Auctions: comic books February 1955

Mystery Tales (1952 Atlas) 26 VG+ 4.5

Signed by artist Russ Heath, does not include certificate of authenticity.

"The Tunnel to Nowhere!" (art by Dick Ayers), "Eyes of the Cat!" (art by Paul Reinman), "I Married Cleopatra!" (art by Jay Scott Pike), "The Census Taker!" (art by Mort Lawrence), "The Other Face!" (art by John Tartaglione), and a two-page text story, "From Outer Space." Russ Heath cover. Cover price $0.10.

Soldier and Marine Comics Vol. 1 (1954) 12 FN- 5.5

Stories and art by Mel Keefer, Sid Check and Jack Sparling. War comics from Charlton focusing on the US Marine Corps. War buddies Spike and Bat are inseparable on the battlefield, but when female dancers show up for a USO show, the real fightin' begins. Kelly is proud to be driving a bulldozer for the 11th Squadron, and when they're pinned down by the enemy, the 'dozer saves the day. Marine hero Monty Hall flies a reconnaissance mission with Josh, a devil-may-care pilot. Plus a historic look at US Marine uniforms from the American Revolution to the Korean War. Operation Petticoat; Killer Cat; Search for Dr. Senn!; U.S. Marines Behind Enemy Lines!; What the Well-Dressed Marine Has Worn - 1775-1955. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.