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Leading Comics (1941) comic books 1955 or before

  • Issue #4
    Leading Comics (1941) 4
    Published Sep 1942 by DC.
    • Trimmed
    • Interior is complete. RESTORATION. TRIMMED. Full length spine split (taped). Staples added (not manufacturing).
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover art by Mort Meskin. The Sense Master (Chapter 1), script by Bill Finger, art by Ed Dobrotka; Five criminals, kidnapped by a robot, have their senses heightened by a certain extract created by a Dr. Brett, in order to be used by a paralyzed man known as the 6th Sense, who plans to use them to steal five jewels. The Crime Concerto (Chapter 2), script by Bill Finger, art by Ed Dobrotka; Mickey Gordon, whose sense of hearing has been dramatically bolstered by Dr. Brett's extract, seeks to steal a diamond for the 6th Sense owned by young Alce Howard. Don Quixote Rides Again (Chapter 3). The Man Who Followed His Nose (Chapter 4). The Man Who Was Afraid to Eat (Chapter 5). The Man with the Miracle Eyes (Chapter 6). The Sense Master (Chapter 7). Once a Jap text story by Brittin Quigley. Busy Bill the Bill Collector humor two-pager. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #6
    Leading Comics (1941) 6
    Published Mar 1943 by DC.
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Label #4428603006

    Cover art by Ed Dobrotka. The Treasure That Time Forgot! (Chapter 1), script by Joe Samachson, inks by Maurice Del Bourgo; The Seven Soldiers of Victory are offered $1 billion to recover a fortune in gold that was hidden away in the Andes Mountain range by the Incan Indians from murderous Spaniards. Crimes by Proxy (Chapter 2); The Seven Soldiers of Victory are offered $1 billion to recover a fortune in gold that was hidden away in the Andes Mountain range by the Incan Indians from murderous Spaniards. A Duel to the Death! (Chapter 3). Winged Masters of the Mountains (Chapter 4). The Gold That Failed to Glitter (Chapter 5). The Third Treasure Trail! (Chapter 6), script by Joe Samachson, art by Maurice Del Bourgo. Trail's End (Chapter 7). Terror O'Dowd humor two-pager. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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    $899 Leading Comics #6 - D.C. Comics 1943 CGC 7.0 Joe Samachson story Maurice Del Bou

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  • Issue #9
    Leading Comics (1941) 9
    Published Jan 1944 by DC.

    Cover art by Jon Small. The Chameleon of Crime (Chapter 1), script by Joe Samachson, art by Arthur Cazeneuve; A group of criminals meet at a luxurious hotel and discuss the fact that each had been once captured by a member of the Law's Legionaires, then a Mr. X steps forward and bets the crooks $10,000 each that he can overcome each of the "over-rated" heroes himself. Mr. X Marks the Spot (Chapter 2); Mr. X sends Crusher Kane to head up a local mob and commit a crime at a pawn shop, but he also lets the Crimson Avenger know where and when that crime is to be committed. The X-Ploits of Mr. X (Chapter 3). The House That Couldn't Be Robbed (Chapter 4). Interlude at Hoodlum's Hideout (Chapter 5). The Gorilla and the Gangster (Chapter 6). Inco the Unknown (Chapter 7). The Chameleon of Crime (Chapter 8). Sonny and Pappy humor two-pager. Tuffy humor two-pager. Hectic History humor two-pager. 60 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #12
    Leading Comics (1941) 12
    Published Sep 1944 by DC.
    • 2" Cumulative spine split. Staple rust with migration.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
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    Cover art by Jon Small. Million Dollar Challenge (Chapter 1), script by Joe Samachson, art by Arthur Cazeneuve; The Law's Legionaires see an ad in the paper warning them to stay away from the estate of one Darrel Weldon; When they show up anyway, Darrel "penalizes" them by having them have dinner with him, where he relates that he has hidden valuables in 5 places, and if they can find them, following his clues, they will win a million dollars for any charity they wish. The Cache In the Canyon (Chapter 2); Vigilante heads west to a mining claim owned by Darrel, looking for the valuables hidden there, and runs smack dab into a group of outlaws intent on killing him. The Power of the Press (Chapter 3), script by Joe Samachson, art by Arthur Cazeneuve. The Safe from the Sky (Chapter 4). The Puzzle of the Pyramids (Chapter 5). Murder in Miniature (Chapter 6). The Million Dollar Challenge. 52 pgs. Cover price $0.10.

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    $250 Leading Comics #12 CGC 1.8 DC Comics 1944 Golden Age Green Arrow Vigilante!
    $575 Leading Comics #12 - D.C. Comics 1944 Golden Age Issue - CGC FN 6.0

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  • Issue #15
    Leading Comics (1941) 15
    Published Jun 1945 by DC.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover art by Rube Grossman. A Square Head At The Round Table!, art by Rube Grossman; it's spring housekeeping time, and Aunt Sophy sends a round table that little Elmer built; The Queen decides that they need Knights of the Round Table. Hi-Jinks in High Places, art by Otto Feuer; Spylot and Sposem spot a fake Lord Hurleigh-Burleigh. The Falling Fall-Guy!--Frankie and Fanny Flipper. Backwoods Blockbuster starring Hugo Hornspread, art by Otto Feuer; Hugo's parents decided it is time for Hugo to get a job. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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    $600 LEADING COMICS #15 DC GOLDEN AGE RARE HTF CGC 5.5 OFF-WHITE TO WP 1945

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  • Issue #16
    Leading Comics (1941) 16
    Published Sep 1945 by DC.
    • Cover detached.

    Funny animal stories. Captain Tootsie (Tootsie Roll) back cover ad, "Captain Tootsie and the Hand Grenade," by C.C. Beck and Pete Costanza. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #18
    Leading Comics (1941) 18
    Published May 1946 by DC.
    • 1" Cumulative spine split. 5" Internal page tear.

    The Meat Ball Blues; Barkus wants Nero Fox to stop playing jazz and go to the art museum. Prisoners of the Deep!; Salty the Sailor saves his friends from a mutiny. Down Under Wonder; Jumpi Juniper gets shanghaied into a punching bag exhibition. Crockery and Crooks, art by Ron Santi; Hugo Hornspread gets a job in a bric a brac store, and foils a bank robbery. Flight Without Wings, art by Otto Feuer; Pelican Pete gets his wings glued together by some vultures, but that doesn't stop him from flying. Mystery from History starring Spylot Bones, art by Otto Feuer. Squaring The Circle--King Oscar's Court, art by Rube Grossman. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #19
    Leading Comics (1941) 19
    Published Jun 1946 by DC.
    • Cover oxidation.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
  • Issue #22
    Leading Comics (1941) 22
    Published Mar 1947 by DC.
    • Staple rust.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
  • Issue #23
    Leading Comics (1941) 23
    Published Jun 1947 by DC.
    • 3.5" cumulative spine split. Centerfold detached. Water damage. Cover oxidation.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover art by Otto Feuer. Ida Clare, art by Otto Feuer; Peter comes to town and gets adopted by Wolfie, who plans to fatten him up and eat him. Terrible Tom starring Puss 'n Pooch; The Sheriff makes Pooch a deputy to help catch Terrible Tom. Doodles Duck and his Toyland Playmates starring Doodles Duck, script and art by Howie Post. Untitled Roly and Poly story, art by Rube Grossman. The Isle of Mystery starring Salty the Sailor. Patrick Parrot's Unnatural History text story. Fine Feathers Don't Make Fine Birds starring Pelican Pete, art by Otto Feuer. Untitled Crazy Like a Fox story, art by Otto Feuer; Crazy sells Herman and Benny Bear telephones. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #33
    Leading Comics (1941) 33
    Published Jan 1949 by DC.
  • Issue #36
    Leading Comics (1941) 36
    Published Sep 1949 by DC.