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Adventures into Darkness (1952) 8 FR 1.0

3" Spine split from bottom. Water saturation.

Contains Alex Toth art. In order of appearance: "Mark of Evil" art by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio; "Creepy Crossword Puzzle" activity page; "Death's Bridal Gown"; "The House That Jackdaw Built" art by Alex Toth, reprinted in Setting the Standard: Comics by Alex Toth 1952-1954 HC (2011 FB) #1-1ST; "The Fatal Strands"; and "The Twisted Hands" art by Alex Toth, reprinted in Setting the Standard: Comics by Alex Toth 1952-1954 HC (2011 FB) #1-1ST. "The Beast Wasn't Hungry: Stolen Diamonds Bring a Strange Reward in the Wilds of Africa!" illustrated text story by R. S. Fenton. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventures into Darkness (1952) 11 CGC 3.0

Paper: Off white to white

Tape on interior cover.

Label #1287285002

In order of appearance: "Mission From the Grave" art by Mike Sekowsky; "Rider in the Storm" reprinted in Haunted Horror (2012 IDW) #4 and Haunted Horror: The Chilling Archives of Horror Comics HC (2013-2017 IDW) #2-1ST; "The Finger of Guilt" art by John Celardo, reprinted in Haunted Horror (2012 IDW) #16; "Trophies of Doom" art by Nick Cardy, reprinted in Seduction of the Innocent 3-D (1985) #2, Haunted Horror (2012 IDW) #8, and Haunted Horror: The Chilling Archives of Horror Comics HC (2013-2017 IDW) #3-1ST; "The Bride of Death" art by Jack Katz; and "The Bread of Madness". "Call of the Werewolf: Jody Had a Date with the Dentist, But a Nightmare Preceded It..." illustrated text story by Jim Hendryx. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Popular Romance (1949) 25 GD 2.0

Water damage.

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Photo cover. In order of appearance: "I Need You" art by Alex Toth and Mike Peppe, reprinted in Alex Toth Reader TPB (2003-2005) #1-1ST and in Setting the Standard: Comics by Alex Toth 1952-1954 TPB (2011 FB) #1-1ST; "Keep 'Mr. Happy"; "Just Between Us...by Brenda Brant: Picnic Daze, Fish Fry, The Important Little Things, Work for All" advice page; "Love Must Be Natural"; "Plan a Future Perfect"; "Good-Bye... For Awhile"; "Let's Talk It Over, with Brenda Brant" letters page; "My Trusting Heart"; and "Collect Yourself". "I Wanted to Be an Artist!" comic advertisement from Art Instruction Inc. "Legacy of Love: There's Always a Way to Learn Whether a Girl Marries for Money" illustrated text story by Margaret Isbell, illustrations by Ralph Mayo. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Thrilling Comics (1940-51 Better/Nedor/Standard) 38 CGC 2.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4734894007

Cover by Alex Schomburg. Edited by Ned Pines. Stories by Richard Hughes, Bob Oksner, Max Plaisted, August Froehlich, Ed Moritz, and George Mandel. Chock full of action and adventure, these are Thrilling Comics! 60 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Thrilling Comics (1940-51 Better/Nedor/Standard) 54 CGC 3.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #2098169001

Cover by Alex Schomburg. Edited by Ned Pines. Stories by Everett Hibbard, Charles S. Strong, Sam Cooper, Tex Mumford, Stanley Kaufmann, and Al Camy. Chock full of action and adventure, these are Thrilling Comics! 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Thrilling Comics (1940-51 Better/Nedor/Standard) 71 0.3

Comic is complete other than being coverless.

Cover by Alex Schomburg. Edited by Ned Pines. Stories by Art Saaf, Ruben Moreira, Jerry Devers, Donald Bayne Hobart, Gene Fawcette, Oliver Buchanan, and Frank Frazetta. Chock full of action and adventure, these are Thrilling Comics! 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.