Auctions: comic books April 1962

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 302 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4285769009

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Bronze Menace" starring Batman and Robin, art by Sheldon Moldoff; Batman, Robin, and Batwoman tangle with a group of crooks who appear to be stealing bronze statues sculpted by Vulcan; After a long investigation, the heroes learn that Vulcan has been transforming people into bronze statues using a special machine and after dealing with the criminals, he pretended to have the statues stolen; Batman and Robin are victims of Vulcan's machine, but with Batwoman's help, they are able to break free and capture the criminals. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Do You Know Your Neighbors? public service announcement starring Buzzy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. "The Crime King of Mount Olympus" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; A criminal disguised as Zeus and riding a flying robot horse, kidnaps Dianne Meade and takes her to "Mount Olympus." Language of the Law article. Strange Laws humor page by Henry Boltinoff. I'm tired of covering this beat, Commissioner! humor half-page starring O'Malley of the 4th Precinct by Irwin Hasen. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

I Love You (1955-80 Charlton) 39 GD+ 2.5

.5" Cumulative spine split. Staple rust. Rust migration.

Cover by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Vince Colletta, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio and Charles Nicholas. Charlton's long-running romance title showcased the fashions and relationship ideals of its rapidly changing eras. Camilla goes all the way to the rainforest to find out if Nick is still alive. Frank and Denise work together, so they must keep their romance secret. Travel agent Lynn falls for Karl, a client with a secret, in a story with early art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. To Find My Love; We Denied Our Love; Man or Mouse?; Trust a Stranger. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Red Comet (UK 1961 Atlas) 9 FN 6.0

UK Series. Reprints material from Planet Comics (1940 Fiction House). Featuring Red Comet, Gale Allen & The Girl Squadron, and Mars. 6 3/4" x 9 1/2", 28 pages, B&W, 6D cover price.

Showcase (1956-1978) 37 GD/VG 3.0

Cover and 3 wraps detached at one staple.

Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. 1st appearance of the Metal Men in The Flaming Doom! (Part I), script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; In prehistoric times, a flying manta ray survives a "radioactive storm" and is encased in ice; Today, it breaks free and soars over the coast, zapping lighthouses, jets, and the Chrysler Building with laser-eyes. Ad for Justice League of America 10 and Aquaman 2. Part II The Metal Men vs The Flaming Doom!, script by Bob Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; The Metal Men are going into battle, but Tina will stay "out of harm's way"; Oh, no, she won't, and spins Doc in a cocoon until he relents; Boarding a "rocket disc," they find the flying manta at the bridge. The Magic Metal article; Uses of cobalt throughout history. Metal Facts and Fancies article. Part III The Metal Men vs The Flaming Doom!, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Lead forms a shield to block the creature's blasting eyebeams; Gold stretches and grabs while Iron anchors him, but they're pulled aloft to crash into the ocean; Col. Casper radios to call it off, they failed. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.