Auctions: comic books 1943

Ace Comics (1937) 80 CGC 8.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4368650007

Cover art by Joe Musial. The Phantom strips, scripts by Lee Falk, art by Ray Moore. Pete the Tramp strips by Clarence D. Russell. Jungle Jim strips, art by Alex Raymond. Katzenjammer Kids strips, art by H.H. Knerr. Tim Tyler's Luck strips, art by Lyman Young. Family Portraits strips, art by Norman Lynd. Blondie strips, art by Chic Young. Prince Valiant strips, art by Hal Foster. Teddy and Sitting Bull strips, art by Joe Musial. Tillie the Toiler strips, art by Russ Westover. Just Kids strips, art by A.D. Carter. Private Breger Abroad strips by Dave Breger. Curley Harper at Lakespur strips, art by Lyman Young. Barney Google strips, art by Billy DeBeck. 60 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 58 CGC 0.5 Restored

Restored: A1

Paper: Cream to off white

Restoration includes: pieces added to cover, spine sealed, cover reinforced. Centerfold missing.

Label #4417380001

Superman stars in "The Face of Adonis!" Also the Vigilante in "The Dummy and the Dumbbell" (pencils by Mort Meskin as "Mort Morton Jr," inks by Paris), 3 Aces in "Double-X for the Axis," Americommando in "The Brigade of the Biting Rabbit" (art by Bernard Baily), Congo Bill in "The Full-Dress Rebellion," and Zatara the Master Magician in "The Seven Year Itch!" Full-page ad for Supermen of America fan club. Half-page ads for Superman # 21 and World's Finest Comics # 9. Full-page combined ad for Batman # 15, Wonder Woman # 3, All-Star Comics # 15, All-Flash Comics # 9, Comic Cavalcade # 1, Leading Comics # 5, Green Lantern # 6, and Mutt & Jeff # 8. "Slap a Jap" cover. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Amazing Stories (1926-Present Experimenter) Pulp Vol. 17 #2 VG/FN 5.0

February 1943. Giant Size Issue. Cover by J. Allen St. John. Stories by Edgar Rice Burroughs ("Skeleton Men of Jupiter"), Stanley G. Weinbaum (Part one of "The New Adam"), P.F. Costello, Leroy Yerxa, Stanton A. Coblentz, Dwight V. Swain, Robert Bloch (as Tarleton Fiske), and Jarry Jenkins Jr. Illustrations by St. John, Virgil Finlay, Rod Ruth, Magarian, Hadden, Ned Hadley, Robert Fuqua, and Joe Sewell. 7" x 10"; black and white with color cover; 240 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Stories (1926-Present Experimenter) Pulp Vol. 17 #7 VG/FN 5.0

July 1943. Cover by H.W. McCauley. Stories by Robert Moore Williams, Festus Pragnell, P.F. Costello, Don Wilcox, Helmar Lewis, A.R. McKenzie, and Frank Patton. Illustrations by Virgil Finlay, Julian, Malcolm Schmidt, Magarian, Ronald Clyne, Robert Fuqua, and Joe Sewell. 7" x 10"; black and white with color cover; 208 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.

Batman (1940) 15 CBCS 4.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #19-34D70A0-020

Cover by Jack Burnley. "Your Face Is Your Fortune!", script by Jack Schiff, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos; Selina Kyle wins a beauty contest under an assumed name and falls in love with Bruce Wayne, who was one of the judges. 2-page Lucky-Bucky story by Bob Naylor. "The Boy Who Wanted to Be Robin!", script by Don Cameron, pencils by Jack Burnley, inks by Jack Burnley and Ray Burnley (backgrounds); After watching the Caped Crusader's in action for a period of time, and especially Robin, a criminal boss decides that he will use Batman's methods against him and adopts a youngster to aid him. "The Two Futures," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Jack Burnley, inks by Jack Burnley and Ray Burnley (backgrounds); The Caped Crusaders visit the world's greatest historian, whose fellow professors give them an idea what will happen to America's democratic way of life when the war ends. "A Lucky Break" text story by Dan Darcy. One-page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Loneliest Men in the World," script by Don Cameron, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); For this Christmas, Batman and Robin decide to play Santa to "the loneliest men in the world": those who have no friends at that festive time of the year. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 19 VG+ 4.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch. Staple rust.

Cover by Dick Sprang. "Batman Makes a Deadline!", art by Dick Sprang (as Bob Kane); After witnessing the fatal injuries to a top notch newspaper reporter who was kidnapped by a gang wanting to keep him silent regarding their activities, Batman and Robin decide to take over the story and bring the gang to justice. 'Atlantis Goes to War!', script by Don Cameron, art by Dick Sprang (as Bob Kane); Batman and Robin decide to get involved in a case where a Nazi submarine attacks Allied shipping and then disappears without a trace. One-page Private Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. 'The Case of the Timid Lion!', art by Dick Sprang (as Bob Kane); One Mr. Lyon decides to perpetrate 'jokes' and robberies, using the Joker's calling card to implicate the Jester of Crime... something the Joker doesn't find amusing - nor do Batman and Robin! Jerry the Jitterbug humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "Dramatic Fragment" text story by Ted Allenby. "Collector of Millionaires," script by Joe Samachson, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Norm Fallon; After handling a particular heart-rending situation between a friend of his and his wife, Bruce Wayne decides it's time for a vacation; But when "Bruce" returns from that vacation, he literally treats Dick Grayson like dirt. 60 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Boy Comics (1942) 10 CBCS 1.8

Paper: Cream to off white

Cover and first wrap detached. Two staples added.

Label #23-33D61D9-001

Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Dick Briefer, Dick Wood, Bob Wood, Norman Maurer, Sam Burlockoff, Alan Mandel, Virginia Bloch, Frank Volp and Charles Biro. An anthology title from publisher Lev Gleason and his primary creator, Charles Biro, featuring teen hero Crimebuster and his nemesis Iron Jaw. Crimebuster's nemesis Iron Jaw turns out to be not so dead after all - in fact, he's darn near unkillable. Aviator hero Swoop Storm is working on an experimental troop transport when his pal Winkie is conned by Ginger Doll, a Nazi spy. Yankee Longago visits Olympus, which looks much like a 1950s comics publisher, featuring art by Dick Briefer. Crimebuster: Iron Jaw Returns; Squeeks: Why All the Monkeys?; Young Robin Hood; Boy Comics Hero of the Month; Daredevil: Mind Over Murder; The Case of Earl "Speedy" Feehan; Swoop Storm; Little Dynamite; Yankee Longago. 68 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Captain Marvel Adventures (1941-1953 Fawcett) 26 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation.

Cover by C.C. Beck. Stories by Otto Binder, Al Liederman and unknown. Art by C.C. Beck, Al Liederman and unknown. After Billy escapes the ice trap, Captain Marvel tracks Mr. Mind to his secret moon base. The villain confronts Cap in several different forms (including his true appearance as a worm) but he escapes before Cap figures out which one was the true Mr. Mind in "The Monster Society of Evil Chapter 5: Marvel Meets Mr. Mind!" by Otto Binder and C.C. Beck. Plus: Billy visits Seattle, where Captain Marvel foils a plot to sabotage a war bond rally by taking the place of all the incapacitated performers in "Sabotage in Seattle!" with story by Otto Binder. Also: When the Switch brothers invent a way to change one's size, D.C. becomes a giant and decides to use his new size for criminal purposes while A.C. helps Captain Marvel to defeat his brother in "The Plundering Giant!" And: Billy is surprised when he meets his cousin Willard, who tells him that some crooks tried to swindle him when he arrived in town. Captain Marvel helps Willard stop the crooks, but it turns out that Willard isn't related to Billy after all in "His Country Cousin"! Also in this issue: Captain Kid..."Lights Up the Black Market!" by Al Liederman. And: 2-page text story "Sharks Below" by Ray Tender. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Captain Marvel Jr. (1942-1953 Fawcett) 9 CGC 5.5

Paper: Slightly britle

Label #4376010004

Cover by Mac Raboy. Stories by Otto Binder and Tom McNamara. Art by Tom McNamara and others. Superhero action with Freddy Freeman, who gains the same powers as his hero Captain Marvel, better known these days as Shazam. Captain Marvel Jr. invades the City of Crime, where things like honesty are against the law. Captain Marvel Jr. investigates when a cursed jade idol is stolen, and the culprit seems to be a famous art collector who has no memory of the crime. The evil Mr. Silence is a descendant of explorer Francis Drake, murdering Drake's other descendants so he will inherit a lost treasure. Typically powerful, wordless patriotic cover by Mac Raboy. The City of Crime; The Idol of Theft; A Good Guy in the Bad Lands; Kwiz Kwickies; Ain't So Short; The Terrible Mr. Silence; Silent Sims; Little Sir Echo. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Comedy Comics (1942 Timely) 24 VG/FN 5.0

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 82 GD/VG 3.0

Cover detached at single center staple and anchored with tape. Tape on interior cover and pages.

Batman and Robin in "Quarterback of Crime," Slam Bradley in "Wild and Wooly," the Crimson Avenger in "Not With Mirrors," Spy in "Peril on Pier 76," Air Wave in "Rogues Along the River" (art by George Roussos), and the Boy Commandos in "The Romance of Rip Carter" (by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby). A full-page ad features Boy Commandos # 5, Leading Comics # 4, All Star Comics # 18, Wonder Woman # 6, Green Lantern # 9, and All-Flash # 12. Cover price $0.10.

Doll Man Quarterly (1941 Quality) 5 CBCS 2.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0005262-AA-007

Cover art by Al Bryant. The Toy Shop of Doom, art by Max Elkan; Every doll toy on sale in the little musty shop resembled some human being. The Talking Tiger, script by Otto Binder, art by Max Elkan; The commander is back from South America with interesting species. Mystery of Morgan's Rock, art by Max Elkan; A Nazi spy has a sectret base on Morgan's Rock on the North American coast. Vengeance For a Doctor, script and art by Fred Guardineer; The Dragon leads his guerillas against the Japanese invaders. The Mask's Terror Campaign, art by Rudy Palais. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Giggle Comics (1943) 2 VG 4.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Staple replaced. Cover oxidation. Water spotting.

Stories by George Martin, Spencer Winters and Carl Wessler. Art by Rube Grossman, Jim Tyer, Irving Dressler, Tony Loeb, Bill Hudson, Teddie Hudson and Carl Wessler. Funny-animal mayhem from Creston, later an imprint of legendary independent publisher ACG. Nickie the tiger is mortified after his stripes disappear; Piggy Peepwhistle (who looks just like Porky Pig) and The Burn-Em-Up Boys get involved in the Race of the Century with Foxy Foo; Shifty and Sly, the Fox brothers, convince Lambie-Pie Lion to prove his courage by exploring a haunted house. Pedro the Rip-Snortin' Rooster; Nickie No-Stripes; Abadaba the Groundhog; The Burn-Em-Up Boys starring Piggy Peepwhistle; The Ghost Hunter; The Treasure Hunt; Homer Horse Rides Again!; Roy the Bold; Swifty Takes the Cake; Buzzy Beaver's Reformation; Judge Hoot Owl. 60 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Ha Ha Comics (1943) 2 GD 2.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Single center staple replaced. 2" cumulative spine split. Cover and center wraps detached. Water damage. Oxidation.

Stories by Homer Newmark, Mark Whitfield and Thomas Jerome. Art by Otto Feuer, John C. Walworth Jr., Gordon Sheehan, Carl Wessler, William B. Pattengill, Don Williams and Jim Tyer. Cover by John C. Walworth Jr. Funny-animal mayhem from Creston, an imprint of independent publisher ACG. Dennis Drake dreams he gets drafted, then decides to enlist for real when he hears the latest news from Europe; A dog taxi driver retires to the country, then realizes its more dangerous than the city. Pete Parrot, Rookie Policeman; Smoky; Goopie and Soupie; Orvie Ostrich Plays a Trick; Windy Monk of the Wild West; Dennis Drake; Phineas the Great; Flipsy Fox Wins the Sweepstakes; The Uproar Family; Jerry the Jeep; Woof Gets His Man; Maxie the Taxi Driver. 60 pages, Full Color. 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 #5 CGC 9.6 Edgar Church (Mile High)

Paper: White

Edgar Church (Mile High)

Label #4006147001

Super Comics (1938-1949 Western/Dell) 67 FN- 5.5

Cover oxidation.

Stories by Chester Gould, Herc Ficklen, Dale Messick, Bob Jenney, Martin Branner, Frank Willard, Walter Berndt, George Clark, Carl Ed, Stanley Link, Jim Chambers, and Harold Gray. Strips include Dick Tracy, You're in the Army Now, Brenda Starr, 'Cloudy' Williams, Winnie Winkle, Moon Mullins, Smitty, Our Neighbors the Ripples, Harold Teen, Tiny Tim, Clyde Beatty, and Little Orphan Annie. 60 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Wings Comics (1940) 35 GD+ 2.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION- tear seal. 3/4" spine split, 1" tear to right edge of front cover.

Cover by Art Saaf. Edited by Dana E. Dutch. Stories and art by Bob Lubbers, Joe Doolin, Lily Renee, Art Saaf, Mort Leav, Rafael Astarita, Robert Webb and Graham Ingels. Aviation-themed adventure, combat and history tales from pioneering comics publisher Fiction House. Nice Lily Renee art as Agent Jane Martin joins forces with Resistance fighters in the Balkans; Greasemonkey Griffin stumbles across a German squadron while failing his flight test; Suicide Smith and beautiful British agent Hinda are picked up by an enemy sub after crashing in the ocean. Also featuring model airplane tips and aircraft drawings submitted by readers. Skull Squad; Jane Martin; Clipper Kirk; Captain Wings; Suicide Smith; Wing Tips; Sky Blood for the Bearcats; Suicide Mission; Greasemonkey Griffin. 56 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Yankee Comics (1941 Armed Service Edition) 4 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3705607019

Stories and art by Jack Cole, Charles Biro, Ferd Johnson, Dick Ryan, Joe Beck, Otto Eppers, Russell Keaton, Jim Tyer, and Bob McCay (credited as Winsor McCay, Jr.). Numbering continues from Scoop Comics (1941) #3. A digest-sized comics anthology packaged for the U.S. Armed Forces by Harry A. Chesler Features Syndicate (listed as Remington Morse). Early stories and art by comics legends Jack Cole, creator of Plastic Man, and Charles Biro, later one of the minds behind the notorious Crime Does Not Pay comic. A rare one-page strip featuring Little Nemo's Impy drawn by Bob McCay, son of original Nemo artist Winsor McCay (credited here as Winsor McCay, Jr.). Short comedy strips, sometimes just one panel, with titles like Foxy Grandpa and Stars and Stripes. Also, text articles about WWII war efforts, including an argument in favor of wartime humor (like Yankee Comics) and a morale-building message to military personnel. Yankee Comics; Belly-Laughs; King Kole; Little Samson; Stars and Stripes; Lonesome Luke; Ace & Deuce; Ima Slooth; Joe McGee; Sick Call; Nutty Fagin; Dot and Dash; Impy; Joe Ticket the Picket; Jack Potts; Tom, Dick and Mary; Private Bill; The Rumor Cycle; Foxy Grandpa; Wacky Rhymes; Riggin Bill; Tough Guy Joe; Wacky Rhymes; Tough Guy Joe; Bad Breaks; Spots; Your Uncle Sam Speaking. 5-in. x 7.5-in., 68 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Young Allies Comics (1941) 9 VG 4.0

Oxidation. Chew.

Edited by Vince Fago. Cover by Alex Schomburg. Stories by Don Rico, Charles Nicholas, Al Gabriele, George Klein, Al Bellman, and Frank Giacoia. Super-hero tales featuring the Young Allies team, consisting of Toro (Thomas Raymond), Bucky (James Barnes), Knuckles (Percival Aloysius O'Toole), Jefferson Worthington Sandervilt, Whitewash Jones, and Tubby (Henry Tinkle). Appearances by Benito Mussolini, Attila the Hun, and Captain America. 60 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.