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Adventures Into the Unknown (1948 ACG) 14 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation. Cover loose at staples.

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Cover art by Ogden Whitney. Land of the Zombies, art by Edvard Moritz. The Haunted Morgue, art by Emil Gershwin. Double Doom, art by Charlie Sultan. The Face In the Moonstone, pencils by Charlie Sultan; Scientist Van and his fiancee Lorna travel to an old abbey in France on a scientific expedition, where they encounter Lilith, the ancient Queen of Darkness. The Werewolf Strikes, script by Charles Spain Verral, art by Bill Ely. 52 pgs. Cover price $0.10.

Adventures Into the Unknown (1948 ACG) 150 CGC 3.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4698989024

"Taboo Territory!" (script by Richard Hughes as "Ace Aquila," art by Bob Jenney); "We Are Being Invaded!" (script by Hughes as "Zev Zimmer," art by Citron/Costanza); and "Happy New Year." Cover price $0.12.

Confessions of the Lovelorn (1954) 72 GD/VG 3.0

Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest of the romantic comics genre of the postwar era. A girl dates an older fellow and gets a lot of pushback on her age; Advice on the second date; A female scientist falls for her handsome co-worker, but hes only interested in science. Woman Hater!; The Way to a Man's Heart!; You're Not Old Enough!; Upper Class Kisses; Second Date!; Doctor, Darling.... 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Confessions of the Lovelorn (1954) 96 GD+ 2.5

1.5" Cumulative spine split.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by John Rosenberger and Harry Lazarus. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest romantic comics of the postwar era. A woman lets her jealous nature get the better of her; An average-looking woman reunites with the only man who saw her inner beauty; Corinne and Lucia feud over a renovated cottage and the man who goes with it. Boss of the Roost!; Don't Have False Standards!; Girl in the Ivory Castle; Plain Girl!; Soul Mates; You've Got to Know a Man!; Different Bride. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Confessions of the Lovelorn (1954) 102 GD+ 2.5

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by John Rosenberger, George Klein and Bill Everett. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest romantic comics of the postwar era. Childhood sweethearts keep running into each other as adults, but theyre convinced theyre not right for each other; Peggys power goes out at just the right time; A woman thinks her new beau is only after her lucky charm. Made for Better Things!; Woody's Got No Depth!; The Background for Romance!; Love Is the Best of Luck!; Independent Girl; You Can't Run Away! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Forbidden Worlds (1951 ACG) 114 VG+ 4.5

Cover oxidation. Moisture damage.

Cover by Ogden Whitney. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes, credited as Shane O'Shea and Pierre Alonzo. Art by Pete Costanza, Chic Stone, Kurt Schaffenberger and Ogden Whitney. An anthology series featuring tales of fantasy and science fiction adventure from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. The return of Herbie, the unassuming, ordinary-looking kid with vast powers who was introduced in issue #73. He is summoned by the White House to help resolve a crisis in Africa, which he does with the help of the beasts of the jungle. Featuring cameos by JFK, Jackie Kennedy and Tarzan. A man is visited by the specter of a deceased ancestor; A long-lost rocket ship returns to Earth after years in space, but it doesnt get the welcome it was expecting. This is Herbies first cover appearance, and the fourth Herbie appearance overall; his own comic soon followed. A Little Fat Nothing Named Herbie!; Face of the Specter; Send Up M-14 to Welcome It; Experience in a Swamp! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Magic Agent (1962) 1 VG- 3.5

Stories by Richard E. Hughes. Art by Paul Reinman and Pete Costanza. Cover by Kurt Schaffenberger. A short-lived attempt to join the 1960s super-hero revival from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. John Force is an agent of the US government, with powers of telepathy and mind control that he uses against Americas enemies. The theft of an experimental device from an electronics company is a matter for the American Security Group and their top agent. John Force, Magic Agent; D-Day, H-Hour; The Case That Couldn't Be Cracked; The Cougar Strikes. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

My Romantic Adventures (1956) 85 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

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My Romantic Adventures (1956) 96 VG- 3.5

Water damage.

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Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by Chic Stone, Kurt Schaffenberger and John Rosenberger. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. A shipboard romance drives fiancees apart; Two women use different approaches to win a man; Advice on avoiding jealousy. Exceptionally nice cover by Ken Bald. Art by Superman and Lois Lane artist Kurt Schaffenberger. Sentimental Seas!; Chinese Romance; Two Kinds of Woman!; Corned Beef, Cabbage and Kisses; Looking at Love; Jealousy! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.