Auctions: comic books August 1966, graded by CBCS

Action Comics (1938 DC) 340 CBCS 7.5

Paper: White

Label #18-3F8042A-001

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Origin and 1st appearance of Parasite in "Power of the Parasite!", script by Jim Shooter, art by Al Plastino; Exposed to radioactive waste, lab worker Jensen becomes the Parasite, who has the ability to absorb energy from all living beings, including Superman. Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen ad. "The Supergirl Identity Hunt!", art by Jim Mooney; The Fact Finder, a professional blackmailer, has deduced that Supergirl was once associated with the Midvale Orphanago, and he uses the opportunity of a reunion there to try and figure out her secret identity. Superman centerspread pin-up by Curt Swan. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Thunderbolt (1966 Charlton) 53 CBCS 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #23-1FB313A-004

Cover by Pete Morisi. Stories and art by Pete Morisi and Frank McLaughlin. Trained from birth by Tibetan monks to attain physical and mental perfection, Peter Cannon becomes Thunderbolt, one of Charlton's most significant contributions to the superhero genre. T-Bolt goes after the mysterious underworld gang/cult known as The Tong. He wants to find out what they're doing with that gigantic drill. Plus a guide to atomic power from Captain Atom himself. Enter…The Tong; Captain Atoms Secret. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.