Comic books September 1953, graded by CGC

Add to cart CGC 6.0 $1,499.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white Label #4549769004 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($44.97) will be charged at checkout.

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Antonio Canale, Enrico Bagnoli, and Ralph Mayo. Pre-Code crime comics from St. John with an above-average lineup of artists. A farmhand named Joe goes to the big city - Chicago - where he falls in with the Mob and becomes a hired killer. A cop goes undercover as a night watchman to get the goods on a robbery gang. Armored-car hijackers count on a thick fog to disguise their watery escape. Cover by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. Killer from Hicksville; Foremost Fugitive; A Dangerous Job; Hard-Luck Lefty; Escape by Water; Every Crooks a Loser; When Ex-Cons Meet! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 4.5 $180.00 Paper: Cream to off white Label #4433221004

Kill, My Minions of Death!, art by Lou Cameron; Thanks to "years of experiments plus a knowledge of black magic", Ivan Buloff controls an army of flying severed hands that kill on his command; He even blackmails the helpless German government. Duel of the Spectres, pencils by Dick Beck, inks by George Klein; Jeff Pearson and his wife travel to Scotland to inherit the family castle; Pearson is confronted by the ghosts of his dead brothers, including a vampire. Evil Cult of the Juggernaut, pencils by Dick Beck; Writing a book about native lore, Paul Reynolds discovers the cult of the juggernaut in India; The evil high priest Rashonu exploits his followers to amass riches. Master of the Undead, art by Al Hartley. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by John Belfi. Stories and art by Henry Kiefer, Al Tyler, John Belfi, and Gerald Altman. Pre-Code horror comics from Trojan Magazines. Kent ill-advisedly decides to investigate reports of a ghost rider haunting the forest. A French socialite creeps out his guests because of his fascination with snake-worshipping cults. A dead composer's last work drives its performer to commit murder. Plus an article about real-life examples of items rising into or falling from the sky. When Werewolves Die; Galloping Ghosts; Slithering Terror; Into Thin Air...; Music of the Demons. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Pre-Code horror comics from Ajax-Farrell and their anonymous talents. A strange rain of blood is centered on a man who framed a romantic rival for murder. Two embezzlers fight to the death, but the story doesn't end there. The truth about a pirate's cursed treasure is uncovered by horror host The Hexmaster. Blood in the Sky; Death at the Throttle; The Stranger in the Sky; Dead Man's Chest; Out of the Grave. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Pre-Code horror comics from Ajax-Farrell and their anonymous talents. A strange rain of blood is centered on a man who framed a romantic rival for murder. Two embezzlers fight to the death, but the story doesn't end there. The truth about a pirate's cursed treasure is uncovered by horror host The Hexmaster. Blood in the Sky; Death at the Throttle; The Stranger in the Sky; Dead Man's Chest; Out of the Grave. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories, Art and Cover by Bill Woggon. America's pin-up queen Katy Keene in four untitled stories: Katy tricks Sis into taking a dose of castor oil by taking her to the malt shop and having Chubby add it to her malted milk, only to find out Sis switched her drink with Katy's because it was bigger; Skipper Mason gifts Katy an ostrich that's drawn to things that tick, and he swallows Katy's alarm clock the night before a big movie role; Randy decides to have a simple date with Katy by wearing old clothes and driving his jalopy, only to be picked up by the police as a vagrant; and Sis ignores Katy and K.O. and waits to clean up their picnic site and put out their fire until after her nap...she changes her ways after dreaming that Smokey the Bear holds a picnic in her bedroom and leaves litter. Plus: "Randy's Car Show" 1-pager; Ginger 2-pager "Male Call!" (writer & inker unknown, pencils by Harry Lucey) - Ginger gets angry with Ickky over a game of post office; Katy Keene 1-pager; untitled Sis the Candy Kid story - Sis has a dream that she eats so much candy she inflates like a balloon and drifts into the sky; "Sis Fashions" 1-pager; and 2-page Hollywood Gossip article. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Marty Taras, Larz Bourne and Steve Muffatti. One of the mainstays of Harvey's long-running kids' comics, Little Dot also features Richie Rich and Little Lotta. Little Dot goes to the rodeo with her Uncle Hoot, as artist Steve Muffatti presents Dot in the famous "Harvey World" art style, fully developed in this issue, that would last for another three decades. Richie Rich figures out how to play baseball while keeping up with his dance lessons, in his first appearance. Also making her debut is Little Lotta, whose real name is given as "Charlotte Plump." Rough and Tumbled; Richie Rich: The Dancing Lessons; Little Lotta; Show Business; The Missing Jinx; Rags Rabbit. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories by Stan Lee. Art and Cover by Dan DeCarlo. Millie the Model in: two untitled stories; five untitled 1-pagers; and "Millie's Fashion Page"! Plus: untitled Chili and Her Conscience story; 2-page text story "An Eyeful of Heaven!" (creators unknown); and untitled Hanover and His Gals story. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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"The Little Monster" (pencils by Bill Benulis, inks by Jack Abel), "Shhhh" (art by Dick Ayers), "The Vampire's Coffin" (art by Tony DiPreta), "The Man in the Tank" (art by Everett Raymond Kinstler), "Johnny's Last Jump" (art by Russ Heath?), and a two-page text story, "Satan's Partner." Heath cover. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Ken Bald. Ship of Death!, art by Charles Nicholas. The Reluctant Witch, art by Hy Eisman. My Pal Ghost, art by Edvard Moritz. The Spectral Bride, art by Art Gates. When the Spirit Walked. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Katy Keene back-up story by Bill Woggon Cover price $0.10.

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"Nothing to Sneeze At"; When Moose becomes weak as a result of taking allergy medication Reggie takes advantage of that weakness to knock Moose around. "Wagon Heels"; Reggie swipes a kid's wagon to race it down a hill. "My Aching Tooth" starring Reggie and Archie. "All Burned Up"; Reggie makes a bet with Archie using a trick question. "Arrow Escape"; Reggie and Archie compete to see who will play the part of an archer in the school play. "Keep 'Em Filing"; Suzie files down a letter with a file. "Moostakes Will Happen"; Veronica is insulted when Moose refers to her as snooty so she wants Archie to stand up to him up for her. "Cheatin' Shows" text story starring Reggie. "Tattle Tale!"; Reggie skips school to see a fortune teller. "Let Him Eat Cake"; Another piece of cake has disappeared from cooking class. Untitled Katy Keene story, script and art by Bill Woggon. "Keyed Up"; Reggie accidentally hypnotizes Moose and uses it to his advantage. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 4.0 $169.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Edgar Church (Mile High). Label #0072046004 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.07) will be charged at checkout.

Photo cover of the famous singing cowboy. Races Murder in Papoose Pass starring Roy Rogers, script by Gaylord Dubois, art by Al Micale. High Wind and Gun Smoke starring Roy Rogers, script by Gaylord DuBois, art by Al Micale. Bullet Searches a Crook starring Roy Rogers, script by Gaylord DuBois, art by Randy Steffen, Pete Alvarado, and Charles McKimson. The Choice of Rory O'Hara text story by Gaylord DuBois. Chuckwagon Charley's Tales story, script by Gaylord DuBois, art by Ray Thayer. The Last Boomtown Sheriff text story. Ad for Grape Nut Flakes featuring badges related to Roy Rogers, Dale Evans, Trigger, and Bullet. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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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.

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Cover by Norman Maurer. Stories and art by Joe Kubert, Norman Maurer and Sandy Woolf. St. John, a pioneer of celebrity comics, puts Moe, Larry and Shemp on the four-color page. The world's biggest swindler sells the Stooges a firecracker factory, and it's only a matter of time until everything blows sky-high. The Stooges go treasure hunting in the East River. Action girl Jeanie finds trouble on the set when a jealous actress tries to have her eliminated, in a story with early art by comics legend Joe Kubert. Bogus Takes a Beating; Bumps for the Umps; Big Brush Off; Jeanie Steele, Hollywood Stunt-Girl; Bell Bent for Treasure. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Three Stooges (1953 St. John) 1 CGC 7.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #3747544024

Cover by Norman Maurer. Stories and art by Joe Kubert, Norman Maurer and Sandy Woolf. St. John, a pioneer of celebrity comics, puts Moe, Larry and Shemp on the four-color page. The world's biggest swindler sells the Stooges a firecracker factory, and it's only a matter of time until everything blows sky-high. The Stooges go treasure hunting in the East River. Action girl Jeanie finds trouble on the set when a jealous actress tries to have her eliminated, in a story with early art by comics legend Joe Kubert. Bogus Takes a Beating; Bumps for the Umps; Big Brush Off; Jeanie Steele, Hollywood Stunt-Girl; Bell Bent for Treasure. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 5.0 $299.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #4599160015 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($8.97) will be charged at checkout.

Cover by Norman Maurer. Stories and art by Joe Kubert, Norman Maurer and Sandy Woolf. St. John, a pioneer of celebrity comics, puts Moe, Larry and Shemp on the four-color page. The world's biggest swindler sells the Stooges a firecracker factory, and it's only a matter of time until everything blows sky-high. The Stooges go treasure hunting in the East River. Action girl Jeanie finds trouble on the set when a jealous actress tries to have her eliminated, in a story with early art by comics legend Joe Kubert. Bogus Takes a Beating; Bumps for the Umps; Big Brush Off; Jeanie Steele, Hollywood Stunt-Girl; Bell Bent for Treasure. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 6.5 $88.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Label #4461846005 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.64) will be charged at checkout.

Cover by Carl Barks. Stories and art by Carl Barks, Carl Fallberg, Bill Walsh, Paul Murry, Manuel Gonzales, Bob Karp, Don Christensen, Frank McSavage, Gil Turner, Lee Hooper, and Al Taliaferro. Sometimes listed as Vol. 13 #12. The long-running vehicle for Disney character comics featured art by Carl Barks, the legendary Good Duck Artist. Against their better judgment, Mickey and Goofy show the mysterious map to Pete. In a story by Barks, rainmaker Donald tries to spoil Gladstone's picnic with Daisy. The pigs devise a rocket slingshot to use against the Big Bad Wolf. Donald Duck; Li'l Bad Wolf; Pluto; Little Hiawatha; Figaros Fright; Grandma Duck; Mickey Mouse: The Secret of the Whirlpool. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 6.5 $245.00 Restored: C1 Paper: Off white Restoration includes: small amount of glue on spine of cover. Top edge of cover trimmed. Label #4317776015 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($7.35) will be charged at checkout.

Bill Gaines and Al Feldstein appear in "EC Confidential" (art by Wally Wood), "Punishment Without Crime" (art by Jack Kamen), "Two's Company" (art by Al Williamson with Frank Frazetta), and "The Ugly One" (art by Joe Orlando). Wood cover. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Don Heck. Stories and art by Alberta Tewks, Ed Green, Pete Morisi, and Don Heck. Pre-Code horror comics by the talents at the Iger Shop. Joe keeps things professional after murdering a romantic rival, and buries him in concrete on the job site. The curse of the Mask of Medusa brings ruin to all who possess it. A man makes a bargain with the mystical Keeper of the Flames to save his dying wife. Also featuring a cover by future Marvel legend Don Heck. Concrete Coffin; Needle Work; Mask of Medusa; Turnabout; The Evil Ones! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.