Auctions: comic books 1942

America's Greatest Comics (1941 Fawcett) 4 VG- 3.5

1" Spine split from bottom.

Cover by Ray Harford. Stories and art by C.C. Beck, Otto Binder, Phil Bard, Tom McNamara, and Charles Sultan. Fawcett's first squarebound comic is an anthology of its greatest superheroes, including Bulletman, Spy Smasher, and of course the original Captain Marvel (Shazam). Dr. Sivana decides to use his daughter Beautia's infatuation with Captain Marvel to create a fake wedding as a trap for the Big Red Cheese. Minute Man debuts his new, masked outfit as he investigates the strange power that turns beautiful women into old crones in minutes. Spy Smasher aids native Pacific Islanders in resisting invading Axis forces. Plus the poor man's Captain America, Commando Yank, joins the America's Greatest Comics lineup. Captain Marvel: The Bumble-Brained Bridegroom; Spy Smasher: Who Said the Pacific Islands Are Conquered?; Chubby; Bulletman: The Case of the Purple Blackout; Minute Man: The Sands of Time; Commando Yank; Mr. Scarlet: The Crime College; Destroyer Gob. 96 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Big Shot Comics (1940) 29 FR/GD 1.5

Cover and interior oxidation. Chipping.

Cover by Ogden Whitney. Stories and art by Boody Rogers, Gardner Fox, Ham Fisher, Frank Tinsley, Frank Beck, Alfred Andriola, J. P. McEvoy, John Striebel, and Ogden Whitney. Big Shot featured reprints of McNaught Syndicate humor and adventure strips, alongside original characters like Skyman and The Face. Sparky Watts, the world's strongest man, goes to take his draft physical. Rocky Ryan faces a strange new magnetic menace from Axis Japan. Charlie Chan investigates after the mysterious Hawk kidnaps young Sheila, but it's all a trap for Chan. Mortimer the Monk; Skyman; Sparky Watts; Captain Yank; Joe Palooka; Saboteurs' Finale; Bo; Rocky Ryan; Dixie Dugan; Mortimer the Monk; The Face. 56 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.

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.

Spirit Weekly Newspaper Comic (1940-1952) Jul 12 1942 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white

Label #3876938003

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

Superman (1939 1st Series) 17 CGC 3.0 Restored

Restored: B3

Paper: Off white to white

Restoration Includes: Color Touch, Pieces Added, Tear Seals, Reinforced.

Label #3739689001

Cover art by Fred Ray, features Hitler and Hirohito. Man Or Superman?, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Joe Shuster, inks by John Sikela [as Shuster]; Lois suspects that Clark Kent is Superman. The Human Bomb, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Leo Nowak [as Joe Shuster]; A vicious criminal uses innocent people, trapped by hypnotic power, who are armed with a bomb apparatus which makes it possible for them to rob without opposition from the Police. G-Man humor two-pager by Ray McGill. Muscles For Sale, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Sikela [as Joe Shuster]; Superman must solve a series of bold crimes that were pulled by ungainly men who look anything but formidable. Rollin' Stone humor two-pager by Ray McGill. When Titans Clash, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Sikela [as Joe Shuster]; Lex Luthor survives his execution in the electric chair, which only makes him more powerful. Full-page ad for Action Comics # 43/World's Finest # 6. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Walt Disney's Comics and Stories (1940 Dell/Gold Key/Gladstone) 21 PR 0.5

Interior is complete. Full length spine split (partially taped). Cover and first wrap detached. Interior pencil markings.

Cover by Carl Buettner. Stories and art by Floyd Gottfredson, Ted Osborne, Ted Thwaites, Merrill De Maris, Bob Karp, Hubie Karp, Earl Duvall, Manuel Gonzales, Bob Wright, Bob Grant, and Al Taliaferro. Sometimes listed as Vol. 2, #9. The long-running vehicle for Disney character comics featured early work by Carl Barks, the legendary Good Duck Artist. In a classic Floyd Gottfredson story from the Mickey Mouse comic strip, Mickey finds a genie and has an Arabian Nights adventure. Bucky Bug encounters a mean policeman and an evil crocodile. Pluto risks his life to steal his own bones. Monkey Business; One Way Ride; Pluto Won!; Apology Accepted; The Miracle Master; Swing It Brother; The Treasure Hunt; Pluto Worked for Them; Today's Special; Actions Speak Louder; The Army Mascot; They Made Sure; Too Good to Be True; Mickey Mouse Movies; The Twins Quiet Down!; Hollywood Chatter. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Walt Disney's Comics and Stories (1940 Dell/Gold Key/Gladstone) 25 GD 2.0

Tracing indentations on cover. Interior pencil and crayon markings.

Cover by Walt Kelly. Stories and art by Floyd Gottfredson, Ted Osborne, Ted Thwaites, Merrill De Maris, Bob Karp, Hubie Karp, Earl Duvall, Manuel Gonzales, Bob Wright, Bob Grant, and Al Taliaferro. Sometimes listed as Vol. 3 #1. The long-running vehicle for Disney character comics. In a classic Floyd Gottfredson story from the Mickey Mouse comic strip, Mickey and Goofy investigate strange goings-on at The Bar None Ranch. In a text story adapting the Disney cartoon Private Pluto, Pluto is pestered by two rambunctious chipmunks, Chip 'n' Dale. The comic book preceded the cartoon, making this the first-ever appearance of Chip 'n' Dale. On the Rebound!; The Good Samaritan!; A Drink on the House; The Tide Turns!; Not a Thought for Goofy; Double Trouble; The Vanishing Recruit; One Man Patrol; Success!; Goofys Addled Auto; Mickey Mouse at the Bar None Ranch; Hollywood Chatter; A Tire-Some Situation; Something New Afoot; Arms for the Army; First Line of Defense; Law-Abiding Goofy; Private Pluto; Mickey Mouse Movies; A New Idea; Such Restraint. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Weird Tales (1923-1985 Popular Fiction) Pulp 1st Series Vol. 36 #5 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Top and bottom edge of cover trimmed. Minor amount of glue on spine of cover.

Label #4506287001

Volume 36, Issue 5 - May 1942. Edited by Dorothy McIlwraith. Horror and Fantasy stories in the pulp style. 6.75-in. x 10-in.; 128 newsprint pages, text (with B&W illustrations). Cover price $0.15.

Wings Comics (1940) 21 FR 1.0

INCOMPLETE. Piece from back cover and interior corner pieces missing, does not interrupt story. 3" Spine split from bottom. Cover coming loose at both staples. Water damage.

Cover by Dan Zolnerowich. Edited by Gene Fawcette. Stories and art by Nick Cardy, George Appel, Joe Doolin, Arthur Peddy, George Carl Wilhelms, Gene Fawcette, Art Saaf and Al Walker. Aviation-themed adventure, combat and history tales from pioneering comics publisher Fiction House. A femme fatale in a red dress manages to drug and capture the entire Skull Squad; The Parachute Patrol takes the place of spies and ends up meeting a Nazi U-boat; Action nurse Jane Martin goes on a dangerous mission to catch a Nazi spy in Libya. Also featuring a highly detailed 2-page text piece on the life, training and career of a Navy aviator. Skull Squad; Parachute Patrol; Jane Martin; Clipper Kirk; Captain Wings; Suicide Smith; Wing Tips; How to Win Navy Wings; The Bald Eagle; Greasemonkey Griffin. 68 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.