Auctions: comic books April 1952

Adventures of Bob Hope (1950) 14 VG- 3.5

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Cover by Owen Fitzgerald. Written by Cal Howard, Henry Boltinoff, Hy Mankin, Martin Naydel, Bob Irwin and unknown. Art by Owen Fitzgerald, Henry Boltinoff, Hy Mankin, Martin Naydel, Bob Irwin and Bob Oksner. A daffy scientist and a dangerous duo of dainty dolls drive Bob Hope to the hounds in "Dog Daze" by Cal Howard and Owen Fitzgerald. Plus: Varsity Vic 1-pager by Henry Boltinoff; Bill half-pager by Hy Mankin; Teen Teasers activity page by Martin Naydel; Peg 1-pager by Boltinoff; Life Ain't What It Seems half-pager by Bob Irwin; A Bit of Disc and Data article; Classical Corner article; Miss Beverly Hills of Hollywood back-up story, with art by Bob Oksner; and Jerry the Jitterbug 1-pager by Boltinoff. 40 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Diary Secrets (1950) 11 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4766479011

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker and others. Tales of teen angst and amour, often featuring art and covers by celebrated good-girl artist Matt Baker. Linda's love-'em-and-leave-'em approach works fine until she meets John, whom she doesn't want to leave, in a story with art by Baker. In another Baker story, Virginia can't cope when she learns that her widowed mother is seriously dating family friend Bill. Fran thinks her popularity with the boys is playing against her when she wants to be taken seriously as an actress. I Didn't Want a Stepfather; I Was Afraid to Fall in Love; I Tried To Be a Hollywood Glamour Girl; Stand-In for Scandal; Spitework Was My Folly. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Jumbo Comics (1938) 158 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4631828007

In order of appearance: "Sheena, Queen of the Jungle" art by Robert Webb; "The Ghost Gallery" art by Jack Kamen; "The Hawk" and "Long Bow" art by Robert Webb; and "Space Scout" by Tony D'Adamo. "The Charley Horse Catcher" text story. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Romantic Marriage (1950) 12 GD+ 2.5

1.75" Cumulative spine split.

Stories and art by Mike Sekowsky, Marvin Townsend, Sid Greene, John Giunta, Bernard Sachs, and Alice Kirkpatrick. This early romance title from Ziff-Davis focused on the struggles of domestic life. Newlywed Lorraine feels she has to compete with new stepdaughter Patty for her husband's love and attention. Ilene is torn between husband Steve and visiting consultant Phil, who offers to take her away from her suffocating small town. In another story, redheaded Doraine believes wealth and advancement will make her happy, but new husband Steve would rather go fishing. His Other Love; Escape to Tomorrow; Beware of the Stranger!; Love's Victory; Cooking with Gas; Greedy Heart; Marital Mix-Ups. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Startling Stories (1939-1955 Better Publications) Pulp Vol. 25 #3 GD/VG 3.0

The Glory That Was" by L. Sprague de Camp, and "The Last Days of Shandakor" a novelette by Leigh Brackett, plus "Looking for Something" a short story by Frank Herbert. Alex Schomburg Cover.

Vol. 25, No. 3 - April 1952. Cover by Alex Schomburg. Stories by L. Sprague de Camp, Leigh Brackett, Oliver Saari, Charles E. Fritch, and Frank Herbert (first published science fiction story, "Looking for Something?"). Alex Schomburg illustration. 6.75-in. x 9.75-in.; black and white; 150 pages. Cover price $0.25.