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Miss Fury Comics (1942) 5 CBCS 1.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Cover detached.

Label #24-11A7DFA-008

52 pages. Book-length untitled story by Tarpe Mills. Alex Schomburg cover. Cover price $0.10.

Mr. Miracle (1944) Holyoke One-shot 4 CBCS 4.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #21-31C4038-012

Stories and art by Irwin Hasen, R. Johnson, Lee Lawrence and George Storm. Sometimes listed as Holyoke One-shot #4. Little is known about the so-called "Holyoke One-Shots," except they include stories reprinted from early Golden Age books by Temerson and other publishers. The Blue Streak battles Nazi agents to free an explorer from an Antarctic avalanche. Cat-Man must elude a series of traps to enter a spy stronghold and discover the identities of enemy agents. Secret Agent Z-2 faces one of the most difficult tasks of his career. The Flying Trio; Blue Streak; Secret Agent Z-2; Bob Preston; Cat Man; Jane Drake; Alec and the Reign of Yang; It's Time You Knew. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Mutt and Jeff (1939-65 All Am./National/Dell/Harvey) 57 PR 0.5

Interior is complete. Full length spine split. Brittle.

Cover by Sheldon Mayer (credited as Bud Fisher). Stories and art by Al Smith (credited as Bud Fisher) and others. DC reprints the comic strip that defined the comic strip, featuring the original tall-and-short comedy duo. Also featuring the "topper" strip Cicero's Cat. Jeff takes singing lessons. Jeff meets his dream girl. Plus a story about sports superstitions, and a PSA about fact-checking. Mutt & Jeff; Cicero's Cat; Buzzy Says: Be Sure of Your Facts!; Superstitions in Sports. 40 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Mutt and Jeff (1939-65 All Am./National/Dell/Harvey) 57 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Piece clipped. Interrupts art or story.

Cover by Sheldon Mayer (credited as Bud Fisher). Stories and art by Al Smith (credited as Bud Fisher) and others. DC reprints the comic strip that defined the comic strip, featuring the original tall-and-short comedy duo. Also featuring the "topper" strip Cicero's Cat. Jeff takes singing lessons. Jeff meets his dream girl. Plus a story about sports superstitions, and a PSA about fact-checking. Mutt & Jeff; Cicero's Cat; Buzzy Says: Be Sure of Your Facts!; Superstitions in Sports. 40 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Mutt and Jeff (1939-65 All Am./National/Dell/Harvey) 59 PR 0.5

Interior is complete. Full length spine split through cover and all wraps. Brittle.

Cover by Sheldon Mayer (credited as Bud Fisher). Stories and art by Al Smith (credited as Bud Fisher), Jack Schiff, and Win Mortimer. DC reprints the comic strip that defined the comic strip, featuring the original tall-and-short comedy duo. Also featuring the "topper" strip Cicero's Cat. Mutt takes Jeff golfing, but Jeff is a bit unclear on the rules. Mutt decides to write a screenplay. Jeff meets Count de Moola. Plus a PSA starring Superman about traffic safety. Mutt & Jeff; Cicero's Cat; Superman Says: It's Smart to Check-- And Doublecheck!; How to Build a Bridge. 40 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

My Story (1949) 5 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4294795004

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Numbering continues from Zago Jungle Prince (1948) #4. In order of appearance: "My Marriage Was Doomed!"; "Was I Too Young for Love?" art by Al Davoren, retitled and reprinted as "Ungrateful Love!!" in Top Love Stories (1951) #10; and "I Tried to Buy Love" art by Eddie Schwartz. "I Was Blinded by Love" text story reprinted in Cowboy Love (1949) #29. Indicia states "MY STORY TRUE ROMANCES IN PICTURES (formerly ZAGO)". 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Mystery in Space (1951 1st Series) 17 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #2139595013

"The Last Mile of Space" (cover/story art by Murphy Anderson), "The Man in the Moon," "The Thought Pirate," and "The Magnetic Duel" (art by Anderson). Carmen Infantino art? Anderson cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Operator #5 (1934-1939 Popular Publications) Pulp Vol. 10 #1 GD/VG 3.0

1.5" Tear in cover.

Other Worlds (1949-1953 Clark Publishing) 1st Series 11 GD/VG 3.0

May, 1951; Volume 3, No 3 / Issue 11. 5 1/4-in. x 7 1/2-in.; black and white; 162 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Our Gang Comics (1943-1947 Dell) 29 CGC 2.5

Paper: White

Label #4384477003

52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Out of the Shadows (1952) 10 VG+ 4.5

Cover loose at one staple.

Cover art by George Roussos. Destroy My Enemy, art by Nick Cardy; Meek Elmer Grimes commands a murderous pirate-genie in a bottle; Fulfilling a death contract the genie turns on his master. 'Til Death Do Us Part, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Mike Peppe; The husband of a dominating wife is sent over to inquire about the rich neighbors. Harvest of Hate text story by Irving Werstein, pencils by John Celardo. Revenge of the Little People, inks by John Celardo; The circus midget "Major" Martin marries the lovely trapeze artist Lila, but is betrayed by her and killed for his money; Lila is haunted by apparitions of ghost midgets, who sabotage her act and let her drop to certain death. The Corpse That Lived!, pencils by Alex Toth, inks by Mike Peppe; A woman is buried with her jewels; When grave robbers open the coffin, the lady stirs again. She recovers and lives happily ever after. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Out of This World Adventures (1950 Avon) Pulp Vol. 1 #2 VG 4.0

A pulp magazine with 32 pages of four color comic content!

Dec 1950. Cover by James Bama. "Out of This World Adventures" Vol. 1 No. 2 is a pulp magazine with 32 pages of four color comic content, including "The Corsairs from the Coalsack," written by John Michel with art by Joe Kubert, and Crom the Barbarian in "The Spider God of Akka," written by Gardner Fox, with art by John Giunta. This issue also includes over 100 pages of b&w illustrated pulp SF stories, including "Raiders of the Solar Frontier" by A. Bretram Chandler, plus six others. 6 3/4-in. x 9 3/4-in, partial b&w/color, 130 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 60 CBCS 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #22-1716DF1-009

Katy Keene begins. Cover art by Al Fagaly. "Masquerade Monkeyshines," art by Bill Vigoda; When Archie's plan to wear his usher outfit to the masquerade is foiled, he's forced to improvise while wearing a coat and underwear. Untitled Willy the Wise Guy story, art by Red Holmdale. "The Case of the Living Puppets," pencils by Irv Novick; the Shield (Joe Higgins) encounters Marco the puppet maker and faces Drago, an evil puppeteer. "The Fat's In the Fire" text story; Archie reads a ghoul murder mystery. Untitled story, art by Bill Woggon; Introduction of Katy Keene. The Kiss of Death" starring Black Hood, Mrs. Fanny Worthmore, Jane Gray, and Sergeant McGinty, art by Irv Novick; A train murder mystery. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Perfect Love (1951) 8 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Centerfold missing. Interrupts art and story.

Photo cover. "Love Was My Co-Pilot," art by Everett Raymond Kinstler; Bush pilot Della flies archaeologist Derek to the Arctic Circle, where he makes an exciting discovery; Della falls in love with Derek but learns hes engaged to Anne; Anne steals Dereks notes and leaves in her plane, but crashes. "The Steadfast Heart," pencils by Dick Beck; Actress Ellen convinces director Dan to hire John for his play; Johns not very talented but Ellen falls in love with him; John uses Ellen then discards her, harming her career as he does. "Lesson in Love," pencils by Jim Mooney, inks by Bernard Sachs; Roberta gets a teaching job in a small town but chafes under the strict rules of behavior required; She is attracted to principal Arnold, but hes afraid of losing his job so she dates Tom to make him jealous; When Roberta is spotted with a man, Arnold, to save her job, says she was with him. "This Time For Keeps" text story. "Heartbreak Waltz," pencils by Stan Drake; Holly and her fiancé Lon win an amateur dance contest; Derek urges Holly to turn pro, but Lon opposes the plan; Holly falls in love with Derek and dumps Lon, then learns Derek is already married. "Jungle Masquerade," pencils by Jim Mooney, inks by Bernard Sachs; College students Alice and Don travel to South America on an exchange plan; Alice falls in love with plantation owner Kit and agrees to marry him; Alice learns Kit is married "according to the native customs" to Ceena and they have a son, but he says "legally, Im not married!" "Make-Believe Romance," art by Dick Beck; Summer theatre actress Peg falls in love with her co-star Bill, but he only has eyes for Honey; She rejects the romantic advances of the other actors; When Honey accepts an acting job from producer Anson, she dumps Bill and Peg catches him on the rebound. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Phantom Detective (1933-1953 Standard Magazines) Pulp Vol. 23 #1 GD 2.0

Phantom Detective (1933-1953 Standard Magazines) Pulp Vol. 29 #1 FN 6.0

Phantom Detective (1933-1953 Standard Magazines) Pulp Vol. 36 #1 VG 4.0

Cover and interior oxidation.

Phantom Detective (1933-1953 Standard Magazines) Pulp Vol. 48 #1 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

Phantom Detective (1933-1953 Standard Magazines) Pulp UK Edition 3 GD 2.0

Cover detached.

Phantom Lady (1947 Fox) 17 CBCS 4.5

Paper: Pink

Label #24-1136B3A-001

Cover art by Matt Baker. "The Soda Mint Killer!", art by Matt Baker; When Sandra discovers that a protection racket is bullying a friend of hers, and eventually kills her because she won't pay, the Phantom Lady decides to take them head-on. "The Stinging Whip!", art by Matt Baker; Don calls up Sandra and invites her out to the Grand Fairgrounds Track to introduce her to a new racehorse he has purchased; His jockey is killed, however, when he refuses to throw the race, so Don gets Sandra to ride Sugar Girl instead! "Marks of a Killer!" text story. "Evelyn Ellis, Queen of Gangsters," pencils by Rudy Palais. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Planet Comics (1940 Fiction House) 24 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Centerfold missing. Interrupts art and story.

Cover art by Dan Zolnerowich. The Queen of the Jungle ad. Untitled story, art by Joe Doolin; Mars uses Bert Rand's jealousy to kidnap scientists and round up rogues and try to conquer the planets. Untitled story, art by George Tuska; It's winter on Neptune and the Toags have awakened and attacked Xalan again. Untitled story, art by George Appel; Star Pirate frees a girl and her crew from the space patrol. Untitled story, art by Rafael Astarita; A giant beast attacked Donna and her father and stole his eyes. "Is Atlantis On the Moon?" article. Untitled story, art by Graham Ingels; Flying over ruined Manhattan, Hunt's ship is shot down. Untitled story, art by Lee Elias; The Blind Death is killing people and Marto comes to Vanam with information. Untiled story, art by Fran Hopper (as Fran Deitrick); Norge is captured by the scientist-magician Lomar. "Raiders From the Red Moon," art by Joe Doolin; Cities on various planets are disappearing without a trace. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Planet Comics (1940 Fiction House) 46 CBCS 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #22-1E25133-008

Cover by Joe Doolin. Edited by J. F. Byrne. Stories and art by Lily Renee, George Evans, Bob Lubbers, Murphy Anderson and Chester Martin. The first true science fiction comic, Planet Comics featured classic space opera with square-jawed heroes, rockets, rayguns and bug-eyed aliens of every stripe. In the Lost World, Hunt and Lyssa free alien prisoners and try to lead a revolt against the Volta; Murphy Anderson's Life on Other Worlds strip speculates about what life on Mercury might look like, as well as a Space Pirates' Hideout; The Star Pirate and a rival pirate captain vie for an heiress's ransom. Space-girl-to-the-rescue cover by Joe Doolin. The Lost World; Futura; Life on Other Worlds: Mercury; Mysta of the Moon; Auro Lord of Jupiter; Message from the Dead; Space Pirates' Hideout; Space Rangers; The Star Pirate. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Planet Stories (1939-1955 Fiction House) Pulp Vol. 1 #2 FR 1.0

7" cumulative spine split, cover tear, edge chipping, chew.

Spring 1940. Stories by John Murray Reynolds "Goddess of the Moon", Nelson S. Bond "Dictator of Time", Ray Cummings, Ed Earl Repp, Carl Selwyn, Ross Rocklynne, Alexander M. Phillips, and Ray Cummings -as (Ray King). Illustrations by Leo Morey, Fawcette, and Will Edwards. 7-in. x 9.75-in.; black and white; 128 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Planet Stories (1939-1955 Fiction House) Pulp Vol. 1 #3 VG/FN 5.0

Summer 1940. Cover by Stanley Albert Drake. Stories by Ray Cummings "Space-Liner X-87", Ross Rocklynne "The Forbidden Dream", Carl Selwyn "Exiles of the Three Red Moons", John Russell Fearn "The Cosmic Juggernaut", Neil R. Jones "The Dark Swordsmen of Saturn", Sam Carson, Frederick A. Kummer Jr., and Harry Walton. Illustrations by Paul, Will Edwards, Leo Morey, and Eron. 7-in. x 9.75-in.; black and white; 128 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Planet Stories (1939-1955 Fiction House) Pulp Vol. 1 #4 VG 4.0

Fall 1940. Cover by Albert Drake. Stories by Ray Cummings "Revolt in the Ice Kingdom", Nelson S. Bond "The Ultimate Salient", Ed Earl Repp, John Russell Fearn as- (Thornton Ayre), Robert Moore Williams, Donald A. Wollheim, Neil R. Jones, and Carl Selwyn. Illustrations by Paul, Rosenthab, D.L., and Leo Morey. 7-in. x 9.75-in.; black and white; 128 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Planet Stories (1939-1955 Fiction House) Pulp Vol. 1 #5 VG/FN 5.0

Winter 1940. Stories by Ray Cummings "Phantom of the Seven Stars", Eando (Otto) Binder "One Thousand Miles Below", Nelson S. Bond, John Russell Fearn -as (Thornton Ayre), Leigh Brackett, Nelson S. Bond -as (George Danzell), Ross Rocklynne, and D.L. James. Illustrations by Paul, Rosenthab, Ed Smalle, Lynch, Hannes Bok, and Eron. 7-in. x 9.75-in.; black and white; 128 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Planet Stories (1939-1955 Fiction House) Pulp Vol. 1 #8 GD/VG 3.0

1" spine split from bottom of comic. Water damage.

Fall 1941. Cover by Frank R. Paul. Stories by Eando (Otto) Binder "Vassals of the Master-World", Nelson S. Bond, Wilbur S. Peacock, Henry Andrew Ackermann, R.R. Winterbotham, Raymond Z. Gallun, Henry Haase, and Harry Walton. Illustrations by Paul, Don Lynch, Hannes Bok, Hall, Leo Morey, and Angus Dun. 7-in. x 9.75-in.; black and white; 128 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Planet Stories (1939-1955 Fiction House) Pulp Vol. 1 #9 VG/FN 5.0

Winter 1941-1942. Cover by Hannes Bok. Stories by Nelson S. Bond "The Lorelei Death", Sam Moskowitz, Alan Connell, Ray Cummings, Basil Wells, James Norman, Henry Haase, Frank Belknap Long, and Robert O. Lewis. Illustrations by Lynch, Leo Morey, Hannes Bok, Stevens, and Paul. 7-in. x 9.75-in.; black and white; 128 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Planet Stories (1939-1955 Fiction House) Pulp Vol. 3 #3 VG/FN 5.0

Here with an all-time classic! "Lorelei of the Red Mist" a novelette of suspense and intrigue on Venus by Leigh Brackett and Ray Bradury! Plus "The Million Year Picnic," another classic short story from Ray Bradbury.

March-May 1946. Cover by C. Martin. Stories: "Lorelei of the Red Mist" by Leigh Brackett and Ray Bradbury, "Captives of the Weir-Wind" by Ross Rocklynne, "The Shadow-Gods" by Vaseleos Garson, "The Pumpkin Eater" by Carlton Smith, "Space-Lane of No-Return" by George A. Whittington, "Prisoner of the Brain-Mistress" by Bryce Walton, and "The Million Year Picnic" by Ray Bradbury. Illustrations by Moore, Doolin, Leidenfrost, C. Martin, Murphy. 7-in. x 10-in.; 128 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.20.

Planet Stories (1939-1955 Fiction House) Pulp Vol. 3 #11 VG 4.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Spine split seal. 1" unsealed spine split from top.

Cover by Allen Anderson. "Pillar of Fire" by Ray Bradbury and other stories by Henry T. Simmons, J. W. Pelkie, Gardner F. Fox, Damon Knight, William Brittain, Bjarne Kirchhoff, John & Dorothy de Courey, and J. Haravey Haggard. Illustrations by Alden McWilliams, Donel, Meilink, Vincent Napoli, Martin, Hardison. 7-in. x 9.75-in.; black and white; 128 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Planet Stories (1939-1955 Fiction House) Pulp Vol. 5 #1 VG/FN 5.0

an issue jampacked with great writers including Poul Anderson-N, Frank Belknap Long, Jack Vance, Mac Reynolds, and James Blish.

Cover by Allen Anderson. Stories by Poul Anderson, Ross Rocklynne, J. T. McIntosh, Dave Dryfoos, William Morrison, Frank Belknap Long, Jack Vance, Mack Reynolds, and James Blish. Illustrations by Herman Vestal, Earl Mayan. 7-in. x 9.75-in.; black and white; 112 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Planet Stories (1939-1955 Fiction House) Pulp Vol. 5 #6 GD 2.0

7" cumulative spine split. Cover and interior oxidation.

May 1952. Cover by Allen Anderson. "War-Maid of Mars" by Poul Anderson. Other stories by J. T. McIntosh, Bryce Walton, Robert Moore Williams, Peter Phillips, Lloyd Palmer, Bolling Branham, and John McGreevey. Illustrations by Herman Vestal, Kelly Freas. 7-in. x 9.75-in.; black and white; 112 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Police Comics (1941) 72 GD/VG 3.0

Centerfold detached at one staple. Cover oxidation.

Cover art by Jack Cole. Plastic Man story, script and art by Jack Cole. Honeybun story, script and art by Paul Gustavson. Specks story, script and art by Michael Senich. Spirit story, art by Lou Fine. Candy story, script and art by Harry Sahle. The Autographed Slug starring Manhunter. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Popular Detective (1934-1953 Beacon/Better) Pulp Vol. 37 #3 VG 4.0

Private Detective Stories (1937-1950 Trojan Publishing) Pulp Vol. 8 #5 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation.

Rangers Comics (1941) 52 CGC 6.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4018522013

Edited by Seymour S. Schneid and Jack Byrne. Stories and art by Marilyn Mercer, Jerry Grandenetti, Kurt Caesar, Enrico Bagnoli, George Evans and Giovanni Benvenuti. Tales of adventure from pioneering comics publisher Fiction House. King of the Congo is caught between a corrupt trader and an ivory caravan; Firehair hates the handsome hunter who has fallen for her, but she must go after him when he's captured by outlaws; The Sky Rangers contend with a bandit gang led by Senor Scorpion. Cover (possibly by Ed Waldman) manages to contain both bondage and action-girl elements. Firehair; The Secret Files of Dr. Drew; King of the Congo; Jan of the Jungle; Stampede - Part 1; Sky Rangers; I Confess. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Real Life Comics (1941) 12 CGC 2.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Cover detached.

Label #3732724001

Real Life Comics (1941) 28 PR 0.5

Interior is complete. Near full length spine split. Brittle.

Rocket Comics (Canadian 1941-1946 Maple Leaf) Vol. 2 #3 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Canadian Edition

Label #4197280005

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Canadian series. July-August 1943. Cover by Bert Bushell. 7.5" x 10.25", 48 pages, B&W.

Romantic Adventures (1949) 15 CBCS 5.5

Paper: White

Label #0005262-AA-002

Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. A woman dedicates herself to helping humankind, but allows no time for love; A girl is led astray by communists, in a story clearly inspired by the Cold War red scares; Castaways on a desert island find love. Do-Good Girl. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Samson (1940 Fox) 1 CBCS 7.5

Paper: Cream to off white

From the Oxford Collection.

Label #21-26027AF-015

Stories by Toni Blum and Will Eisner. Art by Alex Blum, Louis Cazeneuve, Bob Powell and George Tuska. Cover by Ed Ashe. A strongman superhero from Fox Feature, descended from the Biblical Samson and sharing his weakness: having his hair cut. This issue includes reprints from Samson's early appearances in Fantastic Comics #1, 3, and Mystery Men Comics #2 and 6. A mysterious magnetic super-weapon is lifting ocean liners right out of the sea; Wing Turner is shot down while scouting for Nazi U-boats in the North Atlantic. Dynamic cover by Ed Ashe. The Coming of Samson; Wing Turner; Dragor; Samson and the Murder Ring; K-51 Spies At War. 68 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Science Fiction (1939-1941 Blue Ribbon/Columbia) Pulp Vol. 1 #1 VG/FN 5.0

Minor edge chipping.

Volume 1, Issue 1 - March, 1939. Science Fiction and adventure stories pulp magazine. This issue features "Under the White Star" by Edmond Hamilton. 7-in. x 10-in., 132 pages, Text) Cover price $0.15.

Sea Hound (1945 Avon) 2 GD/VG 3.0

Centerfold detached at one staple. Lateral spine tears. Cover oxidation.

Cover by Jon J. Blummer. Sometimes listed as Captain Silver's Log of the Sea Hound #2. Seagoing adventures with Captain Silver and his sidekick Jerry in the Caribbean and South America, based on the 1942 - 1948 radio show. While the duo tracks Nazi agents throughout the Western hemisphere, the show educated young listeners about the various nations of Latin America. The crew of the Sea Hound undertakes a special mission for the Brazilian government; The true story of Spanish conquistador Francisco de Orellano, whose exploration of the Amazon inspired the plot of the fourth Indiana Jones movie. Crew of the Sea Hound; Log of the Sea Hound; At the Mouth of the Amazon; Jerry's Discoveries in Brazil; How Flecha Got His Name; Conquistador of Spain; A Letter From Captain Silver to You; What a Bird. Series continues as Sea Hound (1949 Capt. Silver) #3. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Sensation Comics (1942) 49 CGC 5.0

Paper: Light tan to off white

Label #0126423010

Cover art by Harry G. Peter. Mystery of Lake Iceberg starring Wonder Woman, art by Harry G. Peter. Phooey to Love starring Little Boy Blue and the Blue Boys, art by Frank Harry. Tale of the Tattooed Eye starring Mr Terrific, art by Stan Aschmeier [as Stan Josephs]. Declaration of Independence starring Black Pirate, art by Alfonso Greene. Meet Piccolo Pete--Who's Who In Zooville. Tale of a Tomcat starring Wildcat; Stretch decides he can be a super-hero too and puts on a costume as the Tomcat, to no great avail. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Sensation Comics (1942) 102 CBCS 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0006921-AA-005

Cover pencils by Irwin Hasen, inks by Bernard Sachs. The Queen of the South Seas starring Wonder Woman, script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; Trevor is taken captive by a descendant of Helen of Troy. The Circus Queen Mystery starring Dr. Pat, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Frank Giacoia. The Port of Missing Space Ships starring Astra, script by John Broome, pencils by Irwin Hasen, inks by Joe Giella. Love's Where the Heart Is--Romance, Inc., art by Carmine Infantino. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Sensation Mystery (1952) 110 CGC 3.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4348396009

Formerly Sensation Comics. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. Nightmare Island!, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Sy Barry; Test pilot Larry Mangrum pushes his plane through the speed barrier at 1500 miles-per-hour; He crash-lands in another dimension—An island populated by giant frog beings, where he meets two other missing pilots. Vengeance of the Invisible Men!, art by Murphy Anderson; Robert Marley comes into possession of magic glasses, which make him see the invisible "Trogs"; The trogs are causing deadly accidents all over the country and try to wipe out the human race. The Vampire Myth article by Jack Miller, art by Raymond Perry. Horror in the Lake!, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Frank Giacoia, inks by Sy Barry; Johnny Peril has to fight a horde of evil and weird caterpillar monsters. He can outrun and finally outfox them by using explosives he finds in a shack. Beware the Black Cat!, art by Morris Waldinger; Account of superstitions about black cats. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Sensation Mystery (1952) 113 CGC 3.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4348396006

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by John Giunta. The End of Death, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Jerry Grandenetti, inks by Frank Giacoia; A criminal tries to convince Johnny Peril that he is being haunted by Death himself. The Sea Girl!, pencils by Jim Mooney, inks by Bernard Sachs; Jim Spencer is marooned on an enchanted island; He lives in the company of an undine, a dryad and a sylph; Spencer falls in love with Celia, the mermaid. Lantern in the Rain!, script by Jack Miller, art by Irwin Hasen; Did the ghost of John Logan flash his ghostly signal lantern to stop Luke Brownell from crashing his train? The Man Who Sold His Soul article, script by Jack Miller, art by Raymond Perry; Account of a strange story happening in Lima, Peru, in 1715. Legacy of Horror!, pencils by Murphy Anderson, inks by Sy Barry; Ralph Edgerton inherits millions from a distant relative, but has to spend time in a haunted house. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Shadow (1931-1949 Street & Smith) Pulp Vol. 41 #6 VG 4.0

1" Cumulative spine split. Oxidation.

Volume 41, Issue 6 - May 15, 1942. 6.5" x 9", 114 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Shadow Comics (1940 Street & Smith) Vol. 3 #1 GD+ 2.5

Centerfold detached at single center staple. Cover oxidation.

Shadow Comics (1940 Street & Smith) Vol. 3 #2 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4419918023