Comic books October 1943, graded by CGC

Add to cart CGC 7.5 $599.00 Paper: Cream to off white Pedigree: Davis Crippen "D" Copy Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s); Minor crack(s) front or back, under 1" Davis Crippen ("D" Copy). Includes COA. Label #0745076003 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($17.97) will be charged at checkout.

The comics incarnation of a beloved radio hero, aviator "Red" Albright uses his inventions, including an early wingsuit, to fight evil as Captain Midnight. Captain Midnight undertakes an attempt to fly around the world non-stop in 80 hours, a daunting task in the midst of World War II. Midnight seeks the truth behind the mystery plane that appears and disappears, and carries no cargo. Genetically engineered "human beetles" are used as a biological weapon by an Axis scientist. The Non-Stop Flight Around the World!; Deaths Dark Decoy; The Plane With a Load of Nothing!; Johnny Blair!; Captain Midnight Battles the Human Beetles!; Silent Sims; Captain Midnight and the Phantom Battlewagon! 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 5.5 $855.00 Paper: Off white Pedigree: Pennsylvania Pennsylvania. Label #4300938001

Cover by Ruben Moreira. Edited by Claude Lapham and Jerry Iger. Stories and art by Ruben Moreira, Karen Karol and John Cassone. A combat-themed anthology from Fiction House that featured early work from many future comics legends (often uncredited) in the Eisner-Iger Shop. Senorita Rio is stranded in the wilds of Argentina while tailing a diplomat; The true story of Native American war hero Sgt. St. Germaine; Peaches dons her swimwear for a rescue when an old enemy tries to send Hooks Devlin to a watery grave. Shark Brodie; Dusty Rhodes; Senorita Rio; Rip Carson; The Bright Blade of Courage; Comrade Hellcat; Kayo Kirby; Hooks Devlin; Chip Collins. 56 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 1.0 $300.00 Paper: Off white Label #3935596005 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($9.00) will be charged at checkout.

Cover by Ruben Moreira. Edited by Claude Lapham and Jerry Iger. Stories and art by Ruben Moreira, Karen Karol and John Cassone. A combat-themed anthology from Fiction House that featured early work from many future comics legends (often uncredited) in the Eisner-Iger Shop. Senorita Rio is stranded in the wilds of Argentina while tailing a diplomat; The true story of Native American war hero Sgt. St. Germaine; Peaches dons her swimwear for a rescue when an old enemy tries to send Hooks Devlin to a watery grave. Shark Brodie; Dusty Rhodes; Senorita Rio; Rip Carson; The Bright Blade of Courage; Comrade Hellcat; Kayo Kirby; Hooks Devlin; Chip Collins. 56 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 6.0 $475.00 Paper: Off white to white Slab: See item notes Inner well not fully sealed, book appears unaffected and secure. Label #4276889007

Cover art by Rafael Astarita. "Blood Raiders of the Tree-Trail"; Con artists "salt" Juju Mountain with diamonds, setting off a series of bloody tribal wars. Untitled story, art by Richard Case; Simba rescues Tiku from a crocodile and then battle the elephant, M'Glo, for the kingship of the jungle. Untitled story, art by Saul Rosen; Tabu exposes an ambitious witch doctor as a fraud. "Murder!", art by Henry Kiefer; Seeking revenge for her husband's imprisonment, little Ronald's nurse tries to murder him and make it look like an accident; Wambi rescues the boy and the woman is killed by a water buffalo. Untitled story, art by George Appel; Khefran inventor, Raa, with Fantomah's blessing, takes his failed invention, artificial wings, to the besieging Vixan army. "Juju Medicine" text story. Untitled story, pencils by Robert Webb and Arnold Hicks; Native chief Kaan, hoping that his daughter never marries so that he has no rivals for his kingship, has rigged an idle to give off poison vapors, and every suitor is required to approach the idol. Untitled story, art by George Tuska; Camilla is drugged by a witch doctor and sold to an Arab slaver. 60 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 4.5 $2,495.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Centerfold detached. Sticker attached to back cover. Second highest graded. Label #1488626003 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($74.85) will be charged at checkout.

Cover art by Bob Montana. Shield G-Man Club ad. "Invitation to Murder," art by Irv Novick; Joe Higgins stands accused of murder of one of his old friends. "Green Death," art by Bob Fujitani (as B. Fuje); Dr Peters and Dr Mordecai, Botany Professors, traveled to Tibet; Upon their return to the United States, Dr Peters had lost his mind, due to attempting to bring back a sacred plant. Untitled story, pencils by Dave Higgins, inks by Terry Woik Szenics; Li'l Chief Bugaboo has trouble fishing. "Wise Guy" text story. Archie Talks ad. "Archie the Jockey: Part 2", script and pencils by Harry Sahle, inks by Janice Valleau; When Jughead mentions that jockeys have to be a certain weight, Archie stuffs himself in hopes of becoming overweight; Archie gets sick and is visited by Dr. Breakbone. Untitled Marco Loco Adventurer story, script and art by Carl Hubbell. Untitled Catfish Joe story, script and art by Larry Harris; An airplane makes an unscheduled landing in the bayou. Untitled story, art by Irv Novick; While facing certain death, Captain Commando and the Boy Soldiers think about what led them to where they are. 60 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 3.5 $930.00 Paper: Cream to off white Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case; Scuffing to inner well of case Tape on interior cover. Label #1974422017

Cover art by Bob Montana. Shield G-Man Club ad. "Invitation to Murder," art by Irv Novick; Joe Higgins stands accused of murder of one of his old friends. "Green Death," art by Bob Fujitani (as B. Fuje); Dr Peters and Dr Mordecai, Botany Professors, traveled to Tibet; Upon their return to the United States, Dr Peters had lost his mind, due to attempting to bring back a sacred plant. Untitled story, pencils by Dave Higgins, inks by Terry Woik Szenics; Li'l Chief Bugaboo has trouble fishing. "Wise Guy" text story. Archie Talks ad. "Archie the Jockey: Part 2", script and pencils by Harry Sahle, inks by Janice Valleau; When Jughead mentions that jockeys have to be a certain weight, Archie stuffs himself in hopes of becoming overweight; Archie gets sick and is visited by Dr. Breakbone. Untitled Marco Loco Adventurer story, script and art by Carl Hubbell. Untitled Catfish Joe story, script and art by Larry Harris; An airplane makes an unscheduled landing in the bayou. Untitled story, art by Irv Novick; While facing certain death, Captain Commando and the Boy Soldiers think about what led them to where they are. 60 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 7.5 $395.00 Paper: White Label #0248102014

The Newsboy Legion in "Victuals For Victory" (art by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby), the Star-Spangled Kid in "Mr. Gadget goes to Town" (art by Hal Sherman), Penniless Palmer in "The Gold-Giving Gadget," Hap Hazy Hypnotist (art by Jack Farr?), Liberty Belle in "South of the Border," and Robotman in "The Radium Rogues!" One-page combined ad for Superman 24, Green Lantern 9, Batman 19, All-Flash 11, All Star Comics 18, Wonder Woman 6, Leading Comics 8, and Mutt & Jeff 10. Simon/Kirby cover. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 3.5 $2,000.00 Paper: Cream to off white Label #1290953005

Cover by Alex Schomburg. Edited by Ned Pines. Stories by Richard Hughes, Bob Oksner, Max Plaisted, August Froehlich, Ed Moritz, and George Mandel. Chock full of action and adventure, these are Thrilling Comics! 60 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 3.5 $350.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #4327512014

Cover by Jack Binder. Stories and art by Otto Binder, Jack Binder and Bert Whitman. A Fawcett anthology with an emphasis on superhero adventure. This issue marks the debut of beloved longtime Marvel Family member "Uncle Marvel." Discovering Mary Marvel's secret identity, lovable con man Dudley claims to be a member of the Marvel Family too - but his real secret is that he has no actual superpowers. Commando Yank catches a ride on a Chinese fighter plane - on the OUTside of the plane - to stop the execution of American prisoners in Japan. Much to the surprise of gathered party guests, a hunter's bear trophy comes to life and begins stalking the hunter. Mary Marvel Meets Her Uncle Marvel; Commando Yank: Mikado For a Day; Phantom Eagle: The Ace of Blades; For Faithful Service; Mr. Scarlet: The Mad Drama of the Hunted Hunter. 56 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.