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Haunted Thrills (1952) 5 CGC 1.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Cover Detached.

Label #2085658001

Stories and art by Joe Doolin and others. Pre-Code horror comics from Ajax-Farrell and their anonymous talents. A Faulkneresque tale of murder on a faded Southern plantation includes a zombie and art possibly by Human Torch creator Carl Burgos. A woman hires a witch and then unwisely ignores her bill. A butcher in a famine-stricken city turns to an obvious source for fresh meat. Hands of Terror; Swamp Haunt; House of Chills; Fatal Scalpel. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Heart Throbs (1949 Quality/DC) 22 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

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Cover inks by Sam Burlockoff. Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. He didn't care for her! He never had! How could he play the fool when her heart was breaking? Read..."I Married a Clown" starring Grace Dodds, Robbie Dodds, Eddie, Buzz, Jean and Tommy. Plus: More heart-throbbing tales! And: Advice on Love Problems letters page by Marilyn Minton. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Hit Comics (1940 Quality) 25 Coverless

Comic is complete other than being coverless. Water spotting.

The Origin of Kid Eternity, art by Sheldon Moldoff; A boy and his grandfather are torpedoed in their boat by a Nazi sub and killed, but when the lad reaches the Pearly Gates, his name is not on the list to die. The Death-House Blues starring Betty Bates, art by Al Bryant. Dan Tootin humor page, script by Jack Cole, art by Jack Cole [as Ralph Johns]. A Lesson For Bill Jones, script and art by George Brenner [as Wayne Reid]; The Ghost tracks down an American defector named Jones, a man who has tried to dodge the draft. Men With Two Faces starring Stormy Foster, art by Rudy Palais. The Incendiary Comic Book starring Bob and Swab, script and art by Klaus Nordling. Prisoner In a Chinese Laundry starring Don Glory, art by John Belfi. Magnificent Bill; When Bill says the magic phrase, "Jeepers Creepers!", he is mysteriously endowed with super-strength, invulnerability and speed. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Horrific (1952) 7 GD 2.0

Cover coming detached at both staples. Cover oxidation.

Cover by Don Heck. Stories and art by Marty Elkin, Rudy Palais, Leonard Sanger, Ed Green and Don Heck. Pre-Code horror comics by the talents at the Iger Shop. Glass figurines in a Munich shop resemble missing women a little too exactly. A lost explorer in Africa is rediscovered, and reveals the truth about shrunken heads. An escaped killer is sheltered by strange jungle goddess Repta, who can command the animals, yet he can't help trying to steal her ruby necklace. Also featuring a cover by future Marvel legend Don Heck. Shrink; Rain of Death; Steel Trap; Shrunken Skull; The She-Beast; Death Song! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Horrific (1952) 9 GD 2.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch. Centerfold detached at one staple. Water damage.

Cover art by Don Heck. "A Glimpse of the Pit," art by Pete Morisi; Doris Duncan changes her ways after she is shown a glimpse of Hell. "The Horrible Trade," art by Max Elkin; An African witch doctor revenges himself upon a big game hunter who threatens his daughter. Letters page spot illustrations by Don Heck. "Black Magic" text story, art by Don Heck (header illustration). "Claws of Horror," art by Max Elkin; Don becomes a vampire cat to be united with Felice, the queen of the cats. "The Wolves of Midnight," art by Rudy Palais; Don and Mary are terrorized by a dead little girl and her pack of wolves while exploring an old house. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Horrific (1952) 10 VG- 3.5

Cover detached at one staple.

Cover by Don Heck. Stories and art by Max Elkin, Rudy Palais, and Don Heck. Pre-Code horror comics by the talents at the Iger Shop. A magical piper inspires the animals of a small European village to revolt and attack their owners. The sinister Mr. Dark offers to make Ivan a champion wrestler, but first he must kill for him. A thief ill-advisedly breaks into a legendary sculptor's mansion to steal a cursed artwork. Also featuring a cover by future Marvel legend Don Heck. The Revolt of the Beasts; Death Wins the Fall; Beneath the Grave; Sculptor of the Damned; Story of Ghosts; Magnolia Mary. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Horrific (1952) 10 FR 1.0

6" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached. Tape on interior cover, store stamps in margins.

Cover by Don Heck. Stories and art by Max Elkin, Rudy Palais, and Don Heck. Pre-Code horror comics by the talents at the Iger Shop. A magical piper inspires the animals of a small European village to revolt and attack their owners. The sinister Mr. Dark offers to make Ivan a champion wrestler, but first he must kill for him. A thief ill-advisedly breaks into a legendary sculptor's mansion to steal a cursed artwork. Also featuring a cover by future Marvel legend Don Heck. The Revolt of the Beasts; Death Wins the Fall; Beneath the Grave; Sculptor of the Damned; Story of Ghosts; Magnolia Mary. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Horrific (1952) 13 GD/VG 3.0

Centerfold detached at one staple. Bottom staple coming loose.

Cover by Don Heck. Stories and art by Max Elkin and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Pre-Code horror comics by the talents at the Iger Shop. After a scientist brings a frozen dinosaur back to life, it goes on a rampage. A spiritualist attempting to contact the other side makes an unwelcome connection. Also featuring a cover by future Marvel legend Don Heck. The Thing That Grew; Demon Lover; The Powers of Darkness; Tiger Boy; The Ghost Who Stole Roses. Final issue under this title; the series continues as Terrific Comics (1954 Mystery) #14. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Horror from the Tomb (1954) 1 FR 1.0

INCOMPLETE. Interior coupon cut, does not affect art or story. Tape on interior cover and pages.

36 paegs. Cover price $0.10.

Horror Stories (1935-1941 Popular) Pulp Vol. 9 #4 GD+ 2.5

Paper: Cream

Front cover detached 15%. Back cover detached 10%. Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Slight.

Horrors (1953) 15 GD- 1.8

2" Spine split from top. Water damage.

L.B. Cole cover. All stories reprinted from All Famous Crime (1951) #5. Contains original and reprinted material as noted. In order of appearance: "The Mad Bandit" originally retitled and reprinted from "Tiger of the South" in Murder Incorporated (1948 1st Series) #9A; "Bodyguard"; "The Gangdom Brain" originally retitled and reprinted from "Frank Nash, Gangdom Brain!" in Murder Incorporated (1948 1st Series) #11; "Why Did You Kill Me?"; and "Stop or We'll Shoot!" art by George Peltz. "Holdup!" text story originally retitled and reprinted from "Buddies in Life, Crime, and...Death!" in Murder Incorporated (1948 1st Series) #9A and Famous Crimes (1948) #18. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 26 CGC 2.5 Restored

Restored: C1

Paper: Cream to off white

Restoration includes: Small amount of color touch on cover.

Label #4698991001

Cover art by Ruben Moreira. "The Man With The Magic Ears," pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley; Pioneering engineer Alfred Jarvis builds a machine with which he can hear the sounds plants make; Their cries, their sobs, their dying sighs; He goes on a rampage to stop people from cutting flowers, but is suspected to be a madman. "Written in the Sands," art by George Papp. "The Ship From The Past," pencils by Howard Purcell, inks by Ray Burnley; A "spectral ship" pursues a modern freighter; Its all a ruse, though, for a wanted criminal uses this set-up to flee the country. Untitled Can You Explain It? story, art by Bill Ely. "The Dress of Doom," art by George Papp; The bride is wearing a supposedly cursed wedding dress. "The Human Target," art by Ruben Moreira; A knife-throwers unrequited love for his assistent ends in jealousy and death. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Howdy Doody's Follow the Dots (1955 Whitman) 1410 FR/GD 1.5

Interior tearing. Interior puzzles completed.

Howdy Doody Dot Book. Featuring characters from the Famous Television Show "Howdy Doody". Softcover. Squarebound. 8 1/2" X 10 3/4". 132 pages. B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Ice Capades (Ice-Capades, Inc.) Program 1943 VG- 3.5

Staple rust. Centerfold detached at one staple.

1943 Program. George Petty cover. 8-1/2" x 11", 20 pages, B&W w/ spot color. Cover price $0.25.

Ice Capades (Ice-Capades, Inc.) Program 1945 GD/VG 3.0

Staple rust.

1945 Program. George Petty cover. 8-1/2" x 11", 20 pages, B&W w/ spot color. Cover price $0.25.

Ice Capades (Ice-Capades, Inc.) Program 1946 GD+ 2.5

Staple rust. Water damage. Residue

1946 Program. George Petty cover. 8-1/2" x 11", 20 pages, B&W w/ spot color. Cover price $0.25.

Indians (1950 Fiction House) 9 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4745072016

Cover by Maurice Whitman. Western adventure stories told from the perspective of the first Americans. Manzar and Red Cloud discover that would-be land baron Gloria Nestor is even more dangerous than her late father; Two women trick a raiding party and save their tribe in the Pacific Northwest; An illustrated text article on Tribes of the Mid-West. Another exceptional cover by Maurice Whitman. Manzar the White Indian; Indian Legends; Orphan of the Storm; The First Americans; Long Bow. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Indians (1950 Fiction House) 14 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4745072015

Cover by Maurice Whitman. Art by Tony D'Adamo and others. Western adventure stories told from the perspective of the first Americans. Orphan, a horse belonging to a Cheyenne family, gets caught up in hostilities between Pawnees and the Cheyenne; The true story of Seminole resistance leader Osceola; An illustrated text article on The Plains Tribes continues from the previous issue. Manzar the White Indian; Warriors of the West; Orphan of the Storm; The First Americans; Lone Wolf; Long Bow. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Joe Yank (1952) 6 VG- 3.5

3/4" Cumulative spine split.

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Contains Alex Toth art. Contains Korean War era stories. In order of appearance: "Joe Yank, G.I. Renegade" art by John Severin and Bill Elder; "Pvt. Tubby" art by Art Saaf; "Joe Yank, The Purple Heart Kid..."; "Paper Bullets"; "Pinhead Perkins in Slightly Snafu" art by Dan DeCarlo; "Behind the Big Guns"; and "Joe Yank, Bacon and Bullets" art by Alex Toth, reprinted in Alex Toth Edge of Genius TPB (2007- ) #1-1ST and Setting the Standard: Comics by Alex Toth 1952-1954 HC (2011 FB) #1-1ST. "Non-Skid O'Neill: He Was Crazy About Waffles, But He Could Fight, Too!" illustrated text story by Charles S. Strong. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Journey into Mystery (1952) 15 GD- 1.8

Centerfold detached at one staple. Cover oxidation. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Sol Brodsky. "Satan Can Wait," art by Paul Reinman; When a man enters a bar and, as a gag, offers a skeptic a contract for his soul for one million dollars, the skeptic signs it. "Killer in the House" text story. "Till Death Do Us Part," art by Vic Carrabotta; A man finally works up the nerve to strangle his cheating wife but an atomic war breaks out, and the two of them find their bodies fused together by atomic radiation. "The Face That Followed," script by Paul S. Newman, art by Al Luster; An escaped convict vows to haunt a hermit who has murdered him after ascertaining where his stolen loot was buried. "Bewitched," art by Mannie Banks; In 1686 a man asks a woman to marry him and is turned down so he plants evidence to get her condemned as a witch. "The Man Who Was Nobody," script by Paul S. Newman, art by Ed Winiarski; A Martian sleeper agent is eradicated when his usefulness is ended due to incarceration in an asylum. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Journey into Unknown Worlds (1951 2nd Series) 4 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage. Cover oxidation with chipping.

Return from Mars, art by Russ Heath; Martians want to take over Earth, but they don't invade because even their weakest weapons are so powerful that they would destroy Earth and make it useless to them, so they place agitator spies among the population to incite war. The Man in the Crowd; An evil entity gives a struggling artist a hand, which makes the artist paint well, but also commits murders while the artist is asleep. The Witch Doctor text story. The Lost Land; A man becomes ruler of an underground civilization, but when weapon tests for a planned invasion of the surface go awry and destroy his subjects, he finds himself trapped underground with an immortal lifespan due to radiation treatments he has received. The Train to Nowhere, script by Hank Chapman. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Journey into Unknown Worlds (1951 2nd Series) 8 GD 2.0

Centerfold detached. Heavy indentations and water damage.

Cover art by Joe Maneely. Face of Stone, art by Paul Reinman; Artist uses murder victims as basis for incredibly life-like sculptures; plot elements in common with House of Wax (Warner Bros. Pictures, 1953). When a Planet Dies!, art by Joe Maneely. Hate Is a Lonely Hunter text story. No Return!, art by Russ Heath. The World Beyond, art by Werner Roth. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Journey into Unknown Worlds (1951 2nd Series) 15 GD/VG 3.0

Cover to cover tear.

Cover by Sol Brodsky. Stories by Carl Wessler, Stan Lee, Dan Keyes and unknown. Art by Tony DiPreta, Jack Keller, Joe Maneely, Louis Zansky and Basil Wolverton. In this issue: "Wanted...One Werewolf!" by Carl Wessler and Tony DiPreta; "Swampland" with art by Jack Keller; 2-page story "The Unknown" by Stan Lee and Joe Maneely; 2-page text story "Captain Samuel Stone's Sea Serpent"; "The Big Man!" with art by Louis Zansky; and "They Crawl By Night!" by Dan Keyes and Basil Wolverton. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Journey into Unknown Worlds (1951 2nd Series) 29 GD- 1.8

Lateral spine tearing. Centerfold coming loose at one staple. Heavy water damage.

Cover pencils by Carl Burgos, inks by Sol Brodsky. The Man Who Wouldn't Talk!, art by Paul Reinman. World Within a World text story. Werewolf Tale to End All Werewolf Tales!, art by Paul Hodge; A male and female werewolf reveal themselves to each other in a cabin in the North country. Of Royal Blood!, art by Tony Mortellaro; A man demands that his daughter marry into royalty and finds his perfect suitor in Count... Dracula. Third Grave on the Right, art by Al Eadeh. The Heritage!, art by Gene Colan. Cover price $0.10.

Jumbo Comics (1938) 120 VG/FN 5.0

In order of appearance: "Sheena, Queen of the Jungle" art by Robert Webb; "The Ghost Gallery", "Stuart Taylor in Weird Stories of the Supernatural" and "ZX-5" art by Jack Kamen; "Sky Girl" art by Matt Baker; and "The Hawk" art by Robert Webb. "The White Flower" text story by Audrey Anthony "Toni" Blum (as Tom Alexander). 52 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Jumbo Comics (1938) 124 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Centerfold missing, affects art and story. Cover detached.

In order of appearance: "Sheena, Queen of the Jungle" art by Robert Webb; "The Ghost Gallery" art by Jack Kamen; "Sky Girl" art by Matt Baker; "ZX-5" and "Stuart Taylor in Weird Stories of the Supernatural" art by Jack Kamen; and "The Hawk" art by Robert Webb. "World Adventurers, Part 2" text story. 52 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Jumbo Comics (1938) 128 VG+ 4.5

In order of appearance: "Sheena, Queen of the Jungle" and "The Hawk" art by Robert Webb. "Sky Girl" art by Matt Baker; and "ZX-5", "Stuart Taylor in Weird Stories of the Supernatural" and "The Ghost Gallery" art by Jack Kamen. "The Jade Snuff Box" text story by John Starr. 52 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Jumbo Comics (1938) 158 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4631828007

In order of appearance: "Sheena, Queen of the Jungle" art by Robert Webb; "The Ghost Gallery" art by Jack Kamen; "The Hawk" and "Long Bow" art by Robert Webb; and "Space Scout" by Tony D'Adamo. "The Charley Horse Catcher" text story. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Jungle Action (1954 Atlas) 2 GD/VG 3.0

Cover art by Joe Maneely. "Red Poison!", script by Don Rico, art by Joe Maneely; Lo-Zar investigates the poisoning of a local river and who may be behind it. "The Mystery of Kula Mountain!", script by Don Rico, art by John Romita. "Jungle Magic" text story. "Cry in the Night!" starring Man-Oo the Mighty, script by Don Rico, art by George Tuska. "The Flames of Terror!", script by Don Rico, art by Al Hartley; Kreitzer comes to Africa to research legends like Leopard Girl and the Flame Witch; His experiments resurrect the Witch, and Leopard Girl has to defeat her. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Jungle Comics (1940 Fiction House) 86 CGC 5.0

Paper: Slightly britle

Label #3982926008

Cover art by Joe Doolin. "Firegems of L'hama Lost," art by John Celardo; Jewel thieves steal the L'homas' sacred jewels and kill their sacred leopard; The L'homas blame Kaänga and Ann; After a brief fight, they leave Kaänga for dead and take Ann to their village for execution; the jewel thieves accompany them. Kaänga recovers and pursues the L'homas. Untitled story, art by August Froehlich; Simba is forced to lead a safari of gold hunters to a cave with gold dust. Untitled story; Using drug addled slaves, Anders is stealing sacred gems from the local idols; Captain Terry Thunder and Keeto put an end to his plundering. Jungle Lore; A brief description of the sources of women's clothing in the jungle. Untitled story, pencils by Alex Blum; A mad riverboat captain takes a pair of hunters and their animals captive; Wambi boards the boat and frees the hunters and the animals. "Blood-Priest of the River God" text story. Untitled story, art by Howard Larsen; A crocodile cult takes a pair of white hunters captive; Tabu rescues the pair and leaves the cultists to a pack of mandrills. Untitled story, art by Fran Hopper; While investigating a pair of slavers, Camilla is taken; She challenges one of the slavers to a duel on elephant-back and kills her. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Jungle Comics (1940 Fiction House) 103 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4427463002

Cover art by John Celardo. "The Phantoms of Lost Lagoon," art by John Celardo; Treasure hunters seek the ship of the Emperor Khan; Kaänga locates the ship but the hunters believe that there is no treasure on board; One of the hunters is killed by a rhinoceros and Kaänga kills the other. Untitled story, art by August Froehlich; A hunting cheetah escapes from his masters and is befriended by Simba; The two of them free the animals captured by the cheetah's masters. David Livingstone biography, art by George Evans. Untitled story, art by Charles Sultan; A young man infiltrates the lancers and frees his brother from the fort jail; The brother, Unganda Bill, and his accomplice, T'Gara, go on an ivory raid but are captured by Terry and the lancers with help from Bill's brother. Untitled story, art by Frank Doyle; The Scepter of Guru, a sacred object, is stolen from a village in Wambi's jungle and winds up with Ogg; The villagers seize Ogg and prepare to sacrifice him for profaning their sacred scepter. Untitled story, art by Maurice Whitman; Priestess Zotara rigs King N'Mongo's annual kingship ritual to cause N'Mongo's death and her own ascension to the throne. Tabu re-enacts the ritual in the Land of Mists--a nebulous after-life--and demonstrates Zotara's criminal acts. Jungle Facts; Brief natural histories of several jungle cats. Untitled story, pencils by Matt Baker; When mine owner's daughter Jane Bronson learns that her father's overseers are using slave labor in her father's mines, she hurries to tell him; However, she accidentally stumbles into a trap set by Camilla for hyenas. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Jungle Comics (1940 Fiction House) 110 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

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Cover art by John Celardo. "Raid of the Fire-Fangs," art by John Celardo; Jewel thieves disguise themselves as the L'tongas' sacred mandrills and attempt to steal the tribe's sacred diamonds; Kaänga exposes the plot and turns the thieves over to the tribe for punishment. Untitled story, pencils by Joe Doolin; Zarkah, a tiger captured in India, escapes his captors in an African port and makes his way to Simba's jungle; He is killed when he challenges Simba for kingship of the jungle. Untitled story, art by Henry Kiefer; Wambi suffers from amnesia after a fall and is persuaded to guide two white treasure hunters to a hidden temple; The treasure hunters begin their looting but dislodge a roof support and are killed in the ceiling collapse. Untitled story, art by Dan Zolnerowich; Treasure hunters install an artillery gun in a giant idol and attack river traffic in order to keep nosy visitors from finding their hidden platinum mine; Captain Terry Thunder and Keeto manage to destroy the idol and arrest the treasure hunters. "The Secret of the Leopard's Lair" text story. Untitled story, art by Maurice Whitman; Saraz-san gives a jewel to every family member who will make the trek to her jungle home; But each family member winds up dead; Tabu asks her to give him a gem and he goes to the Land of Mists; There he learns that the jewels belonged to the chief of the Opalis and that he was murdered by Saraz-san. Jungle Facts; Brief natural histories of several jungle birds. Untitled story, pencils by Matt Baker; A white slaver, working with Arabs, comes up the scheme of disguising a woman as Camilla and having her lure villagers into a trap; This works until Camilla becomes aware of the scheme and puts a stop to it. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Justice Comics (1948) 39 VG- 3.5

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Cover pencils by Sol Brodsky. Stories by Carl Wessler and unknown. Art by Louis Ravielli, Tony Mortellaro, Ed Goldfarb and Carl Burgos. Every case taken from real life! Every case as thrilling as a newspaper headline! True cases proving justice always wins! In this issue: "Morrison's Mob" with art by Louis Ravielli; "Death of a Stool Pigeon" by Carl Wessler and Tony Mortellaro; 2-page text story "Sabotage," reprinted from Crime Fighters (1948 Marvel) #10 (original title: "Danger Rides the Rails"); "Terror Stalks the Streets!" with art by Ed Goldfarb; and "The Gas Chamber" with art by Carl Burgos. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Kaanga (1949 Fiction House) 1 CGC 3.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4088255002

Cover art by John Celardo. Untitled story; A plane crash strands a trio of explorers on the rim of an ancient volcano; Kaänga and Ann offer assistance and they are all attacked by the Ka-winas, an ancient tribe determined to keep their home inside the volcano a secret; Kaänga uses the explorers' dynamite to ignite the volcano and destroy the Ka-winas and pushes the plane off the rim to glide to the jungle below; Kaänga and the explorers fly the plane into the Valley of Mist where they find Carthina, a lost Carthaginian outpost. Untitled story; A witch doctor, travels from village to village taking two maidens from each to use as "helpers"; In reality, he is selling them as slaves; He takes Ann, and all the slaves are liberated by Kaänga. "The Green-Eyed Monster" text story by Frank Riddell. Untitled story, art by Ruben Moreira. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Kaanga (1949 Fiction House) 13 FR 1.0

Staples added (not manufacturing). Tape at spine and inside front cover. Water damage. 1 1/2" cumulative spine split.

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Cover art by Maurice Whitman. "Death Web of the Amazons"; A trader refuses to sell guns to a spider cult. In retaliation, they capture him and attempt to have him killed by leopards; Kaänga rescues him and agrees to investigate the spider cult; When he arrives at their village, he attacks them and overcomes their queen, who is bound over for the colonial commissioner. "Map of Mystery"; Believing that Kaänga has an old prospector's map to the Katanga mine fields, Weber and his henchmen kidnap Ann and then attack Kaänga; Kaänga quickly dispatches them and explains that the only map was in the prospector's head. "The Music Box" text story. Untitled story, art by Kurt Caesar; In the Katangah Swamp, a Leopard Girl is trying to drive Mrs. Lawson and her husband off a jungle outpost. "Safari of Savage Spears"; A pair of treasure hunters track an archaeologist to his dig, only to find that what they believed to be gold idols were made of gilded clay. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Kerry Drake Detective Cases (1944) 11 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4705498004

Stories and art by Allen Saunders, Alfred Andriola and Bob Powell. Reprints of Alfred Andriola's detective comic strip Kerry Drake and other adventure tales. This issue features reprints from Feb. - May, 1946. Stick-up man deluxe Kid Gloves and Ecstasy Martin abduct a diamond salesman. Plus a Man in Black story and a gun safety promo starring Kerry Drake. Ace Detective Proves Crime Can't Win; Kerry Drake; Kid Gloves; The Man in Black; The Case of the Matching Slipper; The Case of the Strange Suicide. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Kid Colt Outlaw (1948) 29 GD/VG 3.0

Cover art by Sol Brodsky. "Ambush!", art by Jack Keller; Kid Colt spots a group of Paiute warriors in full war paint while travelling along the range; The Kid then rides off to see what they might be after and comes across an army wagon train full of gold and warns them of the nearby Paiute war party; Kid Colt assists the soldiers in fighting off the Paiutes and rides off convinced that the Native Americans must have been tipped off by someone. "10 Men And A Marshal!" text story, art by Syd Shores. Untitled story, art by Jack Keller; An outlaw named Caleb Marko has come to the home of prospector Jim Ballard, demanding that Jim turn over the Black Nugget, a gold nugget that is pure black; Jim refuses to hand it over because he believes that it has a blood curse on it, but Marko does not want to listen; He shoots Jim and steals the Black Nugget, leaving Jim's wife to cry for help; These cries are heard by Kid Colt, who happened to be passing by. "The Hangin's At Dawn," art by Sam Kweskin. Untitled story, art by Jack Keller; An outlaw named Devlin, whose plots Kid Colt has foiled in the past, finally has his chance for revenge when he gets the drop on the Kid; Trying the outlaw hero to a post piled high with kindle, Devlin lights it up and heads across the desert with both his and Kid Colt's water canteens, hoping to make it to Collados; Left to die, Kid Colt whistles for his horse Steel. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 59 GD 2.0

1" spine split from the top. Water damage.

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"Term Mights," script by Frank Doyle; At the start of a new school term, Archie and Reggie vow to be model students, right up to the moment they find out there's an empty seat next to Veronica in Algebra class. Untitled story, script by Bill Woggon, pencils by Hazel Marten (as Bill Woggon), inks by Cassie Bill and Floyd Norman (backgrounds); K.O. feels unable to compete with Randy's millions, until Katy asks for something that only he can provide. "Which Is Witch?", art by Joe Edwards; Linda attempts black magic to get Laurie out of the way. "Bottle Baby," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by George Frese; Using clever word play, Jughead cons his way into three ice cream sodas. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Life Story (1949) 17 GD+ 2.5

Cover loose at one staple. Oxidation.

Romance comics from Fawcett with tales of love, betrayal, heartache and reconciliation. Judith's marital bliss is spoiled by the knowledge that her husband Ned used to date Agnes, and she suspects he's not really over her. When Jim and Ellen's farm fails, it may spell the end of their marriage as well. Wowed by Don's fame as a star quarterback, Sheila marries him, but when his career is over, her love fades as well. Love on the Rebound; Heart of Despair; On Wings of Love; Until Death Do Us Part. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Little Dot (1953 1st Series) 1 CBCS 1.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Cover Detached.

Label #19-492BEFE-001

Stories and art by Marty Taras, Larz Bourne and Steve Muffatti. One of the mainstays of Harvey's long-running kids' comics, Little Dot also features Richie Rich and Little Lotta. Little Dot goes to the rodeo with her Uncle Hoot, as artist Steve Muffatti presents Dot in the famous "Harvey World" art style, fully developed in this issue, that would last for another three decades. Richie Rich figures out how to play baseball while keeping up with his dance lessons, in his first appearance. Also making her debut is Little Lotta, whose real name is given as "Charlotte Plump." Rough and Tumbled; Richie Rich: The Dancing Lessons; Little Lotta; Show Business; The Missing Jinx; Rags Rabbit. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Little Dot (1953 1st Series) 10 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4745072012

Stories and art by Steve Muffatti and Marty Taras. Cover by Marty Taras. One of the mainstays of Harvey's long-running kids' comics, Little Dot also features Richie Rich and Little Lotta. Little Dot dreams herself into medieval times and encounters knights, dragons, and the evil Black Knight! Richie Rich joins his arrogant cousin Reggie aboard his yacht, despite his better judgment. Richie shows why you should always offer a seat on a bus. King Arthur's Knights; Richie Rich: Bruise Cruise; Little Lotta: Stop, Cook, and Listen; Little Dots Meets Uncle Caravan; Richie Rich; Little Lotta. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Little Lulu (1948-1980 Dell/Gold Key) 83 FR/GD 1.5

2.5" Side edge tear through entire book.

Boy Cannon Ball; The Fellers trick Lulu into thinking they have shot Tubby out of a cannon. Roast Chicken; Tubby makes a sandwich at Lulu's out of a whole roast chicken. Bad Dream; Lulu dreams that her pop took so many vitamin pills that he became a little boy. The Expert; Tubby shows Lulu the correct way to cry. The Solid-Gold Roller Skates; Lulu tells Alvin about when Hazel sends the poor little girl into a cave to get the roller skates. The Ghost in the Bureau Drawer; Gloria's parents find Tubby in a bureau drawer and think he is a ghost. One-page text story, Lulus Diry ("Diary"). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Lone Ranger Coloring Book SC (1951-1975 Whitman) 2020 PR 0.5

Page missing, interrupts art and story. 4 1/2" Cumulative spine split. Interior tearing. Interior colored in crayon.

Lone Ranger Coloring Book #2020:25. Lone Ranger Coloring Book. Softcover, Squarebound. 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/4-in., 128 pages, B&W.

Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies (1941-1962 Dell) 87 GD 2.0

2" spine split from the top. Cover oxidation.

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52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies (1941-1962 Dell) 91 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2045105002

1st app of "Kelsey Coyote", he was not called Wile E. Coyote until Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) #918 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies (1941-1962 Dell) 91 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4162465001

1st app of "Kelsey Coyote", he was not called Wile E. Coyote until Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) #918 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Love Tales (1949) 37 GD+ 2.5

Lateral spine tear.

Lovers' Lane (1949) 35 VG 4.0

Water spotting.

Cover by Fred Kida. Stories and art by Robert Martinott, Al Luster, Al Wenzel and Eloise Taylor. From the publisher of Crime Does Not Pay, Lover's Lane offered somewhat edgier, more lurid tales than other romance comics of the era. Lorry falls for bullfighter Johnnie in Mexico, but his dangerous profession threatens to split them apart. Eddie pretend-dates Jeanne to get her to take romance more seriously, and winds up falling for her for real. Kate dates the foreman at her father's logging camp, and a jealous lumberjack tries to sabotage the whole operation. Romance In Mexico; Should You Write a Love Letter?; Love's No Gamble; The Flirt; Surrender to Love; Love Problems. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Mad (1952 EC) 1 CGC 1.5

Paper: Brittle

Label #4751867004

Debut issue of the iconic publication Mad, which would change to magazine format with issue 24. Cover by Harvey Kurtzman. "Hoohah!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Jack Davis; Two youngsters run out of gas and enter a house they think is haunted. "Blobs!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Wally Wood; Alfred outlines a terrible thought he has about the end of humanity. "Enter Cosmo McMoon!" text story by Harvey Kurtzman. "Crow Vadis?" text story by Harvey Kurtzman. "Ganefs!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Bill Elder; A perfect crime is hatched but Bumble fumbles. "Varmint!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by John Severin; Textron is hunting the killer of Melvin and kills every suspect. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Margie Comics (1946) 36 CGC 3.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4579123011

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Stories by Morris Weiss and unknown. Art by Morris Weiss and unknown. America's glamour girl, Margie, stars in four tales by Morris Weiss: "Tossing the Boss for a Loss!"; "Margie's Big Date!"; "Music Has Charms!"; and "The Outcast!" Also in this issue: Ruffy Ropes in "The Man in the Mask!" with art by Morris Weiss; 2-page text story "Mud in Your Eye"; and Rusty in "The Good Skate!" 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.