Auctions: comic books February 1957

Batman (1940) 105 GD+ 2.5

1/2" Spine split from bottom. Cover coming detached at both staples. Water damage.

Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Challenge of Batwoman," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; Batwoman believes that an amnesiac man she finds is really Batman and that she should re-train him in crime fighting methods; Since Batman is injured and must stay out of action, he and Robin go along with her mistake, but the man is really the leader of a gang of crooks. Half-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. Winter Sports Champions of the World public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Ruben Moreira. "The Second Boy Wonder!", script by France Herron, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; After battling Gorilla Hardy and his gang, the Dynamic Duo arrive back at the Bat-Cave, but Robin has a surprise for his caped counterpart: he is NOT Dick Grayson, but Fred Loyd, who assumed the role after Dick Grayson was injured. "Gems in a Jam" text story. "The Mysterious Bat-Missile," pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; A strange vehicle materializes in the Bat-Cave which helps Batman and Robin in their crime fighting duties, but they are wary of its unknown origin. 2/3-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Classics Illustrated Junior (1953-1971) Reprints 535TWIN CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

HRN 576.

Label #2070238004

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Twin Circle (The National Catholic Press) 1968 reprint edition of The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum. This giveaway edition was a separate reprint edition published as a premium for those with a subscription to the Catholic newspaper, "Twin Circle," which began publishing in 1967. Full-page back cover ad for Twin Circle replaces the usual ad for Classics Illustrated back issues. Cover price $0.25.

Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 772 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2135239005

Indicia title is "CHEYENNE, No. 772." Cover art by Cheyenne Bodie (as played by Clint Walker). Intro with photos. The Last Train West, art by Tom Gill; Framed for murder in Lone Butte, Cheyenne is sent to prison; He escapes and boards a train headed back to Lone Butte to confront his accusers; On the way back he has to dodge the law and help fight off Apaches who attack the train. West of the River, art by Tom Gill; Cheyenne has to take a dozen "volunteers" from the guard house to try to take a man's daughters from the Kiowa Indians, five years after they were abducted; They take the women from the Kiowas, only to find that one is promised to be the bride of the Kiowa Chief, Tanaka. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Girls' Love Stories (1949) 45 VG- 3.5

Water spotting. Staple rust.

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He'd come home...back to her eager arms! Then suddenly, her heart froze...for he had not come alone! "Heartbreak Junction" is the cover-featured 8 page story. Plus: 7 page story "Portrait of Love"; 7 page story "Clash of Hearts"; 1 page Peg filler "Charm School" by Henry Boltinoff; 7 page story "Rich Man, Poor Man"; 2 page text story "The Girl in the Dream"; 1 page Jerry Jitterbug filler "Gift of Cheese Sandwiches" by Henry Boltinoff. Cover price $0.10.