Auctions: comic books May 1962

Action Comics (1938 DC) 288 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. "The Man Who Exposed Superman!", pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Hal Colby, once jailed by Superboy, poses as a TV producer in an attempt to determine Superman's secret identity. One-page Varsity Vic story by Henry Boltinoff. Supermen of America ad. Superboy ad. Adam Strange ad. "The Man Who Made Supergirl Cry!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney; The Phantom Zone villains use telepathy to force Fred Danvers to help them escape by making Supergirl cry and collecting her tears, which will make a powerful explosive. 36 Pages, Full Color. $0.12 Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 4 FR 1.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Piece-fill to remaindered copy.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. First Silver Age appearance of the Sub-Mariner in The Coming of... Sub-Mariner! Chapter 1 On the Trail of the Torch!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky; The Fantastic Four is searching for the runaway Human Torch. Chapter 2 Enter the Sub-Mariner!; Fleeing the Thing, the runaway Human Torch finds the amnesiac Sub-Mariner. Chapter 3 Let the World Beware!; The Human Torch drops the Sub-Mariner into the sea and he regains his memory. Chapter 4 Sub-Mariner's Revenge!; The Sub-Mariner sends Giganto to smash New York. The Fantastic Four Pin-Up Page, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. Chapter 5 Return to the Deep! 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 11 GD+ 2.5

1.75" Spine split from bottom.

Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Murphy Anderson. One Hour to Doomsday!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; The League chases the Lord of Time into the future, but when they try to return, they find themselves unable to go anywhere earlier than 2062. Letter to the editor from E. Nelson Bridwell. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Mystery in Space (1951 1st Series) 75 CGC 8.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #0037450001

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Buddy loves this cover. One of Adam Strange's best covers poses!

Adam Strange stars in "The Planet That Came to a Standstill!" (pencils by Carmine Infantino). Justice League of America guest appearance. Letter to the editor from writer--and MyComicShop owner--Buddy Saunders! Infantino cover pencils. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.