Auctions: comic books December 1958

Batman (1940) 120 FR/GD 1.5

1" Spine split from bottom with splitting to interior wraps. Cover and centerfold detached. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Curse of the Bat-Ring," pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman uses a clever plan involving a jinx on a Bat-Ring, which crooks get the Caped Crusader to wear, hoping it will bring him bad luck. Sharing -- The United Nations Way public service announcement, art by George Roussos. "The Failure of Bruce Wayne," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Called to his dying Uncle's bedside, Silas, Bruce is told by him that he is disappointed that Bruce has not continued the family tradition of adventure; Bruce sets out to prove Silas wrong. One-page Warden Willis story by Henry Boltinoff. End of a Hold-Up article. "The Airborne Batman," pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; While stopping a stampeding elephant, Batman injures his legs, giving the green light to crooks all over Gotham City to institute a reign of terror. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 262 GD 2.0

1" Spine split from bottom. Centerfold detached at one staple. Oxidation. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "Origin of the Jackal in The Jackal of the Underworld!" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; An archeologist appears to be driven mad by the mask he has discovered; vs. Jackal-Head (Gibson) introduction. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Man With the X-Ray Eyes!: starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira; Roy vs. Mr. Kliff. Sharing—The United Nations Way! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by George Roussos. Batman Whirly-Word Game by Martin Naydel. "The Animal Crime Kingdom" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars and Captain Harding, art by Joe Certa; An unnamed gang leader uses animals to commit crimes. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Falling in Love (1955) 23 VG 4.0

Featuring: 7 page story "Dream in Blue" drawn by Mike Sekowsky and Bernard Sachs; 8 page story "Too Late for Love" pencilled by Vince Colletta; 6 page story "A Souvenir from Susan"; 2 page To You...From Carol Andrews letters page; 9 page story "No Love of My Own" pencilled by Bernard Sachs; 1 page Carol reprint filler "Waiting for Bob's Call." Cover pencils by Bernard Sachs. Cover price $0.10.

Tense Suspense (1958) 1 FR 1.0

6.5" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached. Water damage.

Cover by Dick Ayers. Stories and art by Dick Ayers and others. Tales of fantasy and suspense from Dick Ayers, published by artist Al Fago. Watson seeks a lost city in the jungle, despite legends of a curse that will shrink him to the size of an ant. A mad scientist gets a plea for help from Microscopia, a microworld that exists in his microscope slide. A time traveler almost prevents the invention of the wheel. Night Fear; The Curse of Smallness; Lord Rampion's Rages; A Cry for Help; Man Walking!; He Must Be Stopped!; Those Eyes Are Evil!; Conscience!; Blind Spot! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.