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Atom the Cat (1957) 17 GD- 1.8

1.25" Spine split from bottom. Margin pieces torn out.

Stories and art by George Wildman and others. An ordinary cartoon cat is given superpowers by atomic rays and becomes a superhero. Atom offers to help Cuckoo Cat with rodeo events to impress Cuckoo's girlfriend. Atom uses his powers to improve his fishing. A uranium prospector wants to capture the atomic-powered Atom the Cat. Rodeo Riot; Fish Is His Dish; Lazy Chicken Bones; Why Do It the Hard Way?; A Dig in Time; Tillie Mouse: My Hero; Nut Hatched; The Prospector. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Bionic Woman (1977 Charlton) 1 CGC 6.5 SS Wagner

Paper: White

Signed by Lindsay Wagner on 11/2/24.

Label #4532766002

Based on the Bionic Woman TV series (1976-78) starring Lindsay Wagner and Richard Anderson. Cover by Jack Sparling. Rico, Come Home!, art by Jack Sparling; Jaime Sommers comes to the aid of one of her students when an attempt is made to kidnap him. Weaker Sex?, art by Jack Sparling; In order to help keep Jaime's bionics a secret, Oscar orders that they be reduced in power between missions, with potentially deadly results. Birth of the Bionic Woman; Editorial recapping the history of the Bionic Woman TV series and of the character Jaime Sommers. Ad for back issues of Charlton's Six Million Dollar Man magazine. 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Blue Beetle (1967 Charlton) 1 FR/GD 1.5

Cover detached. Water damage. Staple rust with migration.

Cover by Steve Ditko. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, David Charles Glanzman and Dick Giordano. The third (or fourth, depending on how you count it) Charlton series to feature the Blue Beetle introduces the Silver Age BB, Ted Kord (after his debut as a backup character in Captain Atom). In one of the first superhero "reboots," Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko gives the Golden Age hero a new look, new tech, and a new alter ego, then sets him against the Squid Gang. The backup story introduces another classic Ditko hero: Vic Sage, the faceless crimefighter known as The Question. Blue Beetle Bugs the Squids; Who is the Question? 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Brides in Love (1956) 34 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Bill Fraccio, Vince Colletta, Sal Gentile and Dick Giordano. Newly married romance, and all the complications that go with it. Brenda is ready to marry Mal, but a locket reminds her of her old flame, Si. Rhea marries New Yorker Ken and joins his hectic social life, but soon finds herself exhausted in the city that never sleeps. Redheaded Barbara meets her handsome boss Warren when she thinks he's shoplifting from his own store. Big-City Bride; An Honest Love; I Landed a Rich Husband; Professor Cupid; The Locket. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Captain Atom (1965 Charlton) 83 GD/VG 3.0

Cover detached at one staple. Oxidation. Water damage.

First appearance of Ted Kord (second Blue Beetle). Cover pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by Rocke "Rocke" Mastroserio. Finally Falls the Mighty!, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and David Kaler, pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio; Captain Atom loses his powers; cameo by Iron Arms. The New Blue Beetle, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Gary Friedrich, art by Steve Ditko; intro of Blue Beetle/Ted Kord. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Charlton Premiere (1967) 2 VG+ 4.5

Signed by Dick Giordano (splash). Certification not included.

"Children of Doom." Script by Denny O'Neil (as "Sergius O'Shaugnessy"), art and cover by Pat Boyette. Cover price $0.12.

Death Valley (1955 Charlton) 9 Coverless

Comic is complete other than being coverless.

Cover by Stan Campbell. Stories and art by Stan Campbell and Frank Bolle. Tales of outlaws and lawmen from the Old West. When prospector Old Jim is murdered for the map to his gold claim, Blackfoot warrior Flying Eagle investigates. Bart Norton goes to work for the silver mine of brutal Bull Valdez. Young cowfolk Roamy and Julie have a romantic comedy patter that's straight out of Vaudeville. Sgt. Bart Norton: Disaster Pass; Flying Eagle: Golden Treachery; Ambling Andy: Isn't Saw!; Fortune: Danger; Sgt. Bart Norton: The Silver Tomb; Roamy and Julie. Final issue under this title; series continues as Frontier Scout Dan'l Boone (1956) #10. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Death Valley (1955 Charlton) 9 Coverless

Comic is complete other than being coverless.

Cover by Stan Campbell. Stories and art by Stan Campbell and Frank Bolle. Tales of outlaws and lawmen from the Old West. When prospector Old Jim is murdered for the map to his gold claim, Blackfoot warrior Flying Eagle investigates. Bart Norton goes to work for the silver mine of brutal Bull Valdez. Young cowfolk Roamy and Julie have a romantic comedy patter that's straight out of Vaudeville. Sgt. Bart Norton: Disaster Pass; Flying Eagle: Golden Treachery; Ambling Andy: Isn't Saw!; Fortune: Danger; Sgt. Bart Norton: The Silver Tomb; Roamy and Julie. Final issue under this title; series continues as Frontier Scout Dan'l Boone (1956) #10. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Ghostly Tales (1966 Charlton) 124 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4745010007

Cover by Mike Zeck. Stories and art by Carlos Vila and Wayne Howard. A horror anthology from Charlton that often featured work by Steve Ditko and other comics luminaries. An autistic girl is threatened by two ghosts, but she has an advantage they don't know about. Neil's reflection comes to life and gives him the ability to make his enemies disappear, but it comes with a price. Jack Merlin summons a demon to kill his enemies. Plus a one-pager describing different types of ghosts. Cover by future Marvel legend Mike Zeck. Blaque and Wight; One Glance and Goodbye; Magic Circle; Spirit's Return; Soup's On. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

Gorgo (1961) 12 CGC 2.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4711162011

Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Vince Colletta, Dick Giordano, Joe Gill and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. The Godzilla-ish sea monster from the 1961 B-movie becomes the star of this cult-classic Charlton monster comic. Earth is invaded by tentacled squid-like aliens who somewhat resemble Kang and Kodos from the Simpsons, in a story (and cover) with art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. As the Venusian invaders gather Earth's scientists to learn humanity's weaknesses, one man infiltrates them to learn the aliens' weakness. Monsters' Rendezvous!; Strange Beasts, Past and Present; A Second or an Eon?; Deep Water Dream! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Haunted (1971 Charlton) 27 FN- 5.5

First 30-cent issue. Anthology comic book with scary and suspenseful stories. Cover art by Tom Sutton. Uncle Stanley Isn't Dead, script by Nicola Cuti, art by Recreo Studio; Paul and Marsha kill Uncle Stanley to get his inheritance. The Pay-Off--Baron Weirwulf's Haunted Library, script by Joe Gill, pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Alascia; Jack Childress agrees to fly a stranger to an unknown destination. Brain Fever, script by Mike Pellowski, art by Tom Sutton; Van Steiger needs a living brain for his experiment. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

I Love You (1955-80 Charlton) 34 VG 4.0

Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Vince Colletta, Jon D'Agostino, Sal Trapani and Charles Nicholas. Charlton's long-running romance title showcased the fashions and relationship ideals of its rapidly changing eras. Reporter Sally is caught between Roger, her publisher and fiance, and Don, the handsome artist who's suing Roger for libel. A complaint at the makeup counter leads to romance for Pat. Unremarkable Jennie gets a chance to make an impression on music star Frankie. Plus advice on avoiding the "I can change him" trap. Headline: Romance; Wife, Sweetheart and Pal; Chance Meeting; Don't Marry a Man to Reform Him; They Didn't Believe Me. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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.

I Love You (1955-80 Charlton) 88 VG/FN 5.0

Cover by Nestor Olivera. Stories and art by Fred Himes, Nestor Olivera, Al Kurzrok, Vince Alascia and Charles Nicholas. Charlton's long-running romance title showcased the fashions and relationship ideals of its rapidly changing eras. A woman is looking for a wealthier man than Cal, and doesn't realize his real value until it's too late. Martin falls for beautiful native girl Nikki while vacationing in the South Seas. Leah has jet-setting adventures around the world and meets many men, but she can't forget Cal. To Meet an Angel; This Brief Hour; Teenage Troubles; Where Real Wealth Lies; I Never Want to See You Again. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

I Love You (1955-80 Charlton) 92 VG- 3.5

I love Steve...but what will he do when he learns my secret? "Can He Forget My Past?" Other stories: "Ben Beethoven and Me!", featuring art by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia; "After All These Kisses!", featuring art by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia; and "Another's Love...Another's Heartbreak." Plus, the letters page "Teenage Troubles" by Harold Gluck. Cover by Art Cappello. Cover price $0.15.

Jungle Tales of Tarzan (1964) 1 VG/FN 5.0

Signed by Sam Glanzman (splash). Certification not included.

Cover by Pat Masulli. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Bill Fraccio, Tony Tallarico and Joe Gill. Charlton Comics, believing Tarzan to be a public-domain character, produced this short-lived series before the Edgar Rice Burroughs estate made them cease and desist. It's an unauthorized adaptation of Burroughs' Jungle Tales of Tarzan, telling tales of a young Tarzan before he met Jane. An unusual item for the Tarzan collector. Tarzan saves Tantor the elephant from the pit trap the Mbonga tribe built. But when Tarzan falls in the pit himself, Tantor must take action, in a story with art by comics legend Sam Glanzman. In a tale of Tarzan's early life, he battles Sheeta the panther to earn his place in the ape tribe. Plus guides to the animals of Tarzan's jungle (including dinosaurs!) and his life in the jungle. And a fond introduction by editor Pat Masulli. The Capture of Tarzan; Creatures of the World; The Fight for Balu!; Tarzans Way of Life. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Just Married (1958) 64 GD 2.0

Cover by Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Hal Grauer, Vince Alascia, Tony Tallarico, Ernie Bache and Vince Colletta. Charlton's long-running romance comic focused on the stormy passions of newlyweds. Linda's husband has six months to live, but she doesn't tell him because she wants their time together to be a happy one. Only a week after their wedding, Kathy and Steve are making each other miserable. Plus a Shakespeare sonnet in comics form. Happy Anniversary; Lovely Man Next Door; Charlton Comics Mini-Poster; On Trial; A Few Precious Hours; The Best Dance. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Just Married (1958) 83 GD/VG 3.0

Cover by Luis Avila. Stories and art by Luis Avila, Don Sherwood, Vince Alascia, Sururi Gumen and Norman Nodel. Charlton's long-running romance comic focused on the stormy passions of newlyweds. Nancy demands that Jock give up racing if he wants to marry her, but even though he agrees, she worries that he's changed too much now. Donna feels jealous of Hal's new secretary Abigail, and even more so when she sees what Abigail looks like. Plus a pinup of Partridge Family TV star Shirley Jones. To the Winner; Married in Haste; Young in Heart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Love and Romance (1971-1975 Charlton) 2 GD/VG 3.0

Chew. Water damage.

Stories and art by Art Cappello, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Women face the struggle of finding the right man, in romance comics that reflected the hairstyles and fashions of the 1970s. A woman finds comfort and security in Greg's arms... but is it love? After Billy is killed in Vietnam, the girl he left behind struggles to go on, with Billy's friend Milt her only solace. Janice manipulates Guy into leaving sweet, honest Sue for Janice, prompting a friend to tell Janice she's "a clever minx." Forever Yours; Tomorrows Tears; All Is Fair; Blind Date; Shadow in My Heart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Many Ghosts of Doctor Graves (1967) 40 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4573079014

Cover by Steve Ditko. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Warren Sattler, Joe Gill, Steve Morisi and Pete Morisi. Ghost hunter Dr. Graves presents, and sometimes participates in, tales of ghosts, monsters and the supernatural. A man is welcomed into his wife's new family, but he doesn't suspect their sinister secret. Hippies squatting in a "crash pad" learn the terrible secret that lurks upstairs, in a story with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. Strangler on the Loose; Second Life; The Glowing Ghosts; Crash Pad! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Marvels of Science (1946) 1 VG- 3.5

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Cover by Robert Pious. Stories and art by Sid Greene, George Markos, Herman C. Browner, Robert Sanders and Art Helfant. Non-fiction comics about advances in science at mid-century. This was the first comic under the Charlton imprint. A speculative article about the first moon landing, from the perspective of 1946. A biography of Danish physicist Niels Bohr, who figured out the answer to the wave/particle question. Another article predicts how technology will change American life after 1946. Some predictions came true, like color TV, film-less cameras, and frozen food; others, like the aluminum dress and metal bathing suits, remain to be invented. Jet Plane, the Aircraft of the Future; Hero Scientist of the Atom Bomb; Young Scientist's Home Experiments; The First Trip to the Moon; Professor Blowfuse I.S. N.U.T.S.; Making the Weather in Peace and War; Gibson Girl Radio Kit; Wonder World of the Present & Future; Hunting Rhino in Uganda; Riding a Blister; Explorers of the Deep Sea; Device Showing Heart Reaction to Excitement; Lie Detector's Work; Charlie of the Navy; Dog Dead or Alive? 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

My Little Margie (1954) 19 VG 4.0

Water damage.

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Cover by Charles Nicholas and Jon D'Agostino. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas and Jon D'Agostino. Charlton presents the misadventures of the popular TV/radio show character and her long-suffering father, Vern. Margie is test-riding a horse, when a fugitive robber horse-jacks her - now THERE'S a comedy plot we haven't seen before. Margie decides it's time to learn to drive, and the streets will never be the same again. Dumbo and Goldwater compete to get the best costume to take Susie to the masquerade ball. Hoarse Thief; Ridin High; An Eye for Beauty; Dish Is the End; One Lonely Knight!; Vic the Villain. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Nurse Betsy Crane (1961) 13 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation.

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Cover pencils by Charles Nicholas. Scratch of Death, pencils by Charles Nicholas; Betsy realizes that Jeff Wilson's strange behavior is caused by rabies which he contracted from his daughter's dog. Don't $ell $hort on Love text story. Nursing - A Career, pencils by Charles Nicholas; Description of the nursing profession and the different kinds of nurses. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Outer Space (1958 Charlton) 23 VG 4.0

Cover by Charles Nicholas and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Vince Colletta, Bill Molno, Sal Trapani, and Ernie Hart. Science fiction comics with a space-exploration theme from Charlton, perfect for the age of Sputnik. A man dreams of an air disaster. A dying billionaire decides to spend his remaining months orbiting the Earth, away from the humanity he despises. A UN Space Patrol ship is captured by gigantic aliens, in a story with art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. Fun cover by Charles Nicholas and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. A Change of Heart; Uprising on Wensla; Big Deal; Light in the Sky; Bubble Busters; The Incredible Giants. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Peacemaker (1967 Charlton) 2 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4585538008

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Cover art by Pat Boyette. The Survivors!, script by Joe Gill, art by Pat Boyette; Peacemaker stops a race of underground shape shifters from taking over the world. Peacemaker Patter article by Joe Gill, Ernie Bache; Dick Giordano; Writer Joe Gill and artist Ernie Bache write mini-bios of themselves, with accompanying Photographs. The Ultimatum, script by Joe Gill, art by Pat Boyette; Premier Gekk's army is stopped by Peacemaker. The Canadian Caper, script by Joe Gill, pencils by Bill Montes, script by Joe Gill, art by Bill Montes; The Fightin' 5 and their new female member travel to the Arctic to fight Russians. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Romantic Story (1949 Charlton) 15 GD/VG 3.0

Photo cover. "The Choice," art by George Evans; Eileen meets Dennis at the train station; Dennis comes back from war and Eileen must tell him that she met Homer while Dennis was away and will marry Homer. "Guilty Love"; Madge is coming home on a bus, sitting next to Sam Nevins when the bus goes off a ravine and 18 die but Madge saves 6 people and also pulls out Sam from the wreck; Sam does not survive and Madge commits a crime of opportunity when she takes the $9,000 from Sam Nevins's pouch. "Handicap for Love" text story by John Martin. "A Hollow Triumph"; Laura lives in a small resort town and hates summer residents, calling them "outsiders"; This includes the recently moved in Dr. Chelsen; Despite their dating, she refuses at first to let him treat Jimmy, the delivery boy, when he is run over by an outsider. Life Story comic ad. True Confessions comic ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Secret Romance (1968) 5 GD- 1.8

Stories by unknown. Art by Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia and unknown. Featuring: "Mine All Mine"! Plus: Paula had to go all the way to a Paris masquerade ball to find out..."If This Isn't Love"! And: Susan Crayn turns on Cornell Todd to further her career, but how can Miles Conroy (the real love of her life) be sure of that? Read the 'Beyond the Stars' tale "Heart of Stone"! Also: letters page "Teen-Age Troubles" by Harold Gluck. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Secret Romance (1968) 6 GD/VG 3.0

Stories by unknown. Art by Don Sherwood? and unknown. Featuring: "Hunter Of My Heart" and "My Heart Died Young"! Plus: Their love is a curse! It can only ruin her career...she must send him away! Read the 'Beyond the Stars' tale "There's Only Heartbreak"! Also: 1-page text story "What's In Common"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Secret Romance (1968) 11 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4726567024

Cover by Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia. Stories by Joe Gill? and unknown. Art by Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia and unknown. Actress Susan Crayn, whom we've accompanied on a meteoric rise Beyond the Stars, seems very assured of happiness in the arms of her beloved, Miles Conroy...but in a few short hours, her happiness will turn to heartbreak and she will have a..."Heart Without Hope"! Also featuring: "Nothing But Tears"; "His Alone"; and the 1-page story "The Outdoors Type!" Plus: letters page "Just Jeannette" by Jeannette Copeland. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Summer Love (1965) 47 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation.

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Beatles cover! 25c giant 68pgs.

Cover by Pat Masulli and Dick Giordano. Art by Vince Colletta, Tony Tallarico, Charles Nicholas, and Vince Alascia. Charltons Brides in Love becomes Summer Love, featuring brief appearances by The Beatles at the height of Beatlemania. A three-part story takes place in a hospital; Jeannette Copeland offers vintage love advice to teens; A Beatles poster persuades a couple that rock n roll and love do mix. Someone Else's Man; Overboard; General Hospital: Part I, Mistaken Love, Part II, Room Of Life And Death, Part III, Certain To Succeed; The Beatles Saved My Romance; High Fidelity; Beach Bunny Bivouac. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Sweethearts (1954-1973 Charlton) 125 FR 1.0

7.35" Cumulative spine split. Cover oxidation.

Edited by Sal Gentile. Cover by Horacio Altuna. Stories by unknown. Art by Horacio Altuna, Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia and Nicholas & Joe Staton. Why wouldn't Andrew take Judith in his arms? Find out in..."Why Did We Cry?" Also featuring: "Everyone Loves Me!" and "My Husband's Kisses"! Plus: full-figure portrait pin-up of David Cassidy illustrated by Don Sherwood! And: letters page "Just Jeannette" by Jeannette Copeland. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Teen Confessions (1959) 60 GD 2.0

Centerfold detached at one staple.

Stories by unknown. Art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia and unknown. They fall in love...elope...and rejoice together! But then it's splitsville! And it all happened in a single night in "Four Honeymooners"! Also in this issue: "Let My Heart Make Its Own Mistakes" with art by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia; "Engagement Party"; "No Second Chance" with art by Nicholas and Alascia; and Teen-Age Troubles advice 1-pager by Dr. Harold Gluck. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Teen Confessions (1959) 68 GD/VG 3.0

Staple rust.

Stories by unknown. Art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia and unknown. Nora is fit as a fiddle...for dancing...for swimming...for tennis...for cycling...but she's..."Unfit for Love"! Also in this issue: "Look at Me Darling" with art by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia; "Tomorrow Is Too Far Away" with art by Nicholas and Alascia; 1-page story "He Doesn't See Me!"; and Just Jeannette advice 1-pager by Jeannette Copeland. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Teen Confessions (1959) 68 GD+ 2.5

Stories by unknown. Art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia and unknown. Nora is fit as a fiddle...for dancing...for swimming...for tennis...for cycling...but she's..."Unfit for Love"! Also in this issue: "Look at Me Darling" with art by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia; "Tomorrow Is Too Far Away" with art by Nicholas and Alascia; 1-page story "He Doesn't See Me!"; and Just Jeannette advice 1-pager by Jeannette Copeland. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Teen Confessions (1959) 68 GD+ 2.5

3/4" Cumulative spine split.

Stories by unknown. Art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia and unknown. Nora is fit as a fiddle...for dancing...for swimming...for tennis...for cycling...but she's..."Unfit for Love"! Also in this issue: "Look at Me Darling" with art by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia; "Tomorrow Is Too Far Away" with art by Nicholas and Alascia; 1-page story "He Doesn't See Me!"; and Just Jeannette advice 1-pager by Jeannette Copeland. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Teen Confessions (1959) 77 GD+ 2.5

Centerfold detached at one staple. Water damage.

Cover by A. Martinez and Jean Elier. Stories by unknown. Art by A. Martinez, Charles Nicholas, Jean Elier and Vince Alascia. If kissing were on the Japanese Olympics program, she'd vote Karl a gold medal! Read..."Fun and Games Time" with art by A. Martinez and Jean Elier. Also in this issue: "The Beautiful Man-Trap!" with art by Martinez and Elier; "Take One Giant Step" with art by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia; Teen-Age Troubles advice 1-pager by Dr. Harold Gluck; and a pin-up of the Partridge Family by Don Sherwood. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Teen Confessions (1959) 96 VG- 3.5

Cover detached at one staple.

Stories by unknown. Art by Demetrio, Sal Gentile and unknown. When Kelly meets star athlete Bulldog, he decides she's his girl and jealously threatens all her friends. Kelly sets him straight, but responds to his appeal for help in "The Bulldog's Grip" with art by Demetrio. Plus: Beth has a crush on Ron. When she gets the chance to date him, she drops Stubby. Ron becomes increasingly possessive and Beth never sees her friends. Things come to a head when she has a girls night with Laura and Stubby drops in in "All My Love" with art by Sal Gentile. Also in this issue: "Temper Temper!" And: Buck's Bag advice 2-pager by Buck Mason. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

Thing (1952 Charlton) 1 FR 1.0

Full length spine split (partially taped). Cover detached. Oxidation.

Shrunken head cover pencils by Albert Tyler, inks by Bob Forgione. "The Creature From Dimension 2-K-31," pencils by Albert Tyler, inks by Bob Forgione; Soldiers fight an otherworldly shape-shifting alien creature during the Korean War. "Grunwald," pencils by Albert Tyler, inks by Bob Forgione; Three men fight to maintain their sanity when they are trapped in a lighthouse and besieged by thousands of hungry, murderous rats. "Nightmare," pencils by Albert Tyler, inks by Bob Forgione; A serial killer randomly decapitates his victims. "The Thing!" text story. "Hellfire of Doom," pencils by Albert Tyler, inks by Bob Forgione; A killer blackmails a city by causing people to spontaneously combust. Buy the New Hot Rods and Racing Cars Comics ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Thing (1952 Charlton) 5 PR 0.5

Interior is complete. Centerfold detached. Water saturation. Staple deterioration.

Severed head cover by Lou Morales. "Curse of Karnak," art by Bob Forgione; Professor Ambrose carelessly revives the mummy of King Mentu and sets free a plague of Egyptian gods running amok in the excavation camp. "Harmony of Horror," art by Bob Forgione; Jim Shervin kills Bruno Augustin, the rival for his love of the beautiful Cleo. "The Frustrated Ghost" text story. "Murderers' Row," art by Tex Blaisdell; Strange things happen in and around Professor Caglio's wax exhibition of murderers through history. "The Tavern of Terror," art by Collier; Young man spends the night in an inn haunted by an old female vampire. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Thing (1952 Charlton) 6 PR 0.5

Interior complete. Water damage with paper deterioration. Brittle.

Cover by Bob Forgione. "The Tale of a Salem Witch," pencils by Art Capello, inks by Dick Giordano; A witch helps a man regain his stolen horses; She lets a ship sink so that the animals can swim ashore. "The Weird Tale of the Rock Bound Ghost," art by Bob Forgione; A gang of smugglers encouters ghosts from the past at a lighthouse; In helping the ghosts settle an old score, the men are promised a gold treasure. "Vengence Will Be Mine," art by Dick Giordano; Two businessmen commit theft and murder, but frame their partner for the crimes. "The Riddle of Benares" text story. "The Warlock of London," art by Collier; The witcher Rego takes human form by using magic brews and terrorizes London society in the disguise of Lord Harwood. "An Ancient Ghost Story," art by Dick Giordano. "Jibaro Madness," art by Bob Forgione; Explorers searching for the secret of head-shrinking are captured by madman Maximo; He shrinks them to doll size and prepares to cut their heads off. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Thing (1952 Charlton) 8 GD 2.0

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

Cover by Bob Forgione. "The Ghost of Abbey Playhouse," art by Bob Forgione; Eric Abbey inherits a decrepit London theatre; When he opens Abbey Playhouse again to the public, the ghosts from the past won't allow it and bring the place down. "A Grave Situation," script by Carl Memling, art by John Belfi; Dying Mike Trenton tells his doctor a fantastic tale: the ghost of the man he killed while on a treasure hunt followed the party and took them out one by one. "The Green Mass" text story. "Vein of Irony," art by Bob Forgione; A vampire is loose in a hospital, but drinks poisoned blood. "Death Has Deep Roots," script by Carl Memling, art by Bob Forgione; A bunch of gangsters kill an old man for his hidden treasure. Having them cursed with his dying breath, the group dies one by one in grotesque fashions. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Thing (1952 Charlton) 9 GD 2.0

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

Cover by Bob Forgione. "Mardu's Masterpiece," script by Carl Memling, art by Bob Forgione; Etienne Mardu, Parisian art painter, gains success by painting with blood. "The Road to Madness," script by Carl Memling, pencils by Bob Forgione, inks by Vince Alascia; The sadistic and ruthless collector of gems, Francisco de Cobra, hears about the world's largest diamond; He travels to the Amazonian jungles to get his hands on the item. "The Skull Stretchers" text story. "Operation Massacre," script by Carl Memling, art by John Belfi; Madman Marko controls an army of robots by pure thought; On his way to world domination he makes one fatal mistake. "The Dead Man's Hand," script by Carl Memling, art by Bob Forgione; A cruel master pianist is killed by his wife and her lover; The maestro's hand, however, returns. This issue is mentioned in "Seduction of the Innocent" (by Fredric Werthem) pg. 388 & illo "Stomping on the face is a form of brutality which modern children learn early." 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Thing (1952 Charlton) 10 GD+ 2.5

1" Spine split from top. Centerfold detached at one staple.

Cover by Bob Forgione. "Flower of Evil," script by Carl Memling, art by Bob Forgione; Evil botanist Stanley Budd kills for a formula which makes his flowers grow into enormous proportions. "Into the Fire," script by Carl Memling, art by Stan Aschmeier; As assistant in a crematorium, Charley Burns plans to dispose of the body of his murdered boss, but gets himself trapped inside the flames and perishes. "Darkness" text story. "Death Has Three Fingers," script by Carl Memling, pencils by Bob Forgione, inks by Vince Alascia; Inspector Corgan is assigned to investigate the brutal slayings of a werewolf. "Mark of Violence"; When brave villagers capture a vampire, it is the mayor's task to perform certain rituals on the creature's body to make sure it will not rise again. "The Devil's Kiss," inks by Vince Alascia; This year's king of the Mardi Gras is the devil himself. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Thing (1952 Charlton) 13 GD/VG 3.0

Tape on interior cover and under staple.

Cover by Steve Ditko. "Library of Horror," art by Steve Ditko; Horror writer Ken Rolland searches for inspiration by dabbling with black magic; A kill will offer him trips to the Netherworld. "Die Laughing!", art by Steve Ditko; A group of boys enter a haunted house for their initiation into a college frat. "The Witch Fish" text story. "A-Tisket A-Casket," art by Anthony Tallarico; Two explorers discover an Egyptian sarcophagus and a surprise inside. "Avery and the Goblins," art by Steve Ditko; Avery Calhoun, an old prospector, enters a castle full of cannibal goblins hoarding a treasure. "Poor Fish!", script by Carl Memling; A pickpocket hides in an aquarium. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Thing (1952 Charlton) 16 GD/VG 3.0

"Nothing He Couldn't Do!", pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Ernie Bache; Four shipwrecked men are stranded on a cannibal island and captured immediately. "Death of A Gambler!", script by Carl Memling, pencils by Bill Molno (as Joe Shuster), inks by Vince Alascia; Wealthy Jeff Traynor loses all at gambling and becomes a derelict. "Tara Tusta" text story. "Picture of the Future," script by Carl Memling, art by Seymour Moskowitz; Two gangsters rob an exhibition and come into possession of a magic scroll which forecasts their future. "Mental Wizard!", script by Carl Memling; Don Brunt killed his wife and got away with the crime. "The Crusher," script by Carl Memling; Sadistic plantation owner Barney Tragg flogs his wife's lover to death with a whip. Injury to eye panel. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Thing (1952 Charlton) 17 GD 2.0

Cover by Steve Ditko. "Through the Looking Glass," art by Steve Kirkel; Alice is a mean and sadistic girl who runs amok and kills Wonderland's hostile and wondrous inhabitants. "Bad Blood!", script by Carl Memling, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Ernie Bache; Gabriel Robb murders his rich uncle in a rage. "Wishful Thinking!", art by Steve Kirkel; Emil Barto is a vampire aboard a ship and gets stranded on an island. "Horror on the Hill" text story. "Weird Legend of Trelawney," pencils by Bob Powell; John Marshand visits the English town of Trelawney; Two former land owners, the squires Tilton and Ghastney, haunt the region with their ghostly attack dogs. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

This Is Suspense (1955) 23 VG- 3.5

Water damage.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Wally Wood and Dick Giordano. Numbering continues from Strange Suspense Stories (1952 Fawcett/Charlton) #22. Short tales of science fiction, fantasy and horror with twist endings. An 25-page adaptation of the classic horror novel Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, featuring art by comics legend Wally Wood. Dr. Jekyll's experiments with humanity's dark side succeed only too well. In another story, a dwarf falls in love with a kind, beautiful gypsy woman, but fears she could never love him. The Choice; Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde; Mine Menace; The Repulsive Dwarf. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

This Magazine is Crazy (1957) 3 Coverless

Comic is complete other than being coverless.

Stories and art by Herman Slott and others. Charlton's Mad imitator continues its hit-or-miss parodies of 1950s pop culture. In a parody of both Peyton Place and Reader's Digest Condensed Books, a lurid bestseller is condensed to a single paragraph. A parody of 1950s military inquests. Spoofs of 1950s advertising, including TVs, whiskey, and cigarettes. The cover is a parody of Esquire magazine. Barlmoro; Burnoff; Gorging in/Out with Crazy; The Shouting and the Flurry; The Military's Case Against Itself : A Muffled Report; The Old Flame; Calypso USA; The Mad Cherry Bomber; When in Doubt, Pungo; The Fetish Girl; Eating in the Village; The New Wild Sound of Gerry Muldoon: Artist; I Dreamed I Went Dancing in My Boyform Shorts; Bribe Section; Book Condensation; Fishing, Etc.; The Slimdome Hat; Nagnavox; Pack Your Own, Bud!; Urbane, Yet Skin-Fitting: Thataway's Mau Mau Oxford '58; Kutty Shark Scotch Whiskey. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Time for Love (1967) 28 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

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Cover by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. Stories and art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, Art Cappello, Fred Himes, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Couples navigate the mazelike pathways of relationships and love in the 1960s and '70s. A woman wants a rich husband, but she doesn't realize it will cost her Wade, the man who really loves her. Amy is lonesome on her grandparents' ranch in Nevada, but then she meets handsome Kent. Plus a pinup of Shirley Jones of TV's The Partridge Family, and romance advice. Empty Land, Empty Arms; Don't Remind Me!; Teen-Age Troubles; A Time for Tears; For My Sake, Darling. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Time for Love (1967) 40 VG/FN 5.0

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Cover by Demetrio. Stories by unknown. Art by Demetrio, Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia and unknown. Featuring: "If You Love Him - Let Him Go"; "He Will Be Mine"; and "My Lonely Heart"! Plus: Find-a-Word activity page. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.