Comic books 1955 or before, graded by CGC

Add to cart CGC 3.0 $684.00 Paper: Off white Label #4398840012 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($20.52) will be charged at checkout.

"Beyond Lies the Wub" a short story, the 1st published work by Philip K. Dick. Plus "Frozen Hell" ia short story by John Jakes.

Cover by Allen Anderson. "Beyond Lies the Wub" 1st published work by author Philip K. Dick. Other stories by Charles Dye & Katherine MacLean, Noel Loomis, Henry Hasse, Vaseleos Garson, Florence Verbell Brown, John Jakes, and Stanley Mullen. Illustrations by Emsh, Herman Vestal, Kelly Freas. 7-in. x 9.75-in.; black and white; 112 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CGC 9.0 $1,495.00 or Best Offer Conserved Paper: Off white to white Slab: Scuffing on front of case; Scuffing to inner well of case Conservation includes: cover cleaned. Label #3769910002 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($44.85) will be charged at checkout.

#2 does not have an issue number. Cover art by Jack Cole. The Gay Nineties Nightmare; A city has been transformed to look like the gay Nineties (1890s). Who's Who; Elmer Body has the ability to change bodies with anyone; Unfortunately for him, he chooses Woozy Winks. The Lava Man; Fargo Freddie falls into a volcano, meets a 500-year-old man who shows him how to turn into lava; As Lava Man, he slips out of Plastic Man's grip, but is defeated when his body cools and hardens. Welcome To Coroner's Corners!; Plas and Woozy go to Coroner's Corners to try and find out why everyone has gone stark raving mad. Scripts and art by Jack Cole. 60 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 9.2 $1,000.00 Paper: White Label #1482283007 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($30.00) will be charged at checkout.

Booklet prepared by the Army for the War and Navy Departments. It was intended for use by servicemen sent to China, "this gallant ally," to aid in their fight against "her enemy and ours--the Japanese." Illustrations by Milton Caniff, who also illustrates an eleven-page story, "How to Spot a Jap" mini-comic. 4.25-in. x 5.25-in.; partial color; 80 pages; 1942. NOTE: A later version of this booklet exists that does not contain the "How to Spot a Jap" mini-comic. Both versions have the same cover.

Add to cart CGC 8.5 $649.00 Paper: White Label #1482309022 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($19.47) will be charged at checkout.

Booklet prepared by the Army for the War and Navy Departments. It was intended for use by servicemen sent to China, "this gallant ally," to aid in their fight against "her enemy and ours--the Japanese." Illustrations by Milton Caniff, who also illustrates an eleven-page story, "How to Spot a Jap" mini-comic. 4.25-in. x 5.25-in.; partial color; 80 pages; 1942. NOTE: A later version of this booklet exists that does not contain the "How to Spot a Jap" mini-comic. Both versions have the same cover.

Add to cart CGC 9.0 $349.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Slab: Minor side edge cracks Label #1027431010 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($10.47) will be charged at checkout.

Booklet prepared by the Army for the War and Navy Departments. It was intended for use by servicemen sent to China, "this gallant ally," to aid in their fight against "her enemy and ours--the Japanese." Illustrations by Milton Caniff. 4.25-in. x 5.25-in. NOTE: This is the later version of this booklet that does not contain the "How to Spot a Jap" mini-comic. There is an earlier version featuring the mini-comic; both versions have the same cover.

Add to cart CGC 4.0 $400.00 Paper: Off white Label #1991841002 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($12.00) will be charged at checkout.

Cover art by Walt Kelly. Scripts and art by Walt Kelly. "The Great Two-Gun Fiasco"; Spoof western; Albert and Pogo ride to the aid of Soft Shell, using Beauregard and Barnstable as horses; A shootout occurs at Porkypine's hideaway. "How Come That Showboat?"; Churchy and Toadie cheat Pogo out of his lunch, after which Pogo joins Albert in a showboat cabaret performance. "The End of the Rainbow"; Mose, posing as Pogo, tells Rackety Coon Chile about the gold at the end of the rainbow; Albert and Howland are listening in, and when Pogo and Churchy fire rockets and flares, are convinced they see a rainbow. Untitled one-page story; The beetles use Beauregard's head for a springboard. Untitled one-page story; Albert prepares to steal Pogo's freshly caught fish. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 7.0 $3,599.95 or Best Offer Paper: Off white Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case; Scuffing to inner well of case Label #1156889001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($108.00) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by humble cow

Cover by Gill Fox. "The Brain of Cyrus Smythe" starring Plastic Man, script and art by Jack Cole; Cyrus Smythe was a super-powered villain who was killed in 1642 by a monster of his own creation, and left in a vat of chemicals that allowed his body to die but the brain to remain alive. "The Runt's Revenge," script and art by George E. Brenner; #711 (Daniel Dyce) vs. The Runt. "The Flute of Destruction," script and art by Paul Gustavson (as Paul Carrol); The Human Bomb faces his first costumed super villain who is a master of physics and who plays a destructive flute. "The Tire Thieves" starring Steele Kerrigan, art by Al Bryant. "The Laughing Gas Crimes," art by Alex Kotzky; Professor Hooker invents a laughing gas that is stolen by his lab assistant; Soon, Manhunter is on the trail and he discovers the antidote to the gas: onions! "Killer Kane" one-page Burp the Twerp story, script and art by Jack Cole. "The Origin of the Spirit," script and art by Will Eisner; The Spirit vs. Dr. Cobra. "The Monster of the Swamps," script and art by Vernon Henkel; Chic Carter vs. The Swamp Monster. "The White Gardenias," script by S. M. Iger, art by Lee J. Ames; Firebrand must battle a local hate group that is attempting to halt the activities of a U.S. Senator that promises to expose the group. "The Murder of Malcom Munsey" starring The Mouthpiece, script and art by Fred Guardineer. "The Spy Ring Murder," art by Arthur Peddy: The Phantom Lady vs. Nazis. 68 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 5.5 $2,600.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white Label #1497671002 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($78.00) will be charged at checkout.

Cover by Gill Fox. "The Brain of Cyrus Smythe" starring Plastic Man, script and art by Jack Cole; Cyrus Smythe was a super-powered villain who was killed in 1642 by a monster of his own creation, and left in a vat of chemicals that allowed his body to die but the brain to remain alive. "The Runt's Revenge," script and art by George E. Brenner; #711 (Daniel Dyce) vs. The Runt. "The Flute of Destruction," script and art by Paul Gustavson (as Paul Carrol); The Human Bomb faces his first costumed super villain who is a master of physics and who plays a destructive flute. "The Tire Thieves" starring Steele Kerrigan, art by Al Bryant. "The Laughing Gas Crimes," art by Alex Kotzky; Professor Hooker invents a laughing gas that is stolen by his lab assistant; Soon, Manhunter is on the trail and he discovers the antidote to the gas: onions! "Killer Kane" one-page Burp the Twerp story, script and art by Jack Cole. "The Origin of the Spirit," script and art by Will Eisner; The Spirit vs. Dr. Cobra. "The Monster of the Swamps," script and art by Vernon Henkel; Chic Carter vs. The Swamp Monster. "The White Gardenias," script by S. M. Iger, art by Lee J. Ames; Firebrand must battle a local hate group that is attempting to halt the activities of a U.S. Senator that promises to expose the group. "The Murder of Malcom Munsey" starring The Mouthpiece, script and art by Fred Guardineer. "The Spy Ring Murder," art by Arthur Peddy: The Phantom Lady vs. Nazis. 68 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 4.0 $1,599.95 or Best Offer Paper: Cream to off white Slab: Scratch on front of case; Scratch on back of case; Scuffing to inner well of case Centerfold detached. Label #0625027002 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($48.00) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by humble cow

Cover by Gill Fox. "The Brain of Cyrus Smythe" starring Plastic Man, script and art by Jack Cole; Cyrus Smythe was a super-powered villain who was killed in 1642 by a monster of his own creation, and left in a vat of chemicals that allowed his body to die but the brain to remain alive. "The Runt's Revenge," script and art by George E. Brenner; #711 (Daniel Dyce) vs. The Runt. "The Flute of Destruction," script and art by Paul Gustavson (as Paul Carrol); The Human Bomb faces his first costumed super villain who is a master of physics and who plays a destructive flute. "The Tire Thieves" starring Steele Kerrigan, art by Al Bryant. "The Laughing Gas Crimes," art by Alex Kotzky; Professor Hooker invents a laughing gas that is stolen by his lab assistant; Soon, Manhunter is on the trail and he discovers the antidote to the gas: onions! "Killer Kane" one-page Burp the Twerp story, script and art by Jack Cole. "The Origin of the Spirit," script and art by Will Eisner; The Spirit vs. Dr. Cobra. "The Monster of the Swamps," script and art by Vernon Henkel; Chic Carter vs. The Swamp Monster. "The White Gardenias," script by S. M. Iger, art by Lee J. Ames; Firebrand must battle a local hate group that is attempting to halt the activities of a U.S. Senator that promises to expose the group. "The Murder of Malcom Munsey" starring The Mouthpiece, script and art by Fred Guardineer. "The Spy Ring Murder," art by Arthur Peddy: The Phantom Lady vs. Nazis. 68 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 2.5 $290.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #3907221015

Cover by Gill Fox. "The Weather Weapon" starring Plastic Man, script and art by Jack Cole; Boreas, the north wind, is "controlled" by a machine in the possession of Don Snitzel and some Fifth Columnists in order control the weather; The wind is useless on Woozy, who shrugged off all attacks. "The Slaughter Symphony," The Manhunter gets the goat of Sergeant Clancy when he rounds up the murderous maestro Orsky. "Introducing Hustace Throckmorton," script and art by Paul Gustavson; After giving Hustace Throckmorton an emergency blood transfusion, Roy notices that the little man now exhibits powers similar to the Human Bomb... except he has explosive feet, not hands! "Mr. Midnight" starring the Spirit, script and art by Will Eisner. "The Vengeance of Dr. Jason" starring Chic Carter, script and art by Vernon Henkel. "Vulture Smith" text story starring Dick Mace. "Crossword Puzzle Duel" one-page Burp the Twerp story, script and art by Jack Cole. "The Death of 711," script and art by George E. Brenner; 711, becoming more sloppy and allowing more and more inmates to discover his identity, faces racketeer Oscar Jones. "The School For Spies!" starring Phantom Lady, art by Joe Kubert; Melinda is taken prisoner by Torpe, a foreign spy. 68 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 2.0 $130.00 Paper: Cream to off white Cover detached, tape on interior cover. Label #0310783012

Cover by Jack Cole. "The Eyes Have It!," script and art by Jack Cole; Chief Branner denies Plastic Man the right to help a little mute boy named Bright Eyes, who is being held prisoner by his own disfigured father, The Sphinx, who used the boy's persuasive eyes to get away with murder. "The Morger Boys," script and art by Will Eisner; The Spirit vs. Morger Boys. "The Dog and the Bombardier," script and art by Paul Gustavson; The Human Bomb and the Bombadiers journey to Japanese-occupied China, where they busted up another nest of Japanese and free another prisoner. "Dr. Sackville" starring the Manhunter, art by John Cassone. "On the Beach" one-page Burp the Twerp story, script and art by Jack Cole. "The Spanish Treasure Map;" Destiny is twice transported to Death Valley, where he finds himself amid the discovery of a hidden treasure. "Curtain of Death" text story starring Dick Mace. "Submarine Sabotage;" Senator Knight and other officials are taking a maiden voyage in the new super submarine, and invite Phantom Lady to go with them. "Termite of Terror" starring Flatfoot Burns, script and art by Al Stahl. 68 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 4.5 $499.00 Paper: Cream to off white Label #4254150019

Cover art by Jack Cole. Plastic Man story, script and art by Jack Cole. Human Bomb story, script and art by Paul Gustavson. Burp the Twerp story, script and art by Jack Cole (as Ralph Johns). Destiny story. Spirit story, script and art by Will Eisner. Flatfoot Burns story, script and art by Al Stahl. Phantom Lady story, art by Rudy Palais. The Murdering Rhymester starring Manhunter. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 4.0 $120.00 Paper: Cream to off white Label #2010796001

Cover art by Jack Cole. The Gag Man starring Plastic Man, script and art by Jack Cole. Honeybun story, script and art by Paul Gustavson. Flatfoot Burns story. Candy story, script and art by Harry Sahle. Spirit story, art by Lou Fine. Specks story, script and art by Michael Senich. Manhunter story. 60 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 8.5 $680.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #4339309022

Cover art by Jack Cole. A Three-Way Stretch For Plastic Man starring Plastic Man, script and art by Jack Cole. Specks story, script and art by Michael Senich. Honeybun story, script and art by Paul Gustavson. Candy story. Spirit story, script by Bill Woolfolk, art by Lou Fine. Bomb On Board text story starring Plastic Man. Manhunter story, art by Al Bryant. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 8.5 $600.00 Paper: White Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s) Label #0296549012

Cover art by Jack Cole. Phffffttt! starring Plastic Man, script and art by Jack Cole. Dewey Drip story, script and art by Joe Devlin. Honeybun story, script and art by Paul Gustavson. Candy O'Connor--A Modern Annie Oakley starring Candy, script and art by Harry Sahle. Spirit story, script by Bill Woolfolk, art by Lou Fine. Magician text story starring Plastic Man. Manhunter story, art by Al Bryant. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 3.0 $331.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #4308126019 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($9.93) will be charged at checkout.

Reed Crandall/Nick Cuidera cover. Ken Shannon, Private Eye in "Blood on the Chinese Fan," Inspector Denver in "The Case of the Zombie Fire-Bugs" (art by W.G. Hargis), T-Man in "the Atomic Witch Doctor," and "Noblesse Oblige!" One page filler, "The Imperfect Crime," and a two page text story, "Tricks to all Trades." Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 6.0 $7,550.00 or Best Offer Restored: B3 Paper: Off white Restoration includes: Color touch, pieces added, cover cleaned, interior lightened, cover reinforced. Label #1350298001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($226.50) will be charged at checkout.

Stories and art by Milton Caniff, Chester Gould, Frank King, Harold Gray, Bill Holman, Robert Ripley, Frank Willard, Percy Crosby, Hal Forrest, Fontaine Fox, Walter Berndt, Al Smith, Martin Branner, Sidney Smith, Fred Harman, Frank V. Martinek, Leon A. Beroth, Carl Ed, Ferd Johnson, Al Posen, Edwin Alger, Gaar Williams, A. W. Nugent, A. W. Brewerton, Ed Leffingwell, and Tack Knight. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. This issue features the first comic-book appearance of comic-strip detective Dick Tracy. Tracy takes the blame after killer Boris Arson escapes from prison. In another beloved strip, Terry and the Pirates, Pat and Terry face the mysterious villain known only as The Skull. Also featuring popular strips Little Orphan Annie, Skippy, Gasoline Alley and Ripley's Believe It or Not. Moon Mullins; Kitty Higgins; Dick Tracy; Skippy; Always Belittlin'; Toonerville Folks; Little Stanley; Smitty; Herby; Gasoline Alley; Ripley's Believe It or Not; Cicero's Cat; Winnie Winkle; Looie; The Gumps; Don Winslow; Bos'n Hal Sea Scout; Harold Teen; Little Orphan Annie; Maw Green; Lovey Dovey; Texas Slim; Ella and Her Fella; Jinglet; Ben Webster; Bertie on a Bust; Mutt and Jeff; Tailspin Tommy; How to Fly; Bronc Peeler; On the Range; A Strain on the Family Tie; Zipper; Red Magic Tricks, Puzzles and Games; Terry and the Pirates; Pam; Smokey Stover; Little Joe; Little Folks; Baby Sister. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 5.0 $680.00 Paper: Cream to off white Label #4395451001

Stories and art by Milton Caniff, Chester Gould, Frank King, Edwina Dumm, Bill Holman, Sheldon Mayer, Harold Gray, Robert Ripley, Frank Willard, Percy Crosby, Dick Ryan, Gaylord Du Bois, Hal Arbo, Walter Berndt, Al Smith, Frank Beck, Garrett Price, Stanley Link, Martin Branner, Sidney Smith, Fred Harman, Frank V. Martinek, Leon A. Beroth, Carl Ed, Bob Moore, Carl Pfeufer, Ferd Johnson, Al Posen, Edwin Alger, Gaar Williams, A. W. Nugent, Ed Leffingwell, and Tack Knight. Edited by comics pioneers M.C. Gaines and Sheldon Mayer. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. Tracy temporarily becomes Chief of Police in small-town Homeville to reduce crime. But his arrival coincides with that of gangsters Cut and Muscle Famon, and their equally deadly mother, Maw Famon. From the Dick Tracy Sundays, Sept. 22 - Oct. 13, 1935. Pat, Terry and Connie are prisoners of the Dragon Lady when an American destroyer comes looking for her hideout. She promises to kill them if the hideout is discovered, and ties them to stakes for good measure. Scribbly meets a cartoonist he admires when he accidentally beans him in the head with a baseball. Also featuring popular strips Little Orphan Annie, Skippy, Mutt and Jeff, Gasoline Alley and Ripley's Believe It or Not. Reg'lar Fellers; Daisybelle; Moon Mullins; Kitty Higgins; Dick Tracy; Skippy; Always Belittlin'; Tom Mix: The Fighting Cowboy; Smitty; Herby; Tippie; Ripley's Believe It or Not; Ginger; Winnie Winkle; Looie; The Gumps; Don Winslow; Bos'n Hal Sea Scout; Harold Teen; Little Orphan Annie; Maw Green; Lovey Dovey; Texas Slim and Dirty Dalton; Ella and Her Fella; Jinglet; Ben Webster; Let's Draw Cartoons; Bertie's Picnic; Life's Little Tragedies; Scribbly; Tiny Tim; White Boy in Skull Valley; Bronc Peeler; On the Range; Death Masquerade; Zipper; Uncle Bill; Gasoline Alley; A Strain on the Family Tie; Mutt and Jeff; Cicero's Cat; Real Magic; Don Dixon and the Hidden Empire; Tad of the Tanbark; Streaky; Terry and the Pirates; Smokey Stover; Little Joe; Little Folks; Baby Sister; Smilin' Jack; Sweeney & Son. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 5.0 $230.00 Paper: Off white Label #4383697001

Stories and art by Milton Caniff, Chester Gould, Edwina Dumm, Bill Holman, Harold Gray, Frank Willard, Percy Crosby, Dick Ryan, Walter Berndt, Frank Beck, J. R. Williams; William Ferguson, Garrett Price, Stanley Link, Alice Harvey, Martin Branner, Sidney Smith, Frank V. Martinek, Leon A. Beroth, Carl Ed, Sol Hess, Wallace Carlson, Al Posen, Gaar Williams, A. W. Nugent, Ed Leffingwell, and Tack Knight. Edited by comics pioneers M.C. Gaines and Sheldon Mayer. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. Tired of pretending to be a girly-girl to get Smilin' Jack's attention, Red switches back to her pilot gear and flies away, but not before leaving Mary something to remember her by. Even if Pat survives his deadly checkers game with pirate Captain Blaze, they still have to face the Dragon Lady's wrath. Skeezix and Uncle Avery try to make it home before their truck finally gives out. Also featuring popular strips Little Orphan Annie, Skippy, Dick Tracy and The Gumps. Moon Mullins; Kitty Higgins; Dick Tracy; Skippy; Always Belittlin'; Tom Mix; Smitty; Herby; Tippie; Sister Susie; Winnie Winkle; Looie; The Gumps; Don Winslow; Bos'n Hal Sea Scout; Harold Teen; Little Orphan Annie; Maw Green; Lovey Dovey; Ella and Her Fella; Jinglet; Out Our Way; Let's Draw Cartoons; Billy the Kid Chapter I – The Kid's Boyhood; Dill and Daffy; Life's Little Tragedies; Apple Mary; This Curious World; Tiny Tim; White Boy in Skull Valley; Zipper; Gasoline Alley; A Strain on the Family Tie; Spooky; Simp O'Dill; The Nebbs; Real Magic; Streaky; Terry and the Pirates; Smokey Stover; Little Joe; Little Folks; Baby Sister; Smilin' Jack; Sweeney & Son. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 6.5 $205.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #0299217001

Stories and art by Milton Caniff, Chester Gould, Edwina Dumm, Bill Holman, Harold Gray, Frank Willard, Percy Crosby, Dick Ryan, Walter Berndt, J. R. Williams; William Ferguson, Garrett Price, Alice Harvey, Martin Branner, Sidney Smith, Frank V. Martinek, Leon A. Beroth, Carl Ed, Sol Hess, Wallace Carlson, Stookie Allen, Al Posen, Gaar Williams, A. W. Nugent, Ed Leffingwell, and Tack Knight. Edited by comics pioneers M.C. Gaines and Sheldon Mayer. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. Lips Manlis may have reformed, but his old gang is still up to their usual business, like arson. From the Dick Tracy Sundays, May 31 - June 21, 1936. The Dragon Lady escapes Cap'n Blaze, but her wrath means Terry and Pat aren't safe yet. Skeezix tries to adjust to his new life in Bunker Prep School. Also featuring popular strips Little Orphan Annie, Skippy, Smilin' Jack, and The Gumps. Moon Mullins; Dick Tracy; Skippy; Always Belittlin'; Smitty; Herby; Tippie; Sister Susie; Winnie Winkle; Looie; The Gumps; Don Winslow; Bos'n Hal Sea Scout; Harold Teen; Little Orphan Annie; Jinglet; Gasoline Alley; Out Our Way; Let's Draw Cartoons; Huck Wyatt: Rustler's Cave; Soldiers of Fortune: The Big Leaguer; Apple Mary; This Curious World; White Boy in Skull Valley; Zipper; A Strain on the Family Tie; Spooky; Simp O'Dill; The Nebbs; Real Magic; Streaky; Terry and the Pirates; Smokey Stover; Little Joe; Little Folks; Smilin' Jack; Sweeney & Son. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 4.5 $145.00 Paper: Off white to white Slab: See item notes Crack on top left corner of inner well. Label #4018771001

Stories and art by Milton Caniff, Chester Gould, Edwina Dumm, Bill Holman, Harold Gray, Frank Willard, Fontaine Fox, Percy Crosby, Walter Berndt, J. R. Williams, William Ferguson, Martin Branner, Martha Orr, Gus Edson, Frank V. Martinek, Leon A. Beroth, Carl Ed, Sol Hess, Wallace Carlson, Stookie Allen, Al Posen, Henry Sperry, W. C. Brigham, Ed Cronin, A. W. Nugent, and Ed Leffingwell. Edited by comics pioneers M.C. Gaines and Sheldon Mayer. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. The Purple Cross Gang pulls off their biggest bank robbery yet, but Dick Tracy is hot on their trail. Pat, Connie and Terry face a dangerous showdown with the Dragon Lady, until government troops arrive at her hideout. Don Winslow leads the charge against the Crocodile's forces. Also featuring popular strips Little Orphan Annie, Skippy, Smokey Stover and Gasoline Alley. Toonerville Folks; Moon Mullins; Kitty Higgins; Dick Tracy; Skippy; Always Belittlin'; Smitty; Herby; Tippie; Winnie Winkle; Yankee Privateer; The Gumps; Don Winslow; Chimpsey's Cartoon Circus; Bos'n Hal Sea Scout; Harold Teen; Little Orphan Annie; Jinglet; Gasoline Alley; Out Our Way; Soldiers of Fortune: Alexander Iacovleff; Apple Mary; This Curious World; Tiny Tim; Spooky; Simp O'Dill; The Nebbs; Real Magic; Dill and Daffy; Streaky; Terry and the Pirates; Popular Sports; Smokey Stover; Little Joe; Smilin' Jack; Sweeney & Son. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 4.0 $249.00 Paper: Cream to off white Label #4303057024 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($7.47) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Poka

Cover by Maurice Kashuba. Stories and art by Maurice Kashuba, Bob Jenney, Jim Chambers, Hal Bittner, Ralph Carlson, Roy Humphries, William Ferguson, Victor Boni, Robert Turner, Alan Blane, Tom Hickey, Albert Hartje and Bill Ely. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. Genius inventor Professor Warren, known as the Supermind, sends his superpowered son Dan to destroy an enemy spy base. Professor Supermind and Son were listed in Jon Morris's 2015 book The League of Regrettable Superheroes. Invisible superhero The Voice uses his power to track a gang of counterfeiters. The Masked Pilot and Tom must capture a spy who is trying to steal an experimental new fighter-bomber plane. Dynamic cover by Maurice Kashuba. Did You Know That; Professor Supermind and Son; Heroes; The Voice, the Invisible Detective; Martan the Marvel Man; Wally Williams, American Boy; Fighting Planes; True Spy Stories: The Canal Zone Spy, The Red-Headed Spy Messenger; This Curious World; The Sky Hawk; The Masked Pilot; Gang Busters; The Hurricane Kids. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $574.00 Paper: Off white to white Slab: Significant front/back scuff(s) Label #1156842001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($17.22) will be charged at checkout.

Stories and art by Milton Caniff, Bill Holman, Frank King, Zack Mosley, Boody Rogers, Frank Thomas, Bob Jenney, Gaylord Du Bois, John Hampton, Jon Small, Gus Edson, Frank V. Martinek, Leon A. Beroth, Albert Hartje and Bill Ely. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. After a mysterious female pilot saves his life, Smilin' Jack tries to learn the identity of the "Phantom Girl." Connie and Big Stoop set out to spend their reward money, but they find more trouble after a road collision with the Baron De Plexus. Don Winslow manages to convince Captain X that he is an enemy agent before the attack on the Panama Canal. Also featuring popular strips Terry and the Pirates, Smokey Stover and Gasoline Alley. The Gumps; Mosquito Boat Raid; Smilin' Jack; Terry and the Pirates; The Return of Robin Hood; Cyclone; Don Winslow; Smokey Stover; Gasoline Alley; The Owl; Gang Busters; The Hurricane Kids. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 1.8 $100.00 Paper: Brittle Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case; Scuffing to inner well of case Label #3743904007

Stories and art by Milton Caniff, Bill Holman, Frank King, Zack Mosley, Boody Rogers, Gaylord Du Bois, Dan Gormley, George Lichty, and Gus Edson. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. Heartbroken over April, Terry finds a wounded woman in a Hong Kong alley - who turns out to be none other than the Dragon Lady. Another story featuring the gremlins, folklore creatures that entered pop culture during WWII, this time getting some cover exposure as well. After Downwind's picture appears in the newspaper, all his jilted exes come looking for him. Also featuring popular strips Smokey Stover and Gasoline Alley. The Gumps; Smilin' Jack; Terry and the Pirates; Don Winslow; Smokey Stover; Gasoline Alley; The Owl; Gang Busters; The Hurricane Kids. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 1.8 $280.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #4371616001

L.B. Cole cover. Contains original and reprinted material as noted. In order of appearance: "Honey Bunn in No Holds Barred" art by Jay Disbrow; "Toni Gay in The Case of the Fortunate Fiddle" reprinted from Guns Against Gangsters Vol. 1 (1948) #2; "Eve Adams"; and "Midge Martin, Girl Reporter, Smuggle Trouble". "Love Match" text story. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Popular Teen-Agers (1950 Star Publications) 16 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4498503001

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Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by Jay Disbrow and others. Romance comics with teen angst from L.B. Cole's Star Publications. A woman tries to cope with her fiance's jealous, controlling ways. Love-starved Ethel gives in to Frank's romantic overtures maybe sooner than she should. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 5.5 $360.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #4363466014

Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by Norman Nodel and Manny Stallman. Archie-style teen comedy, reprinted from L.B. Cole's Star Publications. Toni and Butch try horseback riding to improve posture. Honey joins the school baseball team, and proves an even better player than Lefty. Eve gets mixed up with art thieves while vacationing in Italy. Also featuring a hilarious gorilla cover by L. B. Cole. The Showoff Showdown; White Walled Romance; Masquerade Mele; Villains Villa. 32 pages, Full Color.

Add to cart CGC 4.5 $3,150.00 Paper: Cream to off white Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s) Label #4255251002

Cover by Maurice del Bourgo. Stories and art by Bill Woolfolk, Don Rico, Maurice Gutwirth, Maurice Whitman, Ezra Jackson, and George Gregg. Mystery, horror and suspense from L.B. Cole's Narrative comics. Bonnie the bagpipe player gets a gig in a blues club, but when the place gets robbed, she springs into action as only a piper can. A patchwork quilt reveals a story of piracy and combat on the high seas. Artist Don Rico retells the legends of Pandora and Siegfried in beautiful one-pagers. Cover by Maurice del Bourgo features caricatures of the Axis leadership pummeled by a hero made of Allied flags, and doubles as a war-bonds PSA. Patches: Shanghaied, Warpath; Lightfingers Louie; Pandora; Peace Of Mind; Heroes Of Legend; Jerry Jr.; Red Wings; One Came Back; Bonnie Blows the Blues; Trial by Fire. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories, art and cover by Hal Foster, plus an introduction by Edgar W. Brown. Pioneering comics publisher David McKay's Feature Book was the first US comic book to devote complete issues to a single character. This issue reprinted Prince Valiant comic strips from 1937-38. Reprints of the medieval adventure strip by Foster, considered one of the artistic high points of the comic strip. Also featuring an illustrated biography of Foster and an introduction to the Prince Valiant strip. The first Feature Book to be printed in standard comic size and in color. 64 pages, Full Color.

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Cover by Hugh Joseph Ward. "Murder on the Sound Stage" starring Dan Turner by Robert Leslie Bellem, "Vengeance of the Severed Hands" by C. A. M. Donne, "Pair of Tramps" by Mort Lansing, "Wrong Number" by Robert A. Garron, "Nailed with Silver" starring Jeff Dargan by E. Hoffmann Price, "Sweet and Hot" by Allan K. Echols, and comic strip "Coded in Earnest" starring Sob Sister Sue by Rex Hayden Maxon. 8-in. x 11-in.; black and white newsprint pages with color cover. Cover price $0.15.

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Untitled stories starring Black Owl (script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon, Al Avison, and Al Gabriele), Dr. Frost (script by Richard Steele, art by Ben Thompson), Ted O'Neil, Green Lama (script by Ken Crossen, art by Mac Raboy), Captain Gallant (art by Grieg Chapian), Twist Turner (art by Irving Roir, Al Ross, Ben Roth, and Salo Roth), Great Voodini (art by Jon Smalle), and Power Nelson. New Adventures of Frankenstein, script and art by Dick Briefer (as Frank N. Stein). $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Untitled stories starring Black Owl (script by Otto Binder, art by Jack Binder), Dr. Frost (art by Ben Thompson), Green Lama (script by Ken Crossen, art by Charles Sultan), and Power Nelson (art by Paul Norris as Roy Paul). Surprise Attack starring Ted O'Neil, art by Maurice Gutwirth. America's Fighting Twins starring Yank and Doodle, art by Paul Norris. The Frankenstein Monster Again Meets Bulldog Denny, script and art by Dick Briefer. Task No. 7 starring Twist Turner, art by Irving Roir, Al Ross, Ben Roth, and Salo Roth. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Jack Binder. Untitled stories starring Dr. Frost (art by Ben Thompson), Spike Mason (art by Reade Conrad), Yank and Doodle (art by Paul Norris), Frankenstein (script and art by Dick Briefer), Green Lama (script by Ken Crossen), Ted O'Neil, Power Nelson (art by Paul Norris). Black John Pegleg starring Black Owl, art by Jack Binder. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Untitled stories starring Ted O'Neil, Buck Sanders (art by Munson Paddock), Who-Zoo, The Green Lama (script by Ken Crossen, art by Dick Briefer), and Dr. Frost. Black Owl Joins Yank and Doodle. Now It's Mr. Frankenstein, script and art by Dick Briefer. Mystery of Myrtle the Turtle featuring Airmale, script and art by Fred Morgan. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Adventure of the Zombie Bodyguard starring Boom Boom Brannigan, art by Charles Voight. Puzzle of the Persecuted Scientist starring Flying Fist and Bingo, script and art by Fred Morgan. Untitled stories starring Frankenstein (script and art by Dick Briefer), Worldbeater (script by Fred Morgan, art by August Froehlich), and Yank and Doodle and Black Owl. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Criminal Justice starring Boom Boom Brannigan. Untitled stories starring Frankenstein (script and art by Dick Briefer), Willy Wolf, and Prince Ra. Dress Rehearsal For Death starring Yank & Doodle & Black Owl. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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The Double Takes the Trouble starring Boom Boom Brannigan, art by Charles Voight. His Own Story of His Childhood starring Frankenstein, script and art by Dick Briefer. Little Looie starring Zar, art by Robert Baldwin. Yank and Doodle and Black Owl. Untitled stories starring Caveman Frolics and Sir Prize (art by Charles Voight). $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Urko--the Afhanafhian Terror starring Boom Boom Brannigan, art by Charles Voight. The Man Who Lived Alone starring Yank and Doodle and Black Owl. Untitled stories starring Frankenstein (script and art by Dick Briefer), Jason, and Sir Prize (art by Charles Voight). The End of the Rope text story by Lester Lee. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Medium Well Done starring Boom Boom Brannigan, art by Charles Voight. Untitled stories starring Frankenstein (script and art by Dick Briefer) and Jason. Mystery Hill text story by Dorothy Davis. The Spook's Nooks, or, The Ghost's Ghost starring Sir Prize starring Charles Voight. The Bank Robber's Holiday starring Yank & Doodle & Black Owl. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Art Gates. Stories and art by Al Wenzel, Al McLean and Art Gates. Tales of true crime inspired this violent pre-Code crime comic from DS Publishing. The real-life story of Norman "Red" Ryan, who led a double life as a reformed ex-con and radio host, while still running an armed-robbery gang. A woman offers to marry any man who will give her $1,000 for an operation to save her mother's life. In 1924, Felix Sloper is dubbed the "Lone Wolf" for his daring bank robberies in California. Plus an article warning readers about scam-artist tricks. Graduation for Murder; The Saga of Red Ryan; Love for Sale; Hi Lights; Massacre at Canon City Prison; Confessions and a Shave; The Man Who Wanted to Hang; The Luck of Felix Sloper. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Orestes Calpini. Stories and art by Orestes Calpini and others. Kids' comics from Hillman, featuring mischievous puppet Punch and his human friend Judy. Punch is captured and enslaved by monkeys who wear human clothing, years before Planet of the Apes. Banjo the Elephant tries to tell a sign painter how to do his job, with predictable results. Tanker the Sailor is trapped on a giant clock, and the movement of the hands could send him to his doom. Punch and Judy; Fatsy McPig; Dumb Bunny and Officer Hippo; Punch the Painter; Banjo the Elephant; Billy Boy and Fancy Horse; Zulu and Tanker the Sailor; Little Horse Feather; Starry Eyes. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Gus Ricca. Stories and art by Jack Cole, Charles Sultan, Joe Beck, and Art Pinajian. An early superhero and adventure anthology published by Harry Chesler. The true-crime tale of forger Arthur Wick's rise and fall is chronicled in an early story by Plastic Man creator Jack Cole. The Young Americans investigate after a million dollars is stolen from a charity for Chinese disaster victims. A suicide attempt leads Rocketman and Rocketgirl to face the Fantastic Brain Destroyers. Fun cover by Gus Ricca. Master Key: Baroness Nohart; Punch & Cutey; Young Americans: China Relief Mission Money; Flashing Knives; Happy Landing; Sky Chief; Manhunters! Case 1: Master Forgers; The Mystery Truck; Rocketman. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Gus Ricca. Stories and art by Joe Beck, Otto Eppers and Bernard Sachs. An early superhero and adventure anthology published by Harry Chesler. Master Key uses his X-ray vision to seek an emerald stolen from an antiques dealer and clear a reformed ex-convict. Captain Glory investigates after skeletal horsemen with the touch of death attack a mine. Rocketman bequeaths his flying suit to young Billy Wood after Billy's father disappears in the jungle, and Rocketboy is born. Wicked cover by Gus Ricca. Punch & Cutey; Master Key; Captain Glory; Sacrifice; Happy Landing; Hale the Magician; Handy Andy; Yankee Boy: Gambler's Payoff; Rocketboy. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Gus Ricca. Stories and art by Ruben Moreira, Al Plastino and Paul Gattuso. An early superhero and adventure anthology published by Harry Chesler. Master Key investigates when a sinister scandal threatens to destroy America's diplomatic relations with another country. Boxer Punch O'Malley uses an opponent's superstitions to his advantage. In the modern West, Jim Collins is hunted for a crime he didn't commit, so he fights for justice as the Gay Desperado. Punch & Cutey; Master Key; Devil's Decoy; Happy Landing; Johnny on the Spot; Crime on the Run; Mock Murder: Gay Desperado; Rocketman. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Paul Gattuso. Stories and art by Joe Beck and Otto Eppers. An early superhero and adventure anthology published by Harry Chesler. Rocketman and Rocketgirl trace two murders to The Purple Peril and his pet tiger, Rajah. The Master Key uses his X-ray vision to examine a mystery: How could a dead man return to the scene of a crime? Outlaw Ray Sutherland's trail of murder earns him the nickname The Two-Gun Terror of Mohawk Valley, in a violent pre-Code Western story. Rocketman; Master Key; Happy Landing; Johnny on the Spot; Jest for Fun; Crime on the Run; Registered for Ransom; Capt'n Courage; Murder Scare; Punch & Cutey; Sport Slang. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Paul Gattuso. Stories and art by Ralph Mayo, Joe Beck, Otto Eppers, and Fred Schwab. An early superhero and adventure anthology published by Harry Chesler. Rocketman investigates a gang with a strange M.O.: faking pedestrian accidents and then blackmailing the drivers. The Master Key uses his X-ray vision to catch master con man and forger "Baldy" Shaw. Kid Dropper's trail of murder earns him the nickname Manhattan's Mad Mobster, in a violent pre-Code crime story. Also featuring a vintage ad for the Glow in the Dark Necktie ("Girls Can't Resist!"). Rocketman; Master Key; Alibi for Murder: The Clues Could Pin the Girl's Ears Back; Happy Landing; Johnny on the Spot; Mirth Parade; Crime on the Run; Registered for Ransom; Capt'n Courage; Racket Buster; Punch & Cutey; Joe Dokes. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Joe Beck, Otto Eppers, and Bill Harr. Superior takes over publishing of the early superhero and adventure anthology originally published by Harry Chesler. Rocketman and Rocketgirl search for Mr. X, who is hypnotizing teens into becoming juvenile delinquents and holdup gangs. The Master Key uses his X-ray vision to detect bank robbers inside Zip's Ice Cream Parlor. Johnny on the Spot stumbles on a crooked plot at the horse races; to solve it, he must take the jockey spot himself. Pre-Code action-girl cover featuring Rocketgirl is quite risque for its time. Rocketman; Master Key; Happy Landing; Johnny on the Spot; Laughing At Life; Crime on the Run; Pipp Boys: Three Knights in a Daze; Whiz Crackers; Jungle Town Show Boat; Punch & Cutey; It's a Fact. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Walt Kelly, George Kerr (credited as Johnny Gruelle), W.J. Enright, and Dan Noonan. Johnny Gruelle's famous doll characters have adventures and learn lessons, featuring early art from Walt Kelly. Legendary Pogo artist Walt Kelly adapts Mother Goose nursery rhymes, including Old King Cole, Little Miss Muffet and Peter Piper. Egbert Elephant and Tuffy Tiger meet a penguin whose name is Donot Inflate. Plus activity pages and "nonesuch" animals. Hip-Hip-Hippo!; Raggedy Ann; Maximilian Hopp; Egbert Elephant and His Friends; Animal Mother Goose; The Raggedy Way; The Dwarfs Hill; Billy and Bonny Bee; Oink! Oink! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.