spotting.

Cover art by Reed Crandall. Blackhawk Challenges Fate starring Blackhawk, pencils by Reed Crandall, inks by Chuck Cuidera. Untitled stories starring Torchy (script and art by Bill Ward), Dogtag (script and art by Bart Tumey), Will Bragg (script and art by Paul Gustavson), and Ezra (script and art by Harry Sahle). Information, Ltd. starring Choo Choo, script and art by Gill Fox. Meadow Murder text story starring Blackhawk. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

More Fun Comics (1935) 95 GD- 1.8

2 center wraps detached at single center staple. Cover oxidation. Cover-to-cover worm hole.

Cover by Cliff Young. "Heroes Incorporated" starring Green Arrow and Speedy, pencils by Cliff Young, inks by Steve Brodie; Oliver Queen goes on a camping trip with some businessmen seeking adventure. "Flame in the Night" starring Dr. Fate, script by Joe Samachson, art by Jon Chester Kozlak; Martin Main has a hobby: collecting matchboxes. However, when he picks one up at the scene of a murder, he doesn't realize the secret that it contains may cost him his life. "Guerillas of Fen-Shu" starring Aquaman, art by Louis Cazeneuve. "The Scoop That Was Thirty Years Too Late" starring Johnny Quick, art by Mort Meskin (as Mort Morton). "Case of the Cantankerous Canine" starring Dover and Clover, script by Whitney Ellsworth, art by Henry Boltinoff. "The Book Bandits," script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Bernard Baily; The Spectre vs. Slicker. 60 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Mr. District Attorney (1948 DC) 2 VG 4.0

Cover coming loose at one staple.

Cover by Ed Dobrotka and Charles Paris. Stories by Ed Herron, Stookie Allen and unknown. Art by Ed Dobrotka, Charles Paris, Ralph Mayo, Stookie Allen and unknown. Law vs. crime! Based on the smash radio hit! Mr. District Attorney in: "The Richest Man in Prison!" by Ed Herron, Ed Dobrotka and Charles Paris; "The Case of the Crooked Models!" with art by Dobrotka and Paris; "The Case of the Blind Crook!" with story by Herron and pencils by Dobrotka; and "Station K-I-L-L!" showing how gangland's sinister disc jockey was trapped, with art by Dobrotka. Also in this issue: A Special Crime Feature "Camera Cop"; "Old Timer" half-pager by Stookie Allen; The Crime File 2-page text article; A Fact Feature 1-pager "Hard to Kill!" by Allen; and A Perfect Crime Mystery "The Case of the Honest Burglar" with art by Ralph Mayo and Paris. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Mr. District Attorney (1948 DC) 6 VG+ 4.5

Water spotting.

Cover by Win Mortimer. Stories by Ed Herron, Phil Evans, Stookie Allen and unknown. Art by Howard Purcell, Charles Paris, George Roussos, Stookie Allen and unknown. Based on the smash radio hit! Mr. District Attorney in: "The D.A. Meets Scotland Yard!" featuring the thrilling manhunt that led to Scotland Yard, with art by Howard Purcell and Charles Paris; "Case M-31 -- the Story of Albert X!" with art by Purcell and Paris; and "The Big Frame!" by Ed Herron, Purcell and Paris. Also in this issue: A Special Crime Feature "I Sell Money" with art by George Roussos; A Perfect Crime Mystery "The Case of the Man Who Died Twice" with story by Phil Evans; Oddities in Crime half-pager by Stookie Allen; and The Crime File 2-page text article. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Mr. District Attorney (1948 DC) 20 GD/VG 3.0

1/2" Spine split from top. Cover coming loose at both staples.

Cover by Win Mortimer and Charles Paris. Stories by Morris Waldinger and unknown. Art by Howard Purcell, Charles Paris, Ramona Fradon, George Roussos and Morris Waldinger. Brand-new adventures of radio's No. 1 hit! Mr. District Attorney in: "Eyewitness!", a thrill-packed story behind a grim manhunt, with art by Howard Purcell and Charles Paris; "You Catch a Killer!" with art by Purcell and Paris; and "Citizen Nye Dies Twice!" with art by Purcell and Paris. Also in this issue: "I Battled the Timber Pirates" with art by Ramona Fradon; Fingerprint Facts 1-pager by Morris Waldinger; A Casebook Mystery "The Case of the Crooked Mate!" with art by George Roussos; and The Crime File 2-page text article. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Mutt and Jeff (1939-65 All Am./National/Dell/Harvey) 29 VG 4.0

Cover coming loose at one staple.

Cover by Sheldon Mayer (credited as Bud Fisher). Stories and art by Al Smith (credited as Bud Fisher), Jim Robinson, 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. Mutt tries to teach the kids how to hit a baseball. Jeff goes auctioneering. Cicero's Cat's never-ending battle with the dog spills over into Mutt's bathtub. Plus a vintage ad for All Star Comics, promoting Superman and Batman joining forces with the Justice Society. Mutt & Jeff; Cicero's Cat; Simp O'Dill; Birthday Party. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Mutt and Jeff (1939-65 All Am./National/Dell/Harvey) 36 VG- 3.5

Cover by Sheldon Mayer (credited as Bud Fisher). Stories and art by Al Smith (credited as Bud Fisher) and Charles King. 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. Mutt and Jeff go to Washington DC. Jeff gets a job as a flypaper salesman. Jeff goes to night school to become a doctor. Mutt & Jeff; Cicero's Cat; Everything Happens to Harry; Anything for a Laugh. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Mutt and Jeff (1939-65 All Am./National/Dell/Harvey) 38 VG- 3.5

Cover by Sheldon Mayer (credited as Bud Fisher). Stories and art by Al Smith (credited as Bud Fisher) and Ted Udall. 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. Jeff tries to skate, but he's not that confident. Mutt suspects that Jeff has finally flipped his lid for good. Mutt wants to know why Jeff wants all his used razor blades. Mutt & Jeff; Cicero's Cat; Christmas Crusade. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Mutt and Jeff (1939-65 All Am./National/Dell/Harvey) 41 GD/VG 3.0

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 get a job laying railroad tracks, until they encounter a farmer's barn. In a classic PSA, Superman saves a boy from being hit by a car, then gives him a lecture on traffic safety. Jeff buys a parrot. Mutt & Jeff; Cicero's Cat; The Phenomenal Potato. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Mutt and Jeff (1939-65 All Am./National/Dell/Harvey) 50 VG+ 4.5

Centerfold detached at one staple.

Cover by Sheldon Mayer (credited as Bud Fisher). Stories and art by Al Smith (credited as Bud Fisher), Bill Schreiber, 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. Jeff buys a tiny car. Mutt and Jeff attend a New Year's masquerade party. Jeff invents a new safety device for crossing streets. Plus a Tootsie Roll ad, "Captain Tootsie at the Snow Carnival," with art by Bill Schreiber, and a PSA promoting literacy. Mutt & Jeff; Cicero's Cat; The World Adventure in Books; So Amos Said to Andy.... 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

My Experience (1949) 20 CGC 5.5 Restored

Restored: B1

Paper: Off white

Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover.

Label #4481827002

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One of many romance comics from Fox Feature Syndicate. A woman rushes into romance; A terrible secret threatens to drive a couple apart; A gal with a taste for danger dates a bad boy who's a little too bad. Plus love advice to readers. I Loved Thoughtlessly; My Sin Was A Secret; Are You In Love; Between Us Girls; I Courted Danger. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

My Secret Romance (1950) 2 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4481827001

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Art by Wally Wood and others. Women admit to secret love. A woman deals with insulting insinuations, in a story with early art by EC legend Wally Wood; A man's faith in the woman he loves is shaken; A woman tries to dominate the man in her life, not expecting him to dump her. Plus love advice to readers. They Called Me Cheap; He Couldn't Trust Me; Heart To Hart; Carolyn's Column; I Thought I Owned A Man. Final issue under this title; numbering continues with Star Presentation (1950) #3. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Mysterious Adventures (1951) 25 VG- 3.5

Cover detached at one staple.

Stories and art by Richard Doxsee and Kurt Schaffenberger. Pre-Code tales of horror and the supernatural from Story Comics. Failed artist George stumbles on a Tahitian "voodoo paint" that causes the subject of a painting to die if the painting is destroyed. Department-store worker Laura learns all the mannequins are secretly alive, and falls in love with her handsome mannequin captor, in a story featuring art by Superman artist Kurt Schaffenberger. Jack and Jill's always-filling pail is revealed as the source of Victoria Falls, in a revisionist version of the classic nursery rhyme. Paint the Town Red; Strange Adventure; Whos the Dummy?; A Date with Destiny; Bal Masque; Mother Shmoo's Nursery Tales: Jack and Jill. Final issue of the series. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Mysterious Stories (1954) 5 GD/VG 3.0

1" Spine split from top. Water damage.

Cover art by Cal Massey. ### "Dark Valley," art by Kurt Schaffenberger; A wanderer on the Scotch highlands comes upon festivities in a ghost village; He falls in love with a young woman and (though the apparition vanishes) longs for her ever since. "So Sew" text story. "The Last Deluge"; A man dreams about a new deluge hitting the world of today; All of earth is covered by water, even Mount Everest. "Magic"; The magician Bruce comes into possession of a book of magic and has to battle an evil rival in the "Land of Faerie" for it; He returns victorious, having also freed the beautiful Elaine out of the clutches of the hideous sorcerer. "A Cask of Water" text story. "Cinderoolala!", art by Richard Doxsee; Spoof on "Cinderella", wherein they don't live so happily ever after--because they use a giant shoe for housing. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Mystic (1951 Atlas) 22 CGC 6.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #3748682006

Cover by Russ Heath. Stories by Carl Wessler and unknown. Art by Joe Maneely, John Forte, Al Eadeh, Vern Henkel and Art Peddy. The most eerie stories ever told! In this issue: "Doom in the Tomb!" by Carl Wessler and Joe Maneely; "Boy Meets Ghoul!" with art by John Forte; "Man-Eater!" with art by Al Eadeh; "Nothing Else to Write" with art by Vern Henkel; "The Maiden in the Iron Mask" with art by Art Peddy; and 2-page text story "Ghost Ship," reprinted from Suspense (1950) #11 (original title: "Dog Watch Death"). 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Mystic (1951 Atlas) 31 VG+ 4.5

Cover oxidation.

"The Last Look" (art by Robert Q. Sale), "Clarence!" (art by Pablo Ferro), "The Insult," "How Deep is Death?" (art by Jack Katz), "The Werewolf's Victims" (art by Sid Check), and a two-page text story, "Power of Revenge." 36 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Navy Combat (1955) 1 VG+ 4.5

Centerfold detached at one staple.

Torpedo Taylor in "Attack By Sea" (art by Don Heck), plus "Salvo" (art by Mort Lawrance), Our Fighting Fleet in "Fighting Lady" (art by Joe Sinnott), "Hit and Run" (art by Joe Maneely), and a two-page text story, "Submarine Strike." Joe Maneely cover. Cover price $0.10.

Out of the Shadows (1952) 9 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation. Water spotting.

The Corpse That Came to Dinner, pencils by Reed Crandall, inks by Mike Peppe; A young couple returns from their honeymoon; They learn that a friend has committed suicide, because he had wanted to marry the girl; The friend's corpse climbs out of his grave and lays siege to the couple's apartment. The Horror of Candle Lodge, art by Nick Cardy; Ghost of US-American freedom fighter slays the descendants of British soldiers who lured him into a trap. Till Death Do Us Part, pencils by Nick Cardy; Charles finds out that her sister's husband is keeping him from his inheritance by pretending the sister still to be alive. High Hung the Witch text story by John Marvin. Gunnvor the Sorceress, art by Ralph Mayo; Account of Icelandic saga about madwoman Gunnvor, who could not be killed and haunted her people in many different shapes. Hanged by the Neck, art by Reed Crandall; The magician El Rondo grows jealous of his assistant and hangs him on stage (during a magic routine). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 67 GD- 1.8

2.5" Spine split from bottom. Cover and centerfold detached. Interior marker markings.

Cover art by Al Fagaly. "Hello Gang!" text story, art by Bill Vigoda. "The Teacher's Pet!", art by Bill Vigoda; Archie tries to stay out of trouble for a change, but with Reggie's help, his good intentions turn sour. Untitled story, script and art by Bill Woggon; As Katy Keene walks down the street every man she passes compliments her. "Yo Ho Ho - And a Bottle of Rubbing Alcohol!", art by Bill Vigoda; Archie throws a sword at Jughead who's reading Treasure Island in his attic; Startled, Jug flees, only to step on a skate, hit his head on a beam and get knocked out; Unconscious, he dreams Archie is an evil pirate. Wilbur ad. "The Publicity Agent," script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx puts Bill's face on posters that say he's wanted for murder; Then posts them all over town; Bill ends up beaten and arrested by the police and given a raise from his boss. "Now You See It - Now You Don't" text story. Untitled Gloomy Gus story, script and art by Red Holmdale; When gabby runs out of halos for the pay phone, he beats the machine until all the halos spill out. "Meet Nevada Jones"; Nevada is framed by Ace, a crooked sheriff and bitter rival, and accused of robbing gold from the Wells Fargo stagecoach. Untitled story, art by Samm Schwartz; Veronica's Uncle Bumble has the hiccups; The girls try to frighten him with a bearskin rug, it scares him but doesn't cure the hiccups; Suddenly, a real tiger appears. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Phil Rizzuto (1951) 0 GD/VG 3.0

Water spotting.

Stories and art by Phil Rizzuto and Charles Dexter. Fawcett continues its early-'50s baseball one-shots with a look at the life of another pioneering baseball great, Phil Rizzuto. As a shortstop for the New York Yankees, he helps the team win the World Series in 1941. Rizzuto is named Most Valuable Player by the American League in 1950. Includes a short message written by Rizzuto himself. To All My Loyal Fans; Phil Rizzuto, Baseball Hero. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Picture News (1946) 1 GD 2.0

2" Spine split from bottom.

Pioneer Picture Stories (1941) 9 CGC 5.0 Qualified

Paper: Off white to white

Centerfold missing.

Label #4485887021

Pirates Comics (1950) 3 GD/VG 3.0

1/2" Spine split from bottom.

Cover art by Mike Suchorsky. "The Shetland Pirates," art by John Prentice; Sir William Monson is sent to find the Shetland Pirates. Untitled story, script by Jack Oleck, art by Mike Suchorsky; Alpha and Demos are pirates that are captured by the Romans and forced to fight as gladiators. "Blueskin the Pirate"; Blueskin the Pirate has been raiding merchant ships but steals his crew's share of the treasure. "Yardarm Jack" text story. "Glaf of Battle"; Glaf looks for revenge against the pirates that killed his father. One-page Pork-Chop the Pirate story, script and art by Davy Berg. Untitled story, art by Allen Ulmer; Young Philip Ashton stops the pirate El Sac. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Planet Comics (1940 Fiction House) 23 GD- 1.8 (R)

Trimmed

Cover and first wrap detached. First wrap glued to cover. Margin piece torn out. 1.75" Cumulative spine split. Centerfold detached. Interior wrap TRIMMED.

Cover art by Dan Zolnerowich. Mars, God of War story, art by Joe Doolin. Reef Ryan story. Star Pirate story, art by George Appel. Gale Allen and the Girl Squadron story, art by Art Saaf. Will Earth Be Invaded? text story. The Lost World story, art by Pagsilang Rey Isip. 100 Years After, art by Lee Elias. Auro Lord of Jupiter, art by Rafael Astarita. Norge Benson story, art by Fran Deitrick. Flint Baker story, art by Joe Doolin. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Planet Stories (1939-1955 Fiction House) Pulp Vol. 4 #2 CGC 2.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4484742002

"Dwellers in Silence" a short story by Ray Bradbury, plus Another short story, "Star Beast" by Damon Knight.

Cover by Allen Anderson. Stories by Henry Hasse "Eternal Zemmd Must Die!", Robert Abernathy, Alfred Coppel Jr, George Whitley, Ray Bradbury "Dwellers in Silence", Damon Knight, Stanley Mullen, and Basil Wels. Illustrations by A. McWilliams and Mayan. 7-in. x 9.75-in.; black and white; 128 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Police Comics (1941) 120 VG 4.0

Reed Crandall/Nick Cuidera cover. Ken Shannon in "Death and the Derelict" (Crandall art), "Inspector Denver," T-Man in "The Red Racket," and "One Mad Night." One page filler, "Pict-O-Crime." Two page text story, "The Cat Burgler." in Cover price $0.10.

Punch and Judy Comics Vol. 2 (1949) 12 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Coupon Cut (affects art and story on reverse page). Cover detached at one staple. 2" cumulative spine split.

Stories and art by Orestes Calpini, Tony DiPreta, Art Helfant, Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Kids' comics from Hillman, featuring mischievous puppet Punch and his human friend Judy. Teen comedy from Simon and Kirby, featuring fun good-girl art by Kirby, as manager Toby must find a singer for Jill's all-girl band. In a bizarre tale, crooks steal circus animals and put them in a machine that rearranges their various parts to create strange hybrids. Lockjaw the Alligator convinces the Professor to carry an increasingly ridiculous load of camp gear - including Lockjaw and their mule - as they hike up Mt. Popacatapeta, featuring artwork by Simon and Kirby. Punch and Judy; Lockjaw the Alligator; Earl the Rich Rabbit; Fatsy McPig; Punch in the Saddle; Tatters; Bucky the Mule, Henry the 8th, Toby and His Band. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Raggedy Ann and Andy (1946-1949 Dell 1st Series) 4 VG- 3.5

Interior crayon markings.

Stories and art by Walt Kelly, Morris Gollub, George Kerr (credited as Johnny Gruelle), Oskar Lebeck, W.J. Enright, H. Armstrong Roberts and Dan Noonan. Johnny Gruelle's famous doll characters have adventures and learn lessons, featuring early art from Walt Kelly. Legendary Pogo artist Walt Kelly adapts Mother Goose nursery rhymes, including Baa, Baa, Black Sheep, Simple Simon, and Hickory, Dickory, Dock. Kelly also provides the art for another classic children's tale, Master Mouse and the Frog. Plus activity pages and "nonesuch" animals. Raggedy Ann; Master Mouse and the Frog; The Raggedy Way; The Giants Three Golden Hairs; Fred, the Dachshund; Billy and Bonny Bee; Two Baby Pandas. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Raggedy Ann and Andy (1946-1949 Dell 1st Series) 14 VG 4.0

Cover by George Kerr and Morris Gollub. Stories and art by Walt Kelly, George Kerr (credited as Johnny Gruelle), W.J. Enright, Frank Jupo and Dan Noonan. Johnny Gruelle's famous doll characters have adventures and learn lessons, featuring early art from Walt Kelly. Legendary Pogo artist Walt Kelly adapts Mother Goose nursery rhymes, including The Elephant Walked and Tommy Tittlemouse. A balloon tied to Raggedy Ann's and Andy's dollhouse takes them to Cloudland, where they meet Princess Joy and Prince Gallant. Donot Inflate the penguin thinks that a postcard from the Isle of View says "I love you." Plus activity pages and "nonesuch" animals. Raggedy Ann; None-Such Animals: The Quissie; Ali, the Kitchenboy; The Raggedy Way; Simple Science: The Thunderstorm; Egbert Elephant and His Friends; Animal Mother Goose; Rumpelstiltzkin; Billy and Bonny Bee. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Real Life Comics (1941) 52 PR 0.5

Interior is complete. Water damage. Mold.

Robotmen of the Lost Planet (1952) 1 CGC 3.5

Paper: Off white to white

Slab: Significant front/back scuff(s)

Label #4402888005

Stories by Walter Gibson and others. Art by Mort Lawrence, Gene Fawcette, and John Giunta. Tales of science fiction, fantasy and horror. In the future, humans build robots to do every task for them, and fall into lives of pampered leisure. But when the robots rebel, the human race is helpless to stop them from taking over the Earth. The story was written by Walter Gibson, best known as the author of The Shadows pulp adventures (under the name Maxwell Grant). Also featuring a classic (unsigned) rampaging robot cover, in which the robots look like nothing so much as the Bug Out Bob stress toy. Robotmen of the Lost Planet; The Man of the Future!; An Accident in Devil's Gorge Lab! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Sensation Comics (1942) 3 CGC 1.8

Paper: Off white to white

Cover Detached. Tape on Cover.

Label #2094739001

Cover art by Irwin Hasen. Wonder Woman story, script by William Moulton Marston (signed as Charles Moulton), art by Harry G. Peter; Diana gets a job as Col. Darnell's secretary. The Flash Celebrates the President's Diamond Jubilee Birthday public service announcement. Black Pirate story, script and art by Sheldon Moldoff. Mr. Terrific story, script by Charles Reizenstein, art by Hal Sharp. Gay Ghost story, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Howard Purcell. Little Boy Blue story, script by Bill Finger, art by Jon L. Blummer. The Case of the Phantom Killers starring Wildcat, script by Bill Finger, art by Irwin Hasen. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Sensation Comics (1942) 71 GD/VG 3.0

Cover loose at one staple. Staple rust, rust migration.

Wonder Woman in "The Invasion of the Sun Warriors" (art by H.G. Peter), Little Boy Blue in "The Flaming Peril," Sargon the Sorcerer in "The Man Who Met Himself" (art by Paul Reinman), Willy Nilly, and Wildcat in "The Count That Never Ended!" One-page Tootsie Roll ad, "Captain Tootsie and the Secret-Play Touchdown" by C.C. Beck and Pete Costanza. Peter cover. Cover price $0.10.

Sensation Comics (1942) 75 GD+ 2.5

Cover oxidation. Water spotting.

Cover art by Harry G. Peter. The Return of "Shaggy", the Leprechaun starring Wonder Woman, script by William Moulton Marston (as Charles Moulton), art by Harry G. Peter. The Flying Men starring Little Boy Blue, art by Frank Harry. Whispering Doom starring Sargon the Sorcerer, art by Paul Reinman. Willy Nilly story, art by Frank Harry. Rosa Bonheur--Wonder Women of History. Mission Accomplished text story. The Snare That Backfired starring Wildcat, pencils by Arthur Peddy. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Sensation Mystery (1952) 111 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4348396008

Cover pencils by Murphy Anderson, inks by Sy Barry. The Spectre in the Flame!, pencils by Murphy Anderson, inks by Sy Barry; The lawyer Preston Zandan dabbles with the occult at night and conjures a smoke-shaped spirit out of every fire thats lighted. Best Foot Forward half-page, script and art by Mort Drucker; Custom of getting off on the right foot. War of the Toy Soldiers!, pencils by Irwin Hasen, inks by Bernard Sachs; Retired general Roger Fielding loves to play with his toy armies and dies of exhaustion. He walked in his sleep and played at night, too. The Doorway to Evil!, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Sy Barry; Steve Davis inherits the hotel "Fortuna" and discovers a secret 13th floor, filled with smybols of evil and bad luck. Unusual Ghost Haunts! fact page, script and art by Mort Drucker. Journeys into the Unknown, script by Jack Miller, art by Raymond Perry; article about time travel hoaxes of the past. The Screaming Death!, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Frank Giacoia, inks by Sy Barry; The mad sound engineer and murderer Bryan Anson escapes from prison and locks up Johnny Peril. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Sensation Mystery (1952) 112 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4348396007

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by John Giunta. Death Has Five Guesses!, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Frank Giacoia, inks by Sy Barry; "Master adventurer" Johnny Peril is trapped inside a mansion with living dummies; He encounters actor Karl Kandor who wants to exchange his old body for Peril's young one by mind transfer. The Man Who Cried Werewolf!, art by John Giunta; Three students rival for leading the class in supernatural science; Monica has found a formula to turn a man into a werewolf. Errand Ghosts non-fiction page, script and art by Mort Drucker; Ghosts may urge humans to fulfill a mission. The Greatest Prophecy Ever Made article, script by Jack E. Miller, art by Raymond Perry; A brief account of Napoleon's rejected girlfriend. The Tattooed Terror!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Sy Barry; Richard Forman made a fortune with counterfeit money, but let his partner Burt Jorgens go to prison; Years later Jorgens is released and stalks Forman by tattooing him in his sleep with symbols foreboding strange accidents. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Sheena Queen of the Jungle (1942 Fiction House) 8 GD/VG 3.0

Water spotting and corner chew to cover.

Art by Robert Webb. Cover by Robert Webb. Adventures of the fearless jungle warrior Sheena, one of the earliest female heroes with her own title. Sheena battles cannibals who have lured crocodiles into doing their dirty work; Traders see dollar signs when a scientist stumbles on an undiscovered tomb of the pharaohs; Sheena battles killer leopards and the cult that worships them. The Congo Colossus; Death Trap of the River Demons; Lair of the Leopard Goddess. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Space Patrol (1952 Ziff Davis) 1 CGC 4.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4364308006

Painted cover by Norman Saunders. Stories and art by Bernie Krigstein and others. The short-lived tie-in to the fondly remembered early sci-fi TV series. Tonga, Lady of the Diamonds, and her minion Major Gorla scheme against Earth, in a story with art by EC legend Bernie Krigstein. Tonga tries to prevent Buzz and Hap from revealing her role in the conspiracy by having the witnesses killed, but they track the assassin to the forbidden planetoid of Vesta. In another Krigstein story, Commander Buzz Corry investigates the mysterious disappearance of space freighters loaded with tellerium. The Lady of Diamonds; Outlaws of Vesta; Push Button Tyrant; Space Pirates. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Sparkling Stars (1944) 10 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4485887015

Ali Baba story, art by Harry Lazarus. Ted Hart story, art by Herman Browner. Chuck story, art by Gus Jud. Boxie Weaver story, art by Ink Higgins. Magic Tricks for Young and Old activity pages. Riley and the Sergeant story. Hell's Angels story. Speed Spaulding story. Man-Eating Sharks Won't Like Sailors article. You Slept Through 575 Forest Fires! article. Invasion of Terror starring Zaro, art by Francois Leland. 68 pgs. Cover price $0.10.

Spider (1933-1943 Popular Publications^) Pulp Vol. 16 #1 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

All 3 edges of cover trimmed.

Label #4426080013

Oct 1938. Cover by John Howitt. Spider Story by Grant Stockbridge "The Spider at Bay". "Never Bet on a Corpse" by J. Lane Linklater and "The Witness From Hell" by Arthur Leo Zagat. Crime-fighting article by Moran Tudury. Illustrations by J. Fleming Gould. 7" x 10", black and white; 112 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.10.

Spirit Weekly Newspaper Comic (1940-1952) Mar 2 1941 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white

Label #3876938005

Spirit Weekly Newspaper Comic Insert. 7-1/2 x 10 inches, 16 pages, full color, all newsprint with no slick cover.

Spirit Weekly Newspaper Comic (1940-1952) Feb 22 1942 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3876938002

Spirit Weekly Newspaper Comic Insert. 7-1/2 x 10 inches, 16 pages, full color, all newsprint with no slick cover. Last Lady Luck by Nick Viscardi.

Spook (1954) 30 CGC 5.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #0361436008

Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by Jay Disbrow and George Peltz. Pre-Code horror comics from L. B. Cole's Star Publications. A female reporter is the only witness as a long-dead mummy revives and goes in search of his ancient bride. A night watchman at a museum is dragged into a painting that is actually the door into an evil dimension. A writer's latest manuscript holds the potential to destroy all evil in the world. Another top-notch cover by L. B. Cole. Swamp Spirit; The Vengeful Phantom; The Mummy; The Ghost Who Cried; Picture a Nightmare; Maniac; The Insider. Final issue of the series. Final issue of the series. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Sports Novels Magazine (1937-1952 Popular Publications) Pulp Vol. 10 #3 GD 2.0