Auctions: comic books April 1944

America's Best Comics (1942) 9 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1462827007

Cover by Alex Schomburg. Stories by unknown. Art by Ken Battefield, Everett Kinstler and unknown. In this issue: The Black Terror vs. Nazis in an untitled story; Doc Strange vs. Galohz (introduction), Karl (introduction) and Nazis in an untitled story with art by Ken Battefield and Everett Kinstler; The Fighting Yank vs. The Thunderer (introduction) and Nazis in an untitled story; and The Ghost vs. Kim (introduction) and two other Qatavians (introductions) in an untitled story. Plus: 1-page text story "Fur Trapped" (by Buck Benson, with spot illo by Harry Lucey) - Thieves attempt to steal the furs collected by Tad and Jim, but Tad finds a way of foiling the thieves. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Captain Marvel Adventures (1941-1953 Fawcett) 34 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by C.C. Beck. Stories by Otto Binder, Bert Whitman, Al Liederman and unknown. Art by C.C. Beck, Bert Whitman, Al Liederman and unknown. Fortunately, Mr. Mind's giant missile is a dud, and does not explode in Russia. Captain Marvel flies off to face the villain's next plot, which is to attack the British Isles with a floating island filled with Nazis. Don't miss..."The Monster Society of Evil Chapter 13: The Floating Terror" by Otto Binder and C.C. Beck. Plus: Uncle Leo enlists Captain Marvel to help him find an escaped gorilla in "Captain Marvel in Oklahoma City"! Captain Marvel also stars in "Captain Marvel, Sportsman" with story by Otto Binder, and "The Jealous Magician" with art by C.C. Beck. Plus: Little Sneezer in "Spooks" by Bert Whitman; Captain Kid in an untitled 2-pager by Al Liederman; and 2-page text story "Friday, the 13th" by Rod Reed. 60 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Daredevil Comics (1941 Lev Gleason) 23 VG 4.0

Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Charles Biro, Norman Maurer, Dick Wood, Bob Wood, Dick Hall, Jack Warren and Dick Briefer. This early superhero title was one of the comics that made publisher Lev Gleason a major player during the Golden Age. Daredevil and The Little Wise Guys face the deadly millionaire called Pshyco on the ski slopes. Teen inventor Dickie Dean creates a Thought Transmitter, in a story with art possibly by Archie creator Bob Montana. The Pirate Prince's pal Droopy meets his dad, in a naval reunion in the tradition of Popeye and Poopdeck Pappy, with art by Dick Briefer. Also featuring a vintage ad for wartime "Victory Glasses": a set of tumblers featuring members of each branch of the US armed services smooching a cute civilian. Daredevil; Sniffer: The Strange Case of the Coded Pickles; Dickie Dean; Helpful Hank; The Pirate Prince; Crimebuster: Monkey Maneuvers; The Claw. 60 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Walt Disney's Comics and Stories (1940 Dell/Gold Key/Gladstone) 43 CGC 9.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #0976614002

Cover by Walt Kelly. Stories and art by Walt Kelly, Carl Barks, Floyd Gottfredson, Merrill De Maris, Bob Karp, Hubie Karp, Carl Buettner, George Waiss, Veve Risto, Roger Armstrong, Manuel Gonzales, Sylvia Holland, Bill Wright, and Al Taliaferro. Sometimes listed as Vol. 4 #7. The long-running vehicle for Disney character comics featured work by Carl Barks, Floyd Gottfredson, and Pogo's Walt Kelly. In a classic Floyd Gottfredson story from the Mickey Mouse comic strip, Professor Dustibones enlists Mickey for a journey to a land of prehistoric creatures. In a story by Barks, Huey, Dewey and Louie vow never to take a bath again, leading to a war with Donald to get them in the tub. In a story by Kelly, Donald Duck meets the Seven Dwarfs. Three Dirty Little Ducks; Bucky Bug; Mickey Mouse; The Treasure Hunt; Heel Make Money!; Its a Wonderful Institution!; Whats in a Name?; Timber!!; A Damp Argument; Donald Duck and the Seven Dwarfs; Mickey Mouse: In the Land of Long Ago; Accommodating!; A Thirst Quencher; In a Jam. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.