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10 Story Western Magazine (1936-1954 Popular) Pulp Vol. 31 #3 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4413213001

Volume 31, Issue 3 - October, 1946. 6.75" x 9.75", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

3-D Tales of the West (1954) 1 GD/VG 3.0

Oxidation. Writing on interior pages. Includes both original pairs of 3D glasses (one bound, one loose).

Oversized; Sol Brodsky cover; Cover price $0.15.

Aces High (1955 EC) 4 GD 2.0

3" Cumulative spine split.

Cover art by George Evans. The Green Kids, art by George Evans; Major Caswell continues to lose green pilots and believes that his commander doesn't care at all about their deaths. The Good Luck Piece, script by Carl Wessler, art by Bernie Krigstein; Buddy doesn't believe in good luck charms, but has one anyway. The Novice and the Ace, script by Carl Wessler, art by Wally Wood; A group of American aces is scared to take on a German pilot with 30+ kills. Home Again, script by Carl Wessler, art by Jack Davis. The Last Laugh text story. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 7 CGC Coverless

Paper: Cream to off white

Coverless. 1st wrap missing. 1/2 of page 31 missing.

Label #4713475003

2nd Superman cover - Cover art by Joe Shuster. Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel (as Jerome Siegel), art by Joe Shuster. Chuck Dawson story, art by Homer Fleming. Pep Morgan story, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Fred Guardineer. Adventures of Marco Polo story, art by Sven Elven. Double Trouble [Part 2] starring Tex Thomson, art by Bernard Baily. Fact page art by Sheldon Moldoff. Scoop Scanlon, Five Star Reporter, art by Will Ely. Zulu Diamond Mine starring Zatara Master Magician, script and art by Fred Guardineer. 68 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 11 CGC Page 4 Only

Paper: Cream to off white

Page 4 Only.

Label #4697241003

Cover art by Fred Guardineer. Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel (as Jerome Siegel), art by Joe Shuster. Superman called the Man of Steel for the first time. Scoop Scanlon, Five Star Reporter story, art by Will Ely. Pep Morgan story, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Fred Guardineer (as Gene Baxter). Adventures of Marco Polo story, art by Sven Elven. Tex Thomson story, art by Bernard Baily. Chuck Dawson story, art by Homer Fleming. Sea Ghost starring Zatara, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Fred Guardineer. 68 Pages, Full Color. $.10 "1st time Superman uses his X-Ray Vision." - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist. Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 13 CGC Coverless

Paper: Cream to off white

Coverless. 1st wrap missing. Large piece missing from page 2. Centerfold missing. Page 31 missing.

Label #4713475002

Cover art by Joe Shuster. Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Joe Shuster. Scoop Scanlon, Five Star Reporter story, art by Will Ely. Pep Morgan story, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Fred Guardineer (as Gene Baxter). Adventures of Marco Polo story, art by Sven Elven. Tex Thomson story, art by Bernard Baily. Chuck Dawson story, art by Homer Fleming. Swamp of Satan starring Zatara Master Magician, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Fred Guardineer. 68 Pages, Full Color. $.10 NOTE: 1st appearance of Ultra-Humanite (Superman's very first super powered foe). Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 46 CGC 3.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4350119016

Cover art by Fred Ray. The Devil's Playground starring Superman, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Paul Cassidy. Crimes in Color starring Vigilante, script by Mort Weisinger, art by Mort Meskin (signed as Mort Morton Jr.). Three Aces story, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Chad Grothkopf. Iron Giant starring Mr. America and Fatman, script by Ken Fitch, art by Bernard Baily. Congo Bill story, art by Fred Ray. Zatara story, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Joseph Sulman. 68 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 114 GD- 1.8

2 1/2" Cumulative spine split. Cover oxidation. Water damage. Staple rust.

Cover art by Wayne Boring and Stan Kaye. The Man Who Was Honest starring Superman. Floating Gold starring Congo Bill, art by Ed Smalle. The Canines and the Crooks starring Zatara, script by Joe Samachson, art by W. F. White. The Goshawful Ghost starring Hayfoot Henry, script by Al Schwartz, art by Stan Kaye. Wheels of Danger starring Vigilante, art by George Roussos. 52 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 201 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Centerfold missing, interrupts art and story.

Last pre-comics code issue. Cover by Al Plastino. "The Challenge of Stoneman!", art by Al Plastino; An inventor's time machine takes him, Clark Kent, Lois Lane, Perry White, and a mobster to the distant past, where the crook assumes the identity of Stoneman and tries to control a tribe of cavemen. "The Great Jungle Baseball Game!" starring Congo Bill, art by Ed Smalle. Willie the Office Boy one-page story. Bebe one-page story by Henry Boltinoff. "Milkman in Space!" starring Tommy Tomorrow, art by Jim Mooney. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 105 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Page missing, interrupts art and story. Brittle.

Cover art by Stan Kaye. The Palace of Fantasy starring Superboy and Princess Blanda, script by Don Cameron, pencils by Joe Shuster. Pennants of Plunder starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. Tubby Reduces starring Johnny Quick and Tubby Watts, script by Joe Samachson, pencils by Mort Meskin, inks by George Roussos. The Impossible Voyage starring Aquaman, art by Louis Cazeneuve. The Knight's Gambit starring the Shining Knight, art by Chuck Winter; the Shining Knight battles the Black Queen. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 110 0.3

Comic is complete other than being coverless.

Cover art by Stan Kaye. The Farmer Takes It Easy starring Superboy, script by Don Cameron, pencils by John Sikela; Clark helps a school boy whose father is too sick to do the farm chores. Crime at the Core starring Green Arrow, script by Joe Samachson, art by George Papp. Galloping Gold starring Shining Knight, script by Don Cameron, art by Chuck Winter. The Monster and the Mermaid starring Aquaman, script by Joe Samachson, art by Louis Cazeneuve. The Quick-Change Crimes starring Johnny Quick, script by Joe Samachson, art by George Roussos. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 148 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Piece missing, interrupts art or story. Brittle. Chipping. Cover detached.

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Cover art by Al Plastino. Superboy Meets the Mummer, script by Don Cameron, art by John Sikela; The Mummer and his puppets seems a harmless novelty-- until he uses them to rob the Smallville Bank. Cowboy of the Coral Seas starring Aquaman, script by Joe Samachson, art by John Daly. The Strange Defenders of Montespan Castle starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. The Sign of the Red Dragon starring Shining Knight, script by Joe Samachson, art by Ruben Moreira. Give Your Town a Present public service announcement starring Superboy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. The Treasure of the Conquistadores starring Johnny Quick, art by Ralph Mayo. Two-page text feature on famous Civil War photographer Mathew Brady, The Camera Goes to War. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 149 0.3

Comic is complete other than being coverless.

Cover art by Al Plastino. Fake Superboy!, art by John Sikela; first story in which Pa Kent's name is given as Jonathan; also shows him running the Smallville General Store. Undersea Artist! starring Aquaman, script by Joe Samachson, art by John Daly. He Lived What He Wrote--Real Fact, pencils by Dick Sprang; the story of Jack London. The Battle of the Bows! starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. The Search of the Century! starring Johnny Quick, art by Ralph Mayo. Batman and Robin star in a one-page public service announcement, Batman and Robin Stand Up for Sportsmanship! 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 186 0.3

Comic is complete other than being coverless.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley. Smallville Becomes a Ghost Town starring Superboy, art by John Sikela. The Dive-in Theater starring Aquaman, art by Ramona Fradon. Good Neighbor Spirit public service announcement starring Binky, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. Tubby Watts, King of Food starring Johnny Quick, pencils by Paul Norris, inks by Sy Barry. The World's Most Dangerous Arrow starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. 44 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 206 PR 0.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION: Spine seal. Interior is complete. Extensive accumulation of defects.

Cover art by Win Mortimer. The Key to Success public service announcement starring Buzzy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. The Impossible Creatures starring Superboy, script by Otto Binder, art by John Sikela; Superboy must prove strange creatures are genuine. The Haunted Island! starring Aquaman, script by Jack Miller, art by Ramona Fradon. Jerry Jitterbug humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Kite -- Toy and War Weapon article. The Junior Newsreelers starring Johnny Quick, art by Ralph Mayo. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventures Into the Unknown (1948 ACG) 18 VG- 3.5

Cover detached at one staple.

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"The Halls of Horror," "The Undying Brain," "Dream of Death" (art by John Belfi), "The Zombie Summons," and "Spook-Buster's Doom." Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Cover by Ogden Whitney. Stories by Emil Gershwin, Al Camy, Edvard Moritz, John Belfi, George Wilhelms, Paul Gattuso, Paul Cooper, and Richard Case. Spine-chilling tales of suspense, horror, and the supernatural—prepare yourself for Adventures into the Unknown! 52 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Adventures Into the Unknown (1948 ACG) 25 GD/VG 3.0

Cover coming detached at one staple. Cover oxidation. Interior soiling.

"The Were-Tiger of Assam," "The Zombie's Eyes," "The Spectral Pirate," and "Assault From the Unknown." Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Cover by Ken Bald. Stories by Charles Sultan, Lin Streeter, Al Camy, Ed Moritz, and Paul Gattuso. Spine-chilling tales of suspense, horror, and the supernatural—prepare yourself for Adventures into the Unknown! 52 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Adventures Into the Unknown (1948 ACG) 30 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation. Water damage. Staple rust.

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Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Cover by Ken Bald. Stories by Lou Cameron, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, Art Gates, King Ward, Al Camy, and King Ward. Spine-chilling tales of suspense, horror, and the supernatural—prepare yourself for Adventures into the Unknown! 52 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Adventures Into the Unknown (1948 ACG) 44 VG- 3.5

Water damage.

"Red Moonlight," "The Creeper," "The Phantom Fiend," and "The Devil and the War Bride." Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Cover by Ken Bald. Stories by Jon Blummer, Ken Bald, Paul Gattuso, and Pete Riss. Spine-chilling tales of suspense, horror, and the supernatural—prepare yourself for Adventures into the Unknown! 36 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Adventures Into the Unknown (1948 ACG) 45 VG- 3.5

Water damage. Writing on interior page.

"Death on the Wing," "The Youngest Werewolf," "Dunston's Fate," and "Death of the Mountain God." Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Cover by Ken Bald. Stories by Charles Nicholas, Pete Riss, Dick Beck, Jon Blummer, and Ed Good. Spine-chilling tales of suspense, horror, and the supernatural—prepare yourself for Adventures into the Unknown! 36 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Adventures Into the Unknown (1948 ACG) 47 VG- 3.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Cover cleaned. Interior tearing.

Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Cover by Ken Bald. Stories by Jon Blummer, Al Camy, Ed Good, Paul Cooper, Art Gates, Dick Beck, and Lin Streeter. Spine-chilling tales of suspense, horror, and the supernatural—prepare yourself for Adventures into the Unknown! 36 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Adventures of Bob Hope (1950) 4 GD/VG 3.0

Photo cover. Written by Cal Howard, Henry Boltinoff and Harry Lampert. Art by Owen Fitzgerald, Henry Boltinoff and Harry Lampert. Bob Hope, America's favorite funnyman, stars in an untitled 3-part story by Cal Howard and Owen Fitzgerald. Plus: Two Honey in Hollywood strips by Henry Boltinoff; A Bit of Disc and Data article; It Happens in Hollywood article; Radio-Beams half-pager by Harry Lampert; Danny Downbeat 1-pager by Boltinoff; Behind the Mike 2-pager by Boltinoff; Broadway Ha-Lights 1-pager by Lampert; and Video Laffs 1-pager by Lampert. Also: Superboy in 1-page public service announcement "Job Counselor" by Jack Schiff and Win Mortimer. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventures of Dick Tracy: The Big Big Book (1934 Whitman) HC 4055B FR 1.0

Near complete spine split. Spine panel detached and anchored with tape. Cover coming detached. Oxidation with chipping.

1934. Written by Chester Gould. Many short stories detailing the adventures of Dick Tracy, with over 150 picture suitable for coloring. Front cover displays "With Over 150 Pictures Suitable for Coloring" in the lower corner. 7" x 9 1/2", 320 pages, B&W.

Airboy Comics (1945-1953 Hillman) Vol. 10 #1 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4692677015

Cover by Ernest Schroeder. Stories and art by Bob Jenney and Ernest Schroeder. One of the more fanciful and influential of 1940s aviator heroes, Airboy fights evil with his radio-controlled plane "Birdie" and its plethora of experimental flying tech. Sometimes listed as Airboy Comics #108. No issue # on cover; Vol. 10, issue #1 in indicia. Airboy helps an aviation pioneer who's being blackmailed over a 30-year-old crash that might have been an accident or murder. In Scandinavia, The Heap helps a man try to save his village from a disastrous civil engineering scheme. The story of circus pioneer Hachaliah Bailey's first elephant. Airboy; The Heap; 10¢ a Look; The Spanish Stab; The Finger of Asia; Bits from the Blue; The Rabbit of the Baselines. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

All American Men of War (1952) 14 VG- 3.5

Water damage.

"Pigeon Boss," "Booby Trap Island," "Battle Carnival" (art by Russ Heath), and "The Soldier and the Tiger!" Full-page ad for Our Fighting Forces 1. Edited by Whitney Ellsworth and Robert Kanigher. Cover by Irv Novick. Stories by Ed Herron, Ross Andru, Mike Esposito, Irwin Hasen, Ed Herron, George Papp, Causin, Russ Heath, and Sam Burlockoff. Adventure tales of war and the military, including some humor—go into combat with All American Men of War! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

All Star Comics (1940-1978) 41 CGC Page 23 Only

Paper: Cream to off white

Page 23 Only.

Label #4514608007

Black Canary officially joins the Justice Society of America (she's appeared since issue 38) in "The Case of the Patriotic Crimes!" Injustice Society appearance. Script by John Broome. Pencils by Alex Toth (splash page), Carmine Infantino (chapter 1), Arthur Peddy (chapter 2), and Irwin Hasen (chapter 3); inks by Toth (splash), Frank Giacoia (chapter 1), Bernard Sachs (chapter 2), and Hasen (chapter 3). Two-page text story, "No More Favors" by Ted Udall. One-page Tootsie Roll ad, "Captain Tootsie Tames a Tornado" by C.C. Beck. Toth cover. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

All Star Comics (1940-1978) 46 FR 1.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch, piece fill, and staples replaced. 7.5" Cumulative spine split (partially taped). Interior taped and under cover staples. Centerfold detached at one staple.

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The Justice Society of America star in "The Adventure of the Invisible Band!" Script by John Broome. Pencils by Irwin Hasen (splash page and chapters 1 and 3) and Arthur Peddy (chapter 2), inks by Bob Oksner (splash and chapters 1 and 3) and Bernard Sachs (chapter 2). Back-up story, "The Fabulous Ride of Portugese Jack!" Back-up Johnny Peril's Surprise Story, "Colossus!" Two-page article, "In the Days of Knights" by John Osgood." Peddy/Sachs cover. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

All Star Comics (1940-1978) 56 GD+ 2.5 (R)

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RESTORATION. Color touch and tear seal. Cover glued to first wrap. Interior tape.

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The Justice Society of America fight robots in the year 3000 A.D. in "The Day the World Ended." Script by John Broome, pencils by Frank Giacoia (chapters 1, 3, and 4) and Arthur Peddy (chapter 2), inks by Giacoia (chapters 1, 3 and 4) and Bernard Sachs (chapter 2). Back-up Johnny Peril's Surprise Story, "The Girl From Aquaterra." Two-page article, "How Far is Far Away?" Peddy/Sachs cover. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

All-Flash (1941) 7 GD 2.0

Cover detached at one staple. Centerfold detached. Water damage. Staple rust.

Written by Gardner F. Fox. Art and cover by Harry Tschida. The Flash comes face to face with a mystery writer who not only writes stories, but acts them out in order to make his stories more realistic. Inviting several of his actor friends to help out and scare Jay and Joan, the writer doesn't realize that real crooks have made their way onto the scene. Sweet Adeline humor story by Art Helfant. Grumman-F4F-3 aviation fact page by Falcon Mathieu. Hop Harrigan text story by Evelyn Gaines. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Amazing Stories (1926-Present Experimenter) Pulp Vol. 8 #11 GD/VG 3.0

Glue on interior cover. Tape.

Volume 8, Issue 11 - March, 1934. 6.75" x 9.75", 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

America's Greatest Comics (1941 Fawcett) 8 FR/GD 1.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Spine split seal. Corner margin piece cut from last page, staining throughout interior, tape.

Cover by C.C. Beck. Stories and art by C.C. Beck and Otto Binder. Fawcett's first squarebound comic is an anthology of its greatest superheroes, including Bulletman, Spy Smasher, and of course the original Captain Marvel (Shazam). Captain Marvel meets the multi-armed inhabitants of Mars, and teaches them to play baseball. When the aptly named Judge Lynch snaps and begins taking the law into his own hands, Bulletman and Bulletgirl must stop him. Captain Marvel Jr. battles Mr. Morpheus, who uses his power to control dreams to steal US defense secrets for the Nazis. Captain Marvel Plays Baseball on Mars; The Adventures of Silent Sims; Captain Midnight: The Race Around the World!; Bulletman: Meets Judge Lynch!; Flowers of Death; Spy Smasher: The Filming of Spy Smashers Fall!; Golden Arrow: The Feud That Fizzled!; Captain Marvel Jr.: Beware Mr. Morpheus. Final issue of the series. 96 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Apache (1951) 1 CGC 5.0

Paper: White

Label #4697726013

Art by Maurice Whitman and Pete Morisi. Western tales focusing on the Apache tribe. Geronimo's band captures a vengeful Navajo boy during a raid; Apaches hide out in a deserted mine while fleeing U.S. soldiers; Apaches fall into a Comanche trap, but the survivor is aided by an enslaved woman. Geronimo, Red Wolf of the Badlands; The Golden Skeletons; Scalp Hunt! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Archie (1943 Archie Comics) 43 GD- 1.8

1 1/2" cumulative spine split. Cover detached. Tape.

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Cover by Bob Montana. Stories by unknown. Art by Bill Vigoda? and Sam Schwartz? Archie dreams of his future (like a Mort Weisinger story) in "Early To Bed"! Plus, Archie in: "Just Plain Geometry" (Miss Grundy shows she knows about love!); "The Bird Lover"; "A Paneful Experience"; "Raves and Waves" (Archie has his head shaved after the girls give him a permanent wave); and "Where There's Smoke"! Also: Jughead in "The Book Worm Turns"! And: 2-page "Hollywood Tattle Tales"! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Archie (1943 Archie Comics) 54 GD- 1.8

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Cover by Bill Vigoda. Stories by unknown. Art by George Frese and unknown. Featuring Archie in: "Kiss Me Again"; "Optical Delusion"; "Diamond in the Rough"; "Family Circle"; "Late Date"; "Talking Turkey" (Thanksgiving story); and the 1-pager "Exhausted" (public service announcement warning against carbon monoxide buildup in a garage)! Plus: 2-page text piece "From Hollywood"! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Archie (1943 Archie Comics) 56 GD- 1.8

1 1/2" cumulative spine split. Cover oxidation. Brittle.

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Cover by Bill Vigoda. Stories by unknown. Art by George Frese and unknown. Featuring Archie in: "Some Enchanted Evening"; "Don't Kid Me!"; "Kicking the Gang Around"; "Haste Makes Waste"; and "Mind Over Madder"! Plus: Jughead in "Dream Team"! Also: 2-page text piece "From Hollywood"! And: "Archie Fun Page"! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Archie (1943 Archie Comics) 59 VG- 3.5

Cover oxidation.

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Cover by Bill Vigoda. Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Featuring Archie in: "Board With It All"; "Squeeze Play"; "On the Spot"; "Aim to Please"; "Words Fail Me"; and "Meek As a Moose"! Plus: Jughead in "Wooden You Know" and the 1-pager "Vitamin "See""! Also: 2-page text piece "From Hollywood"! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 7 FR 1.0

6" cumulative spine split. Centerfold detached. Cover detached at one staple. Water damage.

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Cover art by Bill Vigoda. "Frail but Firm"; Betty and Veronica wish that Archie and Reggie were more manly and protective like Big Moose. "A Face Worse than Death" starring Archies Girls Betty and Veronica. Betty Puzzle Page. Archie ad. "Registered Male"; Veronica signs up for the baby-sitting registry at school to earn money for a new dress; Archie signs up to so he can afford to take Veronica out to the country club for their date; Betty schemes to get a date with Archie. Untitled story; Betty is infatuated with the new science teacher, Mr. Dawson. "Just My Type" one-page story; Betty throws herself at Archie after criticizing other girls for the same type of behavior. Veronica Puzzle Page. "Football Fever"; The girls all get stood up for their dates and find out the reason why is because a famous football player is visiting Archie's father and the boys all went over to meet him. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 9 GD+ 2.5

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"Red, White and Glue"; Archie tries to give Betty a permanent wave using a bottled solution at home so her hair can be ready in time for their date that night. "Right and Wrong" one-page story starring Suzie. "No Admittance" one-page story; Wilbur argues that the U.S. will never have a female president. "Stranger Danger" one-page story; Archie and Reggie see two guys trying to pick up Betty and Veronica in the park. "Sitting on Top of This Whirl"; Betty tries to earn money babysitting two terrible twin boys so she can afford a new dress. "Stuff about Stars" article; Short anecdotes about Hollywood stars. Betty Fun Page. Archie ad. "Bumper Crop" one-page story; Veronica knocks over a parking meter with her car. "Lip Stuck" one-page story featuring Betty and Veronica. "A Case of Miscasting"; Archie promises the part of Cleopatra to both Betty and Veronica. Archie Annual #5 ad. "Wise Guise"; Reggie suggests that he dress up as Archie and make out with Betty to make Veronica jealous. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Argosy Part 4: Argosy Weekly (1929-1943 Munsey/William T. Dewart) Vol. 274 #4 CGC 5.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4402119006

Astounding Stories (1930-1938 Clayton/Street and Smith) Pulp Vol. 15 #3 FR 1.0 (R)

Trimmed

TRIMMED. Cover reinforced with cardstock. 2" Cumulative spine split.

Volume 15, Issue 3 - May 1935. Science Fiction and Adventure stories. This issue features "Earth's Mausoleum" by John Russell Fearn, and stories by Harl Vincent, Donald Wandrei, Raymond Z. Gallun, Stanton A. Coblentz, and Eando Binder. 144 pages, B&W Cover price $0.20.

Batman (1940) 3 CGC Coverless

Paper: Off white

Coverless. Page 6, 9, 14-18, 25, 26 and 29-31 missing.

Label #4675821001

Cover pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson. "The Strange Case of the Diabolical Puppet Master," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); The Caped Crusaders must stop the likes of the Puppet Master, who has set his sights on stealing the Voss Rifle, the Army's newly developed secret gun. "The Ugliest Man in the World," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); Batman confronts the ugliest man in the world, a man shunned by "normal" people he meets every day. "The Crime School for Boys!!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); Batman has to deal with the threat of a crime school upon the lives of young boys, a school designed how to teach those boys the ways of a criminal. Dinky one-page story by Henry Boltinoff. "A Blow For England" text story by Norman Goss, art by Raymond Perry. "The Batman Vs. the Cat-Woman!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); The Cat returns to plague members of the Diamond Syndicate in order to achieve a beautiful "diamond prize!" The Batman Says text article, Batman and Robin tell readers the negatives of crime and criminals. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 9 0.3

Mold. INCOMPLETE. Missing first wrap, centerfold and three additional pages. Affects "The Four Fates!", "The Case of the Lucky Law-Breakers!", "Christmas" and text stories.

Cover pencils by Fred Ray, inks by Jerry Robinson. "The Four Fates!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane and Jerry Robinson, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); When four fugitives steal a large ruby from the turban of Jaffeer, he casts a terrible curse of four fates upon each of the crooks. The Caped Crusaders attempt to capture each of the four. "The White Whale!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); As a stockholder in the Seven Seas Insurance Company, a firm that has had to pay out huge payoffs for ships sunk by a large white whale, Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson decide to investigate the activities of one Captain Burly, who agrees to hunt down and destroy the whale. "The Case of the Lucky Law-Breakers!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); Batman and Robin find it that it isn't mere coincidence that the winners of several assorted money contests just happen to be ex-cons, and that the Joker is somehow involved. Private Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. "Christmas," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); While delivering presents to an orphanage at Christmas, Bruce learns that one of its resident's father is in jail, insisting that he had been framed. Batman and Robin decide to investigate to check out his claim. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 47 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1136014002

Cover pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Charles Paris. In this key issue, Batman's origin is explored in detail for the first time in "The Origin of Batman!" in which Batman tracks down the killers of his mother and father. In this same story, the Bat Signal also used for the first time; script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Charles Paris. "Fashions in Crime!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Catwoman breaks out of jail in a spectacular way and as soon as she is free again, she realizes that she could use the fashion trends as her new crime theme; Posing as the manager of an important fashion magazine, Catwoman is granted access to the houses of many wealthy people and later she steals from them; Batman and Robin intervene. "The Chain Gang Crimes!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; In pursuit of bank robbers, Batman and Robin chase them to a side street where they suddenly disappear. "The Adventures of Popsicle Pete and Bob Feller" ad. "Winged Justice" text story by Ted Rosen, art by Raymond Perry. One-page Daffy & Doodle story by Lit-Win. One-page Little Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 66 CGC Cover Only

Paper: White

Cover only.

Label #4168189014

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Cover pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris. "The Joker's Comedy of Errors!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; The Joker is obsessed with recreating some of historys most famous blunders; He tries to force Batman into making mistakes. -page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Movie Stars Who Died Twice!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Batman and Robin investigate the case of film stars who start dying in the same way as their respective characters died in the movies. One-page Tootsie Roll ad, "Captain Tootsie and his Vacation-Time Pals" by Bill Schreiber. One-page Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. Script Sleuths article by Barbara Fairbanks, art by Raymond Perry. Half-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "Batman II and Robin, Junior!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Robin becomes disobeys Batman's orders; He is saved by the Dark Knight, and once they're back at the Batcave, Bruce scolds Robin for disobeying him. Sweet Land of Liberty public service announcement starring Peter Porkchops, script by Jack Schiff, art by Otto Feuer. One-page Tootsie Roll ad, "Captain Tootsie and his Vacation-Time Pals" by Bill Schreiber. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 10 FRONT AND BACK COVER ONLY

FRONT AND BACK COVER ONLY. Heavy water damage.

Cover pencils by Fred Ray, inks by Jerry Robinson. "The Isle That Time Forgot!", script by Joseph Greene, pencils by Bob Kane and Jerry Robinson, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); For his birthday, Dick received his own version of the Batplane, and while aloft, he and Batman run into a storm, which forces them to make an emergency landing on an island inhabited by prehistoric men and creatures. 2-page Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. "Report Card Blues!", script by Joseph Greene, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); Fearing that he will get a bad report at school, little Tommy runs away from home and smack dab into trouble, until the Batman rescues him and Tommy sees the light and decides to go home. "The Princess of Plunder!", script by Jack Schiff, pencils by Fred Ray (layouts), Jerry Robinson (finished pencils, as Bob Kane), inks by Jerry Robinson (as Bob Kane) and George Roussos (backgrounds); Guests to a high society function don't know that their host is actually the Cat-Woman, who sends her guests out on a scavenger hunt at the same time that she sends her gang members out on one; Batman intervenes to stop that hunt before it's too late. "The Way Home" text story by Norman Goss. "The Sheriff of Ghost Town!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (signed) and Jerry Robinson, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); The prospect of hidden gold brings a gang of criminals to the newly resurrected ghost town now called Sunshine City, but the pleas of a young boy brings Batman and Robin to town to clean house..... as the newly elected Sheriff! 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Battle (1951 Atlas) 27 VG- 3.5

"The Man with the Gun" (art by Paul Reinman), "Men in Hiding" (art by Joe Sinnott), "Battle Brady" (art by Mort Lawrence), and "Monte Cassino," plus a two-page text story, "Storm Flight." 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Beasts of Tarzan HC (1927 Grosset & Dunlap) 1-2ND GD/VG 3.0

Oxidation and tearing to dust jacket. Writing on interior pages.

2nd Grosset & Dunlap Printing - Red Cover (Published by Grosset & Dunlap). Includes dust jacket. Written by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Tarzan's adversaries from the previous novel, The Return of Tarzan, Nikolas Rokoff and Alexis Paulvitch, return and kidnap Tarzan and Jane's son, Jack. Exiled to a remote jungle island, our jungle hero must race against the clock and overcome incredible odds to save his family from certain death! Hardcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 336 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $0.75.

Black Cat Mystery (1951-1963 Harvey) 54 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Centerfold missing, interrupts art and story.

Stories and art by Bob Powell, Joe Certa, John Giunta, Vic Donahue and Rudy Palais. As the Comics Code goes into effect, former horror comic Black Cat Mystery briefly restores its superhero star and her Code-friendly adventures. (The official title is Black Cat Western Mystery, but superhero Black Cat is featured on the cover, as if to confirm this is anything but a horror comic.) Black Cat and Rick battle diamond smugglers while shooting a Western on location. A Groucho-like movie comedian makes trouble for Rick and Linda on set. Linda suspects her jealous co-star Calico is trying to get her killed in an on-set accident. The Golden Guns; Lost; Room of the Past!; Double Trouble; Mountain Terror. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Black Mask (1920-1951 Pro-Distributors/Popular) Black Mask Detective Pulp Vol. 17 #3 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Last page missing, interrupts story.

May, 1934. Cover price $0.20.

Blue Bolt (1940-1949) Vol. 3 #1 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Page missing, interrupts art and story.

Edited by Stanley Beaman. Cover by Henry Kiefer. Stories by Bob Davis, John Jordan, Bill O'Connor, Ben Flinton, Leonard Sansone, Henry Kiefer, Mickey Spillane (text story called A Case of Poison Ivy), Ray Gill, Harold DeLay, John Daly, Jack A. Warren, and Alan Mandel. The Great Minko starring Sergeant Spook. Vicious aerial torpedoes threaten The Phantom Sub. Liberty or Death!--Old Cap Hawkins' Tales. Edison Bell escapes from an island in a crude sailing boat. Sub-Zero leaves town for a while, leaving Freezum by himself. Krisko and Jasper are on an island somewhere in the center of the ocean. The White Rider and Cloud face a bank robber named Tito Romero. Blue Bolt battles the Green Sorceress. Mythical history of the city of Antwerp, with commemorative stamps. Short bios of John Daly and Jack Warren. 68 pages, $0.10. Cover price $0.10.