Auctions: comic books 1957

Action Comics (1938 DC) 232 GD 2.0

Cover pencils by Curt Swan (1st Swan cover in Action), inks by Stan Kaye. "The Story of Superman, Junior," script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Johnny Kirk's father blasts him into space because he thinks Earth is soon to be destroyed by a meteor; After Superboy deflects the meteor, he asks him to find his son. One-page Ollie story by Henry Boltinoff. "Three Dives to Doom" starring Congo Bill, art by Howard Sherman. "Riddle of the Space Rainbow" script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Tommy Tomorrow vs. "Nova" Norton. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 238 GD+ 2.5

Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Secret Past of Superboy's Father, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley; Superboy dreams that his father stole his rocket design from another Kryptonian scientist. The Floating Doom starring Aquaman, art by Ramona Fradon. The Perils of the Polka-Dot Archer, art by George Papp; The Polka Dot Archer is a clown who mimics Green Arrow. Lem 'n' Lime humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 238 FR 1.0

7 1/2" Spine split from top. Cover coming fully detached. Oxidation with chipping.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Secret Past of Superboy's Father, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley; Superboy dreams that his father stole his rocket design from another Kryptonian scientist. The Floating Doom starring Aquaman, art by Ramona Fradon. The Perils of the Polka-Dot Archer, art by George Papp; The Polka Dot Archer is a clown who mimics Green Arrow. Lem 'n' Lime humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

All American Men of War (1952) 43 VG 4.0

"Command Post!" (art by Joe Kubert); "Battle Windows"; "Dead End River," and "The Ant-Hill Soldier!" Edited by Whitney Ellsworth and Robert Kanigher. Cover by Jerry Grandenetti. Stories by Robert Kanigher, Joe Kubert, Jerry Grandenetti, Morris Waldinger, Tom Nicolisi, Bill Finger, Gene Colan, Joe Giella, Bob Haney, Ross Andru, and Mike Esposito. 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 American Men of War (1952) 44 VG 4.0

Centerfold detached at one staple. Water spotting.

"The Flying Frogman," "Bullet Net," "Battle Colors," and "The Sixth Soldier" (art by Russ Heath). Edited by Whitney Ellsworth and Robert Kanigher. Cover by Joe Kubert. Stories by Robert Kanigher, Ross Andru, Mike Esposito, Bill Finger, Jack Abel, Morris Waldinger, Tom Nicolisi, Bill Finger, Jerry Grandenetti, and Russ Heath. 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.

Astonishing (1951 Marvel/Atlas) 60 GD- 1.8

Heavy water damage.

Cover art by Bill Everett. The House of Fear!, art by John Forte; A man and a woman enter a creepy house when they are confronted by a spectral figure. Monster in the Mist!, pencils by Al Williamson, inks by Ralph Mayo; A ship briefly goes through a time warp to the year 1519 and return to the present day just in time to avoid being sunk by a sea monster. The Trap!, art by Tony DiPreta. The Trap!, art by Tony DiPreta. Trapped by the Little Men!, art by Pete Morisi; When little men wake him from a sound sleep demanding that he come with them, a man realizes that his ancestor was Gulliver from "Gulliver's Travels." When He Presses the Button!, art by Ed Winiarski. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Astonishing (1951 Marvel/Atlas) 61 GD- 1.8

Two center wraps coming loose at both staples. Water damage.

Cover art by Bill Everett. Midnight in the Wax Museum!; A reporter lets his imagination get the better of him when he accepts a bet to spend the night in a wax museum. Mystery in Mid-Air, art by John Forte. The Treasure Seekers text story, art by Mort Drucker. The Frightful Film!, art by Gray Morrow. The Floating Man, art by Joe Orlando. The Too Late Show, art by Ed Winiarski. The Creeping Threat!, art by John Romita. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Bantan Valiant HC (1957 Meador Publishing) 1-1ST FN/VF 7.0

First Printing - 1957. Written by Maurice B. Gardner. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75" x 8", 358 pages, B&W Cover price $3.00.

Blue Bird Children's Magazine (1957) 11 VG/FN 5.0

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 10 GD 2.0

2" Cumulative spine split. Cover coming detached. Water damage.

Cover by Irv Novick. "The King of the Sea," script by Bill Finger, art by Russ Heath; King Trident, king of the sea aboard a great ship in the shape of a castle, is sinking all vessels that carry supplies to King Richard in the crusades; He is working with Prince John to prolong the war and ensure that Richard never comes back to reclaim his throne; Robin Hood and his band take on the sea king. "Secret of the Feather-Men's Ship," script by Bob Haney, art by Joe Kubert; The people of the small fishing village find Jon unconscious, in a strange type of boat they have never seen before; After awakening, Jon remembers the adventure he had in a far off undiscovered land to the west, and tells the tale of how he helped a tribe of Indians fight against their rivals. The Battle That Won the World article, art by Raymond Perry. "Challenge of the Round Table," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Irv Novick; At King Arthur's Round Table, his knights boast of their daring deeds; With Sir Galahad and Lancelot each having done a great deed, felling a giant and slaying a dragon, the boasts turn to arguments over who was better. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Dennis the Menace (1953 Standard/Pines/Haliden/Fawcett) 20 CBCS 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #7009091-AA-004

Cover art by Hank Ketcham. Reprints of daily Dennis the Menace cartoons by Hank Ketcham. Dennis...All American Boy starring Dennis the Menace, script by Fred Toole, art by Al Wiseman. Indian Summer starring Dennis the Menace, script by Fred Toole, art by Al Wiseman. Trial by Fire text story. Screamy Mimi, art by Al Wiseman; Mimi enters the "Zippy-Oats" yelling contest. Ruff, script by Fred Toole, art by Al Wiseman. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Double-Action Detective Stories (1954-1960 Columbia Publications) Pulp 9 VG 4.0

Felix the Cat (1948 Dell/Toby/Harvey) 84 Coverless

Comic is complete other than being coverless.

Cover by Joe Oriolo. Stories and art by Otto Messmer and Joe Oriolo. Comics adventures of the popular, long-running cartoon character; this series often featured art by the two men most associated with Felix, Otto Messmer and Joe Oriolo. Felix inspires his fellow animals to rise up against human cruelty and oppression, but soon finds that things have gone too far. Inky and Dinky try to be good to impress Aunt Kitty, but still manage to make mischief despite themselves. The Cat Who Was Too Kind; Rebellion; Going Too Far; Kitty; Tee Vee Serial; Inky and Dinky. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

First Love Illustrated (1949-1963 Harvey) 72 CGC 6.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4742164016

Stories and art by Bill Draut, John Prentice, and Bob Powell. Harvey's entry in the romance-comic genre includes advice to readers and tales of love and heartbreak. Nora is torn between brutish steel-plant foreman Rusk, her father's choice, and handsome newcomer Cam, in a story filled with 1950s ideas of labor, immigration and Cold War politics. Korean War widow Renee meets airman Dan, but isn't sure she's ready to love again. Ex-convict Frances gets a factory job and a new love in co-worker Johnny, but must convince Johnny they don't need crime to survive. A Man For Nora; In Love With My Boss; Second Date-Bait!; The Barrier; Trial By Fire; Love's Decision; Nancy Powers Solves Your Problems; Love Not Wanted! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Guilty Detective Story Magazine (1956-1963 Feature Publications) Pulp Vol. 1 #6 VG/FN 5.0

Harvey Hits (1958) 3 Coverless

Comic is complete other than being coverless.

1st full Richie Rich issue. "A Fool Of Water; Richie, Freckles and Peewee are enjoying a day in Richie's pool, when Reggie drops by unannounced; He proceeds to play pranks on Richie and his friends and generally spoiling everyone else's fun; Fed up, Richie entices Reggie to play another prank which backfires on Reggie. "A Thief's Grief (reprinted from Little Dot #11); With the Riches' new house guard home sick and his parents out, Riche takes it upon himself to keep a robber busy while his friend gets the police. "Hearty Appetite starring Lotta. "The Sandman text story. "Stevie and his Girl Friends text story. "Something Fishy (reprinted from Little Dot #8); Richie enjoys a day out fishing with his pals until Reggie horns in on the fun; As usual, Reggie makes everyone miserable with his pranks, until Richie turns one of the pranks back on Reggie. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

House of Secrets (1956 1st Series) 5 VG+ 4.5

Staple rust.

"The Man Who Stole the Truth," "The 20th Century Nero," and "The Human Stallion" (art by George Roussos). Ruben Moreira cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Joe Palooka (1945 Harvey) 101 Coverless

Comic is complete other than being coverless.

Cover by Mo Marcus. Stories and art by Ham Fisher and others. Ham Fisher's comic-strip boxer has adventures both inside and outside the ring. Joe Palooka tackles the problem of juvenile delinquency - then a major concern of middle-class America - when he breaks up a rumble between street gangs. Plus solo stories featuring Humphrey. The Teen-Age Gang; Humphrey: Snack Food. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Joe Palooka (1945 Harvey) 101 Coverless

Comic is complete other than being coverless.

Cover by Mo Marcus. Stories and art by Ham Fisher and others. Ham Fisher's comic-strip boxer has adventures both inside and outside the ring. Joe Palooka tackles the problem of juvenile delinquency - then a major concern of middle-class America - when he breaks up a rumble between street gangs. Plus solo stories featuring Humphrey. The Teen-Age Gang; Humphrey: Snack Food. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Journey into Mystery (1952) 43 GD- 1.8

1" Spine split from top.

Cover by Carl Burgos. "It's Waiting For Me," art by Jay Scott Pike; A man and his dog have a recurring nightmare in which some hostile presence is waiting for him just around a bend in the road; His wife dislikes the dog as its cries during the dreams disrupt her sleeping. "The Invisible Woman"; An invisible female terrorist strikes in the heart of a Communist country. "The Third Ear," script by Carl Wessler, art by John Forte; A convict with a device that lets him read minds acts as a stoolie for the prison warden. "The Secret of the Strange Stone," pencils by Al Williamson, inks by Ralph Mayo; A man finds a meteorite that gives off rays that make things disappear. "Living Portrait" text story, art by Al Williamson. "The Panhandler," script by Carl Wessler, art by Bernard Baily; A panhandler robs time-travelers from 1991 and is arrested for passing counterfeit bills. "Ghost Ship," script by Carl Wessler, art by Jim Mooney; Modern day pirates are thwarted in their efforts by a ghost ship. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Journey into Unknown Worlds (1951 2nd Series) 57 FR/GD 1.5

Holes punched through book, slightly interrupts art or story.

Stories by Carl Wessler and unknown. Art by Joe Orlando, Syd Shores, Marvin Stein, Ed Winiarski, Fred Kida, Richard Doxsee and unknown. In this issue: "The Man in Black!" with art by Joe Orlando; "Smash-Up!" with pencils by Syd Shores; "The Man Who Stole the Sun!" with art by Marvin Stein; "When Vernon Vanished" by Carl Wessler and Ed Winiarski; "It Happens at Night!" with art by Fred Kida; "Someone Is Following" with art by Richard Doxsee; and 2-page text story "Precious Marble," reprinted from Mystic (1951 Atlas) #49 (original title: "Lost Marble"). 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

London Mystery Magazine (UK 1949-1957 Norman Kark Publications) Digest 33 VG 4.0

Interior pages coming detached.

Marvelman (UK 1954-1963 L. Miller) 207 VG 4.0

Marvelman (UK 1954-1963 L. Miller) 210 VG- 3.5

Midnight (1957) 1 Coverless

Comic is complete other than being coverless.

Horror tales reprinted from Voodoo and other Ajax-Farrell comics, edited to conform to the new Comics Code, with stories and art from the Iger Shop. A gypsy's spirit returns in the form of a puppet to take revenge on the village that hanged him. Scheming farmhands set their sight on a dying rancher's fortune, but he has set traps for them. Three men spend the night in a haunted lighthouse. Bedeviled Puppet; Eternal Struggle; There's a Will and There's a Way; Speedy, the Sport!; Lighthouse Keeper Wanted! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

My Own Romance (1949) 56 FR/GD 1.5

Water damage. Centerfold detached at one staple.

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Our Fighting Forces (1954) 19 VG- 3.5

Cover by Joe Kubert. Stories by Robert Kanigher, Bob Haney and Robert Bernstein. Art by Joe Kubert, Arthur Peddy, Ross Andru, Jack Abel and Mike Esposito. Explosive battle action tales! In this issue: "Straighten That Line!" by Robert Kanigher and Joe Kubert; "The Flying Corridor!" by Bob Haney and Arthur Peddy; "Underwater Obstacle!" by Kanigher, Ross Andru and Mike Esposito; and "Step This Way -- War!" by Robert Bernstein and Jack Abel. Plus: 1-page story "The Cottonbalers!" And: 2-page text article "The Army's Strangest Soldiers"! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Secret Hearts (1949) 42 VG 4.0

Water spotting.

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Stories by unknown. Art by Mike Sekowsky, Werner Roth, Mort Drucker, Bernard Sachs and unknown. A chance meeting between Ellen and David leads to a romantic night at a dance, but Ellen begins to despair when she doesn't hear from him again in "Dance Till Dawn"! Also featuring: "Lovingly Yours"; "Love of a Lifetime"; and "Who'll Believe My Heart?" Plus: Oddities in Romance filler. And: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 110 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4742164010

Cover art by Al Plastino. The Secret of the Superman Trophy starring Superman, Les Keegan, and Lois Lane, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. The Mystery Superman! starring Superman, Hal, and Lois Lane, pencils by Ruben Moreira, inks by Al Plastino. The Defeat of Superman starring Lex Luthor, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Superman battles a giant ant. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 113 GD+ 2.5

3.5" Cumulative spine split. Includes certificate from the Jerome Wenker Collection.

1st full-issue (3-part) Superman story. Cover pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. The Superman of the Past (Part 1), script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; After disposing of a Kryptonite meteor, Superman finds a box containing a mysterious helmet which contains "mind-tapes" of an adventure Jor-El had before Krypton blew up. The Secret of the Towers (Part 2), script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. DC Slogan contest winners. Hy Wire humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Superman of the Present (Part 3). A Date With Effie public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954) 25 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4579123023

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Secret of the Superman Dummies; during a magic show, Jimmy is handcuffed to a criminal who wants to kill Superman with Kryptonite. The Second Superboy; Jimmy takes a rocket to a planet where he has super powers. The Day There Was No Jimmy Olsen; Jimmy arrives back from vacation and discovers that no one at the Daily Planet knows who he is. Scripts by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley. Babe Ruth's Greatest Home Run article. Little Pete humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Supermouse Summer Holiday Issue (1957) 1 GD+ 2.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION: Spine split seal.

This Summer 1957 issue is a square-bound 100-page giant. A big collection of funny animal stories featuring Supermouse, Buster Bunny, Merton Monk, Dizzy Duck, Uncle Fuzzy, Happy Hare, Sniffy the Pup, Luck Duck and Tommy Turtle. Cover price $0.25.

This Magazine is Crazy (1957) 3 Coverless

Comic is complete other than being coverless.

Stories and art by Herman Slott and others. Charlton's Mad imitator continues its hit-or-miss parodies of 1950s pop culture. In a parody of both Peyton Place and Reader's Digest Condensed Books, a lurid bestseller is condensed to a single paragraph. A parody of 1950s military inquests. Spoofs of 1950s advertising, including TVs, whiskey, and cigarettes. The cover is a parody of Esquire magazine. Barlmoro; Burnoff; Gorging in/Out with Crazy; The Shouting and the Flurry; The Military's Case Against Itself : A Muffled Report; The Old Flame; Calypso USA; The Mad Cherry Bomber; When in Doubt, Pungo; The Fetish Girl; Eating in the Village; The New Wild Sound of Gerry Muldoon: Artist; I Dreamed I Went Dancing in My Boyform Shorts; Bribe Section; Book Condensation; Fishing, Etc.; The Slimdome Hat; Nagnavox; Pack Your Own, Bud!; Urbane, Yet Skin-Fitting: Thataway's Mau Mau Oxford '58; Kutty Shark Scotch Whiskey. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Wild Western (1948) 56 VG 4.0

Water damage.

Kid Colt Outlaw stars in "The Jaws of Doom" (art by Jack Keller); "Roaring Guns" (art by Joe Sinnott); "Left To Die"; "The Night Rider"; and Ringo Kid stars in "The Lair of the Killers" (art by Joe Maneely). Two-page text story, "Bucks." Matt Baker art? Maneely cover. Cover price $0.10.

World of Fantasy (1956) 8 GD 2.0

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

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"She Lives Again!" (art by Joe Orlando), "Whose Face Have I," "Cell #35-A" (art by Al Eaden), "The Mark of X!" (art by Matt Fox), "The Secret of the Black Cloud!" (art by Dave Berg), "The Girl You Must Not See!" (art by John Forte), and a two-page text story, "Hidden Mountain." Cover price $0.10.

World's Finest Comics (1941) 86 VG- 3.5

Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Super-Show of Gotham City, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Stan Kaye; Superman, Batman and Robin are putting on a show for charity, but someone keeps sabotaging the performance. Jerry the Jitterbug humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Cherokee Storm Raiders starring Tomahawk, script by Dave Wood, art by Bob Brown. The Day I Became A Lion Tamer text story. 1,000 Arrows to Doom starring Green Arrow, script by Dave Wood, art by George Papp; A millionaire offers to donate $100 to charity for each arrow Green Arrow shoots in a day. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

World's Finest Comics (1941) 88 GD 2.0

Cover oxidation. 1.5" cumulative spine split.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Superman and Batman's Greatest Foes!, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Stan Kaye; ex Luthor and Joker go into business together making Mechano-Men, near indestructible robots; Superman and Batman believe they have not gone straight and try to figure out their master plan. Lionel and his Lions humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Imprisoned Archer starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. Charlie Cannonball humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. A Pistol for Tomahawk, art by Fred Ray. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.