Auctions: comic books March 1960

Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 51 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation. Water spotting.

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Cover pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Terry Szenics. Sporting Chance, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Vincent DeCarlo; When Mr. Lodge hears Betty's lament that she can't compete for Archie against Veronica's money, he gives her money equal to Veronica's weekly allowance so they'll be on equal terms for one week. Out-Dated, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Vincent DeCarlo; Veronica breaks her date with Archie because he's broke; When Betty hears this, she goes running to him, cash in hand, ready to replace Veronica. Sweet And Lovely, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Vincent DeCarlo; etty unintentionally manages to get everyone else in trouble. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.12.

Batman (1940) 130 FR/GD 1.5

Lateral spine tearing. Centerfold detached at one staple.

Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. "Batman's Deadly Birthday," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Stan Kaye; Gotham City prepares a number of fund-raising events to celebrate the anniversary of Batman's first case; At every event, however, criminals manage to make off with the proceeds. Detective Comics #276 ad. Buzzy's "Famous Books" Quiz public service announcement with Buzzy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Ruben Moreira. "The Master of Weapons," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Graham is Paragon Pictures' technical director and designer of many historical weapons; While arguing with studio accountant Bailey over his need for more money, he takes a fall from a set piece, and is rushed to the hospital; Some time later, he vanishes from the hospital; One week later a new costumed villain hits Gotham, one armed with ancient weapons. Justice League of America ad. One-page Warden Willis story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Hand from Nowhere," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; Batman investigates reports of a mysterious giant hand and some aliens present at thefts of seemingly worthless minerals. World's Finest Comics #108 ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 277 FR/GD 1.5

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Jigsaw Menace from Space" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; When a spaceship crashes near Gotham City, Batman and Robin investigate and find an injured alien explorer who explains that he had captured a Kraal, a creature that can exist as one or three separate entities; The alien informs the duo that the individual Kraal can absorb electricity, heat, and water, but he passes out before telling them what happens with the three are joined. Ads for Batman #130, World's Finest Comics #108, and Showcase #25. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Plundering Plant" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira; At tryouts for "Impossible but True," a man demonstrates a root that when exposed to carbon dioxide starts growing and becomes indestructible. "The Menace of Mr. Moth" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; John faces Mr. Moth, the crook attracted to valuable things that glow in the dark; Moth's spree starts with a rooftop clock painted with $10,000 worth of radium. John stops Mr. Moth's blinding light by filling the air with coal dust; Next up on the Moth's agenda is a statue of Atlas coated with phosphorus to make it glow in the dark. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 277 PR 0.5

Interior is complete. Full length spine split.

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Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Jigsaw Menace from Space" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; When a spaceship crashes near Gotham City, Batman and Robin investigate and find an injured alien explorer who explains that he had captured a Kraal, a creature that can exist as one or three separate entities; The alien informs the duo that the individual Kraal can absorb electricity, heat, and water, but he passes out before telling them what happens with the three are joined. Ads for Batman #130, World's Finest Comics #108, and Showcase #25. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Plundering Plant" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira; At tryouts for "Impossible but True," a man demonstrates a root that when exposed to carbon dioxide starts growing and becomes indestructible. "The Menace of Mr. Moth" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; John faces Mr. Moth, the crook attracted to valuable things that glow in the dark; Moth's spree starts with a rooftop clock painted with $10,000 worth of radium. John stops Mr. Moth's blinding light by filling the air with coal dust; Next up on the Moth's agenda is a statue of Atlas coated with phosphorus to make it glow in the dark. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 111 0.3

Comic is complete other than being coverless.

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Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. 2nd appearance of Kid Flash in The Challenge of the Crimson Crows, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; In Kid Flash's first solo adventure, he must stop a gang of kids before they get into trouble. Invasion of the Cloud Creatures!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson; Dr. Wiley Summers discovers Cloud Creatures who want to take over the Earth. It's Fun to Help Others public service announcement starring Superboy, script by Jack Schiff, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Speed of Sound! fact half-page. Volcanoes article. Ad for The Brave and the Bold #28 [first Justice League], pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Murphy Anderson. Flash Facts filler page. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Katy Keene Pinup Parade (1955) 10 VG- 3.5

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Spring 1960 issue. Cover and interior art by Bill Woggin. Lots of pin-ups and paper dolls along with Woggin's stories. Cover price $0.25.

Life (1883-2000 Clair Maxwell/Life Publishing Company) Magazine Mar 28 1960 FN- 5.5

March 28, 1960. Classic weekly news/photo magazine. Kennedys, Hubert Humphrey. 10.5-in. x 14-in., PC/B&W. Cover price $0.25.