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Marvel Family (1945 Fawcett) 11 GD/VG 3.0

Cover by C. C. Beck and Pete Costanza. Stories and art by Bill Woolfolk, Otto Binder, and Kurt Schaffenberger. Fawcett's most popular heroes, the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) and family, in solo and shared adventures. An evil well has turned the entire community of Synnburgh wicked, but The Marvel Family must save them before a volcano destroys the town. The Marvel Family is astonished to meet a talking dog, and even more astonished when it accuses Billy Batson of murder! The Marvel Family faces Reaper Reagan, who collects souvenirs of his crimes, and wants to add some Marvel mementos to his collection. Plus a Tootsie Roll ad, Captain Tootsie and The Log Jam Rescue, with art by Shazam co-creator CC Beck. The Well of Evil; Peewee Pete; The Talking Dog; Judge Smudge; Kanvasback: The Wide-Awake Contender; Bucket of Trouble; Colonel Corn and Korny Kobb; The Sinister Scavenger Hunt. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Marvel Tales (1949-1957 Marvel/Atlas) 113 VG- 3.5

Cover coming detached at one staple.

Cover art by Sol Brodsky. The Iron Lady, art by Al Luster. The Door text story. Brother of a Monster, script by Stan Lee; Two brothers, a deformed one and handsome one, are situated near the occurrence of murders; People suspect the deformed one as the culprit, but it turns out to be the other one. What's New?, script by Stan Lee, art by Russ Heath. Terror Tale, script by Stan Lee, art by Russ Heath; A vampire captures a fat man and takes his victim to display him to his brothers; They all agree that not even the Beast-Man captures such victims and ask the fat man his name; The fat man doesn't speak and instead transforms into the Beast-Man and attacks the vampires. The Man Who Isn't There, art by Tony DiPreta. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Marvel Tales (1949-1957 Marvel/Atlas) 127 FR/GD 1.5

Water saturation.

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Vampires Also Die; A vampire is jealous of his brother's prowess and so he bargains with a witch to kill him; The witch gives him a powder to sprinkle on his brother's wings so that they will be unresponsive when he attempts to flee the mob. A Thing of Evil text story. Buried Alive!; A magician gets his romantically-minded assistant out of the way by locking her in a safe and dumping it in the river so that she drowns as water leaks in. He Walks through Walls; When a bank president receives a shock in his bathroom which renders his body intangible he decides to rob his own bank. Skrak's Secret!; An envious artist wishes to learn how a painter paints the grotesque figures that he does so he sneaks into the studio and surprises the man in his work. Gone is the Gargoyle; A gargoyle disguises himself as a policeman to marry a human girl. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Marvels of Science (1946) 1 VG- 3.5

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Cover by Robert Pious. Stories and art by Sid Greene, George Markos, Herman C. Browner, Robert Sanders and Art Helfant. Non-fiction comics about advances in science at mid-century. This was the first comic under the Charlton imprint. A speculative article about the first moon landing, from the perspective of 1946. A biography of Danish physicist Niels Bohr, who figured out the answer to the wave/particle question. Another article predicts how technology will change American life after 1946. Some predictions came true, like color TV, film-less cameras, and frozen food; others, like the aluminum dress and metal bathing suits, remain to be invented. Jet Plane, the Aircraft of the Future; Hero Scientist of the Atom Bomb; Young Scientist's Home Experiments; The First Trip to the Moon; Professor Blowfuse I.S. N.U.T.S.; Making the Weather in Peace and War; Gibson Girl Radio Kit; Wonder World of the Present & Future; Hunting Rhino in Uganda; Riding a Blister; Explorers of the Deep Sea; Device Showing Heart Reaction to Excitement; Lie Detector's Work; Charlie of the Navy; Dog Dead or Alive? 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Master Comics (1940 Fawcett) 75 CGC 3.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4705498009

Stories and art by Howard Boughner and others. Fawcett's showcase for comics covers the humor, Western, adventure and superhero genres, featuring Captain Marvel Jr., Bulletman and Bulletgirl. Action girl Nyoka meets tigers in the jungles of India. Radar the superspy tracks war profiteers. Captain Marvel, Jr. battles a master of zombies - not the George Romero kind, but the Haitian voodoo kind. Plus a full-page comics-format ad for Mary Marvel fashions for girls (dresses, not the costume). Capt. Marvel Jr.: The Zombie Master; Lumber Jack: Small of Him!!; Nyoka in India; Whippersnappers: Exercise; Trader Tom: He Drives Us Crazy; Marooned; Bulletman: The Terrible Trio!; The Tragedy of Joe Miller; Whippersnappers: Dental Drolleries; Radar: The Merchant of War!. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Mechanics and Handicraft (1934 Better Publications) Vol. 5 #2 VG 4.0

Moisture damage. Staple rust.

Vol. 5 #2 - Mar. 1938. 6 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in. 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Mechanix Illustrated (1928 Fawcett) Vol. 48 #3 VG+ 4.5

Staple rust: Slight.

Menace (1953 Atlas) 9 CGC 2.0

Paper: Light tan to off white

Label #4585539014

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Cover art by Gene Colan. Kill Me a Monster, art by Paul Reinman; A professor hires an assassin to kill creatures who possess the bodies of men. Blood Relation, art by Ed Winiarski; This story postulates that love can cure hereditary vampirism. The Fangs of the Wolf, art by Bill Everett; A man who shoots dogs for fun is bitten by a werewolf; He even has hired a sharpshooter to kill any strays that might venture onto his property, but he regrets this action when he changes to wolf form and his hired hand shoots him. Symphony in Death, art by Joe Maneely; When a music critic steals a work from a composer and passes it off as his own, the composer attaches a rope to a phonograph and strangles the critic slowly by playing the recording. The Walking Dead, art by John Forte; A zombie tries to eat a man but is tricked into a crematory chamber. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Mighty Mouse (1947 St. John/Pines) 26 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4730056005

The world's mightiest mouse defends Mouseville from danger - mostly cats - in the comic-book adventures of the Terrytoons animated superhero. The industrious hillbilly mice are targeted by their lazy neighbors, the Catfields, until Mighty Mouse comes along. Oil Can Harry transports Pearl Pureheart back to the Stone Age, but Mighty Mouse can travel in time too. Dimwit sets out to climb a mountain. Dimwit Climbs a Mountain; The Feudin' Hillbillies; Gandy Goose: Shipwrecked; The Perils of Pearl Pureheart; Dingbat; Roquefort; Devil of the Deep. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Miss America Magazine Vol. 5 (1946) 2 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4711164003

Text articles, plus 8-page Patsy Walker comic story. Photo cover. Cover price $0.10.

Mister Mystery (1951) 14 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation. Tape on interior cover.

Cover by Bernard Baily. Stories and art by Tom Feelings, Ellis Eringer, Sal Trapani and S. Finocchiaro. Pre-Code horror tales from Aragon, an imprint of Stanley Morse Publications. A heart surgeon takes a fearsome revenge after she learns her husband is cheating on her. Lloyd and Susan are having a secret affair during an Egyptian tomb dig with Susan's husband, but they learn the hard way not to cross an archeologist. A man gets a glimpse of Purgatory during a near-death experience. All, or Nothing at All; True Love; Terror of the Deep; The Queens Secret; Labor Force; His Last Choice. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Monty Hall of the U.S. Marines (1951) 1 GD/VG 3.0

3/4" Cumulative spine split.

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Cover by Mel Keefer. Stories and art by Mel Keefer, Steve Bobb and Jack Sparling. US Marine Monty Hall (no relation to the game-show host) fights for America during the Korean War. A look at basic training for the US Marines during the post-WWII era, as Monty goes through the process.When a corrupt native leader uses a ceremonial mask to intimidate with threats of magic, Monty decides two can play that game. Marine "Pin-Up Pete" discusses women he has known, an excuse to present four full-page pin-ups featuring good-girl art by Jack Sparling. Plus a vintage ad for Orange Crush featuring Li'l Abner and the Shmoo. Boots; The Devil's Mask; Monty Hall Meets Murder; The City of Flame; Pin-Up Pete. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

My Own Romance (1949) 34 GD+ 2.5

Water damage.

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Mystery in Space (1951 1st Series) 5 CGC 4.5

Paper: White

Label #4367638002

Knights of the Galaxy star in "Outcast of Lost World" (script by Robert Kanigher as "Dion Anthony," pencils by Carmine Infantino?); "Kidnapped in Space!" (script by Gardner Fox); "The Pool of Time!" (script by Jerry Coleman); and "The Secret Story of Ray-Gun 64!" (script by "John Osgood"). One-page Tootsie Roll ad, "Captain Tootsie Bags Mountain Lion" by Bill Schreiber. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Mystery in Space (1951 1st Series) 28 VG 4.0

"The Radio Planet!"; "Journey to the Pygmy World!" (art by Carmine Infantino); "Space-Flight to Danger!" (pencils by Gil Kane); and "The Last Television Broadcast on Earth!" Ruben Moreira cover? 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Mystery Tales (1952 Atlas) 11 GD- 1.8

Cover detached at one staple. Cover oxidation. Water damage. Staple rust with migration.

Cover art by Bill Everett. I Can't Stop Running!, art by Sam Kweskin. Love Affair, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Christopher Rule. The Spice of Life!, art by Al Eadeh. Point of View text story. Blackmail! Hang Until Dead! 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Mystery Tales (1952 Atlas) 18 GD+ 2.5

Staple rust. Water damage.

The Lonely Dungeon, pencils by Tony DiPreta. Peril from the Cave text story. Into the Fourth Dimension, art by Gene Colan. Up!, art by Vince Colletta. The Graveyard!, art by Dick Ayers. Missing Persons!, art by Werner Roth. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Mystery Tales (1952 Atlas) 24 CGC 1.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Large piece out of page 7, affects story. 2 extra staples added after manufacturing. Tape on cover. INCOMPLETE.

Label #3743863022

"The Lady in Glass" (art by Paul Reinman), "Case Closed" (art by John Forte), "Down on the Farm," "The Stone Heads," "Cast of Characters" (art by Jay Scott Pike," and a two-page text story, "Return From the Grave." Joe Maneely cover. Cover price $0.10.

Mystery Tales (1952 Atlas) 27 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white

Label #1562117074

"The Buildings That Vanished" (art by Dick Ayers), "Feet of Clay," "Costume Party," "Lonely Hearts" (art by John Forte), "Welcome Home" (art by Al Hartley), and a two-page text story, "The Letter." Joe Maneely cover. Cover price $0.10.

Mystery Tales (1952 Atlas) 27 GD/VG 3.0

.5" Spine split from bottom.

"The Buildings That Vanished" (art by Dick Ayers), "Feet of Clay," "Costume Party," "Lonely Hearts" (art by John Forte), "Welcome Home" (art by Al Hartley), and a two-page text story, "The Letter." Joe Maneely cover. Cover price $0.10.

Mystery Tales (1952 Atlas) 35 CGC 4.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #0245764008

"It Walks By Night," "A Stranger In Our Midst," "The Old Man" (art by Gene Colan), "The Wrong Face" (art by Bill Benulis), "Something in the Sky," and a two-page text story, "The Rug." Cover price $0.10.

Mystic (1951 Atlas) 21 GD+ 2.5

2" Cumulative spine split. Only one staple (manufacturing). Tape on interior cover and pages. Water damage.

Zombie in the Streets, art by John Buscema. Dorothy's Doll, art by Gene Colan; A man buys a lifelike doll for his ill child unintentionally fooling Death into taking the doll and leaving the girl. The Honeymooners, art by Tony Mortellaro; A man strangles his new bride, and when confronted by a neighbor, is told to mind his own business because that is what she wanted; He is a ghost and now his wife is a ghost, too. Isle of no Escape text story. Homicide; Jim Lane kills a bothersome tramp, then tries to frame his neighbor, an inadvertent witness, for the murder. The Ghost Comes Back!, pencils by Dick Ayers; A woman fools a criminal into thinking that her returning husband is a member of the undead. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Mystic (1951 Atlas) 41 VG- 3.5

The Test!, art by Dick Ayers; An experimental psychologist conducting tests on hamsters has a dream wherein they become so intelligent that they escape their cages and turn the tables on him subjecting him to electric shocks whenever he attempts to leave the house. The Genius text story. They Pass By Night!; This story attempts to build drama by leading the reader to believe that a bus and a car are going to collide during the night but the last panel reveals the bus was traveling on the planet Mercury and so there was no danger of collision between the two vehicles. I Can Hear You Think!, art by Vic Carrabotta; After the first atomic bomb explodes children are born with the ability to read minds, which the government put to use as a tactical defense against the Communists. The Man Who Took a Walk!, art by Robert Q. Sale; A man from Atlantis tours the scientific achievements of the surface world. One Who Dared, art by Mort Lawrence. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

National Comics (1940) 22 Coverless

COVERLESS/INCOMPLETE.. Interior page missing (affects Merlin the Magician story). Full-length split in first wrap. Centerfold detached.

Cover art by Will Eisner. Untitled stories starring Uncle Sam (art by Will Eisner), Windy Breeze (art by Jack Cole as Henry Johns), Kid Dixon (art by Klaus Nordling as Bob Reynolds), Quicksilver (art by Paul Gustavson), Kid Patrol (art by Dan Wilson), Prop Powers (art by Lynn Byrd), Sally O'Neil Policewoman (art by Frank Kearns), Pen Miller (art by Klaus Nordling), Cyclone Cupid (art by Gill Fox), Wonder Boy (art by Jerry Iger as Jerry Maxwell), Jack and Jill (art by Lowell Riggs), Paul Bunyan (art by Storey Weaver), and Merlin the Magician (art by Fred Guardineer as Lance Blackwood). 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

National Comics (1940) 36 Coverless

Comic is complete other than being coverless. First wrap and two center wraps detached. Water spotting.

Cover art by Alex Kotzky. Untitled stories starring Uncle Sam (art by Art Seymour), Quicksilver (script and art by Fred Guardineer), Professor Noodle (script and art by Sid Lazarus), Destroyer 171, and Sally O'Neil Policewoman (art by Al Bryant). The Murderous Three starring The Unknown, art by Bob Fujitani. The Case of the Yoga Yeggs starring Chic Carter, script and art by Vernon Henkel. Case No. 10 starring G-2, art by Don Rico. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Navy Action (1954) 2 GD+ 2.5

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

New Romances (1951 Standard) 12 GD- 1.8

3.25" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple. Centerfold detached. Staple rust.

Photo cover. "I Need Your Love," inks by Bernard Sachs; High school student Leslie grows up a tomboy, participating in sports and never going on dates; When neighbor Dan returns from college, he kisses Leslie but suggests she become more feminine; Leslie overhears her older sister Marianne saying shes going to the prom with Dan, so Leslie uses the money she was saving to buy a target rifle to pay for a makeover instead. "Wrong Kind of Man," art by Pete Morisi; Joan and Hugh are engaged, but he loses his job and refuses to let her support him until he finds another—even though shes gotten a promotion and a raise--so their wedding is postponed; When Hugh receives a job offer in another state, he asks Joan to move there with him, but she refuses. "Romance and 'Rithmetic" text story by Margaret Isbell. "My Silent Heart," art by Valerie Barclay; Larry and Sue meet at the beach and become friends, but Sue is upset when Larry doesnt appear to take their romance seriously. "Fun for the Hostess" advice page, pencils by Jim Mooney, inks by Bernard Sachs. "My Guilty Heart"; Jennifer marries Dusty after a whirlwind courtship and they move to his family farm in Kansas; Dustys brother Robbie also lives there: he is mentally challenged and "like...a child" after being thrown from a horse; Robbie is friendly but makes Jennifer nervous; she urges Dusty to send Robbie to an institution, or shell leave; A tornado threatens the farm. "Love Problems," art by Paul Robinson; Wendy's vacation at a resort begins badly, as she misses opportunities to meet people and have fun; When she decides to participate in social activities she makes friends, including handsome Ted. "Let's Make Up!" advice page, pencils by Mike Sekowsky; Advice on how to make up after an argument with your boyfriend. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Out of the Night (1952) 1 CBCS 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #25-217CA47-003

Cover art by Ken Bald. King of the Vampires, art by Charles Sultan. The Return of the Werewolf, pencils by Al Williamson (as Harold D. Williams), inks by Harold LeDoux. Time of Terror, art by Paul Gattuso. The Noose of Pearls, art by King Ward. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Out of the Shadows (1952) 11 FR/GD 1.5

Cover detached and taped to first wrap. Water damage. Staple rust with migration. Back cover tearing.

Fountain of Fear, art by George Roussos; An escaped convict finds the fountain of youth; He tries to change his appearance by getting younger, but vengeful Indian spirits won't let him leave the fountain. The Coin of Evil, script by W. W. Jacobs (original story), pencils by Nick Cardy; Three wishes come true by the magic of a beggar's coin; But there's a horrible price to pay. Hands of Fate text story by Gordon Jones, pencils by Jack Katz. The Prophecy, pencils by Jack Katz; Carlotta sees death in the cards for thief Chuck Hanson; He kills Carlotta and is doomed to die by water; He does so after weeks on the run. The Wig, art by Mike Roy; A barber kills a man and steals his hair for a wig, but the wig seeks revenge. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Out of This World Adventures (1950 Avon) Pulp Vol. 1 #1 GD/VG 3.0

2" Cumulative spine split (partially taped). Water spotting.

Volume 1, Issue 1 - July, 1950. 32 page illustrated color section contains reprints from Avon's comic book titles "Out of This World" & "Strange Worlds" with art by Joe Kubert and John Giunta. Science Fiction stories "The Planet-Smashers" by Ray Cummings, "Letter from the Stars" by A.E. Van Vogt, "Omega and the Wolf-Girl" by Lester del Ray, "The Puzzle of Priipiirii" by William Tenn, "The Shipwrecked Bogey Man" by Lloyd Williams, "Terror of the Mist-Maidens" by A. Bertram Chandler, "The Discord Makers" by Mack Reynolds, and "Forbidden Fruit" by Kris Neville. Illustrations by Martin and William F. McWilliam. 7" x 9 3/4"; black and white/color; 132 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.

Ozark Ike (1948) 11 VG- 3.5

Water damage.

Cover pencils by Ray Gotto. Stories by unknown. Art by Ray Gotto. Sports stories starring Ozark Ike. Featuring: "Baseball Bound"; "Rookie on a Rampage!"; "Foul Play!"; "There Goes the Ball Game!"; and untitled Ozark Ike's Whodunits 1-pager. Characters in this issue: Ozark Ike; Gaye Moran (the club owner's daughter); Slag Salter (Ike's bitter rival); J.P. Moran (the club owner); Freddie Lindstrom. See also Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd series) #180, featuring Ozark Ike, which precedes this series. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Ozark Ike (1948) 25 FR/GD 1.5

Mold. Water damage.

Final issue. Stories by unknown (unless noted). Art by Ray Gotto, Clyde Lewis, Swan and unknown. Sports stories and more starring Ozark Ike and others. Featuring four Ozark Ike stories with art by Ray Gotto: "Home-Run King"; "Boner of the Year"; "Baseball Bum"; and "Ozark Ike Day"! Plus: untitled The Flop Family 1-pager with art by Swan; untitled Fatso half-pager by Clyde Lewis; Dinah in "The Winning Score"; and Fatso in 2-pager "Huntin' an' Fishin'" by Clyde Lewis. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Patsy Walker (1945) 19 PR 0.5

Interior is complete. Extensive accumulation of defects. Cover oxidation. Water damage. internal writting and tearing.

Cover art by Al Jaffee. Literary Love!, art by Al Jaffee. Some Suit!, art by Al Jaffee. Helping Hands!, art by Al Jaffee. The Cute Cleaner!, art by Al Jaffee. 2 Hey Look! humor pages by Harvey Kurtzman. Masquerade text story. Lunch Box Love! starring Cindy, art by Ken Bald. The Dancing Dummy starring Georgie, art by Mike Sekowsky. Wire Woes! starring Cindy, art by Ken Bald. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Patsy Walker (1945) 45 GD+ 2.5

Cover detached. 2" cumulative spine split.

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Cover art by Al Jaffee. Untitled Patsy stories. Untitled Hedy Wolfe story. Untitled Hedy Wolfe story. Untitled Buzz Baxter story. All art by Al Jaffee. Get Out and Get Under text story. Patsy's Club Page! Paper doll. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Patsy Walker (1945) 53 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage. 1 1/2" spine split from the bottom.

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Cover art by Al Jaffee. Untitled Patsy stories. A Patsy Walker Extra! Untitled Hedy Wolfe story. Untitled Wendy Parker story. All art by Al Jaffee. Tell-tale Hearts text story. Paper doll. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 99 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

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Katy Keene back-up story by Bill Woggon Cover price $0.10.

Personal Love (1950) 25 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3730038012

Cover photo of Terry Moore and Tyrone Power from the movie "King of the Khyber Rifles." Stories and art by Frank Frazetta, Mike Roy, Jim McArdle, and Bill Ely. Romance comics and movie stars of yesteryear from Famous Funnies. Secretary Lila tries to break up her boss's marriage, in a story featuring early art by comics legend Frank Frazetta, and a lead character based on famed pinup model Bettie Page. Boxer Bob is torn between wealthy socialite Gloria and his manager's daughter Ann, but it's soon clear which one really loves him. Jan convinces med student Bob to give up his studies, and soon regrets it. Too Late for Love; The Dark Light; False Promises; K-O for Love; Lois Cameron and Her Domestic Relations Problems; Handsome Tyrone Power "Our Cover Man"; Pert Terry Moore "Our Cover Girl". 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Phantom Detective (1933-1953 Standard Magazines) Pulp Vol. 50 #1 GD/VG 3.0

2" Spine split from top. Oxidation.

"The Plainest Clue" a short story by Ray Cummings.

Pictorial Romances (1950) 13 CGC 5.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4482086001

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Cover art by Matt Baker. "Sapphires Plus Sound Effects" text story by Wilshire Vines. "Truant Wife," art by Matt Baker; Kathy marries Tim and expects to continue an active social life; When she becomes pregnant, Kathy feels "its going to tie us down so!"; After the baby is born, Kathy attends her high-school reunion alone because Tim has to watch their child. "Love Found Me Guilty!", art by Frank Sieminsky; Martha is angry because her parents and aunt choose the "nice" boys she can date; Martha and her friend Hazel decide to frame Marthas approved boyfriend Dick as a wolf; They do so, then Martha discovers Dick was going to propose to her. "They Said I Was a Bad Influence," pencils by Matt Baker; Sharon boasts to her friends about her romantic exploits, most of which arent true; Shes considered a "bad influence" and her friend Donna winds up "bruised and dazed" when she tries to emulate Sharon and pick up a stranger; Sharon loses her job and decides to change her life. "Unwanted Husband"; Judy loves "wild" Les but his irresponsible nature causes her to accept solid Bills marriage proposal instead. 2 years later, Les returns; Judy begins to see him again; Les says they could run away together if he had two thousand dollars. "Confessions of a Hat-Check Girl"; Dale works in a nightclub as the hat-check girl, hoping to get a break as an actress; When Chuck auditions for a spot as the singer-pianist, Dale agrees to date her boss Mark if he gives Chuck the job; Chuck and Dale fall in love. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Picture Stories from the Bible (1944 DC/All American/EC) New Testament 1 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4734893009

Cover by Don Cameron. Stories and art by Montgomery Mulford, Edward L. Wertheim and Don Cameron. A very early religious book from EC, back when the company was still run by Max Gaines and called "Educational Comics." The early life of Jesus and the beginning of his ministry. The Story of Jesus Part One; Palestine in the Time of Christ; Chronological Index of the Principal Events in the Story of Jesus, Part One. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Piracy (1954 E.C. Comics) 3 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4745072019

Cover by Reed Crandall. Stories by Carl Wessler and others. Art by Bernie Krigstein, George Evans, Graham Ingels, and Reed Crandall. One of EC Comics' late New Direction titles, featuring pre-Code tales of piracy on the high seas. Sailor Tod Ellis awakens to find himself aboard a slave ship - as cargo, not crew. A tale of treachery, murder and mutiny with art by George Evans. Gorgeously detailed cover by Reed Crandall. Blackbeard; U-Boat; The Beast; Mouse Trap; Slave Ship. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Piracy (1954 E.C. Comics) 4 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4745072018

Cover by Reed Crandall. Stories by Carl Wessler and others. Art by Bernie Krigstein, George Evans, Graham Ingels, and Reed Crandall. One of EC Comics' late New Direction titles, featuring pre-Code tales of piracy on the high seas. Pirate commander Captain Satan fears no man - but then he captures a ship that contains his mother-in-law. Midshipman Price tries to convince sailor Harper to go by the book - but Harper has his own book. Emile Divigny incites the crew to mutiny in an effort to win his brother's title and lands. Dynamic swordfight cover by Reed Crandall. Pirate Master; The Kings Buccaneer; By the Book; The Sheba; Inheritance. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Planet Comics (1940 Fiction House) 45 GD/VG 3.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Spine split seal. Tape on interior cover.

Cover by Joe Doolin. Edited by J. F. Byrne. Stories and art by Lily Renee, Bob Lubbers, Murphy Anderson and Chester Martin. The first true science fiction comic, Planet Comics featured classic space opera with square-jawed heroes, rockets, rayguns and bug-eyed aliens of every stripe. In the Lost World, the alien Volta introduce Red Rain to drive the animals mad and make Earth more like Venus; Murphy Anderson's Life on Other Worlds strip speculates about what life on Pluto might look like; Satania has Space Ranger Flint Baker framed for treason. Girl-vs.-giant cover by Joe Doolin. The Lost World; Futura; Life on Other Worlds: Pluto; Mysta of the Moon; Auro Lord of Jupiter; Coffin Cargo; Space Rangers; The Star Pirate. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Planet Comics (1940 Fiction House) 48 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4670283004

Cover by Joe Doolin. Edited by J. F. Byrne. Stories and art by Lily Renee, George Evans, Frank Doyle, Fran Hopper, Murphy Anderson and Chester Martin. The first true science fiction comic, Planet Comics featured classic space opera with square-jawed heroes, rockets, rayguns and bug-eyed aliens of every stripe. In the Lost World, Hunt and Lyssa try to free Venusian slaves of the Volta overlords; Space hero Futura flashes back to her origin; Mysta uncovers a conspiracy to influence an election on an alien planet. Another space-girl-vs-giant-robot cover by Joe Doolin. The Lost World; Futura; Mysta of the Moon; Auro Lord of Jupiter; Future Facts; Space Rangers; The Star Pirate. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Pogo Possum (1949-1954 Dell) 7 VG+ 4.5

Cover art by Walt Kelly. Scripts and art by Walt Kelly. "A Tiger Tale" text story. "The Return of the Fiasco Kid"; The fire brigade plus assorted followers-on go after Albert in a pie wagon, but Albert thinks they ride a stagecoach that he can hold up. "Hickory Dickory Parlory Phoo!"; Porky goes to work in his own clock as a cuckoo. "150 Watts Cookin'?"; Albert eats Howland's and Churchy's atomic experiment, making them think he can explode any minute. "A New Jag on the Old Bean Stalk"; Albert telling the story of Jack and the beanstalk for Rackety Coon Chile; Pogo acting as Jack, and Albert as his stepmother--as well as the giant. Pogo and Albert at swimming hole illustration on back cover. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Pogo Possum (1949-1954 Dell) 11 VG- 3.5

Cover art by Walt Kelly. Scripts and art by Walt Kelly. Untitled one-page story; The frog swallows Alabaster's and Rackety Coon Chile's ping pong ball. "Old Muddle Hupboard"; First Albert, then Pogo tell the story of Old Mother Hubbard. "Hearts of Oak and Heads to Match"; A lifeboat drill [quite literally]. "Dog Daze"; It takes but seven persons to put out a cooking fire. "The Ghost Haunters" text story. "Well Done, Rare Old Medium"; Due to several misunderstandings Albert ends up wearing Miz Beaver's lacy underwear. "The Worm's Turn"; The protagonists try to convince a worm to go fishing with them. "The Dragon Tale"; Albert gets stuck in the music professor's bass horn, and is mistaken for an elephant. Untitled one-page story; Porky needs a new nut for his car engine, being the squirrel turning the wheels. Untitled one-page story; Albert tries blowing out the three candles on his birthday cake. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Pogo Possum (1949-1954 Dell) 14 VG- 3.5

Cover coming detached at one staple. Cover oxidation with chipping.

Cover art by Walt Kelly. Scripts and art by Walt Kelly. "The Hoodoo Man and the Nearsighted Duck" text story. "Cocky Doodle Dandy"; Pogo and Albert discuss whose mother had the highest intentions for them; Albert decides to spy on Pogo dressed as a spy queen. "The Hippocritical Oaf"; Howland's attempts at being a doctor quickly get misdirected into a false fire alarm, with the fire department burning up the fire station on the last page. "Ol' Albert Decides Yuletide and Time Waits For No 'Gator"; Albert tricks the alligator children into thinking that Santa Claus is dead and eats the presents Pogo and Bumbazine hide in his house. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Pogo Possum (1949-1954 Dell) 15 VG+ 4.5

Cover art by Walt Kelly. Scripts and art by Walt Kelly. "The Magic of the HooDoo Man" text story. "Teeth For Two"; Albert gets inspired by "The Three Musketeers" to rescue beautiful maidens in distress, and expects Pogo to be his valet; He ends up saving Miz Beaver from Beauregard brushing flour off her. "The Deaf Trail"; Bun Rabbit, Beauregard, Pogo and Churchy go visiting Bun's hard-of-hearing uncle. Beauregard tries to entertain the uncle with a tall tale from the seven seas. "The Semi-Mental Gentlemints"; Howland wants to enter Churchy in a stupidity contest at the county fair. Untitled story; Pogo receives a letter from Walt Kelly advising the cast to act more refined...of course to no avail. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Pogo Possum (1949-1954 Dell) 16 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation. Only one staple (manufacturing).

Cover art by Walt Kelly. Scripts and art by Walt Kelly. "No Home Like Place" text story. "Pieces of Ate"; Albert disguises as Blackbeard the pirate and steals Alabaster's and Rackety Coon Chile's treasure map, leading to Albert's own house. "Dig That Crazy Bait"; Pogo and Albert go fishing, but none of them wants to dig for worms. "Greetings From Soup To Nuts"; Howland finds a cooking book and decides to make turtle soup out of Churchy. Untitled story; Howland wants Pogo to join his knife-throwing act, promising fame and fortune. Untitled one-page story; The mystery of the two-headed turtle. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Police Comics (1941) 7 Coverless

COVERLESS/INCOMPLETE. Multiple pages and piece missing, interrupts art and story. Water spotting.

Cover by Gill Fox. "The Rescue of Sir Fallon Farnsworth," script by S. M. Iger, art by Reed Crandall; Joan and Slugger are kidnapped by a group of Nazi spies who are after Rod's British friend, Sir Falcon Farnsworth. "The Escape Racket of Drippy Drew," script and art by George E. Brenner; #711 manages to stop a large scale prison break from within, but his cover was nearly blown after meeting with the prison warden. "It Started In a Chinese Laundry" starring Eagle Evans, art by Clark Williams. "Death Walks In Littletown," script and art by Vernon Henkel; Dressed in a monk's robe and carrying a noose, the Hangman goes on a murderous rampage. "The United Crooks of America" starring Plastic Man, script and art by Jack Cole; Patrick "Eel" O'Brian infiltrates the United Crooks of America by stealing some furs; But one wiseguy opposed Eel's joining when he noticed that all of O'Brien's other gang buddies wound up in jail. "The Plot of Big Dorf Snyder" starring Steele Kerrigan, art by Al Bryant. "The Kid Brother" starring The Mouthpiece, script and art by Fred Guardineer. "Wings Over the Moon" text story starring Dick Mace, script by Robert Hyatt. "Murder At the Anglican Embassy," art by Arthur Peddy; The Phantom Lady, present when a member of the Anglican Purchasing Commission (dressed in a lion tamer's costume) is murdered, sees a fleeing felon carrying a briefcase. "The World's Strongest Man" one-page story starring Burp the Twerp, script and art by Jack Cole. "The Phony Human Bomb," script and art by Paul Gustavson (as Paul Carrol); Roy is forced to reveal his true identity as the Human Bomb to a young newspaper boy who then helps him track down the whereabouts of a phony Human Bomb. 68 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.