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Auctions: comic books January 1946

  • Item #65110386
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    Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 92 GD+ 2.5

    1 1/2" Spine split from bottom. Cover coming detached at both staples.

    Starts Jul 20

    Indicia title is "WALT DISNEY'S THE WONDERFUL ADVENTURES OF PINOCCHIO". Cover art by Walt Kelly. The Wonderful Adventures of Pinocchio, script by Carlo Collodi (novel) and Chase Craig (adaptation), art by Walt Kelly; The Blue Fairy brings Gepetto's wooden puppet Pinocchio to life; Jiminy Cricket is enlisted as his conscience.; Pinocchio is first captured by the evil showman Stromboli, but is rescued by the Blue Fairy; Not learning a lesson, Pinocchio is then enticed to travel with a coach load of boys to Pleasure Island. The Wonderful Mis-Adventures of Donocchio; After reading the story of Pinocchio, Donald wishes he was Pinocchio; The Blue Fairy grants his wish, and gives him two more wishes; As Pinocchio, Donald (with a head of black hair) gets involved with Gideon and Foulfellow and ends up sold to Stromboli. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #65115441
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    Published Jan 1946 by Nedor.

    Startling Comics (1940) 37 CGC 2.5

    Paper: Off white

    Label #4723167002

    Starts Jul 4

    Cover art by Alex Schomburg. The Case of the Disappearing Japanese starring Pyroman. Fighting Yank story. Captain Future story. The Strange Case of Dr. Ventoni starring Oracle. Don Davis story, art by Leonard Sansone. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.