Auctions: comic books 1959

Action Comics (1938 DC) 252 CGC 2.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4433610007

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Al Plastino. Origin and 1st appearance of Supergirl in "The Supergirl from Krypton!", script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino; Superman spies a crashing rocket and discovers his cousin Supergirl; She tells him how Argo City survived the destruction of Krypton and how her father sent her to Earth when the inhabitants of Argo City were threatened by Kryptonite poisoning; Superman sets her up in Midvale Orphanage so she can adjust to life on Earth. Intro new Metallo "The Menace of Metallo!", script by Robert Bernstein, art by Al Plastino; Criminal John Corben, who is nearly killed in an auto accident, is given a robot body powered by uranium; When he is hit by bullets meant for Lois, she assumes he is really Superman. 2/3-page Little Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. "Congo Bill Dies at Dawn!", script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Alaska Bush Pilot (1959) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4443515011

Alaska Bush Pilot (1959) is a promotional comic published by Jan Enterprises, Portland, Oregon, and printed by the Daily Journal of Commerce. Back page advertises and has promotional offer to join the Bush-Pilot Club. Partial color and black-and-white, 7.5-in. x 10.25-in., newsprint, 10c cover price. Issue # on cover is 1-1. Cover price $0.10.

Blackhawk (1944 1st Series) 133 GD+ 2.5

3" cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple.

Cover by Dick Dillin & Charles Cuidera. Stories by unknown. Art by Dick Dillin, Charles Cuidera and Sheldon Moldoff. Three stories! "The Human Dynamo" - The Human Dynamo wants to increase his electrical powers by using an atomic reactor to recharge. Plus: "The Feathered Sleuth" - Mascot Blackie helps the team rescue a federal agent held captive by a gang seeking to hijack a weapons shipment. And: "The Lady Blackhawk" - Zinda Blake wants to become the first female Blackhawk, but she hinders the team as much as she helps them, and realizes that she needs more training. Also: 1-page text story "Mystery of the Two Missile Men"! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 108 GD/VG 3.0

Extra staples (manufacturing). Moisture damage.

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. Grodd Trilogy part 3 in Super-Gorilla's Secret Identity, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; using his quadromobile, Gorilla Grodd escapes once again from Gorilla City; Grodd turns himself into a modern man with an evolution-accelerator; Flash is up for man of the year. The Speed of Doom!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Frank Giacoia; Flash takes part in an experiment that is actually a trap set by an alien criminal named Kee Feleg. Peter Porkchops Gives Tips on Summer Fun public service strip. Flash Facts page. Palisades Amusement Park ad with Superman. John Daniel—Gorilla Extraordinary article. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 110 CGC 5.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #2069169001

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. First appearance of Kid Flash in Meet Kid Flash, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Wally West visits his aunt Iris and meets the Flash. During the meeting a freak accident gives Wally super speed and he becomes the Kid Flash. Challenge of the Weather Wizard!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson; the origin of the Weather Wizard. Flash Facts filler page. The Atom: Servant of Man fact page. Amazing Speeds fact page. Weather Forecast! fact page. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 110 FR/GD 1.5

1" Cumulative spine split. Spine taped. Writing on interior page. Water spotting.

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. First appearance of Kid Flash in Meet Kid Flash, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Wally West visits his aunt Iris and meets the Flash. During the meeting a freak accident gives Wally super speed and he becomes the Kid Flash. Challenge of the Weather Wizard!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson; the origin of the Weather Wizard. Flash Facts filler page. The Atom: Servant of Man fact page. Amazing Speeds fact page. Weather Forecast! fact page. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 980 FN 6.0

Maverick. Photo Cover shows Bret Maverick (as portrayed by James Garner) and Bart Maverick (as portrayed by Jack Kelly). Stories by unknown. Art by Dan Spiegle. Featuring the tales "The Lonesome Reunion" and "The Reluctant Groom," plus the 1-pagers "Gold Was Where You Found It" and "Wildcat Money"! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 1066 FN 6.0

Indicia title is "77 SUNSET STRIP, No. 1066." Photo cover of Stuart Bailey (as played by Efrem Zimbalist, Jr.), Jeff Spencer (Roger Smith), and Kookie (by Edd Byrnes). Intro with photos. Safari in Troublesville; Kookie subs for Stu Bailey in an investigation involving a beautiful young woman and a supposedly "cursed" painting. The Big Catch; Stu and Jeff head back to the office after a vacation at a beachfront house. Scripts by Eric Freiwald and Robert Schaefer, art by Alex Toth. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 50 VG+ 4.5

1" Spine split from top. Oxidation.

Cover art by Kelly Freas. Parody of ad for Parliament cigarettes. "Spot That Plug!", script by Sy Reit, art by Wallace Wood; Analyzes how television show scripts have subtle product plugs and predicts that in the future we will see shows consisting of nothing but a recitation of brand names. "NBC Plays CBS In The TV Baseball League," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Mort Drucker; A wacky look at a baseball game played by television stars playing in character. "The Nearsighted Man And The Telephone," script and art by Don Martin; A man mistakes another man for a pay phone, and another man retrieves the dime from the "phone" man's mouth. "Where Song-Writers Get Their Inspiration," script by Frank Jacobs, art by George Woodbridge; Everyday inspirations that may have occurred for famous songs, from advertisements, news articles, letters, etc. "Women In Whisky Ads," script by Al Jaffee, art by Bob Clarke. "MAD Playgrounds That Prepare Kids For Adult Life," script and art by Dave Berg; Dave explores ideas for playgrounds that will make kids just as miserable as they will become as adults. "Changing Meanings For Fun & Profit," script by Larry Siegel, art by George Woodbridge; A look at how people in various businesses could use the Hollywood and Broadway practice of excerpting from bad reviews to create more favorable reviews. "What Our Teenagers Really Think About," script by Dave Berg, art by Bob Clarke; It really is true that all teenagers think about is the opposite sex. "Blue Confessions," script by Paul Laikin, art by Wallace Wood; Parody of True Confessions type of magazine, showing how the stories are not as spectacular as the misleading headlines. "The Night Peter Gone Cracked," script by Larry Siegel, art by Bob Clarke; Parody of Peter Gunn TV show, showing how the character would react if not his usual cool, suave self. "The Big House Beacon," script by Larry Siegel, art by Joe Orlando; What if a prison published a high-school yearbook type of publication?; A look at the class of '59. Parody of General Motors Body By Fisher ads, art by Kelly Freas. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Spin and Marty (1958-1959 Dell) 8 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4405576010

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Star Spangled War Stories (1952 DC #3-204) 84 CGC 5.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4188166002

Cover art by Irv Novick. Battle Doll starring Mademoiselle Marie, script by Robert Kanigher, art by Jerry Grandenetti. Blind Bomber, script by Hank Chapman, art by Mort Drucker. No Flag for a Sand Fly, script by Bob Haney, art by Jack Abel. Tiger Division Battle Story of the 10th Armored Division, script and pencils by Morris Waldinger, inks by Tom Nicolisi. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Star Spangled War Stories (1952 DC #3-204) 85 GD 2.0

Centerfold detached at one staple. Staple rust.

Cover art by Irv Novick. Human Air Raid, script by Robert Kanigher, art by Jerry Grandenetti. Flattop Mosquito, script by Bob Haney, art by Russ Heath. Who's Left, script by Bob Haney, art by Jack Abel. Aircraft Insignia filler page, script and pencils by Morris Waldinger, inks by Tom Nicolisi. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) 68 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4379320025

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Christopher Rule. "Last Warning--Evacuate Earth!", art by Joe Sinnott; A gaseous alien arrives on Earth to warn people to evacuate before its race invades; It attempts to communicate with humans telepathically, but they disregard his warning as madness or a trick. "Mystery Trip" text story, art by Joe Maneely. "The Creatures from the Bottomless Pit!", art by Steve Ditko; A man descends in a bathysphere into a pit so deep that he is surprised to find a waterless cavern beneath it occupied by elves banished long ago by a wizard. "Test Pilot!", pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Christopher Rule; A rocketship test pilot in the year 2089 takes an experimental rocket on a test flight; He faces an oxygen leak caused by a collision, alien raiders and other hazards before returning safely to Earth. "Next Stop—Mars!", art by Carl Burgos; A short child mocked for his height takes comfort from his one friend and his love of airplanes; He is rejected by the air force because of his height, but when his friend designs an experimental rocket that can only be piloted by a short man he becomes the first man on Mars. "Trapped In Tomorrow!", art by John Buscema; A man spends twenty years building a time machine in order to use knowledge of the future to enrich himself; He travels to 2010 and memorizes stock market and horse race information from the newspaper archives. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.