Auctions: comic books June 1962

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 304 GD+ 2.5

Water damage.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Return of Clayface" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Matt Hagen breaks jail again and uses his powers as Clayface to impersonate wealthy men in order to gain information for future crimes, which brings him into renewed conflict with Batman and Robin; However, Clayface's powers are limited by time and in order to keep working, Hagen takes a sample of the mysterious pool and starts investigating the element with a scientist he had kidnapped; Batman obsesses over Clayface and his investigation leads him to the criminal's secret hideout, where he learns of the chemical sample; Batman incorporates the chemical sample into a freezing gun and with the weapon he is able to stop Clayface. Strange Laws humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Father of Fingerprints article. "The Crime College" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; Prof Proxon teaches classes in crime and supplies strange futuristic weapons to his students. Your Pass to New Worlds! public service announcement on libraries, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. Warden Willis and Casey the Cop half-page humor by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 12 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4542175004

Origin and 1st appearance of Dr. Light. Cover art by Murphy Anderson. The Last Case of the Justice League!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; Snapper Carr is summoned to the Justice League Sanctuary, only to find Dr. Light there; Light tells Snapper that he transported the rest of the Justice League to a surreal universe from which they can't escape. Once he's finished his tale, he freezes Snapper solid; But of course the Justice League saves the day. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 12 GD/VG 3.0

1.5" Spine split/tear from bottom.

Origin and 1st appearance of Dr. Light. Cover art by Murphy Anderson. The Last Case of the Justice League!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; Snapper Carr is summoned to the Justice League Sanctuary, only to find Dr. Light there; Light tells Snapper that he transported the rest of the Justice League to a surreal universe from which they can't escape. Once he's finished his tale, he freezes Snapper solid; But of course the Justice League saves the day. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Linda Lark (1961-1963 Dell) 3 GD 2.0

Water damage.

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Stories and art by John Stanley and John Tartaglione. Romance and medical drama at a big-city hospital. A mysterious, shadowy figure is stalking Linda Lark. A series of threatening notes and strange incidents lead to the conclusion that someone in the hospital wants to kill Linda... but who? Meanwhile, Dr. Blasko is jealous of all the time Linda is spending with Dr. Mayne. Plus a biography of nurse Lillian Wald, and articles about the history of nursing. Famous Nurses of History: Lillian Wald; Shadow Over General Hospital; A Short History of Nursing in America; Tramp Doctor; John Howard: Crusader for Health; Nurses in the Ancient World. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Mystery in Space (1951 1st Series) 76 GD/VG 3.0

Cover and first three wraps detached at one staple.

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Adam Strange stars in "Challenge of the Rival Starman!" Script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. Backup story: "The Trojan Whale of Space!" (art by Sid Greene?). Letter to the editor from early comics fan Paul Gambaccini. Infantino cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 155.12C CGC 4.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4589686010

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"Dates the Limit!"; Archie has made two study dates with Betty and Veronica on the same night and uses Jughead's motor scooter to commute back and forth. "The Picture of Terror," script by Robert Bernstein, art by John Giunta; The British inventor of the Tyne camera visits the latest meeting of the Fly Girl Fan Club, promoting a contest for the group; Each member receiving a Tyne camera is asked to take a picture of Fly Girl at the same time, and the best picture taker will be awarded a cash prize. "The Way to His Heart"; Veronica wonders how Thelma has gotten a date with Jughead. "For Adults Only"; Li'l Jinx and her friends are annoyed that it's an adult world. "Half Truth" starring Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 38 GD 2.0

Cover coming loose at both staples.

2nd appearance of the Metal Men. Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. The Nightmare Menace! starring the Metal Men, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; The Metal Men battle a robot built by a foreign power and designed to cause their powers to malfunction. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

World's Finest Comics (1941) 126 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4198491008

Cover pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. The Negative Superman starring Superman and Batman, script by Ed Herron, pencils by Jim Mooney, inks by Sheldon Moldoff; Luthor's ray gun creates a negative image of Superman which acts the opposite of the real Man of Steel. Aquaman's Super Sea Circus starring Aquaman and Aqualad, script by Jack Miller, art by Nick Cardy; Aquaman and Aqualad put on a Sea-Circus but Topo becomes the hero when Aquaman and Aqualad are captured by a gang of robbers. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.