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Comic books May 1952

  • Issue #647
    Wide World (UK Edition 1898 George Newnes Ltd) Pulp 647


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    Issue 647 - May, 1952. The true adventure magazine for men. A collection of true stories from all over the world. 98 pages, B&W.

  • Issue #10
    Witches Tales (1951 Harvey) 10
    Auction opens July 6
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #4386574003

    Cover by Lee Elias. Stories and art by Bob Powell, Vic Donahue, Warren Kremer, Joe Certa, and Manny Stallman. A showcase for Harvey's distinctive brand of pre-Code horror. A scientist's electrical experiments create an evil energy being. Another scientist creates a one-celled organism that grows out of control. The ghost of a murdered tailor animates empty clothing to seek revenge on his killer. It!; The Flash of Doom; Witches Tricks; The Room; The Mask of Murder; Keepers of Horror; The Flaming Horror; Cloth of Terror; The Howl of Death! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #53
    Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 53
    Auction opens July 6
    • Interior tearing with minor impact to art and story. Cover detached. Tape on interior cover and pages.

    Cover pencils by Irwin Hasen, inks by Bernard Sachs. "The Crime Master of Time," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; Tibro comes from the future to steal a hydrogen bomb and sends Steve and Wonder Woman to the past so they can't stop him. "The Wonder Woman Nobody Knows," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; A magazine reporter follows Wonder Woman around all day for a story that might save her job. Wonder Women of History: two-page Martha G. Kimball bio by Julius Schwartz, art by John Giunta. "Fashions of the Far East" text article. "The Secret Treasure At Rainbow's End," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; Wonder Woman helps revive a ghost town. Superboy stars in a one-page public service announcement, "Happy Hobby Time!" 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #58
    World's Finest (1941) 58
    Published May 1952 by DC.
    • Cover detached and centerfold detached at one staple. Residue.

    Cover art by Winslow Mortimer. Happy Hobby Time public service announcement starring Superboy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Winslow Mortimer. 'Scoop' Smith, Boy Reporter starring Superman, art by Al Plastino; A teen age genius becomes the Daily Planet's star reporter- and then publisher of a rival paper! The Amazing Robot Archer starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. The Treasure In The Ice starring Wyoming Kid, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Howard Sherman. Chief Hot-Foot humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Topsy-Turvy Treasure Hunt starring Tom Sparks, Boy Inventor. Private Pete humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. The Murder of Bruce Wayne starring Batman, script by David Vern, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman & Robin figures) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #4
    Worlds of Fear (1952) 4
    • Hole punched through front cover and first nine pages, slightly interrupts art and story. Centerfold detached at one staple.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
      Other items consigned by Bud Plant

    Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. Stories and art by Bob Powell and Sheldon Moldoff. Pre-Code tales of horror from Fawcett, a publisher not normally noted for grue. Ted dies in an accident, but is allowed to return to life until he finds his soul mate. A pro athlete finds an evil way to enhance his performance, by channeling the abilities of dead baseball stars. A gang boss's head is kept alive by a mad scientist to help his cronies plan their crimes. The Dead Lover Returns!; The Man Who Lost His Body; The Shrunken Head; The Resurrected Head. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.