Auctions: comic books December 1956

All American Men of War (1952) 40 GD 2.0

Edited by Whitney Ellsworth and Robert Kanigher. Cover by Jerry Grandenetti. Stories by Bob Haney, Ross Andru, Mike Esposito, Irwin Hasen, Bill Finger, Jack Abel, Henry Boltinoff, Irv Novick, and Robert Kanigher. Adventure tales of war and the military, including some humor—go into combat with All American Men of War! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 104 PR 0.5

Interior is complete. Remaindered copy with full length spine split (taped).

Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Man Who Knew Batman's Secret," script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Batman is seeking to capture John Varden, but the wily criminal eludes him. Meanwhile, an out-of-town detective named Crane enters the picture, accidently discovering Batman's true identity, a fact well publicized by the media. Half-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. Gifts to the United Nations! public service announcement, art by Ruben Moreira. "Robin's 50 Batman Partners," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Batman injures his foot, so Robin must fill in for the Caped Crusader at the Batman Exposition, where he is being honored; Unfortunately, the Boy Wonder is attacked there by a mob who seek the diamonds the boy is carrying. 2/3-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. Invisible Detectives article by Jack Miller. "The Creature from 20,000 Fathoms," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; A new underwater species is discovered, but a diver seeks to sabotage efforts to study it, so Batman must step in and save the creature and its egg. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 9 0.3

Clear plastic and opaque sheets taped to first wrap. First wrap and centerfold detached.

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Cover by Irv Novick. "Three Arrows Against Doom!", script by Bob Haney, art by Russ Heath; Robin Hood, disguised as an old trader, tells the story of three different arrows that saved him from trouble. "Peril of the Burning Sea," script by Bob Haney, art by Joe Kubert; During a fishing expedition, Jon and the crew come across a burning face above the water, shooting flames at their vessel!; Captain Olaf and the rest of the crew dub it a fire-troll, but Jon isn't so sure. The First Commandos article by Ross Andru; A brief story about Vikings and their raids. Medieval Games of War article by Jack Miller, art by Raymond Perry; How medieval knights trained for combat. "The Tale of the Falcon and the Stallion," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Irv Novick; Slasher the falcon and Tana the stallion are debating with the forest creatures which of them are more important to the Silent Knight's fight against evil; Slasher's hawk eyes were able to spot an enemy from a mile away, but Tana's hooves have sped his master through many harrowing situations. Facts about the flags of Spain, Alaska and Louisiana. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 238 GD+ 2.5

Cover oxidation.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. The Doors That Hid Disaster starring Batman, Robin, and Checkmate (intro and origin), script by Dave Wood, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. Gifts to the United Nations! public service announcement, art by Ruben Moreira. Earth Detective for a Day starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Spellbound (1952 Atlas) 31 GD- 1.8

Heavy water damage.

Cover art by Joe Maneely. The Betrayer, art by George Roussos. Space Tune text story. Oh, Perfect Crime, art by Howard O'Donnell. He Won't Open the Door, inks by Jack Abel. The Man Who Didn't Belong, art by Robert Q. Sale. They Dare Not Come, art by Bill Everett. Man in a Trance, art by John Forte. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.