Comic books November 1942

Cover art by Joe Musial. The Phantom strips, script by Lee Falk, art by Ray Moore. Pete the Tramp strips by Clarence D. Russell. Jungle Jim strips, art by Alex Raymond. Katzenjammer Kids strips, art by H.H. Knerr. Tim Tyler's Luck strips, art by Lyman Young. Blondie strips, art by Chic Young. Prince Valiant strips, art by Hal Foster. Teddy and Sitting Bull, art by Joe Musial. Tillie the Toiler strips, art by Russ Westover. Just Kids strips by A.D. Carter. Curley Harper at Lakespur strips, art by Lyman Young. Barney Google strips, art by Billy DeBeck. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 6, Issue 1 - November, 1942. 7" x 10", 114 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart VG- 3.5 $1,800.00 View scans Water damage. Centerfold detached at one staple and nearly detached at other.

Add to cart CGC 3.5 $1,040.00 View scans Paper: Cream to off white Label #1158418002 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

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Cover art by Jack Burnley. The Pirate of Pleasure Island starring Superman, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Sikela (signed as Joe Shuster). The Rookie who Fought a Ghost starring Vigilante, pencils by Mort Meskin (as Mort Morton Jr.), inks by George Roussos. Fire Over Yunnanfu Road starring Three Aces, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Louis Cazeneuve. Destination Berlin starring Americommandos, script by Joseph Greene, art by Bernard Baily. Idol of Doom starring Congo Bill. Recipe for Robbery starring Zatara, art by Joseph Sulman. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Auction Item: GD 2.0 View scans Auction opens January 4 Restored (see item notes) RESTORATION. Tear seals. Cover detached and glued to first wrap. Centerfold detached at one staple, loose at second. Tape on interior cover. Chew at centerfold.

Add to cart CGC 8.5 $1,580.00 View scans Paper: Off white Pedigree: Rockford Slab: Minor side edge crack; Scuffing on front and back of case; Scuffing to inner well of case Rockford. Includes Rockford Collection certificate of authenticity. Label #0055926017

Add to cart CGC 6.5 $850.00 View scans Paper: Off white Slab: See item notes Label #0000834003

Add to cart CGC 3.0 $400.00 View scans Paper: Off white The DC Universe Collection. Label #4441052013

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon. The Man Who Couldn't Sleep, script and pencils by Jack Kirby; The Sandman is able to assist a new criminal who suffers from the lack of sleep and has taken up crime only because he hasn't had a wink of sleep in 40 years, and needs something to occupy the long nights! The Time-Machine Crime starring Starman, pencils by Jack Burnley and Mort Meskin (page 10 panels 3-7, page 11), inks by Jack Burnley and George Roussos (page 10 panels 3-7, page 11). Adventure of the Desperate Dragons starring The Shining Knight, art by Louis Cazeneuve. The Enigma of the Absent-Minded Artists starring Genius Jones, script by Alfred Bester, art by Stan Kaye. Man Trap Island starring Manhunter, script and pencils by Jack Kirby. The Case of the Sponsored Crooks starring Hourman and Thorndyke, art by Bernard Baily. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Origin & 1st app. Airboy & Iron Ace; Black Angel (1st app.), Flying Dutchman & Skywolf (1st app.) Edited by Ed Cronin. Cover by Charles Biro. Stories by Charles Biro, Dick Wood, Al Camy, Harry Stein, Mort Leav, Fred Kida, Nathaniel Nitkin, John Cassone, Al Jaffe, Harry Sahle, and Bob Fujitani. Heroic action stories of war and airborne adventure—these are Air Fighters Comics! 68 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 2, Issue 6 - November, 1942. 6.75" x 9.75", 100 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Irwin Hasen. The Perfect Crime, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Irwin Hasen, inks by Harry Tschida; After Green Lantern is cauight red-handed at the scene of a crime, an APEX broadcaster begins a personal vendetta against the Emerald Crusader, charging him with being a master criminal! The Night Has a Thousand Eyes starring Dr. Mid-Nite, script by Charles Reizenstein, art by Stan Aschmeier. U.S. Savings Bonds public service announcement starring Green Lantern, art by Irwin Hasen. Gunnery Training Camp starring Hop Harrigan, script and art by Jon L. Blummer. The Missing Tycoons starring Sargon the Sorcerer, script by John B. Wentworth, art by Howard Purcell. Dinky Joins the Boy Scouts starring Scribbly and the Red Tornado, script and art by Sheldon Mayer. The Hungry Horse starring The Atom, script by Ted Udall, art by Joe Gallagher. Sabotage! starring Red, White and Blue, script by Ted Udal, art by Joe Gallagher. Mutt and Jeff strips by Al Smith (as Bud Fisher). 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

November 1942. Giant Size Issue. Cover by Robert Gibson Jones. Stories by Eando Binder, Robert Bloch, Raymond Z. Gallun, Emil Petaja, A.R. McKenzie, Duncan Farnsworth, Richard O. Lewis, Thornton Ayre, and H.B. Carlton. Illustrations by J. Allen St. John, Russell Milburn, L. Raymond Jones, William Panak, Brady, Harold Welch, Magarian, and Joe Sewell. 7" x 10"; black and white with color cover; 240 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.

"The Mars Factor"; Adolf Hitler comes up with the idea to use Mars to help defeat America; He pays Schnubel to use a projector he has developed that can simulate Mars' atmosphere on earth. "The Law Dog" text story by Tex Mumford. "The Mystery Submarine," art by Jack Binder; Doc Strange and Mike tackle the mystery of mysterious planes prowling the sky at night, only to disappear when Army fighters go aloft. "Carney's Graft Racket" starring the Black Terror. "Baldur Takes the Cake" text story by Charles S. Strong. "Roll Out the Barrels" text story by Sam Brant. "The Scourge Strikes" starring Captain Future, art by Kin Platt. 68 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 25, Issue 11 - November 1942. The American Girl magazine. For all girls--Published by the Girl Scouts, features articles, advice, and crafts. 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 52 pages, B&W Cover price $0.15.

Vol. 36 #11 - Nov. 1942. Technical articles for the photography enthusiast. 8.5" x 11", 64 pages, black and white. Cover price $0.25.

November, 1942. Volume 30, Issue 3. Cover by Modest Stein. Bedsheet format, 8.5-in. x 11.5-in.; black and white; 130 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.

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Volume 1, Issue 6 - November, 1942. Cover by Earl Moran as Steffa. Pin-up and glamour photographs. 8.25" x 11.5", 68 pages, brown tinted B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Ogden Whitney. Stories and art by Boody Rogers, Gardner Fox, Ham Fisher, Frank Tinsley, Frank Beck, Alfred Andriola, J. P. McEvoy, John Striebel, and Ogden Whitney. Big Shot featured reprints of McNaught Syndicate humor and adventure strips, alongside original characters like Skyman and The Face. Sparky Watts, the world's strongest man, goes to take his draft physical. Rocky Ryan faces a strange new magnetic menace from Axis Japan. Charlie Chan investigates after the mysterious Hawk kidnaps young Sheila, but it's all a trap for Chan. Mortimer the Monk; Skyman; Sparky Watts; Captain Yank; Joe Palooka; Saboteurs' Finale; Bo; Rocky Ryan; Dixie Dugan; Mortimer the Monk; The Face. 56 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

The Black Bat in "The Nazi Spy Murders" by "G. Wayman Jones" (Norman Daniels); "Foxy Noxen" by Ted Stratton; "Guilty Wires" by Lew Martin; and "Hard to Kill" by C.S. Montanye. Pulp magazine format; black and white; 112 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.10.

November, 1942. Cover price $0.15.

The Monster Mechanic, art by Art Barley; The Blue Beetle has to deal with a criminal who can make men vanish into thin air. Mystery of the Walking Torches, art by Charles Quinlan; Blue Beetle battles a gang of arsonist saboteurs armed with flame throwers. Untitled V-Man story, art by Sol Brodsky; Ginger Dare and the V group have to get money to the French underground; meanwhile Pierre Burrie paints slanderous anti-Nazi posters which attract the attention of Lt. Mopeman. Pvt. Narcisco Ortilano; Pvt. Ortilano fights with MacArthur at Bataan (a true story). The Amateur Magician, art by Oliver Ashford; Dascomb Dinsmore, amateur magician and the mysterious Seidlitz attempt to move on from the circus into a life of crime. Now follow me! starring Spark Stevens, art by Oliver Ashford. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by John Jordan. Stories and art by Alan Mandel, Jack Warren, John Daly, Bill O'Connor, Ray Gill, Harold DeLay, George Kapitan, Ogden Whitney, John Jordan, and Mickey Spillane. Sometimes listed as Blue Bolt #30. Former superhero Blue Bolt soars as an aviator hero in WWII. Sub-Zero finds danger and Japanese spies when he returns to his Alaskan homeland. Old Cap Hawkins tells the story of the 94th Pursuit Squadron and the Lafayette Escadrille in Europe during WWI, including future air ace Eddie Rickenbacker, with art by Ogden Whitney. A 2-page (prose) story by future hardboiled detective author Mickey Spillane. Dick Cole; Edison Bell; Blue Bolt the American; Krisko and Jasper; The Mouse Fights Back; The White Rider and Super Horse; Sub-Zero: The Iceberg of Doom!; Old Cap Hawkins' Tales; Phantom Sub; Sergeant Spook; Bluebolts and Nuts. 68 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by Otto Binder, Ken Bald, T. Higgens, and Dave Berg. The Crime Broker; The Crime Exchange, headed by the Crime Broker, is a high class nightclub-like hideout for criminals to come and relax after committing their illegal deeds, as well as being provided new jobs they can perpetrate. Their First Split-Up; Miffed because she is not getting equal space in the local newspaper, Bulletgirl decides to leave the team and go out on her own, and becomes involved in a case in which a phony fortune teller is victimizing wealthy people who live on the west side of town. The Amazing Case of the Canine Criminals; The Flying Detectives must battle an ingenious criminal who has devised a radio control unit that he uses to order the movements of his pack of jewelry store robbing dogs. A ghost named Bob James haunts people. Bulletman Battles the Birdman; an eminent Professor of poetry invents a set of wings in response to a dream of his to be able to fly like a bird and become a crime crusher like Bulletman. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Vintage men's interest magazine featuring gorgeous girls and strip-tease pin-up photography. 8.5" x 11.5", 66 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.25.

Stories and art by Mary Elting, Lloyd Shaw, Pamela St. John, Elizabeth Nichols, Elizabeth Decker, Eleanor Boykin, Jane Richards, Pamela Eades, Nancy Pepper, Alice Barr Grayson, and Carolyn Keene. "The Modern Magazine for Girls and Sub-Debs." A kids' anthology from the publishers of Parents Magazine, featuring stories, comics and advice aimed at 1940s teen girls. A comics biography of Oveta Hobby, director of the Women's Army Corps and one of the first female US military commanders. A 13-year-old survivor of the London bombing raids discusses keeping up spirits during WWII. A profile of the Professional Children's School, where young working actors can catch up on their studies. Susan Says; Mayor Martin's Daughter; The Yorktown Younger Set; Lady in Khaki; Irons in the Fire; Judy Wing; Harvest Moon Over Her Shoulder; Tactics for Lissa; October Days; Dive for the Oyster; Lets Talk Things Over; Mystery at the Lookout; New Star; Variety Adds Spice to October Movies; How Do You Do?; Between the Acts; Easy as Pie; Be Your Own Sergeant; We Are Not Afraid; Teddy Bear Stuff; Hug-Me-Tight Jackets; Hats and Flowers; New Hats for Old; Guiding Star; Girls in the News; Gadgets for Girls. 56 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Allen Ulmer. Stories and art by Alberta Tews, Charles Nicholas, Sol Brodsky, Allen Ulmer, Ed Murphy, Charles Quinlan and Alan Mandel. Sometimes listed as Captain Aero Comics Vol. 2 #3. A patriotic WWII aviator hero whose motto is "Keep 'Em Flyin'!" Captain Aero and Buster must use an outdated plane to rescue a squad trapped behind enemy lines. Doctor/superhero Red Cross aids a woman in the French Resistance. Flagman and Rusty battle the Axis supermen known as the Greezo Brothers. Captain Aero; Alias X: Lesson In Silence; Commandos of the Devil Dogs; Hammerhead Hawley; A Foray in the Night; Lieutenant Commander Fighting Man Edward G. O'Hare; Captain Aero's Sky Scouts: Red Cross; Miss Victory; Flagman. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Syd Shores. "The Spawn of the Witch Queen," art by Al Avison; In Egypt, Cap and Bucky defeat the spawn of the Witch Queen and destroy the evil black magic source of his power, the Book of Thoth. Captain America Comics ad. "The Case of the Killer Shylock," script by Stan Lee, art by Don Rico; The Secret Stamp must stop a man named Cherry, a shylock racketeer, who has been robbing people for years and committing murder. "The Fiend That Was the Fakir!", art by Al Avison; Steve Rogers' unit has been told that the Japanese are preparing to invade India under the direction of the mysterious Fakir, and it's their job to stop them. "Two Dangerous Surprises" text story. Dippy Diplomat one-page story by Guy Blythe. "The Case of The Clammy Things," art by Al Avison; Cap and Bucky must face a hoard of grave ridden things that emerge suddenly from the subways of London, all directed by a twisted brain, Dr. Destiny, in his bid to conquer the world. Dizzy Doodles humor page by Lou Paige. Sentinels of Liberty Secret Club News. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by C.C. Beck. Stories by Otto Binder, Joe Millard, Al Liederman and unknown. Art by C.C. Beck, Al Liederman and unknown. Captain Marvel (Billy Batson) stars in: "The Mummy Mystery"; "The Sky People" with story by Otto Binder; "The Revolt of the Shadows" by Joe Millard and C.C. Beck; and "The Hate Campaign" with story by Otto Binder. Plus: Paste the Axis Contest 3-pager with Captain Marvel strip by C.C. Beck. Also in this issue: Captain Kid in an untitled tale by Al Liederman. And: 2-page text story "Ticket to Eternity"! 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Mac Raboy. "The Origin of Captain Marvel, Jr. Retold," art by Al Carreno; While they are fishing, Freddy's grandfather rescues the nefarious Captain Nazi, who promptly kills the grandfather and severely injures Freddy Freeman; Captain Marvel rescues the young boy and takes him to see Shazam, who gives some of the Mighty Mortal's powers to the boy, who then becomes Captain Marvel Junior! "Wings Over Dazaggar!!", art by Al Carreno; Captain Marvel Jr. goes to Dazaggar in Africa to fight Captain Nazi and prevent him from moving plans ahead there to use gigantic "winged castles" to invade the Western Hemisphere. "One Returned" text story starring Davey and Smoky. "The Shadow That Walked!", art by Al Carreno; Captain Marvel Jr. involves himself in a case where a criminal, known as The Walking Shadow, is causing a crime wave, threatening to become the King of Crime, a title he may well own if he can locate the Dumont Treasure. "The Bomb Proof Shirt" starring Willie Wynn. "The Case of the Crippled Kidnappers," art by Al Carreno; Captain Marvel Jr. gets involved in a fake accident racket, in which young cripples were drugged, then used in certain fake accidents that would net the gang millions in blackmail payments. "The Cracked Safecracker," art by Al Carreno; Captain Marvel Jr. saves an older couple from being run over, and discovers that they are to be forced into living in a poorhouse unless their son can be found to help them out; But when he sees a picture of the son, Captain Marvel Jr. recognizes him as a noted safecracker. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Art and cover by Jack Binder. The Movie Menace; Captain Midnight battles Baron Von Togo. Captain Midnight Meets Sergeant Twilight; Captain Midnight battles Dr. Fate, intro of Sgt. Twilight. Challenge of the Skull text story by Joseph J. Millard. Mummies and Dummies; Little Sneezer humor story. Captain Midnight Smashes the Jap Juggernaut; Captain Midnight battles The Black Mikado. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 3, Issue 4 - November, 1942. Men's interest magazine loaded with black and white images of tasteful vintage pin-up photography. Softcover Magazine, 8.5" x 11", 68 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Charles Quinlan. Stories and art by Dan Barry, Sol Brodsky, Charles Quinlan, Horace Wallace, Oliver Ashford, Al Mandel and Al Ulmer. Sometimes listed as Cat-Man Comics Vol. 3 #5. The adventures of Cat-Man and other early superheroes from the Golden Age of comics. Elderly physician Dr. Gaunt, aware of the passage of time, suddenly snaps and becomes a super-villain, in a Cat-Man story with a cameo by Holyoke editor Charles Quinlan. A mad scientist creates a giant android, described as "The Human King Kong," and sends him to the US on a rocket. Nazi air ace the Vulture's Claw returns to face The Hood, in a story with early inks by future Flash Gordon artist Dan Barry. The Phantom Falcon undertakes a suicide mission to destroy an Axis airbase. Cat-Man and Kitten: Dr. Gaunt; Phantom Falcon: Does Death Claim the Phantom Falcon?; The Deacon: Wilhelm Sulz; Blackout; Rag-Man; Frank Fairplay, Soldier; Little Leaders: The Death Letter; The Hood: Return of the Vultures Claw; Cobber Kain; Pancho Villa's Yankee Captain. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.