Auctions: comic books February 1948

Abbott and Costello (1948 St. John) 1 GD- 1.8

1" spine split from bottom. Cover oxidation. Water damage.

Cover by Charles Payne. The classic comedy duo of TV, radio and film starred in this comic at the height of their careers. Possibly the first comic based on real-life comedy stars. This issue also features the only comics adaptation of an Abbott and Costello movie, 1947's "The Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap." Traveling salesmen are accused of murder in a small town, but are released if they agree to care for the murdered man's widow. But the Widow Hawkins and her large brood of children may work the duo to death instead. From Riches to Rags; The Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Jungle Stories (1938-1954 Fiction House) Pulp 2nd Series Vol. 4 #2 CGC 3.5 Restored

Restored: C1

Paper: Off white to white

Restoration includes: spine split sealed to cover.

Label #4484742006

Volume 4, Issue 2 - Spring 1948 Feb-Apr. Pulp magazine focused on tales of Jungle adventure and intrigue. This issue features "Slayer by Stealth" by Wilton Hazzard, "Three Lion's Teeth" by Cordwell Staples, and "The Sorcerer of Kambara" by Dan Cushman. 7-in. x 10-in., 128 pages, Text (with B&W illustrations and photos) Cover price $0.20.