Auctions: comic books October 1957

Batman (1940) 111 FR 1.0

Interior complete. Coupon cut in cover. Tape on interior cover and pages.

Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Gotham City Safari," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; Batman and Robin are invited to become members of the famed Safari Club is quickly followed by the murder of one of the members, and the Dynamic Duo soon find themselves on a "safari" to ferret out the killer...before he kills them! One-page Warden Willis story by Henry Boltinoff. "How NOT to Enjoy a Vacation!" text story. "The Other Bruce Wayne," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; Commissioner Gordon has a surprise for Bruce: a relative of his from the coast who decides to teach Bruce how to be a great detective! One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Wild Ride of Squad Car 12" text article. "The Armored Batman," script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Stan Kaye; All of Gotham City is puzzled by Batman and Robin's odd behavior and strange costuming when they hear of a man named Blair Graeme threatening the Caped Crusaders. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 248 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. Around the World in 8 Days starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris. How Not to Enjoy a Vacation! public service announcement, art by Ruben Moreira. The Fabulous Fabric starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira. Decision For a Lady Cop text story. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Martian Without A Memory starring J'onn J'onzz Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Tarzan (1948-1972 Dell/Gold Key) 97 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4705498013

Gordon Scott photo cover. "Tarzan and the Last Tyrant," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; Tarzan and King Jathon secure a pair of gryfs to battle an enormous garth that is threatening the city of Cathne. "The Ghost Horn" text story starring Mabu. "Tarzan and the Young Feather Merchant," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; Tarzan rescues Boy and Dombie, and their new friend Mikboko, from the Nuramis who plan to execute the children for touching their sacred bird. Untitled Brothers of the Spear story, script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Russ Manning; Continuing their journey back to Aba-Zulu, the brothers rescue a group of hunters from a man-eating lion. Sound Detectors? illustration by Jesse Marsh; Portrait of a fennec. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.