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Big Shot Comics (1940) 20 Coverless

COVERLESS/INCOMPLETE. Multiple pages missing, interrupts art and story. Full-length split on outer wrap. Multiple pages detached. Water spotting.

Cover by Ogden Whitney. Stories and art by Boody Rogers, Gardner Fox, Ham Fisher, Mart Bailey, Ray McGill, J. P. McEvoy, John Striebel, and Alfred Andriola. Big Shot featured reprints of McNaught Syndicate humor and adventure strips, alongside original characters like Skyman and The Face. Joe Palooka starts his training to fight Phantom Dill for the title. Super-powered Sparky Watts wants Doc Static to treat his girlfriend Hedy with cosmic rays, so he can marry her without threatening her safety. Marvelo the Magician rescues a kidnapped child by turning the kidnappers into children and introducing them to Santa Claus. Skyman; Sparky Watts; Captain Devildog; Joe Palooka; Spy-Chief; Charlie Chan; Rocky Ryan; Dixie Dugan; Mike the Mascot; Mortimer the Monk; Marvelo; The Face; Oliver Drab. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Captain America Comics (1941 Timely) 7 CGC 5.0 Restored

Restored: C1

Paper: Off white

Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover, pieces added to cover, cover reinforced.

Label #4768009001

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores. "The Red Skull; An Ear for Music," script and pencils by Joe Simon and Kirby, inks by Simon; Cap has to contend with the return of the Red Skull and figure out why he is using Chopin's "Funeral March" as the means of his diabolical mission of destruction. "Death Loads the Bases," script by Simon and Kirby, pencils by Kirby, inks by Simon; After the mysterious deaths of two baseball players for the Brooklyn Badgers, Captain America agrees to pitch for the team in order to draw the murderer out of hiding. Human Torch ad, art by Alex Schomburg. "A Message from Captain America," script by Stan Lee; Captain America relates brief biographies of the various characters who appear in the pages of his magazine: Betty Ross, Sergeant Duffy, Father Time, Jerry "Headline" Hunter, and Hurricane. "Horror Plays the Scales," script by Simon and Kirby, pencils by Kirby, inks by Simon; Captain America relates brief biographies of the various characters who appear in the pages of his magazine: Betty Ross, Sergeant Duffy, Father Time, Jerry "Headline" Hunter, and Hurricane. Untitled Hurricane, Master of Speed story, art by Charles Nichols; Hurricane helps to fend off a group of protection racket gangsters, and, in the process, picks himself up a new partner in the fight against crime. Untitled Headline Hunter, Foreign Correspondent story, script by Stan Lee; An American man is framed for a murder of a British star, and Hunter discovers that the man's cousin is responsible, hoping to gain wealth from the Nazis and money from his cousin's estate after he is hanged. "Race Against Doom starring Father Time," script by Lee; One of Larry Scott's friends is accused of boarding a ship, shooting its officers and plundering the gold before sinking it, but Father Time smells a rat when he discovers the gold was counterfeit. Sentinels of Liberty Secret Club news and ad. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Catman Comics (1941) 4 Coverless

COVERLESS/INCOMPLETE. Multiple pages missing, interrupts art and story. Lateral spine tears. Water spotting.

Cover by Charles Quinlan. Stories and art by Charles Quinlan, Ray Willner, Edward Lipowski, Saul Rosen and Al Ulmer. Sometimes listed as Cat-Man Comics Vol. 1 #9. The adventures of Cat-Man and other early superheroes from the Golden Age of comics Cat-Man's alter ego David Merryweather is marked for death after he threatens to reveal the names of the Nazi-affiliated Swastika Council. Dr. Diamond tracks a mysterious zeppelin that is destroying buildings with artificial lightning. Dean Denton is a reformed burglar who becomes the crime-fighting Deacon to make up for his past misdeeds. Working out of a church, he tries to prevent ex-con Johnny from resuming his life of crime and corrupting his young brother. Cat-Man; Blaze Baylor and the Arson Ring; The Deacon; Dr. Diamond; Lucky Landers; Freddie's Match; Hurricane Harrigan; Rag Man; Devil Dogs; Pied Piper; Lance Rand. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Flash Comics (1940 DC) 15 FR 1.0

Interior complete. Full length spine split. Brittle. Heavy interior chew at margins.

Flash stars in "Circus Caper," written by Gardner Fox, art by Everett E. Hibbard. Also includes: Les Sparks, Radio Amateur in "Adventure of the Tin Plate Princess" by Don Cameron; Johnny Thunder in "Fireman's Folly" by John B. Wentworth and Stan Aschmeier; The Whip in "The Crooked Tax Collector" by Wentworth and Homer Fleming; King in "The Witch and the Hilton Jewels" by Fox and Harry Lampert; Cliff Cornwall in "Industrial Sabotage" by Ben Flinton and Leonard Sansone; "Hooded Horror" Flash picture novelette by Ed Wheelan; and Hawkman in "The Hand" by Fox and Sheldon Moldoff. Cover art by Moldoff. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Future Combined with Science Fiction (1941-1942 Columbia Publications) Pulp Vol. 2 #1 GD/VG 3.0

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Vol. 2, No. 1 - Oct 1941. Previously titled Future Fiction. Cover by Hannes Bok. B&W, 112 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.15.

Green Lantern (1941 1st Series DC) 1 CGC 3.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4764899008

Fall 1941 issue. Cover art by Howard Purcell. Green Lantern: His Personal History, script by Bill Finger, art by Mart Nodell; Engineer Alan Scott survives an explosion during a test crossing of a trestle bridge and learns he was saved by the green lantern he carried; The lantern tells how long ago a meteor was formed into a lamp by a Chinese lamp maker and how it protected him from his murderous neighbors; Later the lamp was found by an asylum inmate, who re-formed it into a lantern and was cured of his insanity by the lantern; Now it brings power to Scott, who forms a ring out of part of it and uses his new abilities as Green Lantern. Masquerading Mare!, script by Bill Finger, art by Mart Nodell. Article extolling the virtue of will power featuring General George Washington and General Ulysses S. Grant. Disease!! starring Green Lantern, script by Bill Finger, art by Mart Nodell. Introducing Bill Finger and Marty Nodell Creators of Green Lantern! Arson in the Slums starring Green Lantern, script by Bill Finger, art by Mart Nodell. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Sub-Mariner Comics (1941) 1 CGC Page 27 Only

Paper: Off white

PAGE 27 ONLY.

Label #4732351005

Cover art by Alex Schomburg. Deep-Sea Blitzkrieg, script and art by Bill Everett; Hitler decides to smash Atlantis for the trouble that Sub-Mariner has caused him, and in the first U-boat attack, the emperor is incapacitated and Namor assumes command. Untitled Sub-Mariner featuring a radium robbery, script and art by Bill Everett. Namor: His Boyhood text story by Ray Gill. The House of Horror starring Angel, script and art by Paul Gustavson. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Sub-Mariner Comics (1941) 1 CGC Page 29 Only

Paper: Off white

PAGE 29 ONLY.

Label #4732351007

Cover art by Alex Schomburg. Deep-Sea Blitzkrieg, script and art by Bill Everett; Hitler decides to smash Atlantis for the trouble that Sub-Mariner has caused him, and in the first U-boat attack, the emperor is incapacitated and Namor assumes command. Untitled Sub-Mariner featuring a radium robbery, script and art by Bill Everett. Namor: His Boyhood text story by Ray Gill. The House of Horror starring Angel, script and art by Paul Gustavson. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Sub-Mariner Comics (1941) 1 CGC Page 28 Only

Paper: Off white

PAGE 28 ONLY.

Label #4732351006

Cover art by Alex Schomburg. Deep-Sea Blitzkrieg, script and art by Bill Everett; Hitler decides to smash Atlantis for the trouble that Sub-Mariner has caused him, and in the first U-boat attack, the emperor is incapacitated and Namor assumes command. Untitled Sub-Mariner featuring a radium robbery, script and art by Bill Everett. Namor: His Boyhood text story by Ray Gill. The House of Horror starring Angel, script and art by Paul Gustavson. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Sub-Mariner Comics (1941) 1 CGC Page 26 Only

Paper: Off white

PAGE 26 ONLY.

Label #4732351004

Cover art by Alex Schomburg. Deep-Sea Blitzkrieg, script and art by Bill Everett; Hitler decides to smash Atlantis for the trouble that Sub-Mariner has caused him, and in the first U-boat attack, the emperor is incapacitated and Namor assumes command. Untitled Sub-Mariner featuring a radium robbery, script and art by Bill Everett. Namor: His Boyhood text story by Ray Gill. The House of Horror starring Angel, script and art by Paul Gustavson. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Sub-Mariner Comics (1941) 1 CGC Page 25 Only

Paper: Off white

PAGE 25 ONLY.

Label #4732351003

Cover art by Alex Schomburg. Deep-Sea Blitzkrieg, script and art by Bill Everett; Hitler decides to smash Atlantis for the trouble that Sub-Mariner has caused him, and in the first U-boat attack, the emperor is incapacitated and Namor assumes command. Untitled Sub-Mariner featuring a radium robbery, script and art by Bill Everett. Namor: His Boyhood text story by Ray Gill. The House of Horror starring Angel, script and art by Paul Gustavson. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Sub-Mariner Comics (1941) 1 CGC Page 30 Only

Paper: Off white

PAGE 30 ONLY.

Label #4732351008

Cover art by Alex Schomburg. Deep-Sea Blitzkrieg, script and art by Bill Everett; Hitler decides to smash Atlantis for the trouble that Sub-Mariner has caused him, and in the first U-boat attack, the emperor is incapacitated and Namor assumes command. Untitled Sub-Mariner featuring a radium robbery, script and art by Bill Everett. Namor: His Boyhood text story by Ray Gill. The House of Horror starring Angel, script and art by Paul Gustavson. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Sub-Mariner Comics (1941) 1 CGC Page 23 Only

Paper: Off white

PAGE 23 ONLY.

Label #4732351002

Cover art by Alex Schomburg. Deep-Sea Blitzkrieg, script and art by Bill Everett; Hitler decides to smash Atlantis for the trouble that Sub-Mariner has caused him, and in the first U-boat attack, the emperor is incapacitated and Namor assumes command. Untitled Sub-Mariner featuring a radium robbery, script and art by Bill Everett. Namor: His Boyhood text story by Ray Gill. The House of Horror starring Angel, script and art by Paul Gustavson. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Super Comics (1938-1949 Western/Dell) 32 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Centerfold missing, interrupts art and story. 1" cover-to-cover lateral spine tear. Paste. Tape.

Stories and art by Milton Caniff, Chester Gould, Harold Gray, Bill Holman, Zack Mosley, Stanley Link, Frank Willard, Gus Edson, Walter Berndt, Ed Leffingwell, Martin Branner, Ken Ernst, Ed Moore, Dick Fletcher, Al Posen and Carl Ed. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. The mysterious gas-masked figure has Terry, Pat and Connie in his aquatic death-trap, and he adds another captive to the mix. Sam Goodwin and Magic Morro return to America, while unknown to them, female pirate Captain Davy Jones Jr. is alive on Lost Island. Smilin' Jack investigates the Mystery Pilot. Also featuring popular strips Little Orphan Annie, Dick Tracy, and The Gumps. Moon Mullins; Dick Tracy; Tiny Tim; Smitty; Magic Morro; Carnival; Winnie Winkle; The Gumps; Harold Teen; Little Orphan Annie; Jim Ellis; Jack Wander, War Correspondent; Terry and the Pirates; Sweeney & Son; Smokey Stover; Little Joe; Smilin' Jack. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Super Comics (1938-1949 Western/Dell) 36 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Piece missing, interrupts art or story. REMAINDERED COPY. 7 1/2" interior slice reaching first four pages.

Stories and art by Milton Caniff, Chester Gould, Harold Gray, Bill Holman, Win Smith, Stanley Link, Frank Willard, Gus Edson, Walter Berndt, Ed Leffingwell, Martin Branner, Ken Ernst, Ed Moore, Dick Fletcher, Al Posen and Carl Ed. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. Exploring the burned-out shell of Capt. Judas's dungeon, Terry learns that Judas and Burma are still alive. Jack Wander, War Correspondent tackles looters after Nazi bombing runs on London. When Betty is accused of murder, Jim Ellis steps in to save her. Also featuring popular strips Little Orphan Annie, Dick Tracy, and The Gumps. Moon Mullins; Dick Tracy; Tiny Tim; Smitty; Magic Morro; A Good Turn; Winnie Winkle; The Gumps; Harold Teen; Little Orphan Annie; Jim Ellis; Jack Wander, War Correspondent; Terry and the Pirates; Sweeney & Son; Smokey Stover; Little Joe; The O'Malley Kids. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Whiz Comics (1940 Fawcett) 16 Coverless

INCOMPLETE. First wrap missing, interrupts art and story.

Cover pencils by C.C. Beck. "Confrontation with Spy Smasher," pencils by C.C. Beck, inks by Pete Costanza; Sterling Morris calls Billy into his office and shows him newspaper headlines about Spy Smasher running wild and posing a real danger to U.S. defense sectors; Upon hearing that the former hero is at the federal penitentiary helping prisoners escape, Billy changes to Captain Marvel and travels to the prison to stop Spy Smasher. "Carol Braddock - Marked for Death" starring Golden Arrow, art by Pete Costanza. "The Land of the Leopard Men" starring Lance O'Casey, art by Bob Kingett. "The Trap for Eve Corby" starring Spy Smasher, art by Charles Sultan. "The Gas Gun Murders" starring Dan Dare, art by Greg Duncan; vs. John Elton. "Circus Hero" text story, art by Carl Formes. Untitled Dr. Voodoo story, art by Mac Raboy. "The Man Whose Words Came True" starring Ibis the Invincible; vs. Trug. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

World's Finest Comics (1941) 2 Coverless

INCOMPLETE. First two and last two pages missing, interrupts art and story. Edge strip torn from one page of Johnny Thunder and one page of Zatara (slightly affects readability). Last present page detached.

Cover art by Fred Ray. The Unknown X, script by Jerry Siegel (signed), pencils by Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster]; Superman must find out the identity of the mysterious gang leader known as the Unknown X who has organized one of the most thorough criminal organizations Metropolis has ever seen. Repelling the Invaders starring Red, White and Blue, art by Harry Lampert. Mystery of the Night Club Robberies starring The Crimson Avenger, script and art by Jack Lehti. Johnny in the Army, script by John B. Wentworth, art by Stan Aschmeier. Errand of Mercy starring Young Doc Davis, script and art by Henry Boltinoff. The Tornado Mystery starring Zatara, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Joseph Sulman. The Adventure of the French Quarter starring The King, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Harry Lampert. Poison Flowers starring Punch Parker. Mystery at the Circus starring Lando, Man of Magic, art by Howard Purcell. The Man Who Couldn't Remember! starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Bob Kane and George Roussos (backgrounds). 100 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.