Auctions: comic books 1958

Action Comics (1938 DC) 245 VG+ 4.5

Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Shrinking Superman!", script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Lois accidentally releases from Kandor the criminal Zak-Kul, who traps Superman in Kandor and takes over his life; Lois marries Zak-Kul thinking him Kal-El, but he tries to kill Lois because she keeps asking him Kal-El's secret id. "The Interplanetary Scarecrow," script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney. -page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "Secret of the Super Animals," script by Jack Miller, art by Howard Sherman. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Alabama Needs John Patterson for Governor (1958) 1958 VF 8.0

Includes COA from Commercial Comics Inc.

Alabama Needs John Patterson for Governor (1958) is a political promotional comic book published by Malcolm Ater's Commercial Comics Co. Full color, 16 pages, 5-in. x 7-in., all newsprint. The 1958 Gubernatorial campaign of Alabama between Attorney General John Patterson and Judge George Wallace will go down as one of the greatest dogfights in Southern Political History! Both men desperately wanted the governorship, and nothing was spared in their campaign to get elected. For John Patterson, it meant hiring a Yankee from up north to come down and write the first pro-segregation comic book in U.S. political history! So how effective was this comic book? Well, this was the only election that George Wallace ever lost. Wallace was so impressed with the Patterson comic that he hired the comic's creator, Malcolm Ater, to work for him in the 1962 Alabama Governor's election when state law did not allow John Patterson to run for a second term. Not only did Malcolm Ater help elect Patterson as Governor in this 1958 election, his 1962 book for George Wallace helped propel Wallace into the Governor's mansion. And when Wallace couldn't succeed himself as governor, Mr. Ater went back to Alabama in 1966 to do yet another book for John Patterson. This booklet has a crease down the middle which was standard practice for the purpose of mailing. This fold is not considered a defect.

Andy Panda (1953-1962 Dell) 40 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4745717013

WALTER LANTZ' ANDY PANDY (DELL) #40 11-1/58 10c Issue features "The Brainy Baboons" in which Andy Panda helps in the hunt for Doctor Rivingston who is missing in the jungle and "The Bewitched Broomstick" in which Andy is mistaken for a witch. Issue also has Chilly Willy in "The Talent Tryout," a one-page text story "Homer's Truck," and one-page gag strips. Story and art credits: unknown. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Archie (1943 Archie Comics) 95 GD+ 2.5

Chew.

Cover pencils by Harry Lucey. "Counselor at Lore," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Rudy Lapick; Mr. Weatherbee tells Archie that he wants to see Archie's father and Archie imagines the worst. "The Punishment Fits the Crime"; Archie's parents are upset when they find their kitchen and workshop in a shambles, but get a surprise when they see what Archie was working on. "A Helping Hand," pencils by Dan DeCarlo (?);Archie and Veronica have to break their date to work in their parents' gardens; Betty volunteers to do the work, but after being kissed by Archie in appreciation, is so lovesick that she butchers both gardens. Archie's Pals 'n' Gals ad. "Cool Column and Collected"; Archie is gossip columnist for the school newspaper, but has nothing to write about; Jughead volunteers to come up with a juicy item, but manages to get Archie in trouble with both Betty and Veronica. "Royal Bust," script by Frank Doyle, art by Harry Lucey; Mr. Weatherbee has a contest; Whoever can sculpt the best clay bust of him will be named King (or Queen) of the School for a day. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 120 FR 1.0

Near-complete spine split. Cover detached. Water saturation.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Curse of the Bat-Ring," pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman uses a clever plan involving a jinx on a Bat-Ring, which crooks get the Caped Crusader to wear, hoping it will bring him bad luck. Sharing -- The United Nations Way public service announcement, art by George Roussos. "The Failure of Bruce Wayne," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Called to his dying Uncle's bedside, Silas, Bruce is told by him that he is disappointed that Bruce has not continued the family tradition of adventure; Bruce sets out to prove Silas wrong. One-page Warden Willis story by Henry Boltinoff. End of a Hold-Up article. "The Airborne Batman," pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; While stopping a stampeding elephant, Batman injures his legs, giving the green light to crooks all over Gotham City to institute a reign of terror. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Big Town (1951) 50 FR 1.0

Interior is complete. Full length spine split.

Based on the TV and radio show of the same name, Big Town lasted 50 issues. This installment includes the following: "Mystery of the Time Capsule!" (Steve nabs jewel thieves whose modus operandi includes hiding jewels inside a time capsule robot); "The Secret beyond the Footlights!"; "Peril out of the Past!"; "Famous Newspaper Firsts/Quotes"; and "Odd News Items." Scripts John Broom, pencils by Manny Stallman, inks by John Giunta. Cover by Gil Kane and Joe Giella. Cover price $0.10.

Challengers of the Unknown (1958 DC 1st Series) 1 CGC 3.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4585539006

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"The Man Who Tampered With Infinity." A mad scientist uses an "infinity machine" to teleport monsters from other dimensions. "The Human Pets." An alien boy collects "animals." Script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Marvin Stein. Cover by Kirby and Stein. Cover price $0.10.

Confessions of the Lovelorn (1954) 96 GD+ 2.5

1.5" Cumulative spine split.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by John Rosenberger and Harry Lazarus. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest romantic comics of the postwar era. A woman lets her jealous nature get the better of her; An average-looking woman reunites with the only man who saw her inner beauty; Corinne and Lucia feud over a renovated cottage and the man who goes with it. Boss of the Roost!; Don't Have False Standards!; Girl in the Ivory Castle; Plain Girl!; Soul Mates; You've Got to Know a Man!; Different Bride. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Dell Giant Tom and Jerry's Toy Fair (1958 Dell) 1B CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

30 Cent Price Variant.

Label #4727469010

30¢ cover price variant. Painted cover. Appearances by Droopy, Spike and Tyke. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

Dennis the Menace in Hawaii (1958 Giants) 6A GD 2.0 1st Printing

Cover by Al Wiseman. Stories and art by Fred Toole and Al Wiseman. The first and second printings are indistinguishable. A double-sized dose of Dennis the Menace, as he makes mischief in the neighborhood and all around the world. Dennis and his family tour Hawaii, including Honolulu, Oahu, a catamaran ride, the Kilauea Volcano, the Naha Stone, and Rainbow Falls. The Mitchells visit Pearl Harbor, where history feels very present. Plus an article about the research that cartoonists Fred Toole and Al Wiseman did for this comic. Aloha!; Were Going to Honey-Lulu!; Dennis on Wahoo - Oops! Sorry! Dennis Means Oahu (O-Ah-Hoo); Holy Cats!; Whats Your Name in Hawaiian?; Pearl Harbor; The Garden Island; Now You Do the Hula!; Big Island by Dennis; Finally, a Maikai Luau…Kau Kau Nui…and the Hauoli Trip is Pau! 96 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Felix the Cat (1948 Dell/Toby/Harvey) 93 PR 0.5

REMAINDERED COPY. Interior is complete. Extensive accumulation of defects.

Cover by Warren Kremer. Stories and art by Joe Oriolo. Comics adventures of the popular, long-running cartoon character; this series often featured art by Joe Oriolo, who made the character his own. Abducted by pirates, Felix becomes their new first mate. He must help Cap'n Bluebeard rescue the Queen from Red Tom and his pirates, in a multi-part story. Felix becomes a master shadow-boxer. Felix battles a sneaky sorcerer, in the latest chapter of the "Tee Vee Serial." The Thick, Thick Fog; Kitty: Race Against Time; The Last First Mate; Fight to the Finish; Going Home; Clumsy Cyril; Tee Vee Serial; Inky and Dinky. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Fritzi Ritz (1948) 58 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4742165004

Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Jim Sasseville and others. The comic-strip adventures of aspiring model Fritzi Ritz, her boyfriend Phil Fumble, and her precocious niece Nancy. Phil tries to show up handsome tennis pro Westmore Love to impress Fritzi. Phil pretends to be dating actress Arlene as a publicity stunt for her movie, until Fritzi catches them together. Phil accidentally buys a boomerang at an auction, but every time he tries to throw it away, it keeps coming back. This story features a cameo by Nancy and Sluggo. Snoopy steals Linus's blanket, in a Peanuts story by Charles Schulz's friend/understudy Jim Sasseville. A Flair for Fashion; Tennis, Anyone?; Short Changed; First Job; Peanuts; Boomer-Wrangle; Fritzi Ritz. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Girls' Romances (1950) 50 VG 4.0

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

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No Time for Happiness!; A series of unfortunate coincidences keep Lila and Ray apart until she begins to doubt his love for her. With This Ring...; Elaine runs away from her own wedding ceremony when she suddenly fears that Bruce is only marrying her for her money. Julia Roberts' Romance Report advice column. The Morning of Love!; Joan meets a handsome stranger and it seems like love at first sight for both of them, but she wonders if they will ever meet again. Ancient Beauty Secrets article, art by Mort Drucker. Oddities in Romance article, art by Mort Drucker. House ad for the DC line of romance comics. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Great Action Comics (1958 I.W. Reprint) 1 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4603757010

Captain Truth reprinted from Gold Medal #1. Tom Tom in "The Terror of the Temple!" Detective Dareall in "The Man With the Mirror Eyes!" Captain Truth in "The Vanishing Boy." John Severin cover. Cover price $0.10.

Little Archie in Animal Land (1957) 18 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4742164009

NOTE: #1 - one-shot, #17-#19 continued from Lil Jinx (1956). Cover art by Bob Bolling. "Dig That Fossil," script and art by Bob Bolling; Fred tells the kids about dinosaurs and fossils, and gets them searching for fossils themselves. "The Horse," script and art by Bob Bolling; Facts about the life and history of the horse. "Tropical Fish" article, art by Ken Hultgren. "The Birds and the Bee," script and art by Bob Bolling; After Mr. Weatherbee tells the kids why birds fly more impressively than any model airplane, Little Archie gets an idea for how he can be like a bird and soar. "Parakeets" Nature's Notebook article, art by Ken Hultgren. "Spotty On the Spot," script and art by Bob Bolling; Little Archie's dad doubts Spotty's skill as a retriever, but Spotty proves himself when it really counts. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Marvelman (UK 1954-1963 L. Miller) 229 VG 4.0

Marvelman (UK 1954-1963 L. Miller) 238 VG 4.0

My Greatest Adventure (1955) 22 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4742164019

"I Was Trapped in the Magic Mountains," "I Was a Stand-in for a Feudal Baron," "The Midnight Marauders," "I Was an Outer Space Frontiersman," and a one-page text story, "The Curse of the Cult." 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

My Little Margie (1954) 19 VG 4.0

Water damage.

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Cover by Charles Nicholas and Jon D'Agostino. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas and Jon D'Agostino. Charlton presents the misadventures of the popular TV/radio show character and her long-suffering father, Vern. Margie is test-riding a horse, when a fugitive robber horse-jacks her - now THERE'S a comedy plot we haven't seen before. Margie decides it's time to learn to drive, and the streets will never be the same again. Dumbo and Goldwater compete to get the best costume to take Susie to the masquerade ball. Hoarse Thief; Ridin High; An Eye for Beauty; Dish Is the End; One Lonely Knight!; Vic the Villain. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

My Romantic Adventures (1956) 85 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

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My Romantic Adventures (1956) 96 VG- 3.5

Water damage.

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Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by Chic Stone, Kurt Schaffenberger and John Rosenberger. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. A shipboard romance drives fiancees apart; Two women use different approaches to win a man; Advice on avoiding jealousy. Exceptionally nice cover by Ken Bald. Art by Superman and Lois Lane artist Kurt Schaffenberger. Sentimental Seas!; Chinese Romance; Two Kinds of Woman!; Corned Beef, Cabbage and Kisses; Looking at Love; Jealousy! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Mystery in Space (1951 1st Series) 46 FR 1.0

Full length spine split with back cover detached.

"Mystery of the Moon Sniper," "The Devil's Island of Space" (art by Murphy Anderson), and "Search for a Star!" Gil Kane grey-tone cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

New Adventures of Charlie Chan (1958) 2 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4697140004

Script by John Broome. Art and cover by Sid Greene. Series based on Charlie Chan television series starring J. Carroll Naish as Charlie Chan and James Hong as his son, Barry Chan. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Strange Adventures (1950 1st Series) 96 FR/GD 1.5

4" Cumulative spine split. Water damage.

"The Menace of Saturn's Rings" (pencils by Carmine Infantino); "The Man Who Aged Backwards!"; "Trumpet of Wonder"; and "The Day the Earth Vanished!" 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Strange Adventures (1950 1st Series) 98 GD 2.0

Centerfold detached at one staple. Water damage. Staple rust with migration.

"Attack on Fort Satellite" (pencils by Gil Kane); "The World That Grew!" (pencils by Carmine Infantino); and "The Spaceman Who Came to Dinner!" Kane cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Sugar and Spike (1956) 15 GD 2.0

Water damage. 1" spine split from the bottom.

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Cover art by Sheldon Mayer. Stories starring Sugar & Spike: Mommies Must Be Managed, The Tail of the Tick-Tock, Beatin' Eatin', Shirley the Sheep Dog Rides Again, and First Train Ride. Scripts and art by Sheldon Mayer. The Secret of the Happy Pig! public service announcement starring Peter Porkchops, script by Jack Schiff, art by Rube Grossman. Pint-Size Pin-Ups paper dolls by Mayer. Write Your Own Comic Page! by Mayer. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 121 CBCS 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #17-2A2A278-014

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Bride of Futureman starring Superman and XL-49, script by Jerry Coleman, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Lois plans to go to the 22nd century to get married. The Great Superman Swindle starring Superman and Eldredge Coram, script by Alvin Schwartz, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Jimmy Hits the Jackpot starring Superman, Honest John, and the Shark Gang, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley. Full-page ad for The New Adventures of Charlie Chan #1. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane (1958) 2 GD- 1.8

3" Cumulative spine split. Centerfold detached.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Superman's Secret Sweetheart, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Lois tries to help a lonely college girl gain acceptance with her classmates by setting her up as Superman's girl friend, and gets Superman to go along with the ruse. Cora the Car Hop teen story by Henry Boltinoff. Lois Lane in Hollywood, script by Otto Binder, art by Kurt Schaffenberger. Director Zorne is making a movie about Superman, and Superman, Jimmy, and Perry all play their own parts, but Lois is replaced by Gilda Glamarr; A series of accidents make everyone believe that Lois is trying to spoil the movie shoot because she is jealous. That Deep Dark Secret! public service announcement starring Buzzy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer; Margie learns that having a mental patient in the family is nothing to be ashamed of. Superman's Forbidden Room, script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Rackets Williams and Dan Jones try to trick Lois into thinking that Dan is really Superman. Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Tarzan (1948-1972 Dell/Gold Key) 107 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white

Label #0993887006

Gordon Scott photo cover. "The Shrouded Valley of Monsters," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; Tarzan helps rescue an explorer lost in the Valley of Monsters. "The Lion Hunt" text story starring Mabu. "Boy Leaves Home," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; Boy runs away from home. Untitled Brothers of the Spear story, script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Russ Manning; The brothers head for the last known location of Zulena. Portrait of a mixed flock of vultures and ravens by Jesse Marsh. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

World's Finest Comics (1941) 96 GD 2.0

Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Super-Foes From Planet X, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Stan Kaye; aliens from another planet have used robots for so long that they have forgotten how to think and work for themselves; When their robots begin to deactivate, they test Superman, Batman and Robin against natural threats on their planet so they can see how to defeat those same menaces themselves. Know Your Pet! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Lou Cameron. Tomahawk's Pony Partner, script by Dave Wood, art by Bob Brown. Five Clues to Danger starring Green Arrow, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Jack Kirby and Roz Kirby (backgrounds); Gangsters abduct Prof. Anderson to find out his secret of making artificial diamonds. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.