Auctions: comic books 1957

Astonishing (1951 Marvel/Atlas) 63 FR/GD 1.5

5.5" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple.

Cover art by Bill Everett. A Tender Tale of Love, art by Richard Doxsee; A man looking to marry money rents a room in a house where all the occupants are ghosts. The Secret beyond Belief!, art by George Woodbridge; A scientist invents a rejuvenation process and a fellow scientist wants him to share it with the world, but the man refuses because the creative people who have gone through the process are no longer productive as they have all the time in the world to perfect their craft but never finish anything. The Terrible Toy!, art by Bob Forgione; People fear aliens who have appeared in the skies, but when a father seeks a lost toy for a beloved son, the humans realize that their shared bonds of compassion unite them and the aliens. The Room That Wasn't There, art by Don Perlin. The Girl with the Evil Eyes!; A man finds a voodoo amulet that is said to allow one to see into the future. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 245 GD+ 2.5

1 1/2" Spine split from bottom. Cover oxidation. Writing on interior pages.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. The Dynamic Trio starring Batman, Robin, and Vicki Vale, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. Binky Shows "How to Make New Friends!" public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bob Oksner. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The X-Y-Z Ray starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira. Tracking the Insurance Frauds text article. The Phantom Fire Alarms starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa. 32 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 247 GD- 1.8

Heavy water damage.

Cover art by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye. The Man Who Ended Batman's Career starring Batman, Robin, and Professor Milo (intro and origin), script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris. Danger Prejudice at Work! public service announcement, art by Ruben Moreira. The Mechanical Bloodhound starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Impossible Messages starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, script by Jack Miller, art by Joe Certa. 32 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 248 GD/VG 3.0

Centerfold coming loose at one staple.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. Around the World in 8 Days starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris. How Not to Enjoy a Vacation! public service announcement, art by Ruben Moreira. The Fabulous Fabric starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira. Decision For a Lady Cop text story. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Martian Without A Memory starring J'onn J'onzz Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 32 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Mystic (1951 Atlas) 57 VG- 3.5

Cover detached at one staple.

Trapped in the Ant Hill! The Midnight Visitor!; A writer is surprised when he is confronted by the villain from his best-selling novel. The Strange Prison!, art by Bill Everett; A surface man finds himself in an underwater world where their doctors have converted his body to survive under water; The king's daughter is taken with him and so wishes to marry him, but he only wants her dowry treasure chest and steals it; He passes out on the surface since he can no longer breathe air, and is captured and placed in prison; The king tells him he will serve a two year sentence for his theft and then the doctors will reverse their work and deposit him on the surface. He'd Rather Die Than Tell. Time Machine text story. The Room of Shadows!, pencils by Robert Q Sale. You Can't Hide From the Eye!, pencils by Joe Orlando. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Playful Little Audrey (1957) 1 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4495153014

Stories and art by Steve Muffatti and others. Cover by Steve Muffatti. Harvey relaunches the Little Audrey title after acquiring the rights to her and other Paramount cartoon stars. Little Audrey's mom asks her to stay quiet, but she's not sure she can. Little Audrey's mom has no idea how much she does every day. Tiny has to convince the other kids to let him play pirate. Playful Little Audrey; Seen But Not Heard; Bringing Up Daddy; What's Buzzin' Uncle?; Tommy Tween: Comedy of Errors; The Big Cheese; Tiny: No Beard, the Pirate. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Rawhide Kid (1955) 13 GD- 1.8

4 1/2" cumulative spine split. Centerfold detached. Water damage. Cover oxidation.

Cover art by John Severin. "Condemned!", art by Dick Ayers; The Rawhide Kid witnesses as Buck Garrett, the ride of the Shasta stage that crashed being taken in as prisoner by Sheriff Ben Yarby; Angry at the idea that Garrett abandoned the coach before it crashed, a mob has gathered outside Shotgun City looking for vigilante justice, but the Rawhide Kid intervenes and holds them back long enough while the sheriff brings him in. "Western Schooner" text story, art by Joe Maneely. "The Renegade Stallion!", art by Dick Ayers; While out riding with Randy Clayton, the Rawhide Kid spots a Pony Express stallion running wild and the two capture it; They then follow its back trail and come across Jim Kendall, the rider of the horse; He tells them that he was attacked by some men, and in order to prevent them from taking his shipment of gold, he sent his horse running. "Miracle on Mesquite Flats!", art by Dick Ayers; The Rawhide Kid rides into Shotgun City where he spots a gunman walking into Dr. Gil Jackson's office; The Kid easily disarms the shooter; The Kid finds that Gil is cryptically light hearted about the attempted robbery, as he is flattered that the masked gunman thought he had any money and tells the Kid to set the man free. "The Gun!", script by Stan Lee, art by Pete Morisi. "The Swamp Phantom!", art by Dick Ayers; The Rawhide Kid and Randy Clayton are investigating the report of the so-called "swamp phantom" who has been trying to keep people out of the swamp that has just been opened up as free land by the government when suddenly they are shot at; The pair dive for cover while the Randy lays out cover fire; the Kid goes around to try and get the drop on the shooters. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 58 CGC 2.5

Paper: Off white

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Label #4354692001

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley. The 100 New Feats of Superboy starring Martha Kent and Jonathan Kent, script by Otto Binder, art by John Sikela. Binky Shows "How to Make New Friends!" public service announcement starring Binky, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bob Oksner. Superboy's New Secret Identity, script by Otto Binder, art by John Sikela; Superboy moves into Lana's house and pretends to be her cousin Tommy in order to prove she can't keep a secret. Comics "Television" Viewer--Superboy's Workshop activity page. Five Famous Magic Tricks text article. The Great Kryptonite Mystery, script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley; Superboy attempts to "vaccinate" himself against Kryptonite. Shorty humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954) 24 CGC 3.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4496737015

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Superman Hall of Trophies; tour guide Jimmy Olsen accidentally exposes Superman to Kryptonite. The Luckiest Boy in the World; Jimmy believes a turban he bought at a fair is good luck. Scripts by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley. How NOT to Enjoy a Vacation! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Ruben Moreira. The Gorilla Reporter; Jimmy's mind get switched out with a gorilla. So You Want to be a Veterinarian article. Tricksy humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Uncle Scrooge (1954-2008 Dell/Gold Key/Gladstone/Gemstone) 19-15C CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

15 Cent Price Variant.

Label #4505862002

15¢ Price Variant. Uncle Scrooge in a book length adventure "The Mines of King Solomon" in which Scrooge, Donald, and the nephews discover a clue to that treasure and try to find it. Issue also has Gyro Gearloose in an untitled story, a one-page text feature "Birthday Busy-ness," and one-page gag strips. Stories by Carl Barks. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.