Auctions: comic books March 1955
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Item #65328347
Aces High (1955 EC) 1 FR 1.0
Near-complete spine split.
Starts Aug 31 Cover by George Evans. Stories by Carl Wessler and Irv Werstein. Art by Bernie Krigstein, George Evans, Jack Davis, and Wally Wood. As part of its New Direction line, EC presents tales of air combat in World Wars I and II. A WWI veteran tells his grandson about war and its consequences. The latest recruit to the 37th Aero Squadron, Pomeroy is shunned by the seasoned pilots until he gets a chance to prove his mettle. An air squadron's canine mascot becomes a reliable indicator of a pilot's survival. The Way it Was; The Stork with Talons; The Outsider; The Mascot; The New C.O. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Item #65339119
Little Dot (1953 1st Series) 10 CGC 4.0
Only copy at the top CGC grade of 4.0.
Paper: Off white
Label #4745072012
Starts Oct 3 Stories and art by Steve Muffatti and Marty Taras. Cover by Marty Taras. One of the mainstays of Harvey's long-running kids' comics, Little Dot also features Richie Rich and Little Lotta. Little Dot dreams herself into medieval times and encounters knights, dragons, and the evil Black Knight! Richie Rich joins his arrogant cousin Reggie aboard his yacht, despite his better judgment. Richie shows why you should always offer a seat on a bus. King Arthur's Knights; Richie Rich: Bruise Cruise; Little Lotta: Stop, Cook, and Listen; Little Dots Meets Uncle Caravan; Richie Rich; Little Lotta. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Item #65374566
Mystery Tales (1952 Atlas) 27 CGC 4.5
Paper: Off white
Label #1562117074
Starts Oct 3 "The Buildings That Vanished" (art by Dick Ayers), "Feet of Clay," "Costume Party," "Lonely Hearts" (art by John Forte), "Welcome Home" (art by Al Hartley), and a two-page text story, "The Letter." Joe Maneely cover. Cover price $0.10.
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Item #65339156
Piracy (1954 E.C. Comics) 3 CGC 7.0
Paper: White
Label #4745072019
Starts Oct 3 Cover by Reed Crandall. Stories by Carl Wessler and others. Art by Bernie Krigstein, George Evans, Graham Ingels, and Reed Crandall. One of EC Comics' late New Direction titles, featuring pre-Code tales of piracy on the high seas. Sailor Tod Ellis awakens to find himself aboard a slave ship - as cargo, not crew. A tale of treachery, murder and mutiny with art by George Evans. Gorgeously detailed cover by Reed Crandall. Blackbeard; U-Boat; The Beast; Mouse Trap; Slave Ship. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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