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Action Comics (1938 DC) 288 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. "The Man Who Exposed Superman!", pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Hal Colby, once jailed by Superboy, poses as a TV producer in an attempt to determine Superman's secret identity. One-page Varsity Vic story by Henry Boltinoff. Supermen of America ad. Superboy ad. Adam Strange ad. "The Man Who Made Supergirl Cry!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney; The Phantom Zone villains use telepathy to force Fred Danvers to help them escape by making Supergirl cry and collecting her tears, which will make a powerful explosive. 36 Pages, Full Color. $0.12 Cover price $0.12.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 300 VG- 3.5

Centerfold detached at one staple. Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Super-Planet of Clark Kent and Lana Lang, art by George Papp; Lana and Clark are accidentally transported to a strange world where Clark must make her think they both have superpowers in order to prevent her from guessing he's Superboy. House ad for Superman Annual #5. Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes series begins in The Face Behind the Lead Mask!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by John Forte, Al Plastino (page 4 and some Superboy and Luthor heads only), inks by John Forte and Al Plastino; At a regular meeting of the Legion of Super-Heroes, the Legionnaires lose control of their powers; Mon-el joins the Legion. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Fantasy (1962 Marvel) 15 CGC Page 12 Only

Paper: Cream to off white

PAGE 12 ONLY.

Label #3893167011

Origin and 1st Appearance of Spider-Man by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko (11pgs). 1st appearance of Aunt May and Uncle Ben. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko. "Spider-Man!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Peter Parker is bitten by a radioactive spider and gains the abilities of a spider; When he fails to stop a burglar who runs past him, his uncle is killed as a result; He therefore swears never to shirk his responsibility again. "The Bell-Ringer!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; On a small Mediterranean island of fisherfolk, Old Pedros is the town bell-ringer; One day the volcano atop the island begins to erupt; The villagers evacuate and put out to sea; Old Pedros, though, stays at the church; "The bells must be rung," he tells himself. "Man in the Mummy Case!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; A fugitive accepts a mummy's help to escape the police, only to find himself an ancient Egyptian slave. Stan Lee's editorial explaining title change. "There Are Martians Among Us!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; The discovery of a crashed flying saucer frightens a small town, especially when the townspeople realize that the Martians are among them; A month goes by with the aliens still at large. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Fantasy (1962 Marvel) 15 CGC Page 8 Only

Paper: Cream to off white

PAGE 8 ONLY.

Label #3893167007

Origin and 1st Appearance of Spider-Man by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko (11pgs). 1st appearance of Aunt May and Uncle Ben. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko. "Spider-Man!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Peter Parker is bitten by a radioactive spider and gains the abilities of a spider; When he fails to stop a burglar who runs past him, his uncle is killed as a result; He therefore swears never to shirk his responsibility again. "The Bell-Ringer!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; On a small Mediterranean island of fisherfolk, Old Pedros is the town bell-ringer; One day the volcano atop the island begins to erupt; The villagers evacuate and put out to sea; Old Pedros, though, stays at the church; "The bells must be rung," he tells himself. "Man in the Mummy Case!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; A fugitive accepts a mummy's help to escape the police, only to find himself an ancient Egyptian slave. Stan Lee's editorial explaining title change. "There Are Martians Among Us!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; The discovery of a crashed flying saucer frightens a small town, especially when the townspeople realize that the Martians are among them; A month goes by with the aliens still at large. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Atom (1962) 1 FR/GD 1.5

2.5" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple. Staple rust. Rust migration. Water saturation.

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. "Master of the Plant World!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson; When a series of mysterious robberies occur which involve strange highly intelligent plants, Ray Palmer decides to investigate as the Atom when he learns about the strange circumstances from Jean Loring; As the Atom, Ray follows Jean as she goes on fact finding about the type of plants that are used, and decides to wait out in a greenhouse to keep a secret eye on Jean; When Jean nods off, Atom notices a group of Dryads that suddenly spring out of the flowers and fly away on petals. Atom follows after them and learns that they are under the control of a criminal called the Plant Master, who intends to use his mutated plants to try and take over the world; Trying to stop the Planet Master, the Atom is trapped in a Venus fly trap while the Planet Master leaves with the Dryads to initiate his plan. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Batman (1940) 145 FR/GD 1.5

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

Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. "Hunt for Mr. 50," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; The Dynamic Duo trace a smuggling ring to Hawaii and travel there to confront them in order to locate the ring leader. Half-page Lefty Looie story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Tiniest Villain in the World," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; When the Caped Crusader learns that Joe Burr has kidnapped a noted inventor of a shrinking machine, Batman deliberately shrinks himself to miniature size to capture the villain. Let Science Serve You! public service announcement. "The Son of the Joker," script by Bill Finger, art by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane); In this imaginary story, penned by Alfred, trusted butler of Bruce Wayne, the Second Batman and Robin team run up against the Son of the Joker, who is using the tricks of the trade once used by his father! Full-page ads for Batman Annual 2 and Superman Annual 4. Statement of ownership; 485,000 average sales. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Batman (1940) 147 VG+ 4.5

Water spotting.

Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Plants of Plunder," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; A gang of crooks enters Gotham and begins using strange seeds to grow alien plants in order to commit crimes. One-page Jail Jests story by Henry Boltinoff. Time-Out for Talk! public service announcement, art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Secret of Mystery Island!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; A dying gang boss leaves a series of clues for his men to follow to an island in order for them to locate a hidden treasure. "Batman Becomes Bat-Baby" starring Batman and Bat-Woman (as proof of this "unusual adventure," there resides in the Bat-Cave's famed trophy room a glass case in which the Bat-Baby costume is enshrined), script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; A criminal scientist turns Batman physically into a four-year-old with a ray of his own devising, but Batman modifies his costume and continues to fight crime as Bat-Baby. One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Batman (1940) 150 GD 2.0

Cover and first two wraps detached at one staple and centerfold detached.

Cover pencils by Jim Mooney, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Secret Behind the Stone Door," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; The Caped Crusader goes undercover to learn about a fantastic underworld army being formed to overtake the country. Rules of Water Safety! public service announcement with Buzzy, art by Win Mortimer. "The Girl Who Stole Batman's Heart," script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Affected by some weird love potion, Batman gives up crime fighting, forcing Robin to go it alone with a Batman robot as a partner while the Caped Crusader spends his time with a woman named Elsie. "Robin, the Super Boy Wonder," script by Bill Finger, art by Jim Mooney; When the Dynamic Duo are forced down over the Yucatan Plateau during a storm, Batman, accused of stealing emeralds from a native tribe, is shocked to learn that his partner no longer remembers him and has acquired super powers! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Batman (1940) 151 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

Cover pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. "Batman's New Secret Identity!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Charles Paris; The Caped Crusaders' secret identities are compromised, forcing them to adopt entirely new identities in order to continue their war on crime. Strange Laws humor/non-fiction page by Henry Boltinoff. One-page Professor Eureka story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Mystery Gadget from the Stars!", script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; A weird alien device is discovered, whose rays causes objects to evolve; The Caped Crusaders must battle a criminal gang into whose hands the device has fallen. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Batman (1940) Annual 3 VG- 3.5

Cover oxidation.

All reprints, with the topic being "Batman and Robin's Most Fantastic Foes!" "The Mad Hatter of Gotham City," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; The Mad Hatter has a superb collection of stolen hats, but with Batman's cowl missing it is incomplete. "The Human Firefly," script by Ed (France) Herron, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; When theatrical lighting director Garfield Lynns is prevented from staging his first robbery, he makes his escape thanks to the light given off by a firefly; Inspired, he assumes the identity of the costumed criminal, Firefly. "The Mental Giant of Gotham City," script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; A freak accident gives police janitor Barney Barrow a super advanced brain, he then blackmails the Dynamic Duo into aiding him with his ever more dangerous methods of crime fighting. "The Joker's Aces," script by David Vern, pencils by Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; The Clown Prince of Crime recruits some new members for his gang, all of whom are perfectly suited for specific felonies. "The Gorilla Boss of Gotham City," script by David Vern, pencils by Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Executed criminal George 'Boss' Dyke's brain is transplanted into a gorilla's head. "The New Crimes of Two-Face," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Actor Paul Sloane is disfigured in an accident, this unhinges his mind and causes him to turn to crime as the second Two-Face. "The Mysterious Mirror Man," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Ventris, a convict, escapes jail with the help of a broken mirror; He adopts the identity of the Mirror Man and sets out to uncover Batman's secret identity by using his X-Ray Mirror. 84 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 43 GD+ 2.5

Cover and 2 additional wraps detached at 1 staple.

Cover by Joe Kubert. Hawkmans origin in "The Masked Marauders of Earth!", script by Gardner Fox, art by Joe Kubert; On Thanagar, Hawkman receives word that the Manhawks are committing crimes in Midway City, which leads him to remember how the Manhawks were originally responsible for the establishment for the Thangarian police force by his father; Hawkman and Hawkgirl return to Earth to defeat the Manhawks again. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Challengers of the Unknown (1958 DC 1st Series) 27 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4543086006

1st appearance of Volcano Man. "The 1,001 Impossible Inventions." A pair of criminals use weapons stolen from a futuristic museum. "Master of the Volcano Men." Flaming volcanic rock monsters battle the Challengers. Art and cover by Bob Brown. One-page text piece with bios of Brown and Arnold Drake. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 300 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Centerfold missing (affects Martian Manhunter story). Near-complete spine split.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Bizarre Polka-Dot Man" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman and Robin confront a new costumed criminal in Gotham under the alias of Mr. Polka Dot who has started a crime wave based on spots and dots; To conceal his identity, Polka Dot wore a bizarre costume covered in spots, the point of which soon became apparent - once removed from the costume, the spots could be used for a variety of purposes, creating deadly weapons and a bizarre escape vehicles; Perhaps surprisingly, he succeeded in capturing Robin, but Batman was nonetheless able to save his crime fighting partner and bring Krill's crime spree to an end. . Lefty Looie humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Let Science Serve You! public service announcement. "The J'onn J'onzz Museum" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; Criminals use newsreel footage of J'Onzz to determine his weakness. Danger: Police at Work article. "The Mystery Of The Undersea Safari," art by Nick Cardy (Aquaman series ends); Aquaman and Aqualad help Professor Peters stop some crooks from stealing a pirate treasure. Statement of ownership--average paid circulation, 325,000. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 307 VG 4.0

Cover art by Dick Dillin. "Alpha, the Experimental Man!" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman and Robin help train Alpha, an artificial man created by Dr. Burgos, a scientist; But when he falls in love at first sight with Batwoman, Alpha uses the professors ray device to boost his intellect and power, a measure that may cause his death; As a result of his exposure to the ray, Alpha's power levels are increased, but Burgos explains Batman that it will destroy Alpha in the end if they can't take him back to the laboratory; When the heroes try to bring Alpha back, he refuses to go, believing that the humans have turned against him; Only Batwoman has the ability to convince Alpha that they are just trying to help him, but when Batwoman's life is in peril, Alpha decides to save her by risking his own existence. Strange Laws humor half page by Henry Boltinoff. Rules of Water Safety! public service announcement starring Buzzy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. "Alias Scarface Scanlon" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; Jones disguises himself as a dead criminal in order to infiltrate a gang. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 310 FN- 5.5

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "Bat-Mite's Super-Circus!" starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Bat-Mite comes to Earth and gives three crooks super-powers to make them more challenging to Batman and Robin; But a bump on the head blocks Bat-Mite from using his powers against the crooks, and the three opponents may be more than the heroes can handle; The strongman, the rubberman and the human cannonball are unstoppable with their powers combined and the heroes decide to them out one by one; Batman first tricks the Strongman into punching himself, knocking him out; Later, he tricks the Rubberman into bumping his head on a doorway as he tries to dodge one of Batman's punches. Pennies for UNICEF! public service announcement starring Superman, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Miniature Manhunter" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; A criminal reduces Manhunter to miniature size. Airborne Rescue! article. Strange Old Laws humor half-page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 4 FR 1.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Piece-fill to remaindered copy.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. First Silver Age appearance of the Sub-Mariner in The Coming of... Sub-Mariner! Chapter 1 On the Trail of the Torch!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky; The Fantastic Four is searching for the runaway Human Torch. Chapter 2 Enter the Sub-Mariner!; Fleeing the Thing, the runaway Human Torch finds the amnesiac Sub-Mariner. Chapter 3 Let the World Beware!; The Human Torch drops the Sub-Mariner into the sea and he regains his memory. Chapter 4 Sub-Mariner's Revenge!; The Sub-Mariner sends Giganto to smash New York. The Fantastic Four Pin-Up Page, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. Chapter 5 Return to the Deep! 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 8 CGC 3.5

Paper: White

Label #4335773013

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. First appearance of Puppet Master and Alicia Masters in "Prisoners of the Puppet Master!" (making this the fourth issue in a row that has either "prisoners" or "captives" in the title!), script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Puppet Master tests his radioactive clay that gives him the power to remotely control people that are modeled in the clay. The Human Torch character profile. "The Hands of the Puppet Maker" Part 2; The Puppet Master gets the Thing under his command and imprisons the Invisible Girl; He then sends the Thing and Alicia Masters to infiltrate the Baxter Building. "The Lady and the Monster!" Part 3; While acting under the Puppet Master's influence, the Thing is subjected to one of Mister Fantastic's potions that changes him back to Ben Grimm. "Face-to-face with the Puppet Master!" Part 4; The Puppet Master stages a jailbreak just to prove his might. Death of a Puppet! Part 5; The jail break is stopped by the Fantastic Four and the Puppet Master falls to what seems to be his death. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 8 FR 1.0

5" Spine split from top. Cover coming loose at one staple. Water damage.

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Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. First appearance of Puppet Master and Alicia Masters in "Prisoners of the Puppet Master!" (making this the fourth issue in a row that has either "prisoners" or "captives" in the title!), script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Puppet Master tests his radioactive clay that gives him the power to remotely control people that are modeled in the clay. The Human Torch character profile. "The Hands of the Puppet Maker" Part 2; The Puppet Master gets the Thing under his command and imprisons the Invisible Girl; He then sends the Thing and Alicia Masters to infiltrate the Baxter Building. "The Lady and the Monster!" Part 3; While acting under the Puppet Master's influence, the Thing is subjected to one of Mister Fantastic's potions that changes him back to Ben Grimm. "Face-to-face with the Puppet Master!" Part 4; The Puppet Master stages a jailbreak just to prove his might. Death of a Puppet! Part 5; The jail break is stopped by the Fantastic Four and the Puppet Master falls to what seems to be his death. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 9 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4548292002

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Third Silver Age appearance of the Sub-Mariner in "The End of the Fantastic Four!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Fantastic Four are bankrupt and the Sub-Mariner is scheming to use this. How the Human Torch Flies! character profile. Part 2 Sub-Mariner Gives the Orders!; The Sub-Mariner offers the Fantastic Four one million dollars if they star in a film that he's producing. Part 3 "The Fury of Mr. Fantastic"; Mr. Fantastic discovers that the film project is a setup. Part 4 "The Flame of Battle"; Human Torch and Thing discover that the film project is a setup. Vengeance Is Ours! Part 5; The film is produced and an unwilling Sub-Mariner pays the Fantastic Four their money. Letter to the editor from MyComicShop president Buddy Saunders! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 9 VG- 3.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Third Silver Age appearance of the Sub-Mariner in "The End of the Fantastic Four!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Fantastic Four are bankrupt and the Sub-Mariner is scheming to use this. How the Human Torch Flies! character profile. Part 2 Sub-Mariner Gives the Orders!; The Sub-Mariner offers the Fantastic Four one million dollars if they star in a film that he's producing. Part 3 "The Fury of Mr. Fantastic"; Mr. Fantastic discovers that the film project is a setup. Part 4 "The Flame of Battle"; Human Torch and Thing discover that the film project is a setup. Vengeance Is Ours! Part 5; The film is produced and an unwilling Sub-Mariner pays the Fantastic Four their money. Letter to the editor from MyComicShop president Buddy Saunders! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 126 FN- 5.5

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. The Doom of the Mirror Flash!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Mirror Master escapes prison by going to an alternate mirror dimension where the women are obsessed with mirrors. Snare of the Headline Huntress!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; while traveling on a train to his home town, Barry encounters his old girlfriend, Daphne Dean, who is now a movie star; Daphne gets kidnapped, and Flash rescues her. A letter from the editors of DC Comics explaining why DC has increased the cover price of its comics from 10c to 12c; Among other things, the letter mentions that the cover price of a comic hadn't increased in 25 years; What isn't mentioned is that comics were originally 64-pages, but over the years the standard size shrank to 32-pages. Letter from comics reviewer and fanzine publisher Donald Thompson (better known as Don). Superman Annual ad. Giant Batman Annual #2 ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 126 GD 2.0

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

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. The Doom of the Mirror Flash!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Mirror Master escapes prison by going to an alternate mirror dimension where the women are obsessed with mirrors. Snare of the Headline Huntress!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; while traveling on a train to his home town, Barry encounters his old girlfriend, Daphne Dean, who is now a movie star; Daphne gets kidnapped, and Flash rescues her. A letter from the editors of DC Comics explaining why DC has increased the cover price of its comics from 10c to 12c; Among other things, the letter mentions that the cover price of a comic hadn't increased in 25 years; What isn't mentioned is that comics were originally 64-pages, but over the years the standard size shrank to 32-pages. Letter from comics reviewer and fanzine publisher Donald Thompson (better known as Don). Superman Annual ad. Giant Batman Annual #2 ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 127 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4667957005

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. The Reign of the Super-Gorilla!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Grodd falls in love with Boka, a female gorilla, but Boka is set to marry Solovar; Grodd uses neo-magnetic radiation to make everyone love him; Boka becomes Grodds queen, and he rules Gorilla City. The Mystery of the Troubled Boy!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Wally searches for his friend Tommy Elkins, who has skipped school and is missing. Amazing Speeds fact page. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 1253 GD 2.0

Cover oxidation. Staple rust with migration. Water damage.

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Indicia title is "SPACE MAN, No. 1253." Painted cover art. How Far is a Star fact page; Glossary of various astronomical terms. The Secret of the Moon, script by Ken Fitch, art by Jack Sparling; Two astronauts make the first manned flight to the moon, only to find a base inhabited by cyborgs under the control of Colonel Hooper, who was thought lost in a moon flight 12 years earlier; The moon base is part of a top-secret effort to train Earth men to be part of the Galactic Guard and protect the solar system from the enemy--Garrak-Axos from Alpha Centauri. Maybes About the Moon, art by Jack Sparling; Some facts about the Moon and possibilities of some form of life existing there. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Gent (1956-2011 Dugent Publishing) Magazine Vol. 6 #6 VG- 3.5

Frank Frazetta art, 13 images!

GENT, August 1962 issue, featuring 13 rare Frank Frazetta illustrations. 12 are circular in design with a Zodiac theme while the last is a sexy female full page illustration. Cover price $0.50.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 11 VG- 3.5

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella. The Strange Trial of Green Lantern!, script by John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella; Sinestro tries to mind control Hal Jordan. Hal's behavior gets him called before the Green Lantern Corps. Trail of the Missing Power Ring!, script by John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella; Hal Jordan loses his power ring and it's found by a child. Letter to the editor from comic artist Joe Staton. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 125 VG 4.0

Water spotting.

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Cover pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Blueprints of Lost City," art by Bill Ely; Explorers find plans for three fantastic weapons in an abandoned ancient city. Half-page Moolah the Mystic story by Henry Boltinoff. Superman ad. "The Haunted Masks of Chapulco," art by Howard Purcell; An old rivalry between two native gods is rekindled in the present. Ads for Batman and Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane. "The Fantastic Camera Creature," pencils by Howard Sherman and Mort Meskin, inks by George Roussos; A dangerous criminal persuades a crew of visiting aliens that he is the lawman and the people pursuing him are the real criminals, but the truth is revealed by a giant beast that projects images of what the beast has witnessed. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 3 GD 2.0

1/2" spine split from bottom. Moisture damage.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. First Silver Age appearance of the Ringmaster and the Circus of Crime in "Banished to Outer Space!;" The military captures Rick and Ross convinces him that they need the Hulk to test a new experimental rocket for national security; Rick tricks the jade giant into the capsule but once it is shot into space, he realizes that Ross deceived him to get rid of his foe. "The Origin of the Hulk!," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. The Ringmaster, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Rick takes a break from his Hulk-sitting duties and goes to the circus. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 4 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4628501004

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "The Monster and the Machine!," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Rick uses some of Banner's machinery to transform the Hulk, who was stuck in his monster persona, back into Bruce. "The Gladiator from Outer Space!," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; An alien invades Earth and claims his people will conquer the planet unless he is met in battle by the strongest opponent the world has to offer; Hulk meets the challenge but finds out it is all a ploy by the Russians to capture him and create an army of hulks of their own. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 9 GD+ 2.5

Original staples removed. Staples added (not manufacturing). 1/2" Cumulative spine split.

Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Murphy Anderson. The Origin of the Justice League!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; The Justice League of America uses the occasion of its third anniversary to tell Snapper Carr and Green Arrow about the formation of the League, involving the discovery of strange meteors that nearly doomed them forever; featuring the origin and first case of the JLA. Letter to the editor from comic artist Joe Staton. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 9 GD+ 2.5

1.75" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached.

Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Murphy Anderson. The Origin of the Justice League!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; The Justice League of America uses the occasion of its third anniversary to tell Snapper Carr and Green Arrow about the formation of the League, involving the discovery of strange meteors that nearly doomed them forever; featuring the origin and first case of the JLA. Letter to the editor from comic artist Joe Staton. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 10 VG+ 4.5

Staple holes.

Cover art by Murphy Anderson. The Fantastic Fingers of Felix Faust!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; Felix Faust learns that the Demons Three--Abnegezar, Rath, and Ghast--can only be freed from a spell involving the Red Jar of Calythos, the Green Bell of Uthool, and the Silver Wheel of Nyorlath, which were hidden long ago by their jailers, the Timeless Ones. Meanwhile, the Lord of Time unleashes warriors of the past and future on the present to steal for him; As the League tries to stop him, they disappear one by one and find themselves under the control of Felix Faust, who orders them to retrieve the items needed to free the Demons Three. Story mentions the Necronomicon and H.P. Lovecraft. Letter to the editor from comics writer Roy Thomas. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 10 GD- 1.8

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

Cover art by Murphy Anderson. The Fantastic Fingers of Felix Faust!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; Felix Faust learns that the Demons Three--Abnegezar, Rath, and Ghast--can only be freed from a spell involving the Red Jar of Calythos, the Green Bell of Uthool, and the Silver Wheel of Nyorlath, which were hidden long ago by their jailers, the Timeless Ones. Meanwhile, the Lord of Time unleashes warriors of the past and future on the present to steal for him; As the League tries to stop him, they disappear one by one and find themselves under the control of Felix Faust, who orders them to retrieve the items needed to free the Demons Three. Story mentions the Necronomicon and H.P. Lovecraft. Letter to the editor from comics writer Roy Thomas. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 11 GD+ 2.5

1.75" Spine split from bottom.

Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Murphy Anderson. One Hour to Doomsday!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; The League chases the Lord of Time into the future, but when they try to return, they find themselves unable to go anywhere earlier than 2062. Letter to the editor from E. Nelson Bridwell. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 12 FN+ 6.5

Origin and 1st appearance of Dr. Light. Cover art by Murphy Anderson. The Last Case of the Justice League!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; Snapper Carr is summoned to the Justice League Sanctuary, only to find Dr. Light there; Light tells Snapper that he transported the rest of the Justice League to a surreal universe from which they can't escape. Once he's finished his tale, he freezes Snapper solid; But of course the Justice League saves the day. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 12 VG- 3.5

Moisture damage.

Origin and 1st appearance of Dr. Light. Cover art by Murphy Anderson. The Last Case of the Justice League!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; Snapper Carr is summoned to the Justice League Sanctuary, only to find Dr. Light there; Light tells Snapper that he transported the rest of the Justice League to a surreal universe from which they can't escape. Once he's finished his tale, he freezes Snapper solid; But of course the Justice League saves the day. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 14 VG 4.0

Moisture damage.

Cover art by Murphy Anderson. The Menace of the 'Atom' Bomb!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; The Justice League unanimously elects the Atom for membership, but nobody remembers who he is; Green Lantern's Power Ring tells them about the Atom, and they go to investigate in Ivy Town; However, the Atom also gets amnesia, the work of Mister Memory and his de-memorizer, who has captured the entire Justice League, leaving Atom the only one who can save them. Letter to the editor from Jerry Bails. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 14 VG- 3.5

Cover oxidation. Water spotting.

Cover art by Murphy Anderson. The Menace of the 'Atom' Bomb!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; The Justice League unanimously elects the Atom for membership, but nobody remembers who he is; Green Lantern's Power Ring tells them about the Atom, and they go to investigate in Ivy Town; However, the Atom also gets amnesia, the work of Mister Memory and his de-memorizer, who has captured the entire Justice League, leaving Atom the only one who can save them. Letter to the editor from Jerry Bails. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 16 FN/VF 7.0

Cover art by Murphy Anderson. Cavern of Deadly Spheres, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; The Maestro uses mind-control music to orchestrate his crimes and capture the JLA, but he overlooks one tiny thing...the Atom! 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Komix Illustrated (1962 Biljo White) Fanzine 2 GD 2.0

Back cover detached.

Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 140-12C VG- 3.5

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

12¢ Edition. "Change of Heart," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Reggie says he's had a change of heart and will help Archie get ready to take Veronica to the dance. "Monster Mania"; Archie seeks Jughead's advice on finding the best monster movie in town. "The Animal Army," art by John Giunta; Unscrupulous hunters bring military equipment to slaughter the jungle animals for trophies; The Jaguar appears as a witch doctor before the hunters. Archie Giant Series Magazines ad. "Hide 'n' Sweets," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx eats too much candy. Her father buys a box of chocolates and says she can't have any. Archie Club News ad. "Stop the World," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Archie keeps talking to himself; Mr. Weatherbee asks his friends to tell him. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Linda Carter, Student Nurse (1961) 7 GD 2.0

2" Cumulative spine split. Centerfold detached and cover coming loose at one staple.

Stories by Stan Lee. Art and Cover by Al Hartley. Life and love at a big city hospital! Linda Carter, Student Nurse in: four untitled stories; "Linda's Lovely Fashions" activity page; and "Linda's Heavenly Hair Styles" illo. Plus: 2-page text story "Always a Bridesmaid" (creators unknown), and "Gwen Glitter's Gorgeous Clothes!" activity page. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Mystery in Space (1951 1st Series) 75 CGC 8.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #0037450001

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Buddy loves this cover. One of Adam Strange's best covers poses!

Adam Strange stars in "The Planet That Came to a Standstill!" (pencils by Carmine Infantino). Justice League of America guest appearance. Letter to the editor from writer--and MyComicShop owner--Buddy Saunders! Infantino cover pencils. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 155.12C CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4333514002

"Dates the Limit!"; Archie has made two study dates with Betty and Veronica on the same night and uses Jughead's motor scooter to commute back and forth. "The Picture of Terror," script by Robert Bernstein, art by John Giunta; The British inventor of the Tyne camera visits the latest meeting of the Fly Girl Fan Club, promoting a contest for the group; Each member receiving a Tyne camera is asked to take a picture of Fly Girl at the same time, and the best picture taker will be awarded a cash prize. "The Way to His Heart"; Veronica wonders how Thelma has gotten a date with Jughead. "For Adults Only"; Li'l Jinx and her friends are annoyed that it's an adult world. "Half Truth" starring Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 37 GD 2.0

1.75" Cumulative spine split.

Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. 1st appearance of the Metal Men in The Flaming Doom! (Part I), script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; In prehistoric times, a flying manta ray survives a "radioactive storm" and is encased in ice; Today, it breaks free and soars over the coast, zapping lighthouses, jets, and the Chrysler Building with laser-eyes. Ad for Justice League of America 10 and Aquaman 2. Part II The Metal Men vs The Flaming Doom!, script by Bob Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; The Metal Men are going into battle, but Tina will stay "out of harm's way"; Oh, no, she won't, and spins Doc in a cocoon until he relents; Boarding a "rocket disc," they find the flying manta at the bridge. The Magic Metal article; Uses of cobalt throughout history. Metal Facts and Fancies article. Part III The Metal Men vs The Flaming Doom!, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Lead forms a shield to block the creature's blasting eyebeams; Gold stretches and grabs while Iron anchors him, but they're pulled aloft to crash into the ocean; Col. Casper radios to call it off, they failed. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 95 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4666014004

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "The Two-Headed Thing!", pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; In a storm, a convict escapes through a hole smashed in the wall; When he is found, he tells a tale of a shape-shifting monster; When the guards scoff, the escapee reveals that HE is the monster. "Muscle Man" text story. "The Monster Escapes!", pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; An alien planning to invade Earth crash lands and tries to find a rocket to escape; Instead, he accidentally conceals himself in an airtight time capsule and suffocates. "The Cave of Shaggdorr!", art by Don Heck; No one had ever returned from a treasure search in the cave of the Shaggdorr on Ursa Centaurius; Bruno Krugg escapes the authorities and heads for the planet to steal the treasure. "Do Not Panic!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; An alien craft arrives over a city and descends; The pilot wears a frightening spacesuit, but since the military do not panic, they do not attack, and when the human pilot removes his helmet he is warmly greeted by the people of Mars. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 101 FR/GD 1.5 (R)

Trimmed

TRIMMED. Staples added (not manufacturing). Tape with discoloration. 2" cumulative spine split.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Human Torch solo series begins in "The Human Torch," script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; In his home town of Glenville, Johnny Storm investigates sabotage at an amusement park; He finds that the sabotage was aimed at a structure that blocked messages to a Communist submarine. "Skrawkcab" text story, art by John Tartaglione. "The Impossible Spaceship!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), art by Don Heck; An empty spaceship arrives on Earth, confusing everyone; The ship lands and stays for a time before leaving, disappointed that the humans couldnt realize that the ship itself was alive. "What Is X-35?", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; A criminal trying to escape is repeatedly confronted with the number X-35; He is run over and killed by a car bearing the license plate number X-35. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 154 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Underwater Pranks of Mr. Mxyzptlk!, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Mr. Mxyzptlk returns to the 3rd dimension to attempt to win a practical joke contest in his home dimension. Krypton's First Superman! starring Lori Lemaris, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Supergirl discovers why Superman has begun to act evil at random intervals, and it all goes back to before Krypton exploded. Superman is also featured in a one-page public service announcement, Be a Good Citizen. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 155 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3748903013

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Forte. Superman Under the Green Sun! [part 1], script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Superman lands on an alien planet to help free the people from Drago who has made everyone on the planet blind. The Blind Superman [part 2]; Superman has his powers restored and stops Drago from his scheme and restores the sight of everyone on the planet. The Downfall Of Superman!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Superman and wrestler Antonino Rocca capture Duke Marple and his gang. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 157 GD/VG 3.0

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Super-Revenge of the Phantom Zone Prisoner!, script by Ed Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Superman releases Quex-Ul from the Phantom Zone since he has served his sentence, but Quex-Ul vows revenge on the son of the man who pronounced him guilty. The Super-Genie of Metropolis! starring Superman and Lori Lemaris, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Al Plastino. Superman's Day of Doom! starring the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.