Auctions: comic books published by St. John, graded by CGC

Approved Comics (1954) 11 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4554348004

Did Matt Baker ever doing a more violent cover than this!

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker and Gene Colan. An anthology from St. John, with a variety of genres, sources and artists. This issue features military action with the US Marines, plus military comedy with redheaded mascot Canteen Kate. Kate causes comic chaos when she auditions for an upcoming stage performance for the troops, in a story with art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. In Korea, Leatherneck Jack is trapped in the target area of the Marine Corps' own rocket attack, in a story with early art by future Marvel legend Gene Colan. Meanwhile, his buddies Monte and Gum travel toward a hidden enemy outpost at Junkyard Junction. Plus two more Colan stories. Cover by Baker. Leatherneck Jack: Blitz at Junkyard Junction; Canteen Kate: Call to Arms; Front Line Snafu; Disguised for Death!; Enemy Breakthrough. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Atom Age Combat (1952 St. John) 2 CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #4697726005

Capturing the paranoia of the Cold War, this series portrayed a future where "atomic" weapons replaced conventional ones. American soldiers face the ultimate 1950s threat: flying saucers flown by Communists. Tony battles the underground kingdom of Sub-Earth when their forces steal America's vital radium supplies. Lt. Robbins thinks he's been given a soft assignment with the photo reconnaissance unit, but he's soon to learn that it's just as dangerous as flying sorties. A Double-Cross in Disguise; Yellow Peril in the Skies; Landing Under Fire; Science Assaults the Death Sphere; Camera Daredevils. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Atom Age Combat (1952 St. John) 3 CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #4697726006

Capturing the paranoia of the Cold War, this series portrayed a future where "atomic" weapons replaced conventional ones. Flash Gordon-like Craig battles a mad scientist who has stolen the formula for an "electron" that can destroy cities. Captain Buck Vinson leads an assault on a Soviet-held uranium mine in the Congo. MacAvoy and his bomb-disposal team look for unexploded ordnance in the Korean combat zone. Intrigues of the Planet Smasher; Three Rocketeers; Assault on Target UR-238; Have You Heard This One?; Rescue Under Fire; Operation Bomb Disposal. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Pictorial Love Stories (1952 St. John) 1 CGC 7.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4334238005

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Enrico Bagnoli and Hy Rosen. Romance comics from St. John with a cover by "good girl" art legend Matt Baker. Robin and Chuck are partners in dance and life, but that may be over when a famous dancer hires Robin, in a story that may be the work of Matt Baker. Eva wants to break up with Nicky after she meets Tim on a visit to the city, but she doesn't know about Tim's wife. Wanting excitement, Sally breaks up with fiance Bill and goes to work in a nightclub, but soon she's up to her lipstick in a blackmail scheme. Have You Heard This One?; A New Routine; Spoiled Darling; Love Game; Blackmail Heart; Quips and Queries. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Teen-Age Temptations (1952) 2 CGC 1.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4511464021

Cover by Matt Baker. Love and scandal from St. John, with plentiful art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. Two-fisted Herb and fast-talking Tom keep Nina safe in her rough neighborhood, but what happens when she must choose between them? Pretty Madge flirts to get what she wants, until she meets Brad, and learns her reputation has preceded her. Ginny falls for carnival huckster Thorne, and he leads her happily into the "carny" lifestyle. Secretary Jane secretly loves co-worker Larry, but he's engaged to the boss's spoiled, domineering daughter. Cover by Baker. Fighting for My Love; My Forbidden Kisses; I Was a Carnival Come-On Girl; Comedy Column; Gag-Bag; My Dance with Danger; I Was Only Guilty of Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Tor (1954 St. John) In the World of 1,000,000 Years Ago 3 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4074648001

Cover by Joe Kubert. Stories and art by Joe Kubert, Alex Toth and Norman Maurer. Numbering continues from 3-D Comics Tor (1953 St. John) #2C. Comics legend Joe Kubert won fans early in his career with his tales of Tor, a caveman struggling for survival in a world where humans co-exist with dinosaurs. Tor tries to help a tribe escape a volcanic island that is collapsing into the sea. Tor defends a village from the raiding Flatnose tribe, and helps an all-female tribe settle differences with their neighbors. Co-creators Joe Kubert and Norman Maurer put themselves into the comic to discuss the science and history of the Tor series. Plus full-page dinosaur illustrations (including a pteranodon) by Kubert. Isle of Fire!; Snow Trap; Black Valley; 1,000,000 B.C. History of Prehistoric Animals: Pteranodon, Tylosaurus; Danny Dreams. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.