2006 September Baltimore, MD Signature Comic Auction
| Sale Number: | 752 |
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| Auction Date: | September 8th at 3 PM CT through September 9th |
Session 1
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Abbott & Costello #2 Mile High pedigree (St. John, 1948) Condition: NM-. There's no more appropriate way to begin our comic selection than with a Mile High copy! In addition to the line-drawn antics of the comedic duo, this issue has a text profile of Bud Abbott (by Lou Costello). Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $375. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Abbott & Costello #3 Mile High pedigree (St. John, 1948) Condition: NM-. Not only does this issue have a science fiction story featuring the two stars, it's adroitly illustrated by Lily Renee, who knew all about this genre from her work at Fiction House. We had never seen this issue before; the black cover on this Edgar Church copy looks great! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $235.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Abbott & Costello #4 Mile High pedigree (St. John, 1948) Condition: NM. Lily Renee provided cover and interior art for this issue. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $235.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Abbott & Costello #6 Mile High pedigree (St. John, 1949) Condition: VF/NM. A sharp black-cover Edgar Church book. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $177; NM- 9.2 value = $235.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Airboy Comics V9#3 (Hillman Fall, 1952) Condition: VF-. The Heap is featured on the cover. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $80.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Al Capp's Shmoo Comics #5 Mile High pedigree (Toby Publishing, 1950) Condition: VF/NM. It's the return of Super-Shmoo, who first appeared in the previous issue. This Edgar Church copy would be a feather in anyone's Capp! Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $227; NM- 9.2 value = $300.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
All-American Comics #102 (DC, 1948) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. The last issue of one of DC's most significant Golden Age titles continued the Western theme that had prevailed since #100. With the next issue, the title would become All-American Western, ending the runs of non-Western headliners Green Lantern, Black Pirate, and Dr. Mid-Nite. Alex Toth provided cover and story art for this issue, listed as "scarce" by Overstreet and "uncommon" by Gerber. Such adjectives certainly describe this copy, the only one of the issue to be certified higher than 9.2 by CGC to date. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $3,800. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
All Funny Comics #5 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1944) Condition: NM. Here's a book we hadn't previously offered in any condition! DC humor specialists Stan Kaye (cover) and Henry Boltinoff are among the contributors. Genius Jones and Dover and Clover are the featured characters. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $160.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
All Funny Comics #6 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1945) Condition: NM-. Genius Jones and Dover and Clover are featured. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $160.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
All Funny Comics #10 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1946) Condition: VF+. Genius Jones and Dover and Clover appear. Slight staining at lower right of front cover. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $83; VF/NM 9.0 value = $122.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
All Funny Comics #15 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1947) Condition: NM-. Dover and Clover and Genius Jones are featured. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $150.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
All Great #1 (Fox, 1946) Condition: NM. Quick identification here: this is the one-shot called All Great by Overstreet, but All Great Comics on the cover and in the indicia, and not to be confused with the later Fox series, the William H. Wise series, or the very similar-looking Fox Giant (which we're also offering in this auction). Whew! Other than that, the grade says it all! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $300.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
All Great Comics #13 (Fox Features Syndicate, 1947) Condition: VF-. Dagar and Brenda Starr (the latter by Dale Messick) appear in this issue. The cover art is by Jack Kamen. This issue's paper cover makes it tougher to find in high grade. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $394.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
All Humor Comics #1 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1946) Condition: NM-. We hadn't seen any issue of this title in high grade before, and this Edgar Church copy has the nice colors and even the great smell (!) you associate with that esteemed pedigree. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $230.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
All-New Comics #2 Mile High pedigree (Harvey, 1943) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. This issue's a Gerber "7," and our offering is the only copy of the issue that CGC has certified to date. The book has art by Joe Kubert and Sam Glanzman. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,520. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
All-New Comics #11 Mile High pedigree (Family Comics, 1945) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Action abounds on this typical Alex Schomburg war cover from Family Comics, a division of Harvey Publications. Features include the Girl Commandos, a Man In Black appearance, and art by Jerry Robinson and Bob Powell. Don't miss your chance to own a CGC census-topping Mile High with a Schomburg cover. What more could you want? Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,125. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
All Sports Comics #2 Mile High pedigree (Hillman Publications, 1948) Condition: NM. This is the first time we had seen this issue, and after examining this beautiful copy with amazing page quality, any other copy from here on out will just be a letdown! This is the first issue with this title (#1 was called Real Sports). The great football cover shows a previously unknown side of Dan Zolnerowich, whom we know for his Fiction House work. Equally surprising is a contribution by Bernie Krigstein! Also, Bob Powell illustrates one of the great sports stories of all time, that of Notre Dame's George Gipp (aka the Gipper). Leonard Starr drew a feature on boxer Jem Mace and one on the history of football. There's also a look at the pitching staff (or rather, "moundsmen") of the Philadelphia Athletics. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $415.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
All Top Comics #1 (Fox Features Syndicate, 1946) Condition: NM-. Funny animal book with first appearances of Cosmo Cat and Flash Rabbit. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $275.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
All Top Comics #8 (Fox Features Syndicate, 1947) Condition: FN+. The first non-funny-animal issue of the series, this is also the most sought-after issue of the title's run, as Blue Beetle, Phantom Lady, and Rulah the Jungle Goddess made their All Top debuts. The bondage cover featuring Rulah is credited to Jack Kamen, and there's Matt Baker art inside the book. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $777; VF 8.0 value = $1,619.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
All Top Comics #9 (Fox Features Syndicate, 1948) Condition: FN+. Rulah's appellation is "Jungle Goddess," and we won't dispute that after thrilling to Jack Kamen' s cover rendering of the athletic beauty. Appreciating flowers of femininity as we do, seeing Matt Baker art inside the comic only broadened the smiles on our faces. The characters appearing within include Phantom Lady, Blue Beetle, and Jo-Jo. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $399; VF 8.0 value = $831.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
All Top Comics #10 Mile High pedigree (Fox Features Syndicate, 1948) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. A Fox comic in even NM- condition is an excellent find, so this 9.6 white-pager is really exceptional. The bondage cover by Jack Kamen is one of his more famous efforts for this publisher, and rightly so! His colleague Matt Baker added interior art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,925. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
All Top Comics #11 (Fox Features Syndicate, 1948) Condition: VF+. Phantom Lady and Rulah each star in a story here, and that plus the presence of Matt Baker art makes this a must-have for the Fox fan. The publisher's male protagonists, the Blue Beetle and Jo-Jo, are on hand as well. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $706; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,116.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
All Top Comics #12 Mile High pedigree (Fox Features Syndicate, 1948) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. All of Fox Features' brightest stars are on hand in this issue: Rulah, Jo-Jo, and the Phantom Lady all appear, and in addition to all of that skin, there's even a character who's usually fully dressed, the Blue Beetle. The issue's artists include Jack Kamen. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,116; NM- 9.2 value = $1,525. CGC census 8/06: 2 in 9.0, 1 higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
All Top Comics #13 Mile High pedigree (Fox Features Syndicate, 1948) Condition: VF. Rulah, Phantom Lady, Jo-Jo, and the Blue Beetle appear in this issue, and all of those stories have the risqué art we associate with the folks at Fox. With the highest-graded CGC-certified copy a 7.0 as of this writing, this could well be the best copy available. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $706.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
All Top Comics #15 (Fox Features Syndicate, 1949) Condition: FN+. Phantom Lady and Rulah stories mean plenty of "good girl" art! Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $339; VF 8.0 value = $706.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
All Winners Comics #1 (Timely, 1941) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. Everything that Timely collectors love comes together in this book. For one thing, it's got the company's top three characters in the Human Torch, Captain America, and the Sub-Mariner. Those three are in separate features, but a text story by youngster Stan Lee is quite significant, as it has the first appearance of the All-Winners Squad, which had the Big Three teaming up! That supergroup (which also included the Black Marvel and the Angel) wouldn't appear in illustrated form until issue #19. The cover is by Timely's best cover artist, Alex Schomburg, and the interior art is by big-name contributors like Simon and Kirby, Bill Everett, and Carl Burgos. No wonder this issue is in the top 40 of Overstreet's list of the most valuable Golden Age books. Only one copy has been certified with a higher grade by CGC at the time of this writing. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $38,000. CGC census 7/06: 3 in 9.2, 1 higher.
America's Greatest Comics #5 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1942) Condition: VF. This copy's got those typical Mile High colors going for it, and it's in great condition for a square bound book. In addition to the four heroes pictured on the cover, Minute Man and the team of Mr. Scarlet and Pinky appear. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $669.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
America's Greatest Comics #7 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1943) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. This copy, featuring a C. C. Beck cover, has the unmistakable page quality that marks the Mile High collection that it came from. Captain Marvel and Bulletman make cameo appearances in the Mr. Scarlet story and there is also a Balbo, the Boy Magician backup. Very bright cover inks on this nicely square bound issue. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $960. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Animal Antics #1 and 3 Mile High pedigree Group (DC, 1946). Issue #1 is FN/VF (1/4-inch spine split); issue #3 is NM-. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $375.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Animal Comics #1 (Dell, 1942) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. The first appearance of Pogo Possum by Walt Kelly is also the first issue of a title that ran for six years. The wraparound cover is simply wonderful. Dan Noonan art appears as it does in most of the issues of the series. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $288; VF 8.0 value = $600. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 7.0, 5 higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Animal Comics #2 (Dell, 1943) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. Uncle Wiggily begins in this issue and Pogo Possum by Walt Kelly makes his second appearance in the second issue of this long-running Dell title. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $305; VF/NM 9.0 value = $478. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 8.5, 1 higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Animal Comics #3 (Dell, 1943) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. Pogo Possum's third appearance. Uncle Wiggily's second appearance. Walt Kelly art. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $227. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 7.5, 1 higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Animal Comics #4 (Dell, 1943) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Uncle Wiggily puts in an appearance as Pogo Possum bows out for one issue. An exceptionally nice copy with a very straight spine. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $275. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.4, 1 higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Animal Comics #5 (Dell, 1943) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. Pogo Possum and Uncle Wiggily are both in this issue, which features Walt Kelly art. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $227; VF/NM 9.0 value = $364. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 8.5, 2 higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Animal Comics #6 File Copy (Dell, 1944) Condition: VF. Uncle Wiggily is the lead feature in this issue (Pogo had to sit this one out, we hear he was really swamped that month). This copy has two Siamese pages. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $126.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Animal Comics #7 File Copy (Dell, 1944) Condition: NM. Walt Kelly cover featuring Uncle Wiggily. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $275.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Animal Comics #8 File Copy (Dell, 1944) Condition: NM+. Walt Kelly drew this issue's cover, and his creation Pogo appears in the Albert the Alligator feature. This is a near-perfect copy, the nicest we've seen of this issue! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $340.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Animal Comics #9 File Copy (Dell, 1944) Condition: NM+. The cute Uncle Wiggily cover is by Walt Kelly, as is the Elephunnies strip on the back cover. And there is Pogo within, although he's not drawn by Kelly in this issue. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $340.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Animal Comics #10 File Copy (Dell, 1944) Condition: Apparent VF/NM. Pogo appearance. Walt Kelly cover and art. Minor glue on cover. Color touch along back cover spine. Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $22; VG 4.0 value = $44; FN 6.0 value = $66; VF 8.0 value = $158; VF/NM 9.0 value = $249; NM- 9.2 value = $340.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Animal Comics #11 File Copy (Dell, 1944) Condition: Apparent VF/NM. Pogo appearance. Walt Kelly cover and art. Color touch on back cover. Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $14; VG 4.0 value = $28; FN 6.0 value = $42; VF 8.0 value = $96; VF/NM 9.0 value = $156; NM- 9.2 value = $215.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Animal Comics #12 File Copy (Dell, 1944) Condition: NM. Walt Kelly is credited both with this cover featuring Uncle Wiggily and with the Albert the Alligator story co-starring Pogo. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $215.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Animal Comics #13 File Copy (Dell, 1945) Condition: Apparent NM. Pogo appears here, and he's drawn by Walt Kelly, who also did the issue's cover. Color touch on bottom corner. Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $14; VG 4.0 value = $28; FN 6.0 value = $42; VF 8.0 value = $96; VF/NM 9.0 value = $156; NM- 9.2 value = $215.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Animal Comics #14 File Copy (Dell, 1945) Condition: NM. Walt Kelly handled this issue's cover art as well as some of the interior art chores. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $215.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Animal Comics #15 File Copy (Dell, 1945) Condition: Apparent NM. Walt Kelly is credited with this issue's cover art featuring Uncle Wiggily and Albert the Alligator. While not on the cover, Pogo appears inside the issue. Color touch on spine. Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $14; VG 4.0 value = $28; FN 6.0 value = $42; VF 8.0 value = $96; VF/NM 9.0 value = $156; NM- 9.2 value = $215.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Annie Oakley #2-4 Mile High pedigree Group (Timely, 1948). This series was about romance and humor, not about sharpshootin', and in addition to Annie's amorous exploits, all issues here have backup features starring glamor gals Hedy Devine and/or Lana Lane. Issue #2 has a Harvey Kurtzman "Hey Look" one-pager. Condition is as follows: #2 VF/NM, #3 VF (mis-cut, affecting story panels very slightly), and #4 FN+. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $500. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Archie Comics #46 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Archie, 1950) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Bob Montana cover. San Schwartz and George Frese art. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $181; NM- 9.2 value = $240. CGC census 8/06: in 9.0, higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Archie's Pal Jughead #1 (Archie, 1949) CGC FN/VF 7.0 White pages. Not only does this issue mark the debut of a series that lasted 352 issues and almost four decades, it also has the very first appearance of the #1 "dumb jock" in all of comics, Moose! George Frese provided the cover art for this first issue. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $468; VF 8.0 value = $975. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 7.0, 4 higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Archie's Pals 'n' Gals #1 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Archie, 1953) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. All of your favorites from the Archie series make cover appearances here. A nice looking square bound issue. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $240; VF 8.0 value = $500. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 7.0, 3 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Astonishing #19 Mile High pedigree (Atlas, 1952) Condition: NM-. Holding an unslabbed Mile High copy is one of the great thrills in comic collecting -- the shiny cover gloss of this black-cover issue is a sight to behold! Joe Maneely contributed art to this Atlas fright mag, as did Bernie Krigstein and Fred Kida. The cover is credited to Russ Heath. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $350.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Atomic Comics #4 Mile High pedigree (Green Publishing Co., 1946) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Staring at the stunning Matt Baker cover on this issue makes it easy to overlook the amazing condition of the book. Just check out the deep colors and straight spine. This would be the last issue of the series. Baker also contributed story art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $550. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.4, 1 higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Authentic Police Cases #5 Mile High pedigree (St. John, 1948) Condition: NM-. Jack Cole contributed art for a piece on master forgers, and the issue's other delights include a (supposedly) true crime tale with a criminal who dresses up as a woman. This is the first time we'd seen this book here at Heritage! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $310.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Authentic Police Cases #10 (St. John, 1950) Condition: VF/NM. Matt Baker is credited with two stories in this true-crime book. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $200; NM- 9.2 value = $265.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Babe #6 Mile High pedigree (Prize, 1949) Condition: NM. Here's an amazing copy with outstanding page quality -- the pages have that superb Mile High aroma! All of the art is by Boody Rogers. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $140.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Babe #7 Mile High pedigree (Prize, 1949) Condition: NM. With no color breaks on the spine or anywhere else, this is an all but perfect copy. This issue, featuring Boody Rogers art, is also known as V2#1. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $140.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Baffling Mysteries #20 File Copy (Ace, 1954) Condition: NM-. Overstreet gave its "classic" designation to this bondage cover; what is it about the preponderance of pygmies in these pre-Code horror books? Inside, there's excellent art by Lou Cameron. Considering the highest-graded CGC copy as of this writing is a NM- 9.2, this copy, which has cream to off-white pages, is undoubtedly among the best available. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $360.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
The Barker #2 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1946) Condition: NM-. Carnie Calahan is the Barker, a character who not only took over National Comics for a while, but was also honored with his own series. Just as we were about to bemoan the character's disappearance from comics, a Modern Age maven on staff here called our attention to the fact that DC (which now owns the Quality characters) used him as a backup feature in Detective Comics not long ago. CGC hasn't certified a copy of this book to date, and we don't doubt that this Edgar Church specimen is the best you'll find. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $250.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
The Barker #3 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1947) Condition: NM. Klaus Nordling art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $85.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
The Barker #4 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1947) Condition: NM/MT. Even compared to some of the other beauts in this catalog, this copy's condition is remarkable. We made sure not to stare too hard and put any eyeball marks on it! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $85.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
The Barker #5 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1947) Condition: VF/NM. Klaus Nordling art. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $69; NM- 9.2 value = $85.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
The Barker #6 (Quality, 1947) Condition: VF/NM. Off-white to white pages. Klaus Nordling art. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $69; NM- 9.2 value = $85.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
The Barker #7 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1948) Condition: NM+. Klaus Nordling art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $85.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
The Barker #8 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1948) Condition: VF/NM. Klaus Nordling art. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $69; NM- 9.2 value = $85.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
The Barker #9 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1948) Condition: NM. Klaus Nordling art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $85.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
The Barker #10 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1948) Condition: VF. Klaus Nordling art. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $85.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
The Barker #12 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1949) Condition: NM+. A flawless copy! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $60.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
The Barker #13 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1949) Condition: NM+. Art by Klaus Nordling. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $60.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
The Barker #15 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1949) Condition: NM+. Last issue of the title. Overstreet credits Jack Cole with interior art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $65.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Best Comics #1 (Better Publications, 1939) Condition: FN/VF. This is the first time we've seen this comic, which is rated "scarce" by both Overstreet and Gerber. It was the very first comic book published by the prolific publisher Better (also known as Standard and Nedor). Its gimmick was a horizontal format! It's also slightly larger than the usual Golden Age comic, measuring 10 11/16" wide by 8" high. The comic has the adventures of the Red Mask, with humor and text features taking up the majority of the issue. This copy's fresh cover gloss as well as its provenance lead us to suspect that this may be the Edgar Church/Mile High copy. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $261; VF 8.0 value = $544.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Beware #11 Mile High pedigree (Youthful Magazines, 1952) Condition: NM-. This is the first time we've offered this pre-Code horror book, and we're thrilling to the issue itself as well as to the condition of this Edgar Church copy. Sometime EC contributor Harry Harrison drew a story here. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $440.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Big All-American Comic Book #1 San Francisco pedigree (DC, 1944) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. One of the highlights of this star-studded special auction is this sterling copy here. The issue is on Overstreet's list of the 100 most valuable Golden Age comics, and it's got plenty to offer, as it includes every character worth mentioning from All-American Comics (which in essence was a sister company to DC, and all of these favorites are DC characters now). It's also significant for having two firsts involving legendary DC creators: it's got Julius Schwartz's first script for DC as well as the first time Joe Kubert drew Hawkman! Having seen the two copies graded higher by CGC to date, we'd have to say this Tom Reilly book is their equal in attractiveness -- the Carson City copy which reigns as highest-graded is quite mis-cut (this one's perfectly cut and centered), and the Hawkeye copy can't match this book's amazing page quality! Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $10,985; NM- 9.2 value = $15,300. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.0, 2 higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Big All-American Comic Book #1 (DC, 1944) Condition: GD+. Even at 250% of the usual comic book price, this was quite a buy, with appearances by every significant character from All-American Comics (which was essentially a sister company to DC). There are stories with everyone from Flash, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, and Hawkman (this has Joe Kubert's first work on Hawkman, by the way) to Little Boy Blue and Sheldon Mayer's Scribbly. The issue is on Overstreet's list of the 100 most valuable Golden Age comics. This copy's cover has taken a few licks, and one corner's hanging on by a thread, but the interior page quality is a nice off-white. Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $927.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Platinum Age (1897-1937)
Big Book of Fun Comics #1 (DC, 1936) Condition: VF. This Platinum Age giant is the very first comic book annual!, Gerber gave it a scarcity rating of "9," or "very rare," and Overstreet calls it "very rare" as well. The only thing that kept it off Overstreet's list of the 100 most valuable comic books is that no NM- value is listed by the Guide. This is a large comic (10 1/4" x 15"), with blank inside covers and no indicia. It has 48 pages, with 32 pages in color and the rest in black and white (note that Overstreet counts the covers as pages in calling the issue a 52-pager). Inside, there's work by most of the big names of early DC, for instance Vin Sullivan, Whitney Ellsworth, and Leo O'Mealia. Considering the huge format, this one is in amazing shape. It's got off-white pages, and the only defects that we could make out are a few spine stresses that don't even break color! Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $14,700.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Bill Barnes Comics #4 Mile High pedigree (Street & Smith, 1941) Condition: VF/NM. The idea that a comic intended for kids could make its way to a newsstand, then to private hands and remain in this condition even after six decades never ceases to amaze us. But when we get our hands on a Mile High like this one, amaze us it does! The art is by the Jack Binder shop. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $345; NM- 9.2 value = $460.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Bill Barnes Comics #5 Mile High pedigree (Street & Smith, 1941) Condition: NM. You can't beat the feeling of holding one of these robust 64-pagers in your hands, at least not when it's a Mile High in such amazing condition! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $460.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Bill Barnes Comics #7 Mile High pedigree (Street & Smith, 1942) Condition: NM-. In retrospect, the caption of this book's cover is chilling stuff, though the reference isn't to the Manhattan project, but to a purely fictional plan to trigger earthquakes. Still an eyebrow-raiser, though! The Jack Binder shop provided the art for this issue. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $390.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Bill Boyd Western #2 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1950) Condition: NM. The painted cover by Norman Saunders really sets this issue apart! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $300.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Bingo Comics #1 Mile High pedigree (H. C. Blackerby, 1945) Condition: NM+. Opium smuggling rarely made the cover of a comic book, and this work of art is the work of one of comics' best, L. B. Cole! The interior has reprints of DC material, including Sandra of the Secret Service (no doubt from New Fun or More Fun) and Speed Saunders (from Detective Comics). Adding to the list of oddities, the back cover is blank, and this issue's got an ad on page 1! Cole's cover has never looked better than on this top-drawer Mile High copy. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $420.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Black Cat Comics #1 (Harvey, 1946) Condition: NM-. Joe Simon is credited with this issue's cover, and Joe Kubert contributed interior art. Based on this copy's quality and provenance, we think it may be the Mile High copy. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $960.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Black Cat Comics #2 (Harvey, 1946) Condition: NM-. Overstreet credits this issue's cover to Joe Simon; Lee Elias and Joe Kubert contributed interior art. Based on this copy's quality and provenance, we think it's probably the Mile High copy. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $465.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Black Cat Comics #3 (Harvey, 1946) Condition: NM-. This is a wonderfully supple copy of a book we haven't had the chance to offer before! The cover is by Al Avison; interior artists include Lee Elias. Based on this copy's provenance, we think it's probably the Mile High copy. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $365.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Black Cat Comics #4 Mile High pedigree (Harvey, 1947) Condition: NM. This copy's got excellent off-white to white pages. Lee Elias, George Roussos, and Bill Draut are the artists. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $365.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Black Cat Comics #6 Mile High pedigree (Harvey, 1947) Condition: NM. Eight pages of Simon and Kirby art are featured here, with Bob Powell and Bill Draut also contributing. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $460.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Black Cat Comics #7 Mile High pedigree (Harvey, 1947) Condition: NM. This is a dynamite copy with excellent page quality. Simon and Kirby handled the art chores on two stories here. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $460.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Black Cat Comics #8 Mile High pedigree (Harvey, 1947) Condition: NM. If you thought the Harvey File copies were nice, here's some very stiff competition in the form of the Edgar Church copy! Simon and Kirby provided art for the issue. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $400.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Black Cat Comics #9 Mile High pedigree (Harvey, 1948) Condition: NM. The Stuntman (by Simon and Kirby) and Kerry Drake (by Alfred Andriola) join the Black Cat in this issue. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $450.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Black Cat Comics #10 Mile High pedigree (Harvey, 1948) Condition: NM-. This particular Black Cat issue has never crossed our path before, and CGC hasn't certified a copy to date either! This wonderfully fresh copy will certainly be up to the standard of any Harvey collector. Lee Elias drew the cover and all of the Black Cat stories; backup features include Kerry Drake. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $300.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Black Cat Comics #11 Mile High pedigree (Harvey, 1948) Condition: NM+. Apparently no Harvey File copies of this book exist, so your best bet to get an amazingly nice copy is the surest bet in comic collecting, the Mile High! Note that CGC's highest-graded copy is a VF+ 8.5 as of this writing. Kerry Drake and Dotty Dripple are among the backup features. The party being celebrated by the Black Cat on the cover is the sixth anniversary of her first appearance in Pocket Comics #1 (the party's about half a year too late, but who's counting?). Lee Elias handled the cover art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $300.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Black Cat Comics #12 Mile High pedigree (Harvey, 1948) Condition: NM+. Have a look at this copy's cover colors and we think you'll agree that it's likely the nicest one in existence (CGC hasn't certified a copy as of this writing). Kerry Drake appears in a backup feature. The cover is by Lee Elias. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $300.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Black Cat Comics #13 Mile High pedigree (Harvey, 1948) Condition: NM+. Enjoy Black Cat and Kerry Drake, or just glory in the amazing colors and page quality of this Edgar Church copy! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $300.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Black Cat Comics #14 Mile High pedigree (Harvey, 1948) Condition: NM. This copy seems to have little competition, as the highest-graded CGC-certified copy to date is just VF 8.0! We like the Jack O'Lantern cover by Lee Elias, too. Dotty Dripple and Mary Worth are the backup features. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $300.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Black Cat Comics #15 Mile High pedigree (Harvey, 1949) Condition: NM. Lee Elias provided the cover art for this issue. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $300.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Black Cat Mystery #30 Mile High pedigree (Harvey, 1951) Condition: NM. Horror stories took over the title starting with this issue, and the Black Cat's participation is limited to the Lee Elias cover and a splash-page introducing the all-new format. Interior art is by Elias and Rudy Palais. There are half-inch tears on two interior pages. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $350.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Black Cat Mystery #33 Mile High pedigree (Harvey, 1952) Condition: NM. The book Parade of Pleasure gave this issue a mention, and the book no doubt raised eyebrows everywhere given its electrocution cover (and accompanying story)! Lee Elias drew that "highly charged" scene, and Rudy Palais and Bob Powell added interior art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $300.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Black Cat Mystery #34 Mile High pedigree (Harvey, 1952) Condition: VF+. The fresh colors of this Mile High make you feel like you're back in horror's pre-Code heyday! A bondage cover by Al Avison is just the beginning of the creepiness on offer here. Rudy Palais and Bob Powell contributed interior art to the issue. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $138; VF/NM 9.0 value = $204.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Black Magic Album #1 (Arnold Book Co., circa 1954) Condition: FN. This square bound British edition is by the same publisher who put out Tales From the Crypt and Haunt of Fear in the UK (as well as the comic-size UK Black Magic). This is a stout 160-pager! It has the Simon and Kirby cover from V3#2 of the US series, and some of the content is from that issue, but there are also stories from Atlas' Astonishing and Mystic, with art by Gene Colan, Jerry Robinson, Joe Maneely, and Jim Mooney. There's a tape stain around the spine, but otherwise the cover looks great. Though this was printed on the cheapest of paper, and the pages are starting to tan a bit, they aren't brittle. We had never seen this item before, and it would be quite a prize for anyone who collects pre-Code horror! Not listed in Overstreet. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Blackstone, the Magician #2 Mile High pedigree (Timely, 1948) Condition: NM+. Finding this Timely in high grade is a near-impossible task, as evidenced by the fact that CGC's highest-graded copy as of this writing is a mere GD/VG 3.0. So don't miss out on the Mile High copy of this black-cover issue. Harry Blackstone pulled one of his greatest magic tricks by somehow teleporting from EC (who published #1) to Timely, and in addition to his lovely assistant shown on the cover, he gets lovely assistance inside the comic in the form of a Blonde Phantom four-pager. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $840.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Blackstone, the Magician #3 Mile High pedigree (Timely, 1948) Condition: NM-. This seldom-seen issue has a bondage cover credited to Bob Oksner. Timely's most elegant superheroine, the Blonde Phantom, appears in a four-pager with Mike Sekowsky art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $475.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Blackstone, the Magician #4 Mile High pedigree (Timely, 1948) Condition: NM-. The Mile High copy of a Timely book is always a coveted item, and it should be no different in this case. We hadn't seen any copy of this issue before; it's the last issue of the title. The Blonde Phantom appears in a backup feature. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $475.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Blazing Comics #1 Mile High pedigree (Rural Home, 1944) Condition: Apparent NM-. "There has long been a legend of a Green Turtle who is China's savior!" If it says so in a comic it must be true, and anyway the Green Turtle is the superhero star of this book. His unique gimmick is that he battles the Japanese in World War II, but unlike a hundred other costumed types, he's fighting on behalf of the Chinese! Also appearing here: the crime-solving magician Mr. Ree (groan...). Color touch on front cover. Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $50; VG 4.0 value = $100; FN 6.0 value = $150; VF 8.0 value = $305; VF/NM 9.0 value = $478; NM- 9.2 value = $650.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Blazing Comics #4 Mile High pedigree (Rural Home, 1945) Condition: NM+. After surveying the immaculate exterior and the white pages, we can't find a flaw on this Edgar Church copy! This series was reportedly produced by the "Funnies Inc." shop of artists, and they put new twists on wartime superhero yarns with characters like the Green Turtle who defends China against the Japanese as well as U.S. fighter pilot Red Hawk, "A full-blooded American Indian who beats the Japs at their own game." Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $390.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Blazing West Group - Mile High pedigree (ACG, 1948-51). Issues #1 (NM-), #2 (NM+), #3 (VF/NM), #4 (VF/NM), #5 (NM+), #6 (NM), #7 (NM-), #9 (NM+), #10 (VF+), #11 (VF), #12 (FN/VF), #13 (NM), #14 (VF), #15 (NM), #18 (VF/NM), #19 (NM+), and #20 (NM-) are included here. All are Edgar Church copies. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $1,350.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Blonde Phantom #16 (Timely, 1947) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. The Blonde Phantom takes on a case involving gorgeous models and..., well, that's all we need to know right there! Look for many a shapely leg in the course of that particular story -- the Syd Shores cover serves as a fine preview. There's also a story featuring Captain America and Bucky, with art by Don Rico, plus one of Harvey Kurtzman's "Hey Look" one-pagers. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $763. CGC census 8/06: 4 in 8.0, 8 higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Blue Bolt #119 Cosmic Aeroplane pedigree (Star Publications, 1953) Condition: VF+. This is the first time we've ever offered this issue, the last of this series before a name change to Ghostly Weird Stories. The book has an L. B. Cole cover, and much of the interior art is by cult favorite Jay Disbrow. Oddly enough, this Star Publications mag also has a story with Fox's Jo-Jo, Congo King, with what Overstreet likes to call "Kamenish" art. This copy has the penciled check marks and numbers in the margins that are characteristic of this pedigree collection, which according to lore was assembled by an art teacher who used the comics for instructional purposes. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $281; VF/NM 9.0 value = $441.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Blue Circle Comics #1-5 Mile High pedigree Group (Rewl/Rural Home, 1944-45). The Blue Circle is the name of a roundtable of justice-lovers as well as the costumed hero who does their bidding! He, the Steel Fist, and underwater heroine Maureen Marine are among the stars of this series, published by Rewl and later Rural Home (which are both just different names for Enwil). Every comic included here is an Edgar Church copy: #1 (VF/NM), 2 (VF/NM), 3 (NM; "Hitler as an octopus" cover), 4 (NM+) and 5 (VF-). Approximate Overstreet value for group = $1,000.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Bobby Benson's B-Bar-B Riders #1 Mile High pedigree (Magazine Enterprises, 1950) Condition: NM. Overstreet calls this issue "scarce," and we hadn't seen a copy in high grade before. The cover art is by Bob Powell. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $550.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Bob Colt #1 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1950) Condition: NM-. Photo front and back covers grace this issue. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $525.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Book of All Comics #nn Mile High pedigree (Wm. H. Wise & Co., 1945) Condition: NM. A fantastically well-preserved specimen of this square bound comic, the only micro-defects that kept us from grading it even higher are the smallest of bindery-type errors - the book's newsstand-fresh! We hadn't seen this issue before, and what an oddity it is. It's got 192 interior pages (the cover says 194 pages for whatever reason), and this isn't one of those collections of re-bound remaindered comics you sometimes see, as this comic's title and page number are printed on every page. The Green Mask and the Bouncer are among the more prominent characters appearing inside. "Green Publishing" was printed on the inside front cover, yet blacked out in the printing process (in such a way that it's still legible). An unusual item in unmatchable condition! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $550. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Book of Comics #nn (Wise Publications, 1944) Condition: VF. This collection is teeming with square bound Golden Age one-shots, and like many of the other specimens we're offering, this may be the best existing copy (CGC hasn't certified one with a grade better than VG to date). Based on this copy's condition and provenance, we think it's probably the Mile High copy. This is a stout 128-pager, with the first 64 pages printed on a different (slightly darker) paper stock than the rest! There are small pieces missing from two pages in the second half of the comic (apparently a manufacturing defect), affecting a couple of story panels in one case. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $239.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
The Bouncer #nn Mile High pedigree (Fox Features Syndicate, 1944) Condition: NM+. We bet you didn't know that the Bouncer was the first character ever created by one of comics' all-time best writers, Robert Kanigher! Fox was so pleased with this first issue that the first page inducts it into the "Comics Hall of Fame." This Mile High copy's absolutely pristine. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $350.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
The Bouncer #11 Mile High pedigree (Fox Features Syndicate, 1944) Condition: NM+. The origin of Anteas (aka the Bouncer) is recounted in this issue. The condition of this copy is tremendous! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $265.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
The Bouncer #12 Mile High pedigree (Fox Features Syndicate, 1944) Condition: NM. Here's a book from back when Fox was offering wholesome fare, and the days when not many people made an effort to keep these books in nice condition. Edgar Church was the exception, of course! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $210.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Boy Comics #5 Mile High pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1942) Condition: VF-. In addition to a Japanese war cover by Charles Biro, this issue features the likes of Crimebuster and Yankee Longago, the latter drawn by Dick Briefer. This copy was manufactured without a top staple. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $556.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Boy Comics #8 Mile High pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1943) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. This issue features the death of the infamous villain Iron Jaw. A Charles Biro Iron Jaw cover and interior art enhance the desirability of the book. Additional art is contributed by Norman Maurer and Dick Briefer. Of course, being the Mile High copy, this is the highest graded issue in the current CGC census! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,250. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Boy Comics #9 Mile High pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1943) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. The ominous cover featuring Iron Jaw (sporting swastikas for pupils) and the Statue of Liberty was drawn by Charles Biro. The ish also contains a Daredevil text story and rounding out the highlights are an appearance by the ever-strange He-She and interior art by Biro, Dick Briefer, and Norman Maurer. As of this writing, this is the single highest graded book in the CGC census with the closest issue at a mere 6.0. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,100. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Boy Comics #10 Mile High pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1943) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. The imminent return of Iron Jaw punctuates this issue as he appears on the Charles Biro cover that Overstreet calls a "Classic". This Mile High book with amazing page quality offers additional art by Biro, Dick Briefer, and Norman Maurer. Currently, the closest CGC graded issue to ours is only a 5.5 compared to this chart topping 9.2! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,650. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Boy Comics #11 Mile High pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1943) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. An Overstreet "classic" Iron Jaw cover by Charles Biro fronts this super-high-grade Mile High issue and love is in the air as Iron Jaw sweeps his lady off of her feet in the cover story. Interior art is supplied by Biro, Dick Briefer, and Norman Maurer. Currently, this issue holds the single highest CGC grade. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,125. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Boy Comics #12 Mile High pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1943) Condition: NM-. This issue's hard-hitting torture cover is by editor Charles Biro himself. Note that this copy is mis-cut (not affecting story panels) and has a significant overhang. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $725.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Boy Comics #14 Mile High pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1944) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. Crimebuster was never more exciting than when he battled the evil Iron Jaw! And Charles Biro could produce exciting cover art like few others. Daredevil appears in a text feature inside. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $875. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Boy Comics #15 Mile High pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1944) Condition: NM-. One of the key issues of the run, this book has the death of Iron Jaw! It seems der Fuehrer is unhappy with his metal-mandibled minion and sends the Rodent to terminate him. As you've probably figured out, that's the Rodent on this issue's bondage/torture cover by Charles Biro. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,000.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Boy Comics #16 Mile High pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1944) Condition: NM-. Crimebuster leads this issue's cast of boy heroes. The cover art is by Charles Biro. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $465.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Boy Comics #19 Mile High pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1944) Condition: VF/NM. Charles Biro was one of the great writers in the history of comics and an accomplished cover artist as well. He handled both duties once again here. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $349; NM- 9.2 value = $465.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Boy Comics #20 Mile High pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1945) Condition: NM-. This issue has a Charles Biro cover, with interior art by Rudy Palais and Dick Briefer. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $465.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Boy Comics #21 Mile High pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1945) Condition: NM. Charles Biro produced this issue's cover as well as some of the interior art, with Rudy Palais and Dick Briefer also contributing. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $300.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Boy Comics #22 Mile High pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1945) Condition: NM. This issue's underwater cover is by Charles Biro, and the book's interior artists include Rudy Palais and Dick Briefer. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $300.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Boy Comics #23 (Lev Gleason, 1945) Condition: NM. Crimebuster is the lead feature here, and he's drawn by Charles Biro on the cover. Based on this copy's quality and provenance, we think it may be the Mile High copy. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $300.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Boy Comics #26 Mile High pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1946) Condition: NM. Some awfully violent stuff happened on some of these Lev Gleason covers, all the more shocking given the matter-of-fact art style of Charles Biro! This Edgar Church copy has that "untouched" look about it. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $300.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Boy Comics #29 Mile High pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1946) Condition: NM. Crimebuster is just one of a number of boy heroes in this issue. Charles Biro handled the cover art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $300.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Boy Comics #34 Mile High pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1947) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Suicide on a comic book cover? That's something that wasn't done often for obvious reasons, but Charles Biro's brilliant stories expertly taught lessons to this series' youthful readership. This is the only copy of the issue graded above VF+ 8.5 by CGC to date. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $225. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Brenda Starr V2#3 (Superior, 1948) Condition: VF+. This issue's horror/mystery cover is a departure from the rest of the run, and ties in to the issue's story drawn by Dale Messick. Overstreet speculates that Matt Baker is the artist of the backup feature. There's a one-inch tear to one interior page. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $419; VF/NM 9.0 value = $665.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Brenda Starr V2#4 (Superior, 1948) Condition: VF/NM. This issue got a mention in Seduction of the Innocent, and that plus the sinister Jack Kamen cover makes this a very collectible issue. Inside there are tales of Brenda by Dale Messick, plus there's a Western backup feature either by or in the style of Al Feldstein. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $803; NM- 9.2 value = $1,100. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Brenda Starr V2#5 (Superior, 1948) Condition: VF. This cover hasn't been conclusively attributed, but it may be by Jack Kamen, and a Western backup feature appears to be the work of Kamen or Al Feldstein. Of course, most of the issue has the exploits of Brenda Starr, drawn by Dale Messick. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $406.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Brenda Starr V2#7 (Superior, 1949) Condition: VF+. Nice white pages are to be found inside this copy. This issue has original material rather than strip reprints, and apparently not by Dale Messick. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $406; VF/NM 9.0 value = $641.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Brick Bradford #6 Mile High pedigree (Better Publications, 1948) Condition: NM+. "Hmm, is that Alex Schomburg?" was our first thought upon seeing this issue's robot cover, and Overstreet makes the same guess, appending a question mark to the attribution. Cool stuff whatever the case. This Edgar Church copy has white pages, it's just as gorgeous inside as outside. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $375.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Platinum Age (1897-1937)
Bringing Up Father #3-5 and 8 Group (Cupples & Leon, 1919-1925) Condition: Average GD. George McManus art graces these Platinum Age books. Issues #3 (some brittle pages), 4, and 5 are GD; #8 is FR with brittle pages. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $100.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Bruce Gentry #5 Mile High pedigree (Superior, 1949) Condition: VF. Jack Kamen-like art. Off-white pages. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $148.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Bruce Gentry #6 Mile High pedigree (Superior, 1949) Condition: NM. With no color break in sight, this copy's one to nab (and one to slab, for that matter). Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $290.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Buccaneers #19 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1950) Condition: NM-. This was the first issue of the title, which took over the numbering from the defunct Kid Eternity. Reed Crandall illustrated the swashbuckling fare. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $685.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Buccaneers #27 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1951) Condition: NM-. This copy's glossy black cover should be all the reason you need to put in a bid! Reed Crandall is credited with the cover art for this, the last issue of the series. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $460.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Bulls Eye #1 Mile High pedigree (Mainline Publications, 1954) Condition: VF+. Simon and Kirby contributed the cover art and two splash pages to this premiere issue. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $340; VF/NM 9.0 value = $538. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Butch Cassidy #1 Mile High pedigree (Avon, 1951) Condition: NM-. The great Everett Raymond Kinstler drew this issue's cover and added seven pages of interior art. We're "only" grading this NM- because of a horizontal bend across the cover that doesn't break color; the cover gloss and page quality of this copy are surely unsurpassed. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $210.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Buzzy #1, 3, and 12 (DC, 1944-47). Issue #1 is VF-; #3 is VF/NM; #12 is NM-. All have white pages! Based on these copies' quality and provenance, we think they may be Mile High copies. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $325.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Camera Comics Group - Mile High pedigree (U. S. Camera Publishing Corp., 1944-46). The oddball covers alone would make these books worth getting, and in any case how can you pass up the chance to nab six Mile Highs with one bid? These issues have lots of war-action stories in which cameras end up playing a role, and there are also other tales involving various intrepid fictional photographers. Also included are biographical features on key real-life photography figures like George Eastman, Louis Daguerre, etc. Each issue from #2 on has 32 pages of comics with 16 pages of photos in the middle! Included here are #1 (NM; note that this issue was printed in a smaller format than the other issues), #2 (NM), #4 (NM-), #5 (VF+), #7 (VF/NM), and #8 (VF/NM). Approximate Overstreet value for group = $725.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Camp Comics #1 (Whitman, 1942) Condition: VF+. Don't think ill of us for noticing a bit of skin showing on this issue's demure cover gal! This series was obviously intended for distribution to G.I.s, and evidently not many of the fighting men saved their copies, as Overstreet calls this "scarce" today. Inside, there's some "good girl" art, but also a two-pager featuring Elmer Fudd and Bugs Bunny, a story called "Seaman Sy Wheeler" with Walt Kelly art, and a Mark Twain adaptation. This is the nicest copy we've seen of this issue! Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $500; VF/NM 9.0 value = $788.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Camp Comics #2 (K. K. Publications, 1942) Condition: NM-. While this is the only one of the three issues that Overstreet doesn't call "scarce," it appears to us to be the scarcest of the bunch! Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd star in a three-pager, and Walt Kelly handled art chores on 12 pages of Seaman Sy Wheeler. This copy has excellent off-white to white pages. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,075.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Camp Comics #3 (K. K. Publications, 1942) Condition: VF. The final issue of this title has Walt Kelly art on a "Seaman Sy Wheeler" story, a one-pager drawn by David Berg (better known as Dave!), and the only comic book story we've ever seen to feature Philo Vance, author S. S. Van Dine's character of book and movie fame. Overstreet calls this issue "scarce." Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $388.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Canteen Kate #1 (St. John, 1952) Condition: VF. Matt Baker didn't sign his work too often, but this cover was one of those times, and Baker handled all of the interior art as well! Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $394.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Captain Battle Comics #5 Mile High pedigree (Picture Scoop, 1943) Condition: NM-. This issue's Japanese war cover has never looked better than on this amazing Mile High copy. This issue features Don Rico's Blackout in addition to the title character. We suspect that the book's stated publisher Picture Scoop may be another name for Lev Gleason, as Daredevil Comics and Silver Streak are both plugged inside. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $660.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Catholic Comics #6-13 Group (Catholic Publications, 1946-47). College sports are the theme of all but two covers here, and this being Catholic Comics, the college in question is of course Notre Dame! So all former Golden Domers as well as the so-called "subway alumni" have no excuse not to go after these seldom-seen comics. In addition to the sports stories, there are profiles of saints and other role models, text features and puzzles befitting the series' theme, and funny animal stories too. In all, this group includes #6 (NM), #7 (football cover - NM-), #8 (basketball cover - VF-), #9 (track and field cover - VF/NM), #10 (NM-), #11 (baseball cover - NM-), #12 (track and field cover - VF/NM), and #13 (baseball cover - VF+). These obviously unread copies have such smooth, fresh covers that we suspect they might be from a pedigree collection. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $1,000.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Challenger #2 Mile High pedigree (Interfaith Committee, 1945) Condition: NM-. The full name of this book's publisher is the Interfaith Committee of the Protestant Digest. The comic is "a magazine pledged to fight prejudice, discrimination, and all other forms of fascism in North America." The interior has some very early art by Joe Kubert, and both his story and most of the others are anti-fascist tales, though like 99% of all Golden Age comics, this has gag pages too! The striking cover alone makes this collectible, and the black cover of this Mile High copy looks excellent. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $425.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Chamber of Chills #23 (#3) (Harvey, 1951) Condition: VF/NM. This pre-Code horror book doesn't hold back -- "Excessive violence; eyes torn out" is Overstreet's notation. The inside has iron maidens and other disturbing sights. Based on this copy's provenance we think it may be the Mile High copy. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $302; NM- 9.2 value = $400. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Chamber of Chills #9 (Harvey, 1952) Condition: VF/NM. A bondage cover is followed by strangling, bludgeoning, bloodstained axes... did we mention that this book was pre-Code? This specimen looks nicer than the Harvey file copies we've seen. Based on this book's provenance, we think it may be the Mile High copy. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $227; NM- 9.2 value = $300.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Charlie Chan #1 Mile High pedigree (Crestwood/Headline, 1948) Condition: FN/VF. Simon and Kirby drew this issue's cover and contributed two pages of interior art. We could talk for a long time about this attractive Mile High copy, but as Charlie Chan says, "Eyes outnumber tongue, therefore let majority rule." Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $240; VF 8.0 value = $500.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Charlie Chan #2 Mile High pedigree (Crestwood/Headline, 1948) Condition: FN/VF. "Everything comes to man who waits," says Charlie Chan, and so it is with this Edgar Church copy, which has been locked up in a private collection for many years. The winning bidder gets a book with a neat Simon and Kirby cover! Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $150; VF 8.0 value = $305.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Charlie Chan #3 Mile High pedigree (Crestwood/Headline, 1948) Condition: NM. Simon and Kirby contributed cover and interior art to this issue. This Edgar Church copy has everything you could ask for! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $650.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Charlie Chan #5 Mile High pedigree (Crestwood/Headline, 1949) Condition: NM. The black cover of this Edgar Church copy looks immaculate! The issue has a Simon and Kirby cover; interior artists include Manny Stallman. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $650.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
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Cheerios 3-D Giveaways Group (Walt Disney Productions, 1954) Condition: Average VF+. Included here are Set 1 #1 and #4-8; Set 2 # 1-3 and #5-8; and Set 3 #1-8. There are also many duplicates here for a total of 42 items, most of the duplicates being from Set 3. Condition is superb except for one comic with pen marks on it. Accompanying this lot is one used pair of Cheerios 3-D glasses. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $2,400.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Circus the Comic Riot #1 (Globe Syndicate, 1938) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. Very early work by Basil Wolverton, Will Eisner, and Bob Kane makes this well worth a bid, and the book's also notable for having Jack Cole's second published comic book story. Gerber and Overstreet both consider this comic "scarce." Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $4,800. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 8.0, 3 higher.
Claire Voyant #3 (Leader, 1947) Condition: FN/VF. Jack Kamen drew this book's bridal cover. This issue was mentioned in the book Love and Death, and that book in turn received a mention in Seduction of the Innocent. This is looks like it was read a time or two, but the book is a very desirable "Good Girl" collectible. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $168; VF 8.0 value = $350.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Claire Voyant #4 Mile High pedigree (Pentagon, 1947) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. Check out the page quality of this Edgar Church baby while you're checking out the bound babe on the cover, rendered by the great Jack Kamen. This book reprints the Jack Sparling "Claire Voyant" newspaper strips and contains nudity panels. As of this writing, this issue holds the highest CGC grade with the runner-up at a mere 7.0. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $625. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Classics Illustrated Giants: An Illustrated Library of Great Indian Stories (Gilberton, 1949) Condition: VF/NM. You'll find a thousand regular Classics issues for every one of these Giants -- they're all dubbed "rare" by both Gerber and Overstreet. This one's in fantastic condition, with white pages. It collects issues #4, 17, 22, and 37 of the regular series. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,391; NM- 9.2 value = $1,900.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Clue Comics V2#2 (Hillman Publications, 1947) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Talk about bang for your buck! This issue has it all. A bondage cover by Dan Barry, interior art by Carmine Infantino, Jack Kirby, and Joe Simon, and a man wielding an electric iron on the cover. Who wouldn't want this CGC chart-topper! Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $660; NM- 9.2 value = $900. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Clue Comics V2#3 Mile High pedigree (Hillman Publications, 1947) Condition: NM-. This final issue has three stories with Simon and Kirby art, and nobody could draw mobsters 'n' mugs like S&K! This Mile High copy's electrifying! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $675. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Cocomalt Big Book of Comics #1 (Chesler, 1938) Condition: FN. This promotional comic received a scarcity rating of "8" in Gerber's Photo-Journal. The comic certainly offered an eclectic mix: radio comedian Joe Penner (whose big catchphrase was "Wanna buy a duck?") shares the cover with six (not seven) dwarves, and inside there's everything from Little Nemo by Winsor McCay to the science fiction hero Dan Hastings (drawn by Fred Guardineer). There's also Jack Cole art in these pages. The cover is by Charles Biro. A glance at the back cover tells you how old this comic is -- it shows Frank Leahy before he became coach at Notre Dame and Hall of Famer Alex Wojciechowicz before he even started playing pro football! This copy has cream to off-white pages. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $645.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Comedy Comics #14 Mile High pedigree (Timely, 1943) Condition: Apparent NM. Super Rabbit, who's seen on the cover, had his origin and first appearance here. This copy looks terrific, but does have three added inside-out staples. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $104; FN 6.0 value = $157; VF 8.0 value = $317; VF/NM 9.0 value = $496; NM- 9.2 value = $675.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Comic Cavalcade #1 (DC, 1942) CGC VF 8.0 White pages. On this well-known wraparound cover, the race is on as Wonder Woman "busts" through the tape just ahead of Flash and the Green Lantern, with a plethora of the issue's supporting characters in hot pursuit. A Black Pirate story by Sheldon Moldoff and a Hitler appearance are among the highlights of the book with additional art being contributed by Sheldon Mayer and H. G. Peter. The page quality of this issue is truly reminiscent of the best pedigrees and as of this writing, only one issue has received a higher grade in the CGC census at an 8.5. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $6,573. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 8.0, 1 higher. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Comic Cavalcade #2 Pennsylvania pedigree (DC, 1943) CGC VF 8.0 White pages. Mutt and Jeff begin a run in this issue as Ghost Patrol and the Black Pirate bow out. A Hitler appearance and art by Sheldon Moldoff round out the finer points of this issue with the incredible page quality that you would expect from a pedigree book. This copy holds the single highest CGC grade to date. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $1,619. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 8.0, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Comic Cavalcade #3 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1943) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white to white pages. Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, and Flash, the stars of this Frank Harry cover are backed up by Mutt and Jeff, The King, and other features. Sargon the Sorcerer and Hop Harrigan both begin their runs in this beautiful square bound "D" Copy. Interior artists include H. G. Peter, Sheldon Moldoff, and E. E. Hibbard. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $522; VF 8.0 value = $1,088. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 7.0, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Comic Cavalcade #4 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1943) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white to white pages. Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, and the Flash, all of whom appear on the Frank Harry cover, are joined by a host of backup features, including the Gay Ghost, The King, and Sheldon Mayer's Scribbly. The Red Tornado also shows up in this issue. This copy from Davis Crippen's original-owner collection has survived in excellent condition considering the square binding and the stiff cover. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $477; VF 8.0 value = $994. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 7.0, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Comic Cavalcade #5 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1943) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white to white pages. That jolly old elf, Santa, pals around with Wonder Woman, the Green Lantern, and the Flash on this Christmas cover. Backup stories include Sargon, the Sorcerer, Mutt and Jeff, and Hop Harrigan among others. Art is contributed by Frank Harry, H. G. Peter, Howard Purcell, and Martin Naydel. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $994. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 7.5, 4 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Comic Cavalcade #6 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1944) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white to white pages. The paper drive for the War effort, portrayed on the cover by Wonder Woman, Flash, and the Green Lantern, sent many good comic books to their graves during the 1940s. Fortunately for us, Davis Crippen kept his books safe from that terrible fate. Our cover trio is joined by Mutt and Jeff, Hop Harrigan, and Sargon, the Sorcerer in features drawn by H. G. Peter, E. E. Hibbard, Howard Purcell, and Paul Reinman. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $372; VF 8.0 value = $775. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 7.0, 3 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Comic Cavalcade #7 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1944) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. The trio of crime-fighters swings into... fun on this Frank Harry cover. The issue -- loaded with great artists such as H. G. Peter, Martin Nodell, Martin Naydel, and Sheldon Moldoff -- features Black Pirate and Red Tornado appearances, plus the last Scribbly story. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $775; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,225. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 8.5, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Comic Cavalcade #8 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1944) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. The 1944 Fall issue features a football cover, as well it should! Wrapped with a Frank Harry cover and with art by H. G. Peter and Paul Reinman, the book contains backup features from Mutt and Jeff and Hop Harrigan. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $775. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 8.0, 3 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Comic Cavalcade #16 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1946) CGC VF+ 8.5 White pages. Wonder Woman cracks the whip on this E. E. Hibbard cover. This square bound issue with interior art by H. G. Peter and Paul Reinman exhibits the white page quality of the famous Edgar Church collection. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $575; VF/NM 9.0 value = $908. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 8.5, 4 higher. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Comic Cavalcade #17 (DC, 1946) Condition: FN/VF. Wonder Woman (drawn by H.G. Peter) and Green Lantern (drawn by Paul Reinman) head this issue's lineup. A quarter-inch tear at the top of the cover also affects the first page. There's a small piece missing from top of second page, not affecting story panels, and a half-inch spine split at the bottom. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $276; VF 8.0 value = $575.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Comic Cavalcade #23 (DC, 1947) Condition: VF. Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, and Flash are featured in this issue. This copy has very nice interior pages. There's an unusual bindery defect in that the bottom edge of the entire comic was not properly trimmed in the binding process. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $544.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Comic Cavalcade #28 (DC, 1948) Condition: FN/VF. This series' three cover stars are joined by the Atom, Johnny Peril, and more in this issue. Based on this copy's quality and provenance, we think it may be the Mile High copy. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $231; VF 8.0 value = $481.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Comic Cavalcade Giveaway #nn Tomorrow The World (DC, 1945) Condition: VF. A suburban father welcomes his German nephew to the family... and he turns out to be a "Hitler youth" type complete with swastika armband, spouting anti-Semitic propaganda and trying to bludgeon his cousin... causing his uncle to try to strangle him until cooler heads prevail! Not your average DC fare, all the more jarring because the art's by E. E. Hibbard, known for lighthearted Flash stories. The story is based on a movie of the same name. This comic was published without a cover, and we were pleased to find this uncommon item in such nice condition. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $550.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
The Comics #1 Mile High pedigree (Dell, 1937) CGC Qualified VG/FN 5.0 Off-white pages. First appearance of Tom Mix in comics. Other characters first appearances include Wash Tubbs, Tom Beatty, Myra North, the Arizona Kid, and International Spy with Doctor Doom. CGC notes, "3 pieces cut out of 'model plane' on 18th page. Does not affect story. Incomplete." A strictly graded pedigree copy. Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $178; VG 4.0 value = $356; FN 6.0 value = $534.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Comics Novel #1 Anarcho, Dictator of Death - Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1947) Condition: NM/MT. Consider the black border and the solid orange surface (both easily smudged) and you'll see why this would be a tough book to find in nice condition. Not only does this copy's cover look great, the interior page quality is excellent, and the colors of the inside covers are of a brilliance you won't find except in an Edgar Church copy. This one-shot is an adventure of Radar the International Policeman, familiar from Master Comics, but sole cover billing goes to his foe Anarcho, whom Radar proceeds to battle all over the world in the course of a book-length story. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $340.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Complete Book of Comics and Funnies #1 Mile High pedigree (Wm. H. Wise & Co., 1944) Condition: Apparent FN/VF. Square bound with 196 pages. Featuring the Wonderman, the Magnet, and the Silver Knight, all from Mystery Comics. Everett Raymond Kinstler art. Excellent cover colors. Minor bug chew at very edges of back cover. Amateur color touch at one corner. Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $43; VG 4.0 value = $86; FN 6.0 value = $129; VF 8.0 value = $262.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Complete Book of True Crime Comics #nn (Wm. H. Wise & Co., circa 1945) Condition: VF/NM. This whopping 132-pager contains re-bound copies of Crime Does Not Pay #22 (the scarce first issue of that title and the most valuable crime comic) and #24. Artists represented here include Frank Giacoia, Bob Montana, Dick Briefer, and Norman Maurer. This would be a flat-out NM copy except for a small tear at the top of the back cover; even so, it's by far the best copy we've seen, and note that CGC hasn't certified a copy above VF- 7.5 as of this writing. Based on this copy's quality and provenance, we think it may be the Mile High copy. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,135; NM- 9.2 value = $1,550.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Complete Mystery #3 Fear In The Night - Mile High pedigree (Marvel, 1948) Condition: NM. Paging through this catalog, you realize just how prolific a publisher Timely/Marvel was! This unusual issue is a near book-length story drawn by Carl Burgos and written by Stan Lee. There's an interesting little editorial in the back responding to those who had criticized comic books, and it's signed "Marvel Comic Group," not a term used very often back then (the official publisher here is one of the many Timely/Marvel aliases, Prime Publications). This copy's white pages are a delight... why anyone would fail to bid is a Complete Mystery! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $450.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Contact Comics #12 Mile High pedigree (Aviation Press, 1946) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. L. B. Cole was the master of cover design, and this mesmerizing effort has been popular with collectors ever since it was featured on the cover of Gerber's Photo-Journal. And guess what -- this is the copy that Gerber photographed for his book! If you've seen a few mid-grade copies with "dings" on the black cover as we have, it's quite an experience to see one in high grade and get the full effect of Cole's artistry. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $860; NM- 9.2 value = $1,175. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Cowboy Love Group - Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1949-51). Here's yet another chance to snag five Edgar Church books with one bid! Included here are #1 (very light pencil lines on cover - VF/NM), #4 (great copy of a black-cover issue - NM-), V2#7 (Al Williamson and George Evans art - NM), V2#9 (NM), and V2#11 (VF+). Approximate Overstreet value for group = $425. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Cowboys 'n' Injuns #1 and 2 Mile High pedigree Group (Compix, 1946). Try finding these funny-animal Western comics at all, then try finding them in high grade, a job made even tougher by the paper covers! Boy, have we got the solution for you here, a NM copy of #1 and a NM+ copy of #2. Overstreet NM- 9.2 value for group = $240.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Cow Puncher Comics #5 Mile High pedigree (Avon, 1949) Condition: NM+. With amazing white pages on the inside and near-perfection on the outside, this Edgar Church copy will meet the standards of even the most exacting Golden Age collector. This comic had something for everyone: Western action for the kids, and lots of "headlight" panels for older readers, with the cover decidedly in that same vein. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $300.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Crackajack Funnies #6 Mile High pedigree (Dell, 1938) Condition: FN/VF. This one's in very nice shape considering it's from the dawn of the Golden Age! The football cover from the leather-helmet era is followed by a mix of all manner of strip reprints. There's a slight stain to the lower part of the front cover, only visible from the inside. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $129; VF 8.0 value = $262.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Crackajack Funnies #11 Mile High pedigree (Dell, 1939) Condition: VF/NM. The cover whites on this one really impress, and we'll venture to say that this is the best existing copy (CGC hasn't certified a single copy as of this writing). This is yet another never-been-read copy -- when we looked through it to grade it, the pages were still sticking together a bit! Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $370; NM- 9.2 value = $500.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Crack Comics #1 (Quality, 1941) Condition: Apparent VG/FN. The issue features the origin and first appearance of the Black Condor, one of the earliest winged heroes in comics. His feature is signed "Kenneth Lewis," a pseudonym for writer Will Eisner and artist Lou Fine. There are other great characters, too -- Mrs. Doubtfire has nothing on Madame Fatal, who is a retired actor who fights crime disguised as an old lady! Jane Arden and the Clock also appear. This copy has amateur color touch at the spine. Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $473; VG 4.0 value = $946; FN 6.0 value = $1,419.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Crime and Punishment #1-5 Group Mile High pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1948). The first crime comic book, Crime Does Not Pay, was such a sales hit for Lev Gleason that tons of copycat titles were started by other publishers. And while Lev Gleason was only publishing three titles (Daredevil and Boy were the others), he and his editors opted to "jump on their own bandwagon" here. This group has the Edgar Church copies of #1 (NM; origin and first appearance of host character Officer Common Sense), #2 (NM-), #3 (NM-; used in Seduction of the Innocent), #4 (NM-), and #5 (NM-). Artists contributing include Bob Fujitani, Fred Guardineer, and of course Charles Biro, who drew all of the covers. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $1,250.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
The Crime Clinic #10 (#1) Mile High pedigree (Ziff-Davis, 1951) Condition: NM-. This book's exciting cover is by Norman Saunders. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $330.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Crime Does Not Pay #22 Mile High pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1942) Condition: NM-. It simply does not get better than this for the crime comic collector. This is the Action #1 of crime, the book that started an enormously successful genre. It's also the most valuable crime book in Overstreet's ranking. And surely we have the best existing copy, considering the one atop CGC's census as of this writing is a VF- 7.5. Truth be told, this is the first time we'd seen any copy of this issue, which is designated "scarce" by both Gerber and Overstreet. The book says #23 on the cover but #22 in the indicia (the numbering was continued from Silver Streak). The inside cover trumpets "A Completely New Kind of Magazine" and tells readers, "Criminals are not heroes, they are not even brave or "nervy" -- they are cowardly rats. Sooner or later they get their just reward. Their fate is prison and death." Interestingly, the blurbs at the end of each story have some variation on "Next month in Crime Comics"... indicating that that was likely the planned title of the new series before a last-minute change. The interior of this first issue had a mix of mobster stuff, Old West criminals, a whodunit, and oddly enough, the only appearance of War Eagle, a red-white-and-blue, Nazi-battling superhero. There's even a two-page murder story drawn by Archie artist Bob Montana! This fresh copy's got great cover gloss and white pages with that "Mile High" smell. Whoever ends up being the winning bidder, we can't see that person ever wanting to part with it, so if you love this genre, make sure you're that person! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $3,600. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Crime Does Not Pay #23 Mile High pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1942) Condition: VF/NM. This is the third most-valuable crime comic according to Overstreet, and it's called "scarce" by the Guide. It's just the second issue of the title that started an entire genre. Big names in lawbreaking like John Dillinger and Pancho Villa are featured in the stories. This isn't a book you can usually find in high grade, but this one's got a great cover and fresh pages. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,335; NM- 9.2 value = $1,825. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Crime Does Not Pay #25 Mile High pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1943) Condition: VF/NM. This is just the fourth issue of the first-ever crime comic. Editor Charles Biro doubled as the cover artist. The Mile High copy of a black cover issue is always going to be tough to top! Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $603; NM- 9.2 value = $825.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Crime Does Not Pay #26 Mile High pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1943) Condition: NM-. Examine this copy's front cover and you would not think you were looking at an old comic, definitely not a 63-year-old comic! And the same's true for the interior pages of this Edgar Church copy. This is just the fifth issue of the title. In the lead story, the sinister host character, Mr. Crime, introduces the story of the notorious Lucky Luciano. And we mustn't forget a typically hard-hitting Charles Biro cover illustration featuring what's known in the biz as an injury-to-eye motif. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $825.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Crime Does Not Pay #27 Mile High pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1943) Condition: NM-. This issue's Charles Biro "body-disposal" cover is called "classic" by Overstreet. Inside, the lead story looks at mobster Pretty Boy Floyd. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $925.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Crime Does Not Pay #28 Mile High pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1943) Condition: NM-. You can see for yourself how amazing this black-cover issue looks from the outside, and take our word for it, the inside (white pages) is top-notch too! This issue's Charles Biro cover is notable for also depicting host character Mr. Crime, who only appeared on the covers of the earlier books. This copy has a couple of Siamese pages that have been separated. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $825.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Crime Does Not Pay #29 Mile High pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1943) Condition: NM-. This has got everything you look for from this series: desperate criminals on a Charles Biro cover, and more of the same inside with the sinister Mr. Crime telling the tale and egging the baddies on. We like the brilliant red on this impeccably preserved copy, which has white interior pages. The last page of the book is mis-cut. This copy has a significant overhang but lacks the heavy chipping usually associated with that anomaly. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $825. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Crime Does Not Pay #30 Mile High pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1943) Condition: NM+. These early crime books were rarely preserved in even decent condition, and we doubt if anyone but Edgar Church had one quite this nice (the highest-graded CGC copy is a VF/NM 9.0 as of this writing). Editor Charles Biro drew this issue' cover. Inside the issue, Biro and his colleague Bob Wood appear as the star characters of a whodunit drawn by Dick Briefer! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $825.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Crime Does Not Pay #31 Mile High pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1944) Condition: Apparent NM-. Nice off-white to white pages made this book a pleasure to see, and they'll be a pleasure for the winning bidder too. This copy has a prominent overhang that hasn't resulted in any chipping... remarkable! There are, however, three added staples. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $80; FN 6.0 value = $120; VF 8.0 value = $239; VF/NM 9.0 value = $370; NM- 9.2 value = $500. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Crime Does Not Pay #32 Mile High pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1944) Condition: NM. This book's got one of the most fiendish covers of Charles Biro's run, and this copy is perhaps the nicest of the astounding Mile High run of this series we're offering! The fun continues inside with white interior pages. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $500.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Crime Does Not Pay #34 Mile High pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1944) Condition: VF/NM. Editor/writer/artist Charles Biro knew how to come up with memorable covers -- see Exhibit A here! The interior pages are a very pleasing off-white to white. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $370; NM- 9.2 value = $500. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Crime Does Not Pay #42 Mile High pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1945) Condition: NM-. The Overstreet Guide has "broken out" this issue because of the striking electrocution cover by Charles Biro. This copy's got lovely white pages. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $420.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Crime Does Not Pay #46 Mile High pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1946) Condition: NM-. Here's a kidnapping cover that could only be on a pre-Code comic -- this is hard-hitting stuff! Charles Biro handled art chores on the cover as well as contributing his writing and editing talents to the interior. An oddity here: this issue has 16 duotone pages bound around the main 48-page color section. This copy's pages are off-white. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $235. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Crime Does Not Pay #50 Mile High pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1947) Condition: NM. This was the first issue of the title to carry the blurb "More than 5,000,000 readers!" And while the publishers arrived at that figure by assuming that several people read each copy, it's known that this comic's circulation hit a million copies at its peak, making it one of the bestselling comics of all time. And that in turn begs the question "what happened to all of those copies?" CGC hasn't certified a copy of #50 as of this writing, and this is the first time we have offered one. Even if more turn up, this Edgar Church copy will be very tough to top. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $235. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Crime Does Not Pay #51 Mile High pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1947) Condition: NM. Charles Biro handled this issue's cover art as usual, and Fred Guardineer of Action Comics fame contributed the artwork for two interior stories. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $185.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Crime Fighters #2-4 Mile High pedigree Group (Atlas, 1948). The true-crime tales presented here are supplemented by photos of wanted fugitives to look out for! Included here are the Edgar Church copies of #2 (off-white pages -- VF/NM), #3 (off-white to white pages -- VF+), and #4 (white pages -- VF+). Approximate Overstreet value for group = $325. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Crime Must Pay the Penalty Group - Mile High pedigree (Ace, 1948-50). Issues #5 (FN), 7 (small water stain through whole book and staining on back cover -- VG/FN), 10 (FN/VF), and 17 (VF/NM) are included here. Number 17 is particularly nice -- the pages have that fantastic "Mile High" smell! Approximate Overstreet value for group = $200. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Crime Mysteries #3 Mile High pedigree (Ribage Publishing, 1952) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Frank Frazetta contributed a page of art to this issue! This horror-tinged mystery book also has some hanging panels. Make sure you're hanging around the auction room when this one comes up -- it's the only copy CGC has certified to date! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $420. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Crimes by Women #4 Mile High pedigree (Fox Features Syndicate, 1948) Condition: VF/NM. It's "sleazy does it" on one of Fox's most notorious titles. Some previous owner obviously couldn't wait to give these a read and proceeded to put stress on the top of the cover; that's the only flaw on this excellent copy. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $585; NM- 9.2 value = $800.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Crimes by Women #10 Mile High pedigree (Fox Features Syndicate, 1949) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. The bright colors of this Edgar Church book are staggering if you can draw your eyes away from the fighting girls on the cover long enough to notice. This issue drew the attention of Dr. Fredric Wertham in his Seduction of the Innocent. It has the page quality and high CGC ranking that we have come to expect from this exceptional pedigree. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $810. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Crown Comics #1 Mile High pedigree (Golfing, Inc., 1944) Condition: NM-. Here's a beautiful book with white pages. The lead story is an adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's "The Oblong Box" Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $440.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Crown Comics #2 Mile High pedigree (Golfing, Inc., 1945) Condition: NM. Overstreet credits Matt Baker with some of this issue's interior art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $285.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Crown Comics #4 Mile High pedigree (Golfing, Inc., 1945) Condition: NM-. Matt Baker is credited with cover and interior art for this issue. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $320.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Crown Comics #5 Mile High pedigree (Golfing, Inc., 1946) Condition: VF/NM. This issue's "Ace of the Newsreels" story has all of those Matt Baker touches we know and love from the Fox books, and Baker is credited with the cover art as well. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $242; NM- 9.2 value = $320.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Crown Comics #6 Mile High pedigree (Golfing, Inc., 1946) Condition: VF/NM. Matt Baker is credited with cover and interior art. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $242; NM- 9.2 value = $320.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Dagar, Desert Hawk #14 (Fox Features Syndicate, 1948) Condition: VF+. You can accuse Fox of many things, but at least their comics delivered what the covers promised. This book's got more bondage than Wonder Woman and Somerset Maugham put together, and "headlight" panels are used in a very liberal fashion. The cover art for this issue (the first issue of the title, by the way) is by Edmond Good; Jack Kamen added interior art. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $475; VF/NM 9.0 value = $750.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Dagar, Desert Hawk #19 (Fox Features Syndicate, 1948) Condition: VF/NM. This issue got a mention in Seduction of the Innocent thanks to the Jack Kamen-drawn Tangi story, with a villain boasting, "Ho-Ho! What a hangman I make! The police are blundering fools! But I am an artist!" In true Fox fashion, the rest of the issue has lots of exposed skin and other salacious stuff. This copy has cream to light tan pages. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $370; NM- 9.2 value = $500.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Dagar, Desert Hawk #20 (Fox Features Syndicate, 1948) Condition: VF/NM. Jack Kamen contributed art to this issue and he wasn't stingy with "headlight" panels and other such va-va-voom stuff. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $370; NM- 9.2 value = $500.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Dagar, Desert Hawk #22 (Fox Features Syndicate, 1949) Condition: VF/NM. Desert adventure is at its best when there's a bare midriff, a "headlight" shot, or a near-nude harem girl every couple of pages to liven things up. Fox knew what sold! Edmond Good and A. C. Hollingsworth were among the contributors here. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $370; NM- 9.2 value = $500.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Daredevil Comics #1 Pennsylvania pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1941) CGC Apparent VF+ 8.5 Slight (P) Off-white to white pages. Hitler's photo appearance on this Bob Wood and Charles Biro cover makes this one of the most memorable comics of the Golden Age. Biro also contributes interior art. Inside, Daredevil battles the Claw and gets an assist from Silver Streak, Lance Hale, Cloud Curtis, Dickey Dean, and Pirate Prince. An "origin" of Hitler story is also featured. With the second issue, the title logo would change to Daredevil Comics (Daredevil Battles Hitler was so limiting!). This is your chance to own a classic cover issue from a fine pedigree. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover." Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $1,194; VG 4.0 value = $2,388; FN 6.0 value = $3,582; VF 8.0 value = $8,955; VF/NM 9.0 value = $15,228.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Daredevil Comics #17 Mile High pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1943) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. The visual assault of this Charles Biro cover is nothing compared to the assault on the Japanese by Daredevil and the four Little Wise Guys (who are depicted hanging a soldier from a tree limb). There is a Claw backup story and interior art by Biro, Basil Wolverton, and Dick Briefer. This copy has the page quality that you would expect from a Mile High issue and as of this writing, the next closest issue in the CGC census is only a 3.0! Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $593; NM- 9.2 value = $810. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Daredevil Comics #24 Mile High pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1944) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. Pretty bloody stuff on this cover, eh? It's Charles Biro supplying the art as usual. A duo of villains named Punch and Judy is featured here, about a year before DC tried their own such duo in Batman. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $244; VF/NM 9.0 value = $382. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 8.5, 2 higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Daredevil Comics #27 Mile High pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1944) Condition: VF/NM. A positively brutal bondage/torture cover by Charles Biro makes this issue stand out from the rest of the run. The Claw appears in a backup feature. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $382; NM- 9.2 value = $520.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Dark Mysteries #4 Mile High pedigree (Master Publications, 1952) CGC VF+ 8.5 White pages. Great page quality on this horror title from the famous Edgar Church collection. Only one other copy has been CGC-graded to date. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $262; VF/NM 9.0 value = $411. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 8.5, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Dark Mysteries #5 Mile High pedigree (Master Publications, 1952) CGC VF+ 8.5 White pages. Doug Wildey art in this white-paged beauty from the cedar-lined closet of Edgar Church. Currently, the only CGC-graded copy. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $262; VF/NM 9.0 value = $411. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 8.5, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Dark Mysteries #7 (Master Publications, 1952) Condition: VF/NM. This pre-Code horror book has a dismemberment story as well as one with what Overstreet calls "hypo blood drainage"-- if you must know, it's a guy drawing pints of his own blood to inject them into a plant! Sometime EC contributor Harry Harrison is among the issue's artists. Based on this copy's quality and provenance we think it possible that it's the Mile High copy. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $411; NM- 9.2 value = $560.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Dark Mysteries #8 (Master Publications, 1952) Condition: VF/NM. This pre-Code horror series managed to put a skeleton on almost every cover, and they didn't buck the trend here! They also knew whom to copy -- John D'Agostino's lead story has a Crypt-Keeper lookalike and splash-page lettering copied from the Tales From The Crypt logo. A. C. Hollingsworth also contributed art to the issue. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $411; NM- 9.2 value = $560.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Date With Judy, A #1 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1947) Condition: VF+. We hadn't had a chance to offer this first issue before, and this is a nigh-unbeatable copy with an appealing "cedar" smell. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $169; VF/NM 9.0 value = $250.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Dell Giant Comics Donald Duck Fun Book #2 File Copy (Dell, 1954) Condition: VF+. Chock full of puzzles, cut-outs, and the like, this had plenty of fun for kids, but of course that makes this comic almost impossible to find in unused condition. This file copy solves that problem! Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $464; VF/NM 9.0 value = $807.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Dell Giant Comics Raggedy Ann & Andy #1 File Copy (Dell, 1955) Condition: NM. When you see a copy of this issue, it's almost invariably, well... raggedy! So this file copy, with no puzzles filled in or the like, is definitely one to go after. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $310.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Dell Giant Comics Tom and Jerry Back To School #1 File Copy (Dell, 1956) Condition: NM. Painted cover. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $230.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Detective Comics #27 (DC, 1939) Condition: Apparent VG. This is a comic most every fan dreams of acquiring, the first appearance of Batman! It's the second most-valuable comic book issue of all, trailing only Action Comics #1 in Overstreet's ranking of the most valuable comics. The milestone debut of Batman (or rather "the Bat-Man"), with art by Bob Kane, is also the first appearance of Commissioner Gordon. That devil-may-care playboy Bruce Wayne also debuts at the beginning of the tale, and on the last page it's revealed that he and the Bat-Man are one and the same!
It might surprise some to see that this copy's autographed not by Kane, but by Superman's co-creator Joe Shuster, but indeed, artist Shuster and his partner, writer Jerry Siegel, teamed up on the "Spy" feature as well as the Slam Bradley story in this issue, and Shuster's autograph graces the first page of each respective story (note that these autographs have not been authenticated).
This book's page quality is off-white to white. There's a small, barely noticeable hole through the middle of the entire comic. This copy has moderate professional restoration as follows: color touch, pieces added, tear seals, reinforcement, and edge trimming. Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $32,143; VG 4.0 value = $64,286. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
It might surprise some to see that this copy's autographed not by Kane, but by Superman's co-creator Joe Shuster, but indeed, artist Shuster and his partner, writer Jerry Siegel, teamed up on the "Spy" feature as well as the Slam Bradley story in this issue, and Shuster's autograph graces the first page of each respective story (note that these autographs have not been authenticated).
This book's page quality is off-white to white. There's a small, barely noticeable hole through the middle of the entire comic. This copy has moderate professional restoration as follows: color touch, pieces added, tear seals, reinforcement, and edge trimming. Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $32,143; VG 4.0 value = $64,286. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Platinum Age (1897-1937)
Detective Picture Stories #5 (Comics Magazine, 1937) Condition: VG+. The first detective/adventure art by Bob Kane appeared in this issue, and Kane's seven-page story concerns the heir to a millionaire fortune, a fellow who has a bit of Bruce Wayne in him! This was the last issue of the first detective comic series. It's part color, part black and white. In addition to the Bob Kane connection, there's another DC tie -- this series' publisher, the Comics Magazine Company, was started by two gents who left the company now known as DC. The cover star is the Clock, who appeared in Quality comics in later years. This is a used copy with stains on the first page, but as Overstreet notes, "all issues are very scarce," and we're glad to see this book in any condition. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $332.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Doc Savage Comics V2#1 Mile High pedigree (Street & Smith, 1943) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. The Jack Binder shop provided the art for this issue. A backup feature looks at generals Dwight Eisenhower and Mark Clark. This is the only copy graded above VF+ 8.5 by CGC as of this writing. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $675. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Doc Savage Comics V2#6 Mile High pedigree (Street & Smith, 1943) Condition: Apparent VF/NM. It appears that this copy has never been read, as a few of the pages are still sticking together a bit! That fits with what we know about the collecting habits of Edgar Church, and explains why this copy looks so superb. This book appears VF/NM but does have three added staples. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $104; FN 6.0 value = $156; VF 8.0 value = $317; VF/NM 9.0 value = $496.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Doc Savage Comics V2#7 Mile High pedigree (Street & Smith, 1943) Condition: VF/NM. Charles Coll is credited with this issue's cover. Also featured inside is the (line-drawn) life story of comedian Henny Youngman, with many a one-liner recounted. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $496; NM- 9.2 value = $675.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Doll Man Quarterly #2 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1942) Condition: VF/NM. That half-pint hurricane, the Doll Man, is featured in almost the entire issue here. The cover art is credited to Gill Fox. There's a one-inch tear on two interior pages. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,335; NM- 9.2 value = $1,825.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Doll Man Quarterly #3 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1942) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. We hereby dub this catalog the best Doll Man selection in the history of the universe! And before dismissing that as hype, look closely at our Mile High runs of Doll Man and Feature Comics! Gill Fox is credited with drawing the diminutive Mr. Dane on this issue's cover. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,200. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Doll Man Quarterly #4 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1942) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. This is the only copy of the issue graded above 8.5 by CGC to date. We don't have an attribution for the cover art -- too bad because it's a real "madman-sterpiece!" Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,200. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Doll Man Quarterly #5 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1943) Condition: VF+. Here are 64 pages of Golden Age goodness! Al Bryant drew the cover, and Reed Crandall added interior art. Note that the finest CGC-certified copy as of this writing is VF 8.0. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $488; VF/NM 9.0 value = $769.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Doll Man Quarterly #6 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1943) Condition: VF/NM. The "buy war bonds" cover is by Al Bryant; interior artists include Bryant and Fred Guardineer. The nicest unrestored copy CGC has graded to date is... well, they haven't graded one as of this writing, so the Edgar Church copy is a no-brainer buy for the Quality fan. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $533; NM- 9.2 value = $725.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Doll Man Quarterly #7 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1943) Condition: NM-. That tiny defender of justice, the Doll Man, is in fine form here, and this Edgar Church copy is a winner. Note that what appears to be a white scratch at the bottom left is a printing error we've seen on other copies of this issue as well. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $725.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Doll Man Quarterly #8 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1946) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. Torchy made her first comic book appearance right here -- that's why this is arguably the most desirable issue of the series' run! Naturally, her creator Bill Ward handled the art chores; Al Bryant did the same for Doll Man in the issue. CGC notes the presence of lingerie panels and hypodermic needle panels herein. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $2,200. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Doll Man Quarterly #9 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1946) Condition: NM-. The Mighty Mite's the star, Torchy by Bill Ward livens up a backup feature, and this super-nice copy is the first we've seen of #9. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $725.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Doll Man Quarterly #10 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1946) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. This cover's a bit of a shocker! It certainly makes this issue stand out from the rest of the run. CGC hasn't certified a copy of this issue to date, nor had we seen one... could it be that the mothers of America thought this cover was a bit much for Junior and consigned kids' copies to the trashcan? Edgar Church came through here again, and with a NM+ copy at that. There's a fine 1/2 inch crack on the CGC slab on the back, top right. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $560. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Doll Man Quarterly #11 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1946) Condition: NM-. The Mighty Mite is joined by Bill Ward's Torchy in this issue. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $560.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Doll Man Quarterly #12 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1947) Condition: NM+. An unsmudged white cover, a strong cedar smell... all of this adds up to an Edgar Church copy collectors should be falling over themselves to acquire. Torchy by Bill Ward is one of the backup features. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $560.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Doll Man Quarterly #13 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1947) Condition: NM+. If you're putting together a run of the Mighty Mite of Crimefighting, note that the finest CGC-certified copy as of this writing is just FN+ 6.5. Snap this one up, say we! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $560.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Doll Man Quarterly #14 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1947) Condition: NM. While Doll Man uses his size to bust crime, Torchy uses her bust size to... but we digress. What's important is that this is a fresh, supple Edgar Church copy. Speaking of supple, the Torchy story has Bill Ward art... oops, we just digressed again! With CGC's finest copy as of this writing a VF/NM 9.0, this would appear to be the very best one available. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $560.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Doll Man Quarterly #15 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1948) Condition: NM. This is easily the nicest copy of this issue we've seen, no surprise when you're talking about the Edgar Church copy! Torchy, with art by Bill Ward, is one of the backup features. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $560.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Doll Man #17 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1948) Condition: VF/NM. This was the first bi-monthly issue of the comic formerly known as Doll Man Quarterly. Torchy, drawn by Bill Ward, is among the backup features. Overstreet 2006 Vf/NM 9.0 value = $411; NM- 9.2 value = $560.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Doll Man #18 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1948) Condition: NM. This copy's clean, fresh cover makes it irresistible! Bill Ward's Torchy appears in a backup feature. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $560.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Doll Man #19 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1948) Condition: NM-. This is the first time we've had a chance to offer a copy of this issue, and it's always nice to start with the Mile High copy! For comparison's sake, the highest-graded CGC-certified copy as of this writing is a FN/VF 7.0. Bill Ward's Torchy appears in a backup feature. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $560.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Doll Man #21 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1949) Condition: NM. We have examined many a Doll Man while preparing this great run for auction, yet every one is still a delight because they're all such wonderful Edgar Church copies. Joining comics' first shrinking superhero in this issue is the lovely Torchy, drawn by Bill Ward. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $450.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Doll Man #22 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1949) Condition: NM-. We're sure this cover hooked kids back in 1949; this duel of the diminutive looks unmissable. Then again, lack of size isn't everything! There's a funny animal backup feature, plus the lovely Torchy drawn by Bill Ward. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $450. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Doll Man #23 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1949) Condition: NM-. Backing up the Mighty Mite is a Torchy story with Bill Ward art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $450.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Doll Man #24 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1949) Condition: NM+. This copy's super-nice, and a glance at the CGC census shows that the best copy they've certified is a FN 6.0... so what are you waiting for? By the way, there's a Torchy backup feature with Bill Ward art in these pages. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $450.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Doll Man #25 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1949) Condition: NM+. Here's another specimen that stacks up very well against the certified competition, with CGC's census being topped by a VF 8.0 copy as of this writing. A backup story features Torchy, apparently drawn by Gill Fox. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $450.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Doll Man #28 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1950) Condition: NM+. That miniature crime-smasher, the Doll Man, is joined by the smashing Torchy in this issue. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $450.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Doll Man #34 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1951) Condition: VF/NM. The cover gloss on this copy is quite remarkable! The book does have the 52 "big full width pages" billed on the cover (the same width as every other issue), and the adventures on these pages are all Doll Man tales except for a 19th-century tale featuring Jeb Rivers. This issue's artists include Reed Crandall. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $284; NM- 9.2 value = $375.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Doll Man #36 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1951) Condition: NM. With the finest CGC-certified copy being a VF- 7.5 as of this writing, this Edgar Church copy of a black-cover issue should be hotly contested. Torchy is the backup feature. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $375.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Doll Man #37 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1951) Condition: VF/NM. It's the origin and first appearance of Dollgirl! Yes, precisely 12 years after Dollman's first appearance he finally got a sidekick, and she's his fiancee, Martha Roberts. Further able assistance is rendered by Elmo the Wonder Dog who had been introduced a few issues previously. Both new pals are seen on this issue's bondage/skull cover. Speaking of dolls, Torchy is the backup feature. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $411; NM- 9.2 value = $560. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Doll Man #38 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1952) Condition: VF-. This issue's bondage cover features the diminutive Dollgirl. Torchy is the backup feature. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $192.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Doll Man #40 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1952) Condition: VF/NM. When crime and horror start to take over the covers of a series, you know you've reached the early-1950s issues! In addition to the adventures of Dollman and Dollgirl, there's a Torchy feature here. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $284; NM- 9.2 value = $375. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Platinum Age (1897-1937)
Don Winslow of the Navy #1 (Merwil Publishing, 1937) Condition: Apparent FN. It will come as a surprise to some that there was a comic with this title that preceded the Fawcett series! This is a cross between a comic and a pulp: it's comic size and staple-bound, with a full-length text novel starring Don Winslow, but also 16 pages of color comics by "M. Sheldon" (Sheldon Mayer). We have assigned this an apparent grade because there's an extra set of staples underneath the cover; it appears as if this copy lost its original cover and had a fresh one stapled on top. Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $640; VG 4.0 value = $1,280; FN 6.0 value = $1,920.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Don Winslow of the Navy #1 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1943) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Captain Marvel makes the introductions on this cover, heralding the arrival of Don Winslow to the Fawcett family. This is one of the few WWII titles to survive and prosper after the war ended, finally ending in 1955 after Charlton had taken the title over. This is a extremely nice looking copy with bright cover colors and the ultimate pedigree. You'll not find a nicer copy as the next closest in the current CGC census grades at only an 8.5. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,600. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Don Winslow of the Navy #2 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1943) Condition: NM. If you've only seen one of these impossibly fresh Mile Highs from outside a slab, being able to page through one is a different experience entirely, and what a wonderful experience it is! This copy's a case in point. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $685.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Dorothy Lamour #3 Mile High pedigree (Fox, 1950) Condition: NM. Wally Wood interior art graces these pages. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $310.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Dynamic Comics #1 Mile High pedigree (Chesler, 1941) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. Major Victory strikes a blow for freedom in front of the Capitol Building on this Charles Sultan cover. Inside the good Major's origin is told. The title's namesake, Dynamic Man, begins his run in this white-paged Edgar Church book as well. Appearances by Hale the Magician and the Black Cobra (his only appearance) complete the issue's line-up. Sultan donates interior art. This is far and away the highest CGC-graded copy to date. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $2,500. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Dynamic Comics #3 Mile High pedigree (Chesler, 1942) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Put your bids together for Dynamic Man! That's he on this Charles Sultan cover, a typically impressive Chesler-shop effort. This is the only copy of this issue that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $803; NM- 9.2 value = $1,100. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Dynamic Comics #12 Mile High pedigree (Chesler, 1944) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. Great page quality and the finest of all pedigrees highlight this issue which features George Tuska art. This is currently the highest CGC-graded copy with the next closest issue registering at a mere 8.0. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $610. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Dynamic Comics #13 Mile High pedigree (Chesler, 1945) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. An exciting skull cover and George Tuska art are featured. This is the only CGC-graded copy to date. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $449; NM- 9.2 value = $610. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Dynamic Comics #14 Mile High pedigree (Chesler, 1945) Condition: Qualified VF/NM. This is the first time we had seen this issue in high grade! The contents have an array of superhero types plus gag features like the self-referential "Private Chesler." We have assigned this beautiful book a qualified grade because three pages have a piece missing out of the margin, one of which is an inch-wide sliver affecting story panels (all appear to be manufacturing defects). Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $47; VG 4.0 value = $94; FN 6.0 value = $141; VF 8.0 value = $287; VF/NM 9.0 value = $449; NM- 9.2 value = $610.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Dynamic Comics #15 Mile High pedigree (Chesler, 1945) Condition: NM-. The covers of Harry "A" Chesler books rarely disappoint! Note that this copy could not be encapsulated by CGC because of a very slight overhang at the bottom. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $610.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Dynamic Comics #18 Mile High pedigree (Chesler, 1946) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. If you can't make it out in our catalog pic, we'll note that the monster on this cover has a hat with propellers in motion, and the clasp holding his cape is a bomb! Gus Ricca is the artist of this mini-masterpiece. This is the only copy certified with a grade above 8.0 by CGC to date. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $500. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Dynamic Comics #19 Mile High pedigree (Chesler, 1946) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Cult artist Paul Gattuso didn't sign this cover, but we'd know his style anywhere! Just as a Timely fan lights up when he sees an Alex Schomburg cover, the Chesler enthusiast can't help but smile when he sees an exquisite Gattuso. This is the only copy of the issue graded above 7.0 by CGC as of this writing. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $370; NM- 9.2 value = $500. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Dynamic Comics #20 Mile High pedigree (Chesler, 1946) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. The Paul Gattuso bare-breasted woman cover is touted in Overstreet, and there is a Mr. E story inside. Yankee Boy also puts in an appearance. The page quality is typical of the Mile High collection. The next closest issue in the current CGC census sits at a mere 7.5. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $935. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Exciting Comics #53 Mile High pedigree (Nedor Publications, 1947) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. We wish Alex Schomburg had drawn more lady superheroes! Miss Masque looks smashing on this excellent Mile High copy. She actually didn't stick around for long in this title and only ever made this one cover, though she did appear in other Nedor books, most notably America's Best. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $725. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Exposed Mile High pedigree Group (D.S. Publishing, 1948-49). Two issues used in Seduction of the Innocent (#6 and 7) highlight this group of comics from crime specialist D.S. Publishing. There's art by familiar names like Graham Ingels, Joe Orlando, Alden McWilliams, and Paul Reinman. In all, the group includes #3 (NM-), 4 (VF+), 6 (NM-), 7 (NM-) and a particularly nice copy of #8 (NM). Approximate Overstreet value for group = $1,100.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Famous Crimes #16 Mile High pedigree (Fox Features Syndicate, 1950) Condition: NM. This auction's nonpareil crime selection continues with a very nice copy of this white-cover issue. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $190.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Famous Funnies #210 (Eastern Color, 1954) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. Frank Frazetta's cover for this issue is deserving of many superlatives, but we'll let you gaze upon the image and you'll have no trouble coming up with your own! The same's true for this copy, which is near the top of CGC's census report. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,625. CGC census 7/06: 7 in 9.4, 2 higher.
Famous Funnies #211 (Eastern Color, 1954) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. Buck Rogers never looked better than when Frank Frazetta was drawing him for the covers of Famous Funnies #209-216. The issue contains Rick Yager art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,625. CGC census 7/06: 6 in 9.2, 2 higher.
Platinum Age (1897-1937)
Famous Funnies: A Carnival of Comics #nn (Eastern Color, 1933) CGC Apparent FN 6.0 Moderate (P) Off-white pages. Here's the second comic book ever published! This issue is a Gerber "8," and it's actually a book that never hit newsstands -- publisher M. C. Gaines, the "father of the comic book," marketed it to various retailers to use as a promotional giveaway for their customers. At this early date, nobody knew if people would actually pay ten cents for one of these staple-bound things! The content consists of reprints of popular strips of the day, with Mutt and Jeff, Reg'lar Fellers, Joe Palooka and the like all appearing. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: color touch, pieces added, tear seals, reinforced." Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $913; VG 4.0 value = $1,816; FN 6.0 value = $2,740.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Famous Gang Book of Comics #nn (Firestone, 1942) Condition: VF/NM. Called "rare" by Overstreet and "scarce" by Gerber, this is the issue that started an irregular series continued as Donald & Mickey Merry Christmas. It's a 32-pager (including covers) with a paper cover. The three features are Porky Pig (guest-starring Elmer Fudd), Bugs Bunny, and Sniffles. There's a small (1/4 inch) tear on the front cover. This is the first time we've ever offered this rarity! Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $641; NM- 9.2 value = $875.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Fantastic #8 Cosmic Aeroplane pedigree (Youthful Magazines, 1952) Condition: NM-. Here's the first issue of a science fiction-horror hybrid that tends more toward the latter. Harry Harrison contributed interior art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $525.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Fantastic #9 (Youthful Magazines, 1952) Condition: VF. Edward Goldfarb may not be the best-known artist, but he sure put a scare into us with this minor masterpiece of a cover! This second and last issue of this pre-Code horror title ends with the story "Queen of the Shrunken Heads," and the queen adds to her collection by decapitation, in case you were wondering. There's a small tear through the bottom of the entire book. Based on this copy's quality and provenance, we think it's probably the Mile High copy. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $199. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Fantastic Four Annual #1 (Marvel, 1963) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. An epic story featuring the Sub-Mariner's attack on the human race is a "fantastic" 37 pages long, and we are barely half-way through the book. A backup story featuring an early Spider-Man appearance, a reprint of the Fantastic Four's origin, and 15 pin-ups round out the ish. Two first appearances of note are Krang and Lady Dorma (to be precise, it's the latter's first Silver Age appearance). Jack Kirby penciled the entire issue. Dick Ayers also contributed to the cover and interior art. A beautiful copy, square binding and all! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,400. CGC census 7/06: 10 in 9.4, 5 higher.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Fawcett Movie Comic #nn Dakota Lil (Fawcett, 1949) Condition: NM. This is the first issue of the series. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $350.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Fawcett Movie Comic #nn Copper Canyon - Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1950) Condition: NM. Ray Milland and Hedy Lamarr photos grace the front and back covers as well as both inside covers. This copy has lovely white pages. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $265.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Platinum Age (1897-1937)
Feature Books #8 Secret Agent X-9 - Mile High pedigree (David McKay, 1937) Condition: VF. Almost impossibly fresh cover colors characterize this copy of the large-format comic featuring Alex Raymond's character (though not drawn by Raymond here). Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $293.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Feature Books #15 Barney Baxter In The Air - Mile High pedigree (David McKay, 1938) Condition: VF+. The condition of this copy is amazing considering the age and the large format. Art by Frank Miller. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $239; VF/NM 9.0 value = $370.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Feature Books #19 Mandrake the Magician - Mile High pedigree (David McKay, 1938) Condition: Apparent GD/VG. Cover detached. 3 1/2-inch spine split. Glue at top staple. Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $61; VG 4.0 value = $122.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Feature Books #21 The Lone Ranger - Mile High pedigree (David McKay, 1940) Condition: VF/NM. Minor color loss in a couple of spots at the edges kept this from a NM grade; still, we can hardly conceive of a nicer copy. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $841; NM- 9.2 value = $1,150.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Feature Books #23 Mandrake The Magician - Mile High pedigree (David McKay, 1940) Condition: VF. Seeing these oversized comics in VF or better is really something special, and we're glad this copy afforded us the opportunity! Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $381.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Feature Books #48 The Maltese Falcon - Mile High pedigree (David McKay, 1946) Condition: VF. The Dashiell Hammett book is adapted here. There's a very small stain at the bottom corner of the spine. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $488.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Feature Books #50 Perry Mason - Mile High pedigree (David McKay, 1946) Condition: NM-. Just the second comic book appearance of Perry Mason, this was based on the 1930s novel "The Case of the Shoplifter's Shoe," and pre-dated the TV show by a full decade! The cover and interior art are by that famous Paul... no, not Paul Drake, Paul Norris, who's best known as the artist of Aquaman! This gorgeous copy should have crossover appeal to the legions of Erle Stanley Gardner fans, as to this day it's one of Mason's few appearances in this medium. Those mystery lovers will have to outbid many a comic fan who's captivated by this copy's sharp cover and off-white to white pages! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $350.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Feature Books #55 Mandrake the Magician - Mile High pedigree (David McKay, circa 1948) Condition: NM-. This is the first time we've offered this black-cover issue in high grade. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $425.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Feature Comics #27 (Quality, 1939) Condition: VG+. He's not on the cover, but this was the first appearance of the Doll Man! This issue is dubbed "rare" by Overstreet. Quality had only been publishing comics for six months when this issue came out, and the Doll Man was the company's very first superhero. The character was created by Will Eisner and drawn beautifully by Lou Fine in this first appearance (which is also his origin story). By the way, the Clock, who also appears here, didn't have super powers, but he was already a three-year comics veteran by 1939 -- he was the first masked man created for comic books when he made his debut for another publisher back in 1936! The centerfold is detached. Based on this copy's provenance, we think it may be the Mile High copy. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $850.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Feature Comics #28 Larson pedigree (Quality, 1940) Condition: VF. Just the second appearance of the Doll Man, this is a book we had never been able to get our hands on before. This copy's got nice, fresh cover colors, and while there's some light staining at the edges of a few interior pages, the page quality is still an appealing off-white to white. The Doll Man never looked better than when drawn by Lou Fine in this early outing. Also featured here are the Clock and a host of strip reprints (Joe Palooka et al.). To date, CGC hasn't certified an unrestored copy of this book, so grab this mighty nice Mighty Mite! Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $1,063.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Feature Comics #29 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1940) Condition: FN/VF. This is one of the earliest Doll Man stories (he first appeared in #27), and it's drawn by Lou Fine, no less! The Mighty Mite was the lead feature in the book by this time, but he's joined inside by the Clock, Joe Palooka, and too many others to mention. This copy's got a 3/4" spine split at the bottom, but also the fresh colors you associate with a Mile High. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $288; VF 8.0 value = $600.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Feature Comics #30 Larson pedigree (Quality, 1940) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. A great Doll Man cover (his first cover appearance) by Lou Fine and art by Will Eisner and Bob Powell add to the desirability of this great pedigree book featuring Joe Palooka, Dixie Dugan, Captain Fortune, and many others. This is the only CGC-graded copy of this issue to date. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,282; NM- 9.2 value = $1,750. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Feature Comics #31 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1940) Condition: FN/VF. This issue would have to be considered fairly scarce -- CGC hasn't certified a copy to date, nor had we ever had the chance to offer one here at Heritage. This would be an "otherwise NM-" type book; it's one we downgraded only because of a tear in the middle of the cover -- note that this does not affect any interior pages. This issue has an early appearance of the Doll Man, who had taken over as the lead feature by this time and was drawn by Lou Fine. Other characters include the Clock and Charlie Chan, both of whom were making their last appearances in this title. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $216; VF 8.0 value = $450. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Feature Comics #34 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1940) Condition: NM-. Lou Fine's Doll Man alone makes this worth a buy, and that's just the lead feature in this story-packed mag. Somewhat confusingly, the character called "the mighty mite" is Poison Ivy, not Dollman, the latter's tagline being "Smallest Living Human in the World" in this early issue. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $850.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Feature Comics #40 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1941) Condition: FN. Doll Man cover. Nice white pages. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $150.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Feature Comics #50 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1941) Condition: NM. Doll Man's the star here, and there are plenty of two-fisted types like Rusty Ryan and Bruce Blackburn backing him up. This is your basic "impossibly nice" Mile High book! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $465. feFrom the John McLaughlin Collection.
Feature Comics #51 Double Cover - Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1941) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Lala Palooza is the cover feature here, and the Doll Man appears inside. This is the only copy of this issue that CGC has certified as of this writing. CGC notes, "1st cover 9.4, interior cover 9.4." Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $275. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Feature Comics #52 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1942) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. The Doll Man stars in this issue. This is the only copy of this issue that CGC has certified as of this writing. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $264; NM- 9.2 value = $350. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Feature Comics #53 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1942) Condition: NM+. Even in this amazing Feature run we're offering, this copy stands out -- just look at the spine! The Doll Man is the lead feature. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $275.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Feature Comics #54 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1942) Condition: NM-. The Doll Man stars here, and additional proof of his popularity is provided by an ad for his new mag Doll Man Quarterly. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $350.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Feature Comics #57 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1942) Condition: NM+. Yowzers, look at the spine of this Edgar Church copy. CGC hasn't certified a copy of #57 as of this writing, and we have a strong suspicion that this is the very best specimen available. Debuting in this issue is the Spider Widow, Grandmother of Terror! She's not really a grandma, she's beautiful, wealthy, and athletic Dianne Grayton, who wears an old crone's mask and a bunch of black widow spiders to nab baddies. Her origin's in this issue too, and she was a regular in the book for the next couple of years. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $275.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Feature Comics #58 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1942) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Gill Fox is credited with this issue's cover featuring the Doll Man. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $350. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.2, 1 higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Feature Comics #59 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1942) Condition: NM. This copy's so pretty, it's unlikely it will be read too often, but a winning bidder who so chooses will enjoy excellent art by Reed Crandall (Doll Man) and Rafael Astarita (Samar). Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $350.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Feature Comics #60 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1942) Condition: NM. This copy's got a perfect spine, and the rest of the book looks awfully good too. Doll Man is the key feature; others include Samar, Mickey Finn, and Rusty Ryan's Boyville Brigadiers, six kids whose outfit is a dead ringer for Captain America's! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $350.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Feature Comics #61 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1942) Condition: NM-. This series lived up to the publisher's name when it came to art, with Reed Crandall, Paul Gustavson, and Rafael Astarita all doing fine work here. The cover's by Gill Fox. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $250.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Feature Comics #62 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1942) Condition: NM+. The Doll Man takes on Japanese spies in this issue. This copy compares very favorably to the top copy in CGC's current census (a VF+ 8.5). Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $300.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Feature Comics #64 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1943) Condition: NM. In addition to excellent cover colors (including the inside covers!), this copy's got white pages. The Doll Man is the featured character. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $300.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Feature Comics #65 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1943) Condition: NM+. Though cover billing went to the antics of Lala Palooza, Doll Man is the lead feature in the issue. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $250.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Feature Comics #66 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1943) Condition: NM. A Japanese war cover is unusual for this title! Al Bryant drew the cover, and Rudy Palais is credited with drawing the Doll Man story. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $300.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Feature Comics #67 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1943) Condition: NM. This copy's got those usual Mile High colors, and since CGC hasn't certified a copy of #67 as of this writing, we suspect our offering doesn't have much competition. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $250.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Feature Comics #68 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1943) Condition: NM. Get a load of this Doll Man cover, it's one of our favorites! And get a load of this book's condition, too. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $300.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Feature Comics #71 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1943) Condition: NM. There's a special guest star in this issue, namely Phantom Lady! You didn't forget that she started as a Quality character, didja? She shows up in the Spider Widow feature here, and if you think multi-title crossovers were a phenomenon of later years, note that Spider Widow was returning the favor in Police Comics at the time as part of an ongoing "feud" between the heroines. This issue's lead story stars the Doll Man. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $275.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Feature Comics #72 (Quality, 1943) Condition: NM. We came pretty close to offering every Doll Man-cover issue of Feature in this auction! The cover art here is credited to Alex Kotzky. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $245.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Feature Comics #73 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1943) Condition: NM+. This Edgar Church copy pretty much has everything you could ask for, and we hasten to add that CGC hasn't certified a copy of this issue to date, thus it seems high-grade alternatives are few! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $200.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Feature Comics #74 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1944) Condition: NM+. Al Bryant supplied this issue's Doll Man cover. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $245.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Feature Comics #75 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1944) Condition: NM+. For collectors of the unique, how about a cover with a draft-dodging theme, that may be a first for a wartime comic! Lala Palooza is the featured character on Gill Fox's cover, while the Doll Man heads up the lineup of interior heroes. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $200.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Feature Comics #77 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1944) Condition: NM. The "something new" blurb on this cover refers to a story in which Darrel Dane's fiancee Martha (who suspected, but didn't know, that her beau was Doll Man) shrinks down to become the superheroic Midge, in a protoype story for her later identity as Doll Girl. Al Bryant handled art chores on the cover. Jack Cole contributed a Blimpy humor feature to this issue. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $245.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Feature Comics #78 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1944) Condition: NM. Al Bryant rendered the Doll Man on this issue's cover. This copy's page quality is cream to off-white. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $245.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Feature Comics #79 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1944) Condition: NM. Al Bryant drew more Doll Man stories than anyone, and this issue's cover is by him as well. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $245.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Feature Comics #80 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1944) Condition: VF+. Skull cover by Al Bryant. Gill Fox and Tony DiPreta art. Very small tear at spine, going through the entire book. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $124; VF/NM 9.0 value = $185.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Feature Comics #82 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1944) Condition: NM+. CGC hasn't certified a copy of this book to date, so we don't see much competition for this NM+ copy! If you're wondering about the cover tagline "Back from the dead": nothing happened to our puny pal the Doll Man, it's his opponent Shawunkas the Shaman who's the undead one! Al Bryant drew the issue's cover. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $185.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Feature Comics #84 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1945) Condition: NM. "Crime-fighting's mightiest morsel," the Doll Man, was drawn by Al Bryant both on this issue's cover and inside the book. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $185.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Feature Comics #85 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1943) Condition: NM. The lovely Martha Roberts, the Doll Man's fiancee, made her most prominent cover appearance ever right here! As author Ron Goulart noted, one of Martha's great virtues was that "she wasn't bothered by [Doll Man] doing such things as riding a rat bareback, flying around in a model airplane, or hiding in a crook's pocket." This copy's ultra-nice -- for comparison's sake, CGC's highest-graded copy to date is a VF- 7.5. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $185.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Feature Comics #87 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1945) Condition: NM+. This copy's got excellent white pages. Doll Man is the featured character. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $185.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Feature Comics #91 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1945) Condition: NM. This copy's highly "slab-worthy," as CGC hasn't certified a copy of #91 as of this writing! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $185.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Feature Comics #92 (Quality, 1945) Condition: NM. "The world's tiniest nemesis of criminals," the Doll Man, stars here. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $185.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Feature Comics #97 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1946) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. None of the copies in this Mile High Feature run are exactly shabby-looking, but this is among the best-looking of the bunch! Al Bryant handled cover art chores on the Doll Man once again here. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $185. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Feature Comics #100 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1946) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Breaking up (a run of Mile Highs) is hard to do! But our pain might be your gain, and if you can only go after one copy, this certified 9.6 would be a nice choice, especially since it's the only copy of #100 that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $245. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Feature Comics #105 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1946) Condition: NM+. The Doll Man lent himself to any number of great cover ideas, and we'll venture to say that even the Silver Age Atom's antics never matched the situations that Quality artists came up with for this first Mighty Mite. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $140.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Feature Comics #106 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1947) Condition: NM+. This delightfully supple Edgar Church copy was a joy to grade and catalog, and it would be a joy for you to own! The cover by Al Bryant reminds us a bit of Gil Kane's later effort for The Atom #16. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $140.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Feature Comics #107 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1947) Condition: NM. Featuring the Doll Man. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $140.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Feature Comics #108 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1947) Condition: NM+. That "mighty midget of right and justice," the Doll Man, continued his streak of cover appearances here. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $140.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Feature Comics #111 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1947) Condition: NM. This issue's got the return of the Undertaker, remember him? If not, just turn to the Mile High copy of Feature #91 in this same catalog! Once again, it's the Doll Man who has to tangle with that funereal and felonious fellow. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $140.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Feature Comics #114 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1947) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Featuring Doll Man. Al Bryant cover. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $140. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Feature Comics #115 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1947) Condition: NM-. Featuring the Doll Man. Tiny stain at bottom of front cover. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $140.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Feature Films #3 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1950) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. "The Eagle and the Hawk" starring John Payne, Rhonda Fleming, and Dennis O'Keefe is illustrated in this issue. The photo cover of this "D" copy features Ms. Fleming and Mr. Payne. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $413. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 8.0, 3 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Feature Presentation #5 Mile High pedigree (Fox, 1950) Condition: VF/NM. Only Fox would attempt something this outrageous -- a cover price "marked down from $1" to 10 cents at a time when a dime is what every comic cost! We doubt many parents were fooled. The story stars a gigantic tarantula not shown on the cover, so arachnophobes that we are, we just peeked inside this one long enough to note the off-white to white pages. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $345; NM- 9.2 value = $460. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Fight Comics #1 (Fiction House, 1940) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. Before converting to a war theme, this title was focused more on two-fisted types, both fictional (Shark Brodie, Kayo Kirby) and real-life (Jack Dempsey). Art by the Iger shop meant that greats Lou Fine (cover art) and Will Eisner contributed to the first issue of this series' thirteen-year run. Note that the one higher-graded copy on CGC's census is just a half-grade above this one at 8.0. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $2,184. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 7.5, 1 higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Fight Comics #21 Mile High pedigree (Fiction House, 1942) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. An intense Dan Zolnerowich bondage cover surrounds a book filled with art from greats such as Nick Cardy, Rudy Palais, and Alex Blum. Backup features include Senorita Rio, Rip Carson, Hooks Devlin, and others. Only one other copy has been graded by CGC and it is a Qualified 9.0. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $375. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Fight Comics #31 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fiction House, 1944) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white to white pages. A beheading with a machete is pretty powerful stuff to appear on this Joe Doolin cover. Alex Blum and Robert Webb add interior art. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $234. CGC census 8/06: 2 in 7.5, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Fight Comics #38 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fiction House, 1945) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. "Hey, that guy is stealing our blonde!" Nice action on this Joe Doolin bondage cover. Lingerie panels and art by Matt Baker, Alex Blum, Robert Webb, and Lily Renee fill the interior. This copy outgrades the next best on the CGC census, an 8.5, by a considerable margin. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $275. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Fight Comics #44 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fiction House, 1946) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Highlights abound in this wonderful Fiction House book including Matt Baker and Lily Renee art, a water-wheel torture/bondage cover, the return of Captain Fight, and lingerie and decapitation panels. Whew! Get bidding! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $275. CGC census 8/06: 4 in 9.4, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Fight Comics #47 Mile High pedigree (Fiction House, 1946) Condition: NM-. The freshness of the cover colors here is almost beyond belief, and this copy has white pages, too. Lily Renee provided the art for the cover and the lead feature, both starring the hot-blooded Senorita Rio. Matt Baker is another contributor, and he and his colleagues made sure to fill every page with as many good-girl panels as possible. Take the one-page Patsy Pinup feature, which dispenses with all plot to show a bikini girl striking various poses. Great stuff, and we've got a great copy! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $275.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Fight Comics #50 Mile High pedigree (Fiction House, 1947) Condition: VF. This issue's bondage cover is credited to Joe Doolin, and while that's a jungle scene, the interior stories are from various settings. No matter what the setting, though, long legs and cleavage dominate every page, so it's no surprise that Matt Baker was one of the contributors here (we hear the plots are good, too). One of the many amazing things about Mile High copies is the way the cover colors really "pop," and the inside covers here are the same way! This book looks to be a higher grade from the front, but there are some tears on the back cover. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $141.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Firehair Comics #1 Mile High pedigree (Fiction House, 1948) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. An exceptional copy starring "The White Queen of the Redskin Ranges" from the king of pedigrees. With a fiery Bob Lubbers cover and interior art, and the origin of Firehair, this high-grade book should receive some heated bidding. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $700. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Firehair Comics #2 Mile High pedigree (Fiction House, 1949) Condition: NM. Firehair's flaming red locks look great on this Edgar Church copy! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $310.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Flaming Love #6 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Quality, 1950) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. This smoldering hot photo cover makes you want to throw on a Burt Bacharach record and splash a little Hi-Karate on for the ladies. This is the only CGC-graded copy of the entire title! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $170. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Flash Comics #nn - Wheaties Promotional Comic - Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1946) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white to white pages. This Wheaties promotional comic was taped to boxes of cereal on all four corners. Consequently, Overstreet does not believe that any exist above a FN 6.0, but we have a 7.0 copy here for the taking! This neat little book contains appearances by the Flash, Hawkman, Johnny Thunder, and the Ghost Patrol. An Irwin Hasen cover and Hasen and Joe Kubert interior art up the ante. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $1,600. CGC census 8/06: 2 in 7.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Flying Saucers #nn Mile High pedigree (Avon, 1952) Condition: FN/VF. As this comic came out in a few similar variations, we'll note that this is the 1952 edition of this issue, it's got a Gene Fawcette cover and Wally Wood art. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $138; VF 8.0 value = $281.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Football Thrills #1 Mile High pedigree (Ziff-Davis, 1951) Condition: VF-. It's surprising and disappointing that there weren't more football comics, but this one's an absolute dream, and may be the best existing copy (CGC hasn't certified a copy to date). Start with a painted cover by pulp ace Norm Saunders. Then add stories on the greats of the game, Red Grange, Jim Thorpe, Glenn Davis and Doc Blanchard, and a handful of Notre Damers. The book has nice off-white to white pages. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $169.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Forbidden Love #1 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Quality, 1950) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. This sultry classic photo cover issue is considered "scarce" by Overstreet. Reed Crandall supplies the interior art. As of this writing, this copy holds the single highest CGC grade, as you would expect from such a fine pedigreed book. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $475; VF/NM 9.0 value = $750. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 8.5, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Forbidden Love #2 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Quality, 1950) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. The photo cover of this Gerber "7" book is saucy enough to evoke a wolf-whistle, as is the condition! Considered "scarce" by Overstreet, they also call the cover image a "classic." Don't pass up this top-notch pedigree copy. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $850. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Forbidden Worlds #1 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (ACG, 1951) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. The first 10-page story, titled "Demon of Destruction," features Frank Frazetta pencil art with inks by Al Williamson. The first issue of this long-running series. Listed as "uncommon" in Gerber's Scarcity Index. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $975. CGC census 7/06: 3 in 7.5, 8 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Four Color (Series One) #22 Don Winslow - Mile High pedigree (Dell, 1942) Condition: VF/NM. None of the issues from the first Four Color series are exactly common, and this is a book we hadn't ever offered before. This copy's cover is so glossy, even his other shiny Mile High buddies call him "Slick"! There's a book-length crease down the middle of the front cover that does not break color. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $412; NM- 9.2 value = $550. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Four Color #4 Smilin' Jack - Mile High pedigree (Dell, 1942) Condition: VF/NM. This book's page quality wowed us just as much as the condition. You just don't find early Four Colors looking this nice; indeed, CGC's highest-graded certified copy to date is but a FN+ 6.5. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $504; NM- 9.2 value = $700.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Four Color #13 Mr. District Attorney (Dell, 1942) Condition: FN+. Jim Chambers cover. Maurice Kashuba art. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $90; VF 8.0 value = $214.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Four Color #46 Felix the Cat - File Copy (Dell, 1944) Condition: VF/NM. This was just the second Four Color issue for Felix. The finest CGC-graded copy is the "D" copy (certified VF/NM 9.0) which we had the privilege to offer just a month ago... if you somehow missed out on that one, this nicely centered copy will return a smile to your face! Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $477; NM- 9.2 value = $660.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Four Color #74 Marge's Little Lulu - File Copy (Dell, 1945) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. This issue's got the first Little Lulu comic book story, featuring art by John Stanley. Tubby and Alvin also join the fun. Marge maniacs have pushed high-grade copies of this book to levels far above the Guide value, and we expect the same for this book, since no copy has been graded higher by CGC to date. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,425; NM- 9.2 value = $2,000. CGC census 8/06: 2 in 9.0, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Four Color #82 The Lone Ranger - Mile High pedigree (Dell, 1945) Condition: VF/NM. This is the first Lone Ranger Four Color, and this is the first time we've offered a high-grade copy! Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $493; NM- 9.2 value = $685.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Four Color #83 Gene Autry - Mile High pedigree (Dell, 1945) Condition: VF/NM. This has "upgrade" written all over it -- the nicest CGC-certified copy to date is a FN+ 6.5, so this Edgar Church copy would improve anyone's Four Color run. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $379; NM- 9.2 value = $525.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Four Color #118 Lone Ranger - Mile High pedigree (Dell, 1946) Condition: VF-. Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear, and there's no better way to do so than with an Edgar Church copy! Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $228.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Four Color #190 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Dell, 1948) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Paul Norris contributes the wraparound bondage cover to this Flash Gordon appearance, his fourth in the Four Color series. This pedigree ish features only the fifth flying saucer story in comic history. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $335. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Four Color #292 The Cisco Kid - Mile High pedigree (Dell, 1950) Condition: NM-. This was the de facto Cisco Kid Comics #1, and his own series began with issue #2 shortly thereafter. This one's got a wraparound cover that's a bit unusual for a Four Color book. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $400.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Four Color #386 Uncle Scrooge in "Only A Poor Old Man" - File Copy (Dell, 1952) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Gosh, look at the condition! This book isn't rare, but a true NM- copy is a rare sight. And there's much demand for this book, the first time Uncle Scrooge appeared on a comic book cover. It's also the de facto Uncle Scrooge #1 (the first of three starring turns of Four Color before his own series began with #4). The story and art are of course by the man who created the character, Carl Barks. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $2,000. CGC census 8/06: 2 in 9.2, 2 higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Fox Giants: All Great Comics #nn 1945 Edition (Fox, 1945) Condition: NM-. The only copies of this that we had previously seen were thoroughly beaten up, and the highest-graded CGC copy as of this writing is FN 6.0. So we suspect this sharp copy of the "Chicago Nite Life News" edition may be the best available! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $500.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Fox Giants: Everybody's Comics #1 1944 Edition - Mile High pedigree (William H. Wise, 1944) Condition: Apparent VF. We had never seen this square bound book in decent condition before, but except for a small color touch, this copy is one nice-looking book! The contents are not random re-bound comics as in some of these square bound books. The Green Mask, the Puppeteer, and the Bouncer are among the characters appearing. As to why a comic traditionally considered a Fox Giant lists William H. Wise as publisher in the indicia... we're as confused as you are! Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $92; FN 6.0 value = $138; VF 8.0 value = $230.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Frankie Comics Group - Mile High pedigree (Timely, 1946-47). These are the nicest copies you'll ever see of these teen humor issues! Included here are #4 (NM+), #5 (NM), #7 (NM), and #8 (NM-). Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value for group = $385.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Platinum Age (1897-1937)
Funnies On Parade #nn (Eastern Color, 1933) CGC Apparent VG/FN 5.0 Slightly brittle pages. This is the first comic book, how can you get any more important than that? Gerber gives this a scarcity rating of "8," and we had only seen this issue on one previous occasion. To be precise, this is the first comic book in the modern format, and it was a giveaway book, produced for Procter and Gamble with a print run of 10,000. It was sent for free to customers who clipped coupons from the company's products -- charging a dime for this new item would come later! The contents were all reprinted Sunday funnies. When you compare the significance to the Guide values, this would have to be considered one of the biggest bargains in all of comic collecting. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: color touch, pieces added, tear seals, cover cleaned, interior lightened, reinforced." Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $1,160; VG 4.0 value = $2,320; FN 6.0 value = $3,480.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Funny Frolics #1 (Timely, 1945) Condition: NM-. Morty Monk (a monkey) and Buck Baboon encounter a swastika-wearing dog named General Schnitzel... as you can see, anything was possible in a wartime funny animal book! This is an extremely nice copy, and note that the finest CGC-certified copy to date is VF/NM 9.0. Based on this copy's quality and provenance, we think it may be the Mile High copy. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $270.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Gangsters Can't Win - Mile High pedigree Group (D.S. Publishing, 1948-49). In the rush to rip off the title of Crime Does Not Pay, the winner was too close to call between Crime Must Pay the Penalty, Lawbreakers Always Lose, and this series. Among those chronicling the tales of perpetrators and punishment here are Alden McWilliams (in several of the issues) and Graham Ingels. In all, this group includes #3 (sexy cover -- VF+), #5 (NM-), #7 (NM-), and #8 (a Gerber "7" -- NM-). Approximate Overstreet value for group = $675. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Gay Comics #1 Mile High pedigree (Timely, 1944) Condition: NM. Tessie the Typist is this issue's lead feature; there's also a Powerhouse Pepper story drawn by Basil Wolverton. Other artists include Mike Sekowsky. The issue is rated "scarce" by Gerber. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $650.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Gay Comics #18 Mile High pedigree (Timely, 1944) Condition: VF/NM. Just the second issue of this title, this appeared half a year after #1 (...we're still trying to figure out what happened to issues #2-17!). Basil Wolverton's Powerhouse Pepper appears inside, while the cover honors went to Tessie the Typist and Skidsy. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $284; NM- 9.2 value = $375. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Gay Comics #19 Mile High pedigree (Timely, 1944) Condition: VF/NM. This issue stars Tessie the Typist and Powerhouse Pepper, the latter with art by Basil Wolverton. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $246; NM- 9.2 value = $325.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Gem Comics #1 Mile High pedigree (Spotlight/Palace, 1945) Condition: NM. John Giunta drew this issue's striking jungle bondage cover. Manny Stallman added interior art for the one and only issue of this title. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $575.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Georgie Comics #2 Mile High pedigree (Timely, 1945) Condition: NM+. The similarities between Georgie and Archie are pretty tough to miss, with Timely even making the former's hometown Riverside! This is an issue we hadn't seen before, and with the finest CGC-graded copy to date being VF+ 8.5, this Mile High shapes up as a potential if not probable future census-topper. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $150.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Geronimo #1 Mile High pedigree (Avon, 1950) Condition: NM. Joe Maneely is generally associated with Timely books, but he did contribute elsewhere in his career too -- the interior of this issue is a case in point. The cover art is by Gene Fawcette. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $210.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Ghost #1 (Fiction House, 1951) Condition: NM-. Maurice Whitman drew this issue's cover. Based on this copy's quality and provenance, we think it may be the Mile High copy. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $975.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Girls' Love Stories #1 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1949) Condition: VF/NM. This was the first "full-fledged" DC romance comic, appearing one month after DC hedged its bets a bit with the romance-Western hybrid Romance Trail. Ace artists Alex Toth and Everett Raymond Kinstler each drew one story in this issue. The dark cover of this Edgar Church copy looks excellent! The page quality is cream to off-white. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $533; NM- 9.2 value = $725.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Golden Lad #1 Mile High pedigree (Spark Publications, 1945) Condition: Qualified NM. A look at this solid black cover already tells you this is a book that's not easy to find in high grade; CGC's census bears this out, showing a top copy graded VF+ 8.5 as of this writing. We have assigned this copy a qualified grade because of a detached centerfold. Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $76; VG 4.0 value = $152; FN 6.0 value = $228; VF 8.0 value = $475; VF/NM 9.0 value = $750; NM- 9.2 value = $1,025.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Golden Lad #4 Mile High pedigree (Spark Publications, 1946) Condition: NM-. Mort Meskin is credited with this issue's cover and interior art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $390.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Gold Medal Comics #nn Mile High pedigree (Cambridge House, 1945) Condition: NM-. We hadn't encountered this one-shot before! And while Cambridge House is an unfamiliar publisher, the art and stories are by the old pros at the Bernard Baily studios. Familiar names chipping in include Manny Stallman, Howie Post, and Bob Fujitani. This is an amazing copy, and only the tiniest of flaws kept us from assigning it an even higher grade. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $340.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Great Comics (first series) #2 Mile High pedigree (Great Comics Publications, 1941) Condition: NM. This issue's a Gerber "7," and it's a book we hadn't seen before here at Heritage. The Christmas cover is followed by a mix of humor and adventure strips; among the latter is a tale of the seafaring Devildogs Three, drawn by Rudy Palais. This book's got nice off-white pages. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $900.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Great Comics #1 Novack Variant - Mile High pedigree (Novack, 1945) Condition: NM+. This is the version of the issue with "Jubilee" blacked out on the first page and Novack printed below it as the publisher (there were four versions of this issue in all). The cover is by L. B. Cole. We find this copy flawless -- look at our scan and we think you'll agree! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $460.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Green Hornet Comics #8 Mile High pedigree (Harvey, 1942) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. There can't be too many copies of this book around -- CGC hasn't certified another one to date, nor had we seen a copy of the book before today. The horror cover is quite noteworthy, as this book appeared years before the first horror comic book! The unfamiliar logo seen here was used only for a few issues of this title. This is just the second Harvey issue of the series. The bondage cover is credited to Vernon Henkle; Bob Powell contributed a Spirit of '76 story to the issue. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,100. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Green Hornet Comics #34 Mile High pedigree (Harvey, 1947) Condition: NM. How can you resist an Edgar Church copy with beautiful white pages? This was the first issue to have "Green Hornet Fights Crime" on the cover, it's from the time when sales of Lev Gleason's Crime Does Not Pay were skyrocketing, and other publishers aimed to capitalize on the craze. Al Avison contributed cover and interior art, and Bob Powell added his feature "Mr. Twilight, the Man in Black." Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $500. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Guns Against Gangsters #4 Mile High pedigree (Novelty Press, 1949) Condition: NM+. We'd never before had a chance to offer this issue with its great L. B. Cole cover! Like some of the other Mile Highs in this auction, this one had evidently never been opened till we looked through it in the grading process -- the pages are still sticking together a bit! That makes this superb specimen irresistible in our book. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $280.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Guns Against Gangsters #6 Mile High pedigree (Novelty Press, 1949) Condition: NM+. L. B. Cole's cover featuring a shark (and Toni Gayle) would make this book worth getting in any condition, but to have this Mile High copy with its characteristic cedar smell is really special! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $280.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Gunsmoke #2 Mile High pedigree (Western, 1949) Condition: NM-. Graham Ingels provided both the cover and some interior art for this issue published by Western Comics (not to be confused with Western Publishing of Dell/Gold Key fame). There's a Ku Klux Klan-type "hooded menace" story here. Note that the first four pages are Siamese and have not been separated. Some of the other interior pages are mis-trimmed, not affecting story panels. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $330.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Gunsmoke #4 Mile High pedigree (Western, 1949) Condition: NM-. Graham Ingels, a seasoned Western artist before becoming a horror specialist, provided the cover art here. A few pages are mis-trimmed, not affecting story panels. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $220.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Gunsmoke #5 Mile High pedigree (Western, 1949) Condition: NM-. Graham Ingels' Western covers are among our favorites, because he tended to add a liberal dose of lovely ladies. You might say he combined owlhoots with h... er, "headlights." This copy has a couple of pages that are slightly mis-trimmed, not affecting story panels. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $220.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Gunsmoke #6 Mile High pedigree (Western, 1950) Condition: NM-. Graham Ingels supplied this issue's cover art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $220.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Harvey Comics Library #1 "Teen-Age Dope Slaves" (Harvey, 1952) Condition: VF+. No less a comic strip luminary than Rex Morgan, M.D. tells the sordid inside story of narcotics addicts here. Parents certainly got plenty of story for a dime -- this comic packs about 15 panels onto every page! Fredric Wertham mentioned this issue in Seduction of the Innocent, noting, "This is nothing but another variety of crime comic of a particularly deplorable character." Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $744; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,172. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Harvey Hits #3 File Copy (Harvey, 1957) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. This is the first comic book devoted to Richie Rich, who first appeared in the pages of Little Dot. The concept of a newsstand with only one Richie comic for sale boggles the mind, since the character would become almost a publishing empire unto himself in years to come! And finding this book in high grade is quite a chore indeed, so don't miss this file copy. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,534; NM- 9.2 value = $2,150. CGC census 8/06: 2 in 9.0, 5 higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Haunted Thrills #5 Mile High pedigree (Farrell, 1953) Condition: VF/NM. A skull cover (multiple skulls actually) and genre-typical content are featured in this creepy pre-Code horror comic. As Mike Benton noted about this series, "Somebody was cooking his brain overtime to write these sordid little epics." The condition of this copy is outstanding. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $264; NM- 9.2 value = $350.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
The Hawk #1 Mile High pedigree (Ziff-Davis, 1951) Condition: NM-. This issue has Murphy Anderson interior art and an unusual line-drawn back cover. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $230. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Headline Comics #1 Mile High pedigree (Prize, 1943) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. After publishing just one title (Prize Comics) for the first three years of its existence, Prize expanded with this new series which may have been inspired by the success of True Comics. This new series ran for 13 years! Jack Binder provided the art for that first issue. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $340; VF/NM 9.0 value = $533. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 8.5, 1 higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Hedy Devine Comics #22-26 Mile High pedigree Group (Marvel, 1947-48). The first appearance of the glamorous Hedy in #22 (the first issue of the title) leads off this group of pristine books. Included here are #22 (NM-), 23 (VF/NM), 24 (VF- with a water stain on the back cover), 25 (NM-), and 26 (NM-). All but the first have Harvey Kurtzman "Hey Look" gag pages, and #23 has a Basil Wolverton gag page as well. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $925.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Hello Pal #1 Mile High pedigree (Harvey, 1943) Condition: VF/NM. Mickey Rooney has never looked better than on this super-fresh copy! While the cover makes this look like there's Hollywood fare inside, it's actually all comics. Interestingly, while this was published by Family Comics (aka Harvey), inside there's a story featuring Rocketman and Rocketgirl, whom we know from Chesler's Scoop Comics. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $694; NM- 9.2 value = $950.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Hello Pal #2 Mile High pedigree (Harvey, 1943) Condition: VF. Overstreet calls this issue "scarce," and this is certainly the first one we had seen. We graded it "only" VF because of a one-inch tear on the front cover, but it's a perfect copy except for that -- just try to find another one that even comes close! The page quality is excellent, too. The Charlie McCarthy photo cover notwithstanding, the interior is all comics. Of note is a war story drawn by Sam Glanzman. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $350.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Hello Pal #3 Mile High pedigree (Harvey, 1943) Condition: NM. This final issue of the title is called "scarce" by Overstreet. The Bob Hope photo cover gives way to all manner of comic tales, including a war story drawn by Sam Glanzman. The inside front cover has a photo of publisher Alfred Harvey and a tribute to him, as he was just leaving to serve on active duty in the armed forces. This pristine copy has beautiful white pages. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $850.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Heroic Comics #2 (Eastern Color, 1940) Condition: FN/VF. Bill Everett cover. Everett and Tarpe Mills art. Two Siamese pages, partially separated. Pages have edge tanning. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $234; VF 8.0 value = $488. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Hi-Lite Comics #1 Mile High pedigree (E. R. Ross, 1945) Condition: NM+. Did anyone but Edgar Church save this comic? We hadn't encountered this issue or anything else published by E. R. Ross of Wilkes-Barre, PA before. Nor have the Sarasotan slabmeisters of CGC certified a copy of Hi-Lite to date (#1 was the only issue of the series). Characters include M'sieu L'Epee (whose weapon is -- you guessed it -- the epee) and Miss Shady, a Veronica Lake lookalike. The presence of caption lettering in the borders between panels of a couple of stories only adds to the offbeat appeal! As do the grade and the pedigree, natch. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $220. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Holiday Comics #1 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1942) Condition: Apparent VF/NM. This copy looks as if it has never been opened wide, but close inspection finds a small amount of color touch and glue. It's still a stunning book. Contained in this 196-pager are Captain Marvel Adventures #15, Jungle Girl #1, and Whiz Comics #34, not re-bound but rather printed at the same time as the originals. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $326; FN 6.0 value = $489; VF 8.0 value = $1,019; VF/NM 9.0 = $1,610. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Holiday Comics #1 (Fawcett, 1942) Condition: FN/VF. It's no shame to take a backseat to the Mile High copy; in fact, we wouldn't be at all surprised if this second copy we're offering is among the top handful in existence (there's no CGC census data, as this book is too thick to encapsulate). Contained here are Captain Marvel Adventures #15, Jungle Girl #1, and Whiz Comics #34, not re-bound but rather printed at the same time as the originals. The Jungle Girl portion has a one-inch tear that runs through eight interior pages. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $489; VF 8.0 value = $1,019. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Hoot Gibson Western #3 Mile High pedigree (Fox Features Syndicate, 1950) Condition: NM-. Wally Wood is credited with this issue's interior art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $330.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Hopalong Cassidy #2 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1946) Condition: NM-. With the nicest CGC-certified copy as of this writing a VF 8.0, this Edgar Church gem looks awfully attractive to us. This copy's cover has a slight miscut, with front and back covers not wide enough to completely cover the interior pages. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,100.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Hopalong Cassidy #3 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1946) Condition: VF/NM. This copy's got an unusual mis-trim, the whole comic is a quarter-inch taller than it should be -- no extra charge for the additional cover art! Though there will be an extra charge of sorts for the pedigree, as we expect this Edgar Church copy to command a high bid far over the Guide value. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $370; NM- 9.2 value = $500.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Hopalong Cassidy #4 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1946) Condition: NM-. This copy's pure white back cover and the white interior pages impress us to no end! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $500.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Hopalong Cassidy #6 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1947) Condition: NM. Nice white pages fill this copy, easily the finest we've ever offered of the issue. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $320.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Hopalong Cassidy #7 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1947) Condition: NM+. This copy's got beautiful white pages. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $320.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Hopalong Cassidy #8 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1947) Condition: NM-. The only reason we're saying "NM minus is for some minor bindery-type chipping on the back cover; otherwise, this copy is perfect. CGC hasn't certified a copy of this book as of this writing, so if you want this issue in high grade, bid now or hold your peace! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $320. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Hopalong Cassidy #9 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1947) Condition: NM+. When you've seen the Edgar Church copy of a book, anything else is just a letdown, and when you take a close look at our scan you'll at least begin to see what we mean. Amazing! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $320.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Hopalong Cassidy #10 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1947) Condition: NM+. You're sure to be happy with this high-grade Hoppy! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $320.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Hopalong Cassidy #17 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1948) Condition: NM. William Boyd is featured on this issue's photo cover. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $230.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Hopalong Cassidy #24 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1948) Condition: NM+. This copy's got fantastic white pages. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $185.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Ideal #1 Antony and Cleopatra - Mile High pedigree (Timely, 1948) Condition: NM-. What a beauty! No, not Cleopatra -- this high-grade Timely with off-white to white pages. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $420. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Ideal #2 The Corpses of Dr. Sacotti - Mile High pedigree (Timely, 1948) Condition: NM. This copy's cover looks excellent and the page quality's off-white, and the fact that the best CGC-certified copy as of this writing is VG- 3.5 would seem to make this the best existing copy by quite a wide margin. This Timely series gives the appearance of a Classics Illustrated-like adaptation, but we've never heard of a work of literature called "The Corpses of Dr. Sacotti." Well, even if Stan Lee and Co. made it up, a horror yarn's a horror yarn! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $345.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Indians #1 Mile High pedigree (Fiction House, 1950) Condition: NM-. Kids of the early 1950s couldn't get enough of cowboys or Indians, and Fiction House was far from the only publisher to discover that fact! This is a sharp copy with white pages. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $330.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Indians #2 Mile High pedigree (Fiction House, 1950) Condition: NM. Compares favorably to the current highest-graded CGC copy (a VF/NM 9.0). Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $165.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Indians #3 Mile High pedigree (Fiction House, 1950) Condition: NM. Nice off-white pages. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $135.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Intimate Confessions #3 Mile High pedigree (Realistic Comics, 1951) Condition: NM-. Everett Raymond Kinstler, now a portrait painter of renown, painted this issue's cover and also drew the inside cover and an eight-page story. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $285.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
It Really Happened #1 Mile High pedigree (Wm. H. Wise & Co., 1944) Condition: FN/VF. The Edgar Church copy of an issue with an Alex Schomburg cover -- that's a no-brainer buy in our book. The issue has features on Ben Franklin, Kit Carson, Buddha, and Jan Smuts... and Buddha didn't even make the cover! We couldn't give this a NM grade because of a one-inch spine split, but just try finding another copy anywhere near as nice as this one! Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $66; VF 8.0 value = $124.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
It Really Happened #11 Mile High pedigree (Standard, 1947) Condition: VF-. Alex Schomburg cover. Last issue of the title. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $95.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Jann of the Jungle #8 and 10 Mile High pedigree Group (Atlas, 1955-56). These are some of the latest Edgar Church books you'll find -- the second has a March 1956 cover date! Issue #8 is VF+; #10 is NM-. Both have a slight miscut. Don Heck drew the "Cliff Mason, White Hunter" backup features in both issues. Issue #10 has cover art by a real artistic odd couple, Vince Colletta and Al WIlliamson! Approximate Overstreet value for group = $475.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Jeanie Comics Mile High pedigree Group (Timely, 1947-49). The Edgar Church copies of #14 (NM-), 15 (NM), 17 (NM), 23 (VF-), and 27 (NM) are included in this group. Issue #17 has a Harvey Kurtzman "Hey Look" page; other backup features star characters from the "Jeanie Universe" like Cindy and Willie. It's a great opportunity to grab five pristine Timelys with one bid! Approximate Overstreet value for group = $675.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Jeep Comics #3 Mile High pedigree (Palace Promotions, 1948) Condition: VF. Wow, you gotta love this. Any L. B. Cole cover featuring a dinosaur would be worth getting all by itself, and this has got to be one of the harder Cole-cover books to find -- we hadn't seen a copy before, nor has CGC certified one as of this writing. It's published by Palace Promotions, which our sources tell us is another name for R. B. Leffingwell. While a rocket-powered Jeep appears on every cover of this series, the stars of the issue are Peep and Jeep (in a relationship reminiscent of the Star-Spangled Kid and Stripesy, Jeep, the adult of the duo, is the sidekick to Peep). Another great character name here: Solid Jackson, drawn by Manny Stallman. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $287.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Jesse James #2, 5, and 6 Group - Mile High pedigree (Avon, 1950-52) Condition: NM-. Issues #5 and 6 are Mile High copies, and based on the provenance of these books we think #2 may be a Mile High book as well. Joe Kubert contributed art to all three issues; #5 also has Wally Wood art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value for group = $410.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Jimmy Durante #1 Mile High pedigree (Magazine Enterprises, 1948) Condition: NM. The Schnoz is drawn by none other than Dick Ayers in this issue, and Darlin' Dick doesn't neglect Jimmy's most prominent feature, drawing his already big nose at about 20 times life size! This comic is also known as A-1 Comics #18. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $565.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Joan of Arc #nn (Magazine Enterprises, 1949) Condition: NM. Photos featuring Ingrid Bergman as the Maid of Orleans grace both front and back covers and the two inside covers as well. Writer Gardner Fox and artist Ogden Whitney adapted the classic story. This comic's also known as A-1 Comics #21. Based on this copy's quality and provenance, we think it may well be the Edgar Church/Mile High copy. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $320.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Jo-Jo Comics #12 (Fox Features Syndicate, 1948) Condition: NM-. We had only seen this issue on one previous occasion, and it's certainly not one you're likely to find in this condition thanks to the paper cover. As we always have to mention with these Jo-Jo issues, #12 is the thirteenth issue of the title because there were two #7s! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $625.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Jo-Jo Comics #16 (Fox Features Syndicate, 1948) Condition: VF/NM. This issue's bondage cover is credited to Jack Kamen, and the lead story appears to be by Kamen as well. This copy is printed on the pink pages that were often seen in Fox books. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $459; NM- 9.2 value = $625.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Jo-Jo Comics #18 (Fox Features Syndicate, 1948) Condition: VF/NM. This copy's unlike some of the other Jo-Jo issues we've seen in that it has a slick cover and is printed on white paper stock! Of course, this is an exceptional grade for a Fox comic. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $459; NM- 9.2 value = $625.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Journey Into Fear #1 (Superior, 1951) Condition: VF-. This is the debut issue of a pre-Code horror series that was printed in Canada for U.S. distribution. There are two stories with Matt Baker art and all of the va-va-voom stuff that implies! Based on this copy's provenance, we think it may be the Mile High copy. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $419.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Journey Into Fear #2 (Superior, 1951) Condition: VF/NM. This pre-Code horror book boasts a "headlight" cover and what Overstreet rightly calls "[Jack] Kamen-ish" art. Based on this copy's quality and provenance, we think it's probably the Mile High copy. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $441; NM- 9.2 value = $600.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Journey Into Fear #3 (Superior, 1951) Condition: NM-. The makers of this series certainly knew what they liked when it came to the, er, foreground of the covers! This is the nicest copy we've seen of this pre-Code book. Based on this copy's quality and provenance, we think it's probably the Mile High copy. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $485.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Journey Into Fear #4 (Superior, 1951) Condition: VF/NM. This excellent copy would seem to compare favorably with the top CGC-certified copy, which as of this writing is a VF 8.0. Based on this copy's quality and provenance, we think it's probably the Mile High copy. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $361; NM- 9.2 value = $485.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Journey Into Fear #5 (Superior, 1952) Condition: NM-. This pre-Code horror book leads off with the story "So Cold A Tomb," which Mike Benton memorably summarized as, "a corpse in a negligee coming back to life just so she can warm her dead tootsies." Based on this copy's quality and provenance, we think it's probably the Mile High copy. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $330.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Journey Into Fear #8 Mile High pedigree (Superior, 1952) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. This pre-Code series, printed in Canada for U. S. distribution, had stories that author Mike Benton called "totally whacko." Hangings are depicted both inside and on the cover -- if you can't see it on our scan, we'll note that the ghoul at right is stealing the shoes from a corpse, yecch! Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $250; NM- 9.2 value = $330. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Journey Into Fear #10 (Superior, 1952) Condition: VF/NM. The lead story of this pre-Code horror book features a guillotine, and that's not the only decapitation story in the mag! Based on this copy's quality and provenance, we think it's probably the Mile High copy. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $250; NM- 9.2 value = $330.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Journey Into Unknown Worlds #5 Mile High pedigree (Atlas, 1951) CGC FN 6.0 White pages. Mike Sekowsky is among the contributors to this horror-tinged sci-fi book. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $165. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 6.0, 3 higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Juke Box Comics #1-6 Group - File Copies (Famous Funnies, 1948-49). How'd you like to own file copies of a title's entire run? That's what we're offering here, and what an unusual title this is, filled with biographical stories of singers and bandleaders. Covers feature Dinah Shore, Jimmy Durante, and Desi Arnaz, and it's worth noting that Alex Toth drew the cover of the first issue. Overstreet calls attention to a "transvestitism story" in #2; it's in the life story of bandleader Elliot Lawrence, and no, Mr. Lawrence himself does not participate in the cross-dressing! The breakdown of grade is as follows: #1 NM- (with an overhang), #2 NM+, #3 VF/NM, #4 FN/VF ,#5 VF/NM, and #6 VF. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $1,250.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Jumbo Comics #10 (Fiction House, 1939) Condition: FN+. This was the first normal-sized issue of Jumbo, which had gotten its name from its original oversized format. Sheena, Queen of the Jungle, donned her familiar skin-tight costume for the first time in this issue (she had worn a skirt of sorts previously). The book, a Gerber "7," has a Lou Fine cover and interior art by Will Eisner (as the anagrammed "Willis Rensie"). This specimen's got some very light pencil lines on the cover. Because of this copy's provenance, we suspect it may be the Edgar Church/Mile High copy. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $579; VF 8.0 value = $1,206.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Jumbo Comics #11 (Fiction House, 1940) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. Lou Fine's cover, with dazzling colors, wraps a very desirable issue which includes a full page ad touting the first issues of Planet Comics, Jungle Comics, and Fight Comics. At the time, Jumbo was the only title being produced by Fiction House but the readers were so thrilled with the book that they expanded their line of comics. The Will Eisner, Bob Powell, and Lou Fine interior, adds to the list of highlights. This issue holds the single highest CGC grade to date. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $800. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 8.0, none higher. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Jumbo Comics #56 (Fiction House, 1943) Condition: NM-. This copy's cover looks excellent. It's got a bit of an overhang, but not the chipping that usually accompanies one. Based on this copy's provenance, we think it possible that this is the Edgar Church/Mile High copy. The cover art is by Art Saaf. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $415.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Jumbo Comics #103 Mile High pedigree (Fiction House, 1947) Condition: NM. It's a shame that so many Edgar Church copies are now sealed up in slabs -- the glorious colors on the inside covers are enough to take your breath away! Of course, the front cover of this copy looks amazing too. Inside, there's art by Matt Baker (Sky Girl) and Jack Kamen (Ghost Gallery). Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $235.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Jumbo Comics #104 (Fiction House, 1947) Condition: NM. This comic couldn't have looked any fresher the day it was printed! And if you open it up and turn the pages (very carefully) you'll find Sky Girl by Matt Baker, plus ZX-5 and Ghost Gallery drawn by Jack Kamen. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $235.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Jumbo Comics #107 Mile High pedigree (Fiction House, 1948) Condition: NM-. Matt Baker's "Sky Girl" had a way of exposing her lovely legs in practically every panel! Also in this issue are a Sheena tale as well as Jack Kamen art on the "Ghost Gallery." We may have been conservative in our grade for this Edgar Church book! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $235.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Jumbo Comics #111 Mile High pedigree (Fiction House, 1948) Condition: NM-. While Sheena was the cover feature of this issue, the Sky Girl feature drawn by Matt Baker is what really makes it collectible now -- it's uncanny how her skirt always seemed to be blowing in the wind and generally not covering up much skin, and that held true for the clothes of all female supporting characters as well! This is an eye-popping Edgar Church copy. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $235.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Jumbo Comics #116 Mile High pedigree (Fiction House, 1948) Condition: NM. When you care enough to collect the very best, go for the Mile High copy! Here's one that will meet or exceed anyone's expectations. Inside, there's art by both Matt Baker and Jack Kamen. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $235.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Jumbo Comics #117 Mile High pedigree (Fiction House, 1948) Condition: NM+. We can't imagine that there'd be a nicer copy of the issue than this Edgar Church specimen. Jack Kamen contributed interior art to the issue; the cover's credited to the underrated Joe Doolin. This copy was manufactured without a top staple. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $235.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Jumbo Comics #119 Mile High pedigree (Fiction House, 1949) Condition: NM+. Our catalog picture has surely caught your eye, and we wish you could experience that Mile High cedar smell that just leaps off the paper! This copy's a real feast for the senses, and by the way the interior story art is not too shabby either -- Matt Baker and Jack Kamen both contributed art! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $235.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Jumbo Comics #124 Mile High pedigree (Fiction House, 1949) Condition: NM. Here's a superb copy of this issue, which features Sheena. One of the many mind-blowing aspects of these Edgar Church copies is the look of the inside front and back covers, they're as fresh as the outside covers with not a hint of tanning... amazing! The issue has Jack Kamen interior art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $200.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Jumbo Comics #127 Mile High pedigree (Fiction House, 1949) Condition: NM+. While Fiction House books are collected mainly for their superb covers, the insides are usually quite interesting too -- skirts always seem to be riding up, bosoms always seem to be heaving, etc. This issue's artists Matt Baker and Jack Kamen contributed heavily to the above! This copy's page quality is as fantastic as the rest of the book. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $200.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Jumbo Comics #131 Mile High pedigree (Fiction House, 1950) Condition: NM. The spine of this Edgar Church copy looks perfect, and that same adjective applies to the rest of the book as well! A sterling specimen. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $200.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Jumbo Comics #135 Mile High pedigree (Fiction House, 1950) Condition: VF/NM. This copy's cover gloss and page quality are second to none! We assigned it a VF/NM grade only because of a tiny bit of bug chew affecting a couple of millimeters of the back cover and the last few pages. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $151; NM- 9.2 value = $200.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Jumbo Comics #164 Mile High pedigree (Fiction House, 1952) Condition: NM-. This issue's from near the end of the run (the book ran through #167), and this is the first time we've seen it in high grade. The "Ghost Gallery" feature, which had been a constant in this book for years, finally made it to the cover near the end of the series, in keeping with the general rising popularity of the horror genre. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $180.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Jungle Comics #1 (Fiction House, 1940) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. Continuing the fine tradition of jungle related titles, Fiction House published a doozy in Jungle Comics #1 which featured the origin and first appearances of Kaanga, Wambi, Captain Terry Thunder, and the White Panther. Lou Fine offered us a swingin' cover and the rest of the artistic chores were handled by George Wilson, Dick Briefer, Alex Blum, Henry Kiefer, and Arthur Peddy. In the current CGC census, this issue is only surpassed by one other. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $5,343; NM- 9.2 value = $7,500. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Jungle Comics #34 (Fiction House, 1942) Condition: NM-. Dan Zolnerowich provided the cover art, featuring Kaanga. This specimen has cream to off-white pages. Based on this copy's quality and provenance, we think it may be the Mile High copy. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $420.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Jungle Comics #44 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fiction House, 1943) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. George Tuska, Robert Webb, and George Appel supply the art for this pedigreed Fiction House book. There are only two other CGC-graded copies as of this writing. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $360. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Jungle Comics #48 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fiction House, 1943) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. The strange bondage cover on this "D" Copy adds to the collectibility of the book as does the art by Jim Mooney and George Appel. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $360. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.2, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Jungle Comics #51 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fiction House, 1944) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. George Tuska, Jim Mooney, Ruben Moreira, and George Appel supplied the art for this Fiction House book which features a Bondage and skull cover. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $315. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.2, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Jungle Comics #53 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fiction House, 1944) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Bondage covers abound on this Fiction House title and this issue is no exception! Comic greats George Tuska and Ruben Moreira provide art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $315. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.2, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Jungle Comics #56 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fiction House, 1944) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. This "D" Copy displays one of the many bondage covers to adorn the front of this title from Fiction House. Ruben Moreira and Henry Kiefer art and a fine pedigree contribute to the desirability of this book. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $315. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.2, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Jungle Comics #58 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fiction House, 1944) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Kaanga does the lion's share of deterring a tribal attack on the cover of this Davis Crippen offering. Ruben Moreira and Henry Kiefer contribute art. Only one other CGC-graded copy appears on the current census. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $315. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.2, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Jungle Comics #60 Mile High pedigree (Fiction House, 1944) Condition: NM-. Fans of jungle action (or bare skin) found plenty in these pages! This copy has cream to off-white page quality. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $315.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Jungle Comics #61 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fiction House, 1945) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Ruben Moreira and Henry Kiefer contribute art to this excellent book from the collection of Davis Crippen. The only other CGC-graded copy to date sits at a lowly 1.5. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $280. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Jungle Comics #62 Mile High pedigree (Fiction House, 1945) Condition: NM. Surely this is one of the oddest covers Fiction House ever came up with, and this is an issue we hadn't seen in years! This copy's spine looks amazing, and so does the rest of the book for that matter. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $280.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Jungle Comics #66 Mile High pedigree (Fiction House, 1945) Condition: NM. We had never seen this one in high grade before! The spine and edges look amazing. The pages are cream to off-white. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $280.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Jungle Comics #68 Mile High pedigree (Fiction House, 1945) Condition: NM+. Have a look at this copy's spine and edges and you will be a believer! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $280.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Jungle Comics #74 Mile High pedigree (Fiction House, 1946) Condition: NM. There's Matt Baker art inside and a bondage cover outside -- that and a look at the near-perfect condition should tell you all you need to know! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $245.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Jungle Comics #129 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fiction House, 1950) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Amazing color composition on this cover. Maurice Whitman art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $200. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Jungle Jo #nn Mile High pedigree (Fox, 1950) Condition: NM. With the highest-graded CGC copy as of this writing an 8.0, this Edgar Church specimen may well be the best existing copy. In case you were wondering, Jungle Jo is the same character as Jo-Jo -- in the title of each interior story, "Jo-Jo, Congo King" has the Jo-Jo part blanked out... which didn't fool anyone, since each story has word balloons in which everyone calls the character Jo-Jo! One story has Matt Baker art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $575.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Junior #9 (Fox Features Syndicate, 1947) CGC FN 6.0 Off-white pages. This is the first issue of the title, and seems to be one of the hardest to find of the eight-issue run -- we hadn't seen a copy of #9 in several years. Al Feldstein's "good girl" covers are some of the best ever in comics. Deena's shorts could almost be back in fashion now (and if not, how can we make them so?)! Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $279. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 6.0, 4 higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Junior #10 (Fox Features Syndicate, 1947) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. This is not an easy book to find in high grade, and this strictly graded copy is just a half-grade behind CGC's census-topping 9.0. This is the copy that was photographed for Gerber's Photo-Journal, by the way! As for Al Feldstein's cover combination of Tom Sawyer meets Archie meets "headlights"... one look will tell you why this is such a hotly desired series. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $506; VF/NM 9.0 value = $803. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 8.5, 1 higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Junior #11 (Fox Features Syndicate, 1948) Condition: FN+. Very rarely do we get a chance to see an unslabbed copy of a Junior issue, and this is a great opportunity for the winning bidder to open one up and see what all the fuss is about, namely the art of "Bill Brown" (aka Al Feldstein), who made sure that the blouse of every female character was stretched and strained as far as the fabric would allow. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $243; VF 8.0 value = $506.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Junior #13 (Fox Features Syndicate, 1948) Condition: FN/VF. Deena is looking lovely on this issue's cover, and she's no less curvaceous in the stories, artist Al Feldstein saw to that! Note that this copy has off-white pages, it's not on the pink paper stock seen in many copies of this issue. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $243; VF 8.0 value = $506.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Junior #14 (Fox Features Syndicate, 1948) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. We would discuss at great length why this book goes for multiples of Guide... but heck, just look for yourself! The cover and interior art are by "Bill Brown," aka Al Feldstein. CGC notes, "Very minor amount of color touch on cover." Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $506; VF/NM 9.0 value = $803. CGC census 8/06: 3 in 8.5, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Junior #15 (Fox Features Syndicate, 1948) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white to white pages. Watch out, it's wobbling! The canoe, that is. Al Feldstein drew this issue's immortal cover featuring Deena and Junior, and added interior art as well. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $506. CGC census 8/06: 2 in 7.5, 1 higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Junior #16 (Fox Features Syndicate, 1948) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. This great cover by Al Feldstein adorns what is unfortunately the last title of this great run! Feldstein (as "Bill Brown") contributed interior art as well. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $243; VF 8.0 value = $506. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 7.0, 4 higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Justice Comics #8 (#2) Mile High pedigree (Atlas, 1948) Condition: NM-. This copy has that great "cedar smell" that Mile High fans know and cherish! In addition to the true-crime tales, this issue has two pages of Harvey Kurtzman "Giggles 'n' Grins" gag pages. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $220.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Justice Comics #9 (#3) Mile High pedigree (Atlas, 1948) Condition: NM-. Timely isn't known for "headlight" covers, but that's what they came up with here! This is an exemplary Mile High, right down to the distinctive interior aroma. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $200. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Katy Keene Pin Up Parade #2 Mile High pedigree (Archie, 1956) Condition: VF. Copies of this issue found "in the wild" almost always have paper dolls and the like cut out, and of course, a comic full of pin-ups is meant to be cut up! Naturally, collectors have little humor for such things, so thank goodness Edgar Church wasn't one to take scissors to his comics. The cover's nice and shiny, and the pages have that great "Mile High" smell! Two pages near the back of the issue have two-inch tears. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $178.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Kayo Comics #12 Mile High pedigree (Harry 'A' Chesler, 1945) Condition: NM-. This is the only issue of the title, and it's an issue we had never seen before (CGC has not certified a copy as of this writing). Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $185.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Ken Shannon #1 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1951) Condition: VF-. Reed Crandall is credited with cover and interior art here; Jack Cole brought his trademark humor to a backup feature starring Angles O'Day. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $231.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Ken Shannon #3 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1952) Condition: VF/NM. This issue's horror cover is probably by Reed Crandall or Chuck Cuidera; inside the issue, there's an Angles O'Day story drawn by Jack Cole. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $185; NM- 9.2 value = $245.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Key Comics #1-3 Group (Consolidated Magazines, 1944-45). Now here's a deal for you: with one bid you can get 30% of the comics ever produced by Consolidated, and nice-looking copies at that! In its history, this company only published Key #1-5 and Lucky Comics #1-5, but they wisely hired the pros at Funnies, Inc. to produce them. The main character, the Key, is fantastic! Issue #3 is noteworthy for adapting Bizet's opera "Carmen"... in three pages. All in all, this group includes #1 (Apparent VF), 2 (NM-), and 3 (NM). The "Apparent" designation for the #1 is for two extra staples and color touch along the spine. Issues #2 and 3 appear to be Mile High Copies. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $550. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Kid Komics #4 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Timely, 1944) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. A machine gun to the face is pretty hard-hitting stuff, but you won't hear complaints from Whitewash, Tubby, and Jeff, whose bacon is being saved! Of course, it's Alex Schomburg bringing us this last-minute rescue. In addition to the Young Allies, this issue has Sub-Mariner and Destroyer stories. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $788; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,244. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 8.5, 3 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Kid Komics #6 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Timely, 1944) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. We think this one might have had a shot at being the highest-graded copy if not for a tiny (1/16-inch) tear on the back cover. Still, the front cover looks fantastic, and with the highest-graded specimen to date just a half-grade higher at 9.0, this is one of the best copies we've seen. Alex Schomburg's cover features the Young Allies; the Destroyer appears in a backup feature. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $600; VF/NM 9.0 value = $950. CGC census 7/06: 2 in 8.5, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Komic Kartoons #1 Mile High pedigree (Timely, 1945) Condition: VF. While the Edgar Church collection was lighter on funny animals than other genres, this auction's selection of his Timely funny animal books shows that he didn't totally neglect that area! Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $112.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Komik Pages #10 Mile High pedigree (Chesler, 1945) Condition: VF. You're looking at the only issue of this title (called #10 on the cover and #1 in the indicia). The cover colors look tremendous, and since the highest-graded CGC-certified copy as of this writing is an 8.5, this one's close to the top! Initial review of the front cover suggests perhaps a near perfect grade, even NM+, but further review reveals a water stain on the back cover. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $135.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Krazy Komics #1 Mile High pedigree (Timely, 1942) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. This was Timely's first funny animal comic, and you may be surprised to know that Timely was just the second publisher to try a funny animal book (Dell being the first!). Future Mad artists Al Jaffee and Dave Berg are among the issue's contributors, and oddly enough, so is Chad Grothkopf, who drew the Sandman for DC! By the way, according to some, the first appearances of Ziggy Pig and Silly Seal here mark the first comic book funny animals who weren't adapted from other media. This is the only copy of this issue certified with a grade above 8.5 by CGC to date. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $825. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Krazy Komics #2 Mile High pedigree (Timely, 1942) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. This is just the second issue of Timely's first funny animal book! The black areas of this cover look great, no wonder Ernie Gerber selected this copy to photograph for his Photo-Journal! This is the only copy that CGC has certified as of this writing. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $325. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Lana Group - Mile High pedigree (Timely, 1948-49). Issues #1 (VF/NM), 2 (NM), 6 (VF/NM), and 7 (NM) are included here. All are Mile High copies. Millie the Model guest stars in most. Issue #2 has a classic "Hey Look" page in which Harvey Kurtzman parodies the styles and stories of Will Eisner, Al Capp, Chester Gould, and Chic Young! Approximate Overstreet value for group = $450.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Large Feature Comic (Series I) #3 Heigh-Yo Silver! The Lone Ranger - Mile High pedigree (Dell, 1938) Condition: VF+. Robert Weisman provided the illustrations here. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $856; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,353.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Large Feature Comic (Series I) #4 Dick Tracy Gets His Man - Mile High pedigree (Dell, 1939) Condition: VF/NM. This oversized comic presents Chester Gould strips from 1937 and 1938 featuring the Blank. The condition of this copy is quite remarkable! Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $932; NM- 9.2 value = $1,275.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Large Feature Comic (Series I) #6 Terry and the Pirates - Mile High pedigree (Dell, 1939) Condition: VF+. This collection reprints the 1936 dailies featuring the Dragon Lady. The condition is outstanding for a book in this oversized format. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $444; VF/NM 9.0 value = $702.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Large Feature Comic (Series I) #7 Hi Yo Silver The Lone Ranger To The Rescue - Mile High pedigree (Dell, 1939) Condition: VF+. This issue's rated "scarce" by both Overstreet and Gerber. The only thing we might call a flaw is some very minor edge stress on the back cover -- we can't imagine there's a better copy in existence! The issue is largely text, with illustrations by Henry Vallely, perhaps best known for his Big Little Book illustrations. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $813; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,282.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Large Feature Comic (Series I) #9 King of the Royal Mounted - Mile High pedigree (Dell, 1940) Condition: Qualified VF/NM. The covers of these early issues were on heavy paper stock, but that didn't prevent most of the surviving copies from being creased up a bit. Not so with this one! The centerfold of this copy is detached (manufacturing defect -- centerfold is slightly mis-cut and doesn't have staple holes). There's a small piece missing from the page before the centerfold, not affecting story panels. Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $48; VG 4.0 value = $96; FN 6.0 value = $144; VF 8.0 value = $293; VF/NM 9.0 value = $459; NM- 9.2 value = $625.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Large Feature Comic (Series I) #10 Gang Busters - Mile High pedigree (Dell, 1939) Condition: VF-. This issue's called "scarce" by both Overstreet and Gerber. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $400.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Large Feature Comic (Series I) #13 Dick Tracy - Mile High pedigree (Dell, 1939) Condition: VF/NM. The full name of the Chester Gould-drawn saga presented here is "Dick Tracy and Scottie Bumpstead of Scotland Yard." Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $822; NM- 9.2 value = $1,125.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Large Feature Comic (Series I) #14 Smilin' Jack - Mile High pedigree (Dell, circa 1941) Condition: NM. Holy moley, the sight of this copy is going to wow even the most jaded comic book fan. The cover colors pop the way the nicest of the Mile Highs do, and we don't recall ever seeing a large-format comic we could say that about (this one measures 8 1/2" by 11 3/8"). As Overstreet notes, the issues from #10 up "are difficult to handle without damaging. For this reason, they are seldom found in mint condition." The exact publication date of this issue is unclear, though we do know that it reprints Smilin' Jack strips from late 1938. We enjoyed the opportunity just to look at this -- the winning bidder will really be Smilin'! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $800.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Large Feature Comic (Series I) #27 Terry and the Pirates (Dell, 1941) Condition: FN/VF . This copy's got very fresh cover colors. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $168; VF 8.0 value = $350.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Lars of Mars #10 Mile High pedigree (Ziff-Davis, 1951) Condition: VF+. Lars of Mars' creator Jerry Siegel was once quoted as saying, "I knew people would have difficulty forgetting a Martian with a Swedish name." This issue features three magnificent stories penciled and inked by Murphy Anderson at the top of his form, and rounding out the issue is a story by Gene Colan. A super-shiny Mile High copy! Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $506; VF/NM 9.0 value = $803.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Lars of Mars #11 Mile High pedigree (Ziff-Davis, 1951) Condition: NM. Murphy Anderson handled the art chores on the title character (who was created by Jerry Siegel, by the way). Gene Colan added art on a backup feature, and the cover (according to some) is by Norman Saunders. This was the second and final issue of the title. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $875.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Lash LaRue Western #1 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1949) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Fawcett scored a coup by gaining the rights to publish the comic book adaptation of this Western hero. Lash's popularity, garnered via a spate of Saturday matinee thrillers that would run and rerun for many years, translated into an impressive comic book run of 84 issues over twelve years. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,500. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.2, 3 higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Lash LaRue Western #2 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1949) Condition: VF/NM. This one's got white pages in the inside and zippy colors on the outside! Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $441; NM- 9.2 value = $600.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Laurel and Hardy Comics #1 Mile High pedigree (St. John, 1949) Condition: VF/NM. Stan and Ollie were drawn here by animator Reuben Timmins. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $702; NM- 9.2 value = $960.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Laurel and Hardy Comics #2 (St. John, 1949) Condition: NM. Reuben Timmins handled this issue's cover and interior art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $350.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Law Against Crime #1 Mile High pedigree (Essenkay Publishing, 1948) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. One of the most bizarre gimmicks in comic history was used for this series -- half of each issue had crime stories narrated by "Officer Law," and the other half was filled with funny animal stories! The idea was that kids and parents could read different parts of the same comic. The experiment didn't last; parents of the day must have been reluctant to hand tots a comic with an electrocution scene on the cover. But as adult collectors, we prize this cover, which is by the ever-popular L. B. Cole. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $456; VF/NM 9.0 value = $721. CGC census 8/06: 2 in 8.5, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Lawbreakers Always Lose! #2 Mile High pedigree (Marvel, 1949) Condition: NM. This issue's cover is pret-ty sexy stuff, and a turn-on of a totally different variety is offered by the immaculate cover of this Edgar Church book. There is a tear near the spine of one interior page. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $210.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Liberty Comics #10 Mile High pedigree (Green Publishing Co., circa 1945) Condition: NM. All comics published by Green are a bit unusual, and this one's no exception. It's got no date or indicia, and the insides are all MLJ stories: two Hangman tales drawn by Bob Fujitani and one adventure of the Boy Buddies (Dusty and Roy the Super Boy) drawn by Bill Vigoda. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $250.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Liberty Comics #12 Mile High pedigree (Green Publishing Co., 1946) Condition: NM. "Classic skull cover," says Overstreet, and inside the comic is... totally unrelated content. It appears to be an issue of MLJ's Top-Notch Laugh Comics, as it features that title's cast of the Black Hood, Pokey Oakey, Suzie, Senor Siesta, et al. The issue is called V2#4 in the indicia. The condition is fantastic! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $725.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Life Story Group - Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1949-51). The romance stories here are accompanied by interviews with stars like Alan Ladd and Peter Lawford. The future Rat Packer Lawford was so beloved that his photo graces the back covers of two different issues! In all, this group includes #1 (NM+), 2 (NM with a slight overhang), 5 (NM-), 6 (NM+), V2#7 (NM+), V2#8 (FN/VF with a long crease that doesn't break color), V2#11 (bathing suit cover; VF+; unusual binding error with the insides folded in the wrong direction so that the second half of the comic precedes the first half), and V6#31 (FN/VF). Approximate Overstreet value for group = $500.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Little Al of the Secret Service #10 (#1), 2, and 3 Mile High pedigree Group (Ziff-Davis, 1951). We present the full run of this brief series, #10 (the first issue; NM-), #2 (NM-), and #3 (NM). All issues have painted covers by Norman Saunders. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value for group = $465.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Little Dot #2 File Copy (Harvey, 1953) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. If you've been following Heritage auctions lately, you know that "highest-graded" Harvey file copies have been commanding top dollar. It should be no different with this one, considering it's got one of the earliest appearances of Richie Rich (who debuted in #1 of this series!). It also has the first appearance of Richie's impoverished pals Freckles and Pee Wee. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $660; NM- 9.2 value = $900. CGC census 8/06: 2 in 9.0, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Lone Ranger #1 (Dell, 1948) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. To put it in Lone Ranger terms, this is a real "Clayton Moore" of a copy, while most of the ones you''ll find are real "Klinton Spilsburys" if you get our drift. This was the first issue of a 14-year run. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $784; NM- 9.2 value = $1,100. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.0, 3 higher.
Mad #2 Gaines File pedigree 8/12 (EC, 1952) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. This second issue contains a twisted Tarzan of the Apes parody, plus a Dick Tracy cameo. Jack Davis provides the "evil eye" cover, while Davis, John Severin, Bill Elder, and Wally Wood all supply story art. You'll "feel it in your bones" if you let this pedigreed gem slip away without a bid! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,800. CGC census 7/06: 4 in 9.6, 2 higher.
Mad #3 Gaines File pedigree (EC, 1953) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Editor Harvey Kurtzman drew the graveyard cover art, while Bill Elder, John Severin, Wally Wood, and Jack Davis handle interior art chores. Savage "Dragnet" and "Lone Ranger" parodies are featured. Stan Lee also gets a mention in this third issue. Although CGC recognizes this as a Gaines File Copy, no certificate accompanies the book. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,175. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.4, 6 higher.
Mad #4 Gaines File pedigree 5/12 (EC, 1953) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. More over-the-top shenanigans from the fertile minds of Harvey Kurtzman and his EC pals. Issue #4 featured parodies of Superman ("Superduperman") and the Shadow (alter ego of Lamont Shadowskeedeeboomboom), plus a story, "Flob Was a Slob", that mentions reefer (again, Kurtzman was ahead of his time!) Kurtzman provided the cover art; Wally Wood, John Severin, Bill Elder, and Jack Davis the interior art. Near-perfect copy from the Gaines Files. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,175. CGC census 7/06: 5 in 9.8, 1 higher.
Mad #6 Gaines File pedigree 3/12 (EC, 1953) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Parody MADness continues this issue with "Teddy and the Pirates," "Melvin of the Apes," "Casey at the Bat," and "Ping Pong." Harvey Kurtzman's cover is backed by interior art from himself, Wally Wood, John Severin, Bill Elder, and Jack Davis. This grade is the second highest that CGC has given to date for issue #6. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $920. CGC census 7/06: 3 in 9.4, 1 higher.
Mad #22 Gaines File pedigree 8/12 (EC, 1955) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Bill Elder took center stage in issue #22, drawing the entire comic in a special single-artist Mad issue. Harvey Kurtzman contributed interior photography and channeled Pablo Picasso on the cubist cover (the face on the photo is Elder, by the way). Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $620. CGC census 7/06: 5 in 9.4, 4 higher.
Major Victory #1 Mile High pedigree (H. Clay Glover Company, 1944) Condition: NM-. We love this cover! The issue has the origin of the title character, and also has the first and only appearance of Spider Woman. Note that the finest CGC-certified copy as of this writing is FN+ 6.5. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $875.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Man Comics #1 and 3 Mile High pedigree Group (Atlas, 1949-50) Condition: NM-. Are you Man enough for these Mile Highs? This series had a very similar look to Boy Comics and other Lev Gleason books, both inside and out, leading to the suspicion that Atlas/Marvel (here calling themselves Newsstand Publications) was jumping on the bandwagon a bit. Here are two fantastic copies of books we rarely see in any grade. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value for group = $370. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Marvel Mystery Comics 132-Page Issue - Variant Edition (Timely, 1943) Condition: VG+. More than a rarity, this is the variant of a rarity! Overstreet calls this square bound issue a 132-pager while the cover says "128 pages," it all depends on whether you count the covers as pages or not. This book's got blank inside covers and a blank back cover, and the contents are black-and-white reprints of Captain America Comics #22 and Marvel Mystery Comics #41 -- that's where the "variant" comes in, as there's another 132-pager that reprints different issues of those Timely books. Overstreet says that less than 5 copies are known to exist of the "regular" edition and calls this one "possibly scarcer than the other version." According to John McLaughlin's 1984 catalog, this scarce issue was distributed only in New York City. This comic's indicia don't give a date, and they list the publisher as "Universal Crime Stories, Inc." The cover is taken from Marvel Mystery #33. Note that this comic cannot be certified by CGC because of its thickness. Overstreet ranks the "regular" edition among its 100 most valuable Golden Age books, assigning it a VG 4.0 value of $7,142. The Guide does not list a value for this variant, but does note "a GD+ copy sold in 2002 for $7,500."From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Marvel Tales #97 (Atlas, 1950) Condition: VF/NM. Horror/mystery tales dominate this pre-Code issue -- Overstreet notes, "one story used in N.Y. State Legislative document." Oddly enough, superheroine Sun Girl also has a story here. This copy's cover gloss is so fresh, we suspect it might be an unidentified pedigree book considering its provenance. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $769; NM- 9.2 value = $1,050.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Mask of Dr. Fu Manchu #1 (Avon, 1951) Condition: VF-. You've noticed this remarkable Wally Wood cover by now, and let us reassure you that almost all of the interior art is by Wood as well! Based on this copy's provenance we think it may be the Mile High copy. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $581.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Master Comics #1 (Fawcett, 1940) Condition: Apparent FN. This oversized comic made history by almost causing a lawsuit! DC thought that Master Man, the title character, was a little too similar to their hero Superman, and once they threatened to sue, Fawcett withdrew the character after six issues. The series had a 133-issue run, though it soon adopted a standard-size format. This first issue is a 52-pager measuring 10.5" by 14". This copy has a small tear seal on the back cover and most interior pages. Staples are rusted. Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $776; VG 4.0 value = $1,552; FN 6.0 value = $2,328.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Master Comics #86 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1947) Condition: NM. Add beautiful white pages to an equally nice white cover and you're talking about a slam-bang copy! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $180.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Meet Corliss Archer #1 (Fox, 1948) Condition: FN. Teenagers of the late 1940s definitely enjoyed meeting Corliss Archer. To be sure, hearing her on her radio show was quite different than seeing her in this comic, as every panel had the lass's breasts jutting out in a simply impossible-to-overlook manner thanks to artist Al Feldstein. And Feldstein gave the same treatment to Corliss' pal Mildred Ames and her mom Janet Archer (!). The stories are innocent enough except for that! Thus, this series is a collector's favorite for the reasons mentioned above. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $300.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Meet Corliss Archer #3 (Fox, 1948) Condition: VF-. Partial cover art by Al Feldstein. This copy has the pink pages Fox was (in)famous for! Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $305.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Meet the New Post-Gazette Sunday Funnies #nn (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 1949) Condition: VF. Superman, Archie, and Dick Tracy in the same comic book? That's something you won't find anywhere else but this hard-to-find promotional comic, which is called "rare" by Overstreet and is a Gerber "7." This 16-page comic with a paper cover was an insert in the newspaper, intended to drum up interest (and subscriptions) for the paper's revamping. In addition to the aforementioned features, there's Funnyman by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, plus Buck Rogers, Gasoline Alley, Terry and the Pirates, Brenda Starr, and more. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $4,500.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Merry Comics #nn (Carlton Publishing, 1945) Condition: NM+. This issue, a Gerber "7," is published by Carlton, not to be confused with Charlton! We suspect it may be another name for Rural Home/Enwil, since this book has a story featuring Bogeyman, whom we know from Enwil's Red Band Comics. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $230.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Military Comics #16 San Francisco pedigree (Quality, 1943) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. Only the Mile High copy tops this book in the CGC census! The issue showcases interior art by Fred Guardineer, Al McWilliams, and Reed Crandall. Crandall also handles the cover art chores. The Blue Tracer ends his run in this issue. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $985. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.2, 1 higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Millie the Model #3 Mile High pedigree (Marvel, 1946) Condition: NM. Gaze upon the perfect edges of this Mile High stunner! The issue has scripts by Stan Lee and art by Ken Bald. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $345.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Millie the Model #4 Mile High pedigree (Marvel, 1947) Condition: NM+. This is an amazing copy of a book we had never seen in high grade before. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $345.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Millie the Model #5 Mile High pedigree (Marvel, 1947) Condition: NM. The lovely Millie Collins stars here, and we've got a lovely copy to offer you! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $345.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Millie the Model #9 Mile High pedigree (Marvel, 1947) Condition: VF/NM. This copy's beautiful pages have the appealing "cedar" smell we know and love! Ken Bald handled art chores on Millie as usual, and Basil Wolverton added a riotous four-pager starring Powerhouse Pepper. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $295; NM- 9.2 value = $390.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Crackajack Funnies #1-12 Bound Volume (Dell, 1938-39). Bound volumes are all the rage, and if you could look at the covers of the comics in here, you'd see why -- they look NM! In all, trimmed and bound copies of #1-12 are included here, with #9 worthy of special mention, as it's the first comic book appearance of Red Ryder. Oh, and don't forget the "nude woman cover" on issue #5! The interior pages have some edge tanning. The spine of the volume is cracked on the outside, with no effect on the comics within. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $1,934.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Pulps
Detective Novel Magazine Bound Volumes Group (Standard, 1940-51). This group consists of eight volumes containing issues of Detective Novel Magazine that have been bound and trimmed into hardback books. They contain the issues dated February 1940, April 1940, June 1940, August 1940, October 1940, December 1940, February 1943, April 1943, June 1943, August 1943, October 1943, December 1943, February 1944, April 1944, June 1944, August 1944, October 1944, December 1944, February 1945, April 1945, June 1945, August 1945, October 1945, December 1945, February 1946, April 1946, June 1946, August 1946, November 1946, January 1947, March 1947, May 1947, July 1947, September 1947, November 1947, January 1948, March 1948, Spring 1948, Fall 1948, Winter 1951, Spring 1951, Summer 1951, and Fall 1951. Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value for group = $1,005.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Feature Funnies and Feature Comics Bound Volumes Group (Quality, 1938-44). This lot consists of five volumes containing issues of Feature Funnies and Feature Comics which have been trimmed and bound into hardcover books. The comics in these volumes are Feature Funnies #4-15; Feature Comics #28-30 (first Doll Man cover), #31-39, and #52-83. Art by Lou Fine, Reed Crandall, Bob Powell, and many others. Overstreet 2006 VG value for group = $4,890.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Feature Funnies and Feature Comics #16-27 Bound Volume (Chesler and Quality, 1939). This volume has trimmed and bound copies of Feature Funnies #16-20 and Feature Comics #21-27. Issue #27 of the latter series is the most significant of the bunch, the origin and first appearance of the Doll Man. Note that the covers and insides are not matched up correctly, for example the interior of #27 is between the covers of #16! The comic covers have some rippling, perhaps from exposure to moisture, though there is no foxing. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value for group = $1,968.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Four Color #1-8, 11 and 12 Bound Volume (Dell, 1942). This volume originally came from Western Publishing, where it was used as a reference copy. All comics included here have "Western Printing" stamped in ink on the covers, and the cover of #1 has a small piece missing, other than that the condition of these comics is superb. And though #10 and the ultra-valuable #9 weren't included in this bound volume for unknown reasons, the issues that are here offer a typical Four Color variety of characters, with Little Joe, Harold Teen, Alley Oop, Smilin' Jack, Raggedy Ann, Smitty, Smokey Stover, Tillie the Toiler, Wash Tubbs, and Bambi on hand. Note that unlike most bound comic volumes, this one has copies that were not trimmed prior to binding. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value for group = $826.
Four Color #13-24 File Copies Bound Volume (Dell, 1942). These original Western Publishing file copies were bound and trimmed into hardback editions for office use. The issues included here are #13 (Mr. District Attorney), #14 (Smilin' Jack), #15 (Felix the Cat, with strip reprints by Otto Messmer), #16 (Porky Pig and the Secret of the Haunted House), #17 (Popeye and Wimpy), #18 (Little Orphan Annie's Junior Commandos), #19 (Thumper Meets the Seven Dwarfs), #20 (Barney Baxter in the Air), #21 (Oswald the Rabbit, first issue), #22 (Tillie the Toiler), #23 (Raggedy Ann and Andy), and #24 (Gang Busters). The boards of the hardcover (and the covers of the first and last comic) have come completely loose from the book block -- not an insurmountable problem for the winning bidder as re-binding is a fairly inexpensive process. Pages are cream to off-white. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $1,012.
Four Color #25-36 File Copies Bound Volume (Dell, 1943). We recognize this bound volume as being originally from the archives of Western Publishing -- these are file copies that were bound and trimmed into a hardback reference guide for the Western Publishing editorial office. Included here are #25 (Andy Panda, first issue), #26 (Popeye), #27 (Mickey Mouse and the Seven Colored Terror), #28 (Wash Tubbs), #29 (Donald Duck and the Mummy's Ring, the classic issue by Carl Barks), #30 (Bambi's Children), #31 (Moon Mullins), #32 (Smitty), #33 (Bugs Bunny in "Public Nuisance #1", the first Four Color for Bugs), #34 (Dick Tracy), #35 (Smokey Stover), and #36 (Smilin' Jack). The covers of the comics look extremely fresh; the pages are cream to off-white. The spine of the hardcover is coming loose, not affecting the comics inside. A couple of pages have tape stains. Issue #29 has a pencil notation on the cover. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value for group = $2,134.
Marge's Little Lulu #1-120 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1948-1958). These ten bound volumes contain a full decade's worth of Lulu! These copies were trimmed and bound into hardcovers by Western Publishing and intended to be used as office reference. What really stands out are the covers of the comics inside, which look VF or better. The page quality ranges from off-white in some of the volumes to cream with tan edges in others. Some of the hardcovers have damaged hinges, though never affecting the comics inside. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value for group = $2,982.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Pulps
Popular/Exciting/Thrilling Detective Bound Volumes Group (Standard, 1934-45). These six volumes contain detective pulps which have been trimmed and bound into hardback books. They contain Popular Detective November 1934 (first issue, "The Bat Strikes"), December 1934, January 1935, February 1935, March 1935, April 1935, May 1935, July 1936, August 1936, September 1936, October 1936, November 1936, February 1942, April 1942, June 1942, August 1942, October 1942, and December 1942; Exciting Detective Fall 1940, Winter 1941, March 1941, May 1941, Summer 1941, Fall 1941, Winter 1941, March 1942, Spring 1942, Summer 1942, Fall 1942, and Winter 1942; and Thrilling Detective June 1945, July 1945, August 1945, September 1945, and November 1945. Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value for group = $1,425.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Tip Top Comics #1-12 Bound Volume (United Features Syndicate, 1936-37) Condition: VG+. From the outside, this is the nicest bound volume you'll ever see, and the comics inside look great as well! This book, along with two other volumes, was sold only at the 1939 World's Fair and bound by the publisher in very handsome pictorial boards, the front showing Tarzan by Rex Maxon, and the back the Captain and the Kids by Rudolph Dirks. The first issue in this volume is Tarzan's first comic book appearance! As more and more collectors are finding out, bound volumes are an ideal way to preserve comics, and the copies here, though of course trimmed in the binding process, have a VF or better look about them. The pages are off-white with cream edges. Issues #1, 3-8, and 11 each have a small star-shaped piece cut out of the respective comic book cover. This is the rare bound volume that has an Overstreet listing -- the 2006 Guide assigns the book a VG value of $540. However, as is our custom for bound volumes, we have noted the combined VG value of the comics below, and we expect an auction result that far eclipses either figure. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value for group = $4,326.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Big Little Book
Big Little Book #nn Buck Rogers Tarzan Ice Cream Premium (Whitman, 1935) Condition: VF/NM. Given away to purchasers of "Tarzan Ice Cream cups," this rare premium measures just 4" x 3.5" and has 144 pages. It is unread and in virtually perfect condition, with supple cream to off-white pages. Cover and interior illustrations are by Dick Calkins. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,000.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Fast-Action Story Group Plus (Dell/Whitman, 1927-47) Condition: Average FN. This group consists mostly of Fast-Action Story books, but there are also some Big Little Books and related premiums. The Fast-Action Story titles are Adventures of Andy Panda, The Adventures of Charlie McCarthy and Edgar Bergen, Dick Tracy and the Frozen Bullet Murders, Dick Tracy and the Maroon Mask Gang, Donald Duck and the Ducklings, Donald Duck Out of Luck, Donald Duck Takes It On the Chin, Flash Gordon and the Ape Men of Mor, Flash Gordon vs. the Emperor of Mongo, Little Orphan Annie in Rags to Riches, The Lone Ranger and the Lost Valley, Mickey Mouse and Pluto, Red Ryder Brings Law to Devils Hole, Smilin' Jack and the Border Bandits, Terry and the Pirates and the Mystery Ship, Tom Mix Avenges the Dry Gulched Range King, and Tom Mix in the Riding Avenger. This lot also offers the following Big Little Books: Charlie Chan (#1478), Popeye the Spinach Eater (#1480), Houdini's Book of Magic (Cocomalt premium), Mickey Mouse Sails for Treasure Island (Kolynos Dental Cream premium), The Story of Skippy (Phillips Magnesium premium), and The Texas Ranger (Cocomalt premium). Also included here is a copy the Dell paperback Dick Tracy and the Woo Woo Sisters (1947, color touch on spine). Bookery's Guide to Pulps FN value for group = $2,436.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Memorabilia
Platinum Age and Golden Age Books Group (Various, 1922-43). Includes Mr. and Mrs. #nn (color version, VG-; Overstreet 2006 GD value $41; FN value $163); Captain Easy and Wash Tubbs #1202 (Whitman 1934 - FN/VF); Freckles and His Friends #1204 (Whitman 1934 - GD); Wonder Chest of Famous Comics: Little Orphan Annie at the Haunted House (ca. 1935 - VF with white pages but rusty staples; Overstreet 2006 VF value $130); Little Orphan Annie #1 (Cupples & Leon 1926 - VG; Overstreet 2006 VG value $50; FN value $200); Oh, Little Lulu! (hardback, full-color, David McKay 1943 - FN); Peculiar Penguins (David McKay 1934 - VG); They'll Do It Every Time by Jimmy Hatlo (VG); and How To Make Animated Cartoons by Nat Falk (Federation Books 1941 - VG, dust jacket FR).From the John McLaughlin Collection.
40 Big Pages of Mickey Mouse (Whitman, 1936) Condition: VF. This book is extremely rare and almost never offered for sale. It reprints Mickey Mouse Magazine #1 with no ads and a different cover, although it has slightly different text and is slightly smaller. Measuring 10.25" x 12.5" with 44 pages of puzzles, games and pictures, it has slightly aged, but still supple pages. An incredible collectible and scarce in any condition. Overstreet 2006 VF value = $1,019.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Popeye And His Jungle Pet (Whitman, 1937) Condition: VF/NM. Eugene the Jeep is the "Jungle Pet" in question here! We hadn't seen this item before -- it's numbered 712, has 72 pages and measures 7 1/8" by 9 5/8". It's two-color, mostly text but with about one illustration per page. This may be a file copy -- at any rate it's obviously never been opened wide and read! Not listed in Overstreet.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Boxed Set of Eight "Seven Dwarfs" Books (Whitman, 1938). The release of "Snow White" in 1938 resulted in a flood of related Disney licensed memorabilia. This particular Whitman series includes a separate book for each of the Seven Dwarfs ("A Story Of Sneezy," and so on) as well as one about Snow White herself. Printed on an inexpensive pulp stock with somewhat heavier cover stock, they were designed to be read and colored by younger readers. While individual volumes can be located, almost all typically show some coloring and/or wear. These, however, are in VF/NM condition, with beautiful cover colors. The box is in FN- condition. Not listed in Overstreet.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
The Mickey Mouse Box (Whitman, 1939).. This highly collectible boxed set, numbered 2146, contains six 5 x 5 1/2" hardcover books: Farmyard Symphony, Mother Pluto, The Practical Pig, Timid Elmer, The Ugly Duckling, and Brave Little Tailor, all numbered 1058. While these were the only six items Whitman produced with this number, indicating a cohesive set, the outside of this box advertises five books, and the only other specimen we had ever seen had only five, lacking Brave Little Tailor. The books are a sharp VF/NM and have a combined Overstreet VF/NM value of $505. And while the individual volumes themselves turn up seldom, the box that houses the books is even harder to find. We would grade the box VG/FN; it has a tear in one of the side pieces and a bit of tape pull on the bottom, but otherwise it has a very fresh appearance, quite remarkable considering the age.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
British Mickey Mouse Weekly Group (Odhams Press, 1939-40). Here is a group of 20 consecutive editions of Mickey Mouse Weekly, a 12-page comic and game newspaper section that went on sale every Friday (in the United Kingdom) for two pence a copy. The issues offered here are numbered #193 through 212, and they date from October 14, 1939 through February 24, 1940. They are all in remarkably fresh condition, with pages that are white to off-white. Contents are in color and black and white.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
What Parents Don't Know About Comic Books (Baptist General Convention of Texas, 1953) Condition: VG+. This rare large-size tabloid was passed out by Fredric Wertham in the course of his anti-comics lecture tours. It reprints Wertham's Ladies' Home Journal article, which in turn excerpted a sizeable chunk of his infamous book Seduction of the Innocent. Several comics we're offering in this very auction are mentioned here! A bunch of the illustrations from the book are reproduced here as well. This item runs eight pages and measures approximately 10 1/2 x 13 1/2. Our copy has been folded in half (we presume most of them were). This should be popular with collectors for the same reason SOTI itself is, but this is a scarcer item! By the way, John McLaughlin listed this item at the very end of the comic section of his 1984 catalog, following it with the wry notation, "literally and figuratively, that ends the comics." Not listed in Overstreet.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Midget Pop-Up Books Group (Blue Ribbon, 1934) Condition: Average VG+. This is a charming group of five "midget" pop-up books. The titles are The "Pop-Up" Buck Rogers in A Dangerous Mission, The "Pop-Up" Mickey Mouse in Ye Olden Days, The "Pop-Up" Popeye in Among the White Savages, The "Pop-Up" Little Black Sambo, and The "Pop-Up" Peter Rabbit. Each book's single pop-up is present, and no tape or repair is evident.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Pop-Up Books Group of 3 (1935). The most spectacular of the three items here is The Pop-Up Buck Rogers (Pleasure Books, 1935; FN+). It has 22 pages with 3 amazing color pop-up scenes, the rest is illustrated text in black and white. The art is by Dick Calkins. The paper pop-up figures in these books are very fragile, so it's great to see them intact here! Also included are Blinky Bill "Magic-Action" Book #836 (Whitman, 1935; FN) and Bunty "Magic-Action" Book #837 (Whitman, 1935; VG/FN). Not listed in Overstreet.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Disney Comic Character Story, Paint, and Cut Out Books and other items (Various, 1910-60). This collection of rare items is a virtual treasure trove of unusual memorabilia. The majority of items are Disney-related, including such unusual titles as Charlie McCarthy Meets Snow White, a radio-related illustrated story book. There are several more Snow White items; a number of Pinocchio picture and cut-out books, one with a die-cut shape; the 1942 Mickey Mouse Character Plaks kit, featuring Mickey at war on the front illustration; a 1944 Walt Disney's Surprise Package book (fifth printing); and the Uncle Remus Stories Giant Golden book from 1947 (missing part of spine and taped). Non-Disney items include four early hardback Mutt and Jeff collections (Book 1; two copies of Book 2, one red cover, one blue cover; and Book 3 -- these items are fragile, with some loose covers); a very unusual set of Transfer Pictures from the 1932 two-reel comedy "Sham Poo the Magician"; Mother Goose Rhyme Book and unused Scrap Book; Visit Mother Goose with Jack and Jill; A Day With Charlie McCarthy 1938 story book, illustrated with photos; The Learn-To-Read Book; a Little Orphan Annie paper doll "cut-out" book; a 1955 "Howdy Doody" Merchandise Catalog; and finally, a "Flintstones" Frame Tray Puzzle. The items range in condition from Fair to Excellent.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Vintage Coloring and Activity Books, Group of 35 (Various, 1932-53). You'll be tempted to pull out a box of crayons when you see this wonderfully nostalgic group lot. Included are a variety of children's coloring and paint books featuring art by A. W. Nugent, Pru Herric, Florence Winship (including a delightful U.S. Marines Paint Book, starring cute children as fighting men), Peter Wabie, Gabrielle, Eileen Fox Vaughn, and others. Among the highlights: Girl Pilots of the Ferry Command paper doll book from 1943; three copies of 26 Valentines, featuring cut-out cards, complete and unused with envelopes; Play Time Paint and Crayon Book, an undated, circa early 1930s book printed with full color guides; a die-cut, locomotive-shaped Trains To Color filled with line-art drawings of actual, classic trains from the 1930s; Tinker Toy Paint Book; and many other seldom-seen items. None of the books have been colored in, although a few covers show signs of light storage wear; otherwise, the items average in Excellent condition.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Comic Character Coloring and Story Books, Group of 18 (Various, 1932-54). Comic strip and animated cartoon characters, plus a few film favorites, are the featured stars in this great collection of unused coloring books from the 1930s, '40s, and '50s. Included are: Andy Panda Paint Book; Bringing Up Father Paint Book; Bugs Bunny Porky Pig Paint Book; Charlie McCarthy Paint Book (two copies); Charlie McCarthy's Scrap Book (featuring blank pages); Edgar Bergen Presents Charlie McCarthy Comics (large size, with full color comic strips, 2006 Overstreet Fine value = $228); Henry Paint Book; The Katzenjammer Kids Story Book; Little Annie Rooney Paint Book (two different); Merry Melodies "Beauty and the Beast" Book to Color (based on 1935 cartoon); The Harrison Cady Peter Rabbit Paint Book; Red Ryder and Little Beaver Paint Book; Reg'lar Fellers Story Paint Book; Roy Rogers Paint Book; The Story Paint Book of Peter Rabbit, Three Little Pigs, Three Bears, Three Little Kittens (two copies); Tillie the Toiler Paint Book; and the Woody Woodpecker Coloring Book. The majority of items are in Excellent condition.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Disney Character Cut-Out Book, Group of 2 (Various, 1933-37). What a find we have for Disney collectors with this lot! These wonderful, oversized Cut-Out books are among the hardest items to find in complete, unused condition. Our first offering is the Mickey Mouse/Minnie Mouse Cut-Out Doll Book, published by Saafield, in 1933. While the covers show a bit of light staining and minor discoloration, the pre-punched figures of Mickey and Minnie are complete and still attached, and all the interior outfits are completely intact. It measures 10" x 19.5", and is in Very Good condition. Even harder to find is the Donald Duck and Clara Cluck Cut-Out Book published by Whitman in 1937, featuring Donald with his original animated co-star, the Wise Little Hen. This incredible example measures a whopping 13.25" x 18.25", and is in Very Fine+ condition. The cut outs on the front and back covers are fully attached, and the thinner paper interiors are complete and uncut. As these colorful items were designed to be cut apart and played with by young children, finding intact copies in this day and age is nearly impossible -- unless you are lucky enough to be a Heritage bidder! Aren't you glad you are? From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Vintage Coloring/Paint Book, Group of 52 (Various, circa 1930s-40s) Average Condition: GD/VG. There's fun for the kiddies (or the child in all of us) with this huge group of vintage coloring and activities books. Most appear to be from the 1940s; several feature special die-cut shapes. Titles include: Mother Goose Paintless Paint Book; Teeny Tiny Good Gremlins; Young Americans Paint Book; Color Rhyme Painting Book; and The Story Paint Book. While most copies have some sort of light storage damage, small tears, etc., the inside pages have not been colored in or cut out.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Adventure Comic Paint Book, Group of 4 (Whitman/Saafield, 1933-36). Funny paper favorites Flash Gordon, Buck Rogers, and Tarzan make up this hard-to-find lot. Included are Buck Rogers Paint Book from 1935, with 96 pages; Flash Gordon Paint Book from 1936, with 96 pages, and another version dated 1936 featuring the same art, but fewer pages and a different cover; and the 1933 Tarzan of the Apes to Color book, noted as "Very Rare" by Overstreet, featuring art by Hal Foster, some panels printed in color. The Tarzan book is in Very Good condition with no coloring on any pages (Overstreet 2006 GD value = $271; FN value = $1,084); the others are all in Excellent unused condition.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Walt Disney Character Color and Paint Book, Group of 22 (Various, 1934-54). It's simply amazing that anyone saved these beautiful unused coloring books through the years. Unlike comic books that a few savvy children knew to hold onto for re-reading, coloring books are, by design, pretty much a one-time thing: you color the pages in (or cut out the paper doll clothes, etc.), and that's it. This very well-preserved group includes: a great, die-cut MIckey Mouse For Coloring book from 1936; the original SIlly Symphony Book to Color featuring Bucky Bug; two different massive, square bound Walt Disney Paint Books from 1937; the Brave Little Taylor Paint and Crayon Book; a gorgeous Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Paint Book; Walt Disney's Fantasia Paint Book, one of the prettiest books of its time; and more books, featuring Pinocchio, Bambi, Donald Duck, and more. In addition to the coloring books, there are one or two other items, such as a scrapbook (with blank pages) and a connect-the-dots book in this fun lot. None of the books are been colored in; most are in Excellent condition with supple pages.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Comic-related Paint, Coloring, and Activity Book, Group of 20 (Various, 1935-54). This fun-tastic lot of children's activity books includes several scrap books and paper doll books, in addition to many coloring books. All feature famous comic strip or movie characters, including Blondie (several titles), Dick Tracy, John Wayne, Li'l Abner, Lone Ranger, Mother Goose, Popeye (several titles, some with near-perfect square bound spines -- beautiful!), The Sea Hawk (from the Errol Flynn movie, featuring art by Henry Vallely), and Tom Mix. Most copies are in Excellent condition, and all are unused, with no coloring or pages cut.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Comic Character Coloring and Paint Book, Group of 24 (Various, 1936-56). Here's a tremendous collection of vintage coloring books featuring lots of comic strip, movie, and television favorites. Included are: Andy Panda, Blondie, Bringing Up Father, Bugs Bunny, Donald Duck, Disneyland, Little Lulu, Looney Tunes, Mickey Mouse Club, Pinocchio, Red Ryder, Roy Rogers, and more. Several characters are featured in multiple books; however, all are different with no duplication. Most copies are in Excellent condition, with sharp square bound spines, and supple pages, with no coloring added.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Comic-Related Game and Card Group (Various, 1932-56). This collection of vintage games, cards, and oddities has some fascinating items. Included in this box lot: Tom Corbett Space Cadet 1953 tin "click" Space Pistol and box, toy in Fine condition, box in Very Good (missing one end flap); Space Patrol set of Reed's Party Plates, still sealed in Excellent condition; 32 Sheets of Children's Writing Paper kit including combination letter/envelopes and stamps featuring Little Orphan Annie, Smitty, Perry Winkle, and others, unused and complete; Oscar and Friday's Comic Clock, unused; Gene Autry Stencil Book, VG+ condition; Uncle Wiggly's Library boxed set of eight storybook pamphlets, box in Good condition, books in Excellent condition; 1930s Mickey Mouse store ad promoting Kolynos tooth paste, 7" x 11" green cardboard with off-white and black printing, Excellent condition; Mickey Mouse Movie-Fun box set with several paper film strips, all pieces in Very Good condition; Mickey Mouse Club Treasure Mine boxed set of eight small storybooks, all in Excellent condition, box in Very Good; Chicago Sun Spirit Hat and Mask cardboard promo with mailing envelope, hat/mask in Excellent condition, envelope in Very Good; a Gasoline Alley Skeezix card game, complete in box, all pieces in Very Good+ condition; two 1920s Bookie Blox in Fair-Good condition; Gasoline Alley "Nina" Kellogg's Pep Pin, Very Good+; Charlie Chan Card Game in box, complete in VG+/Excellent condition; King Features Popular Comics boxed set of Christmas Cards and envelopes, box appears full with plain white envelopes and cards featuring Smilin' Jack, Henry, Flash Gordon, Buz Sawyer, Popeye, Blondie, and others, all in Excellent condition, and a Whitman Publishing Kindergarten Work Box "Big Little Set," complete and in in Very Good condition.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Tarzan Ice Cream Advertising Paper Sign, Group of 2 (Lily-Tulip Corporation, 1934). Kids of the 1930s eagerly sought the Tarzan brand of ice cream cups for a couple of good reasons. For one thing, the colorful graphics of the in-store advertisements were designed to catch a young person's eye, especially one who enjoyed the popular Tarzan comic strips appearing every Sunday. But the most important reason was to collect the cup lids, which were saved and mailed in for special editions of Big Little Books (one of which we're offering elsewhere in this auction) and copies of Edgar Rice Burroughs' famous series of novels starring the Jungle Lord. These two paper displays bring back the excitement of those wonderful, carefree days, when a tasty ice cream treat would only set you back a nickel. The larger of the two pieces measures approximately 9.5" x 19"; the smaller item measures 18" x 5". Both items are in Excellent condition, other than the fact that both feature slightly uneven trimming. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Board Games and Coloring Sets (Whitman, late 1930s). When we noted the combination of the age and the condition of these items, we concluded that they were most likely publisher's file copies or the like. The Popeye Party Game, which has to be cut into pieces to be played, is untouched. The Pinocchio Coloring Set has not been used, and the tiny original crayons are still there. Walt Disney's Pinocchio: A Puppet Show, a complex set that has to be punched out for use, is unpunched, and The Game of Ferdinand In The Arena is in the same excellent condition, with all 26 marbles still included.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Superman Krypto-Raygun Projector Pistol With Box (Daisy, 1940). The word Kryptonite appeared for the first time anywhere right here on the box copy of this toy! And it's used quite differently than in the comics: the text explains that this gun is "exactly like Superman's own original Krypto-Raygun which is made of 'Kryptonite' the amazing metallic substance found only on the planet Krypton." Nowadays, of course, Kryptonite would be the last thing Superman would want to touch, but all of that came later, in fact the Kryptonite we know didn't appear in comic books until Superman #61 (Nov. 1949). At any rate, a ray gun that projects Superman movies onto the wall is really neat-o, and there's a lengthy explanation here "written by Superman" detailing the science behind it. This set includes all seven film strips, the original batteries, and the list of other strips available. The bulb is missing. The box looks fantastic. The cardboard tray inside does have several tears, but as the raygun and batteries are extremely heavy, practically any handling or movement would be enough to cause this. We very much doubt you'd find a nicer specimen of this highly collectible item!From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Morrell Hams Walt Disney Calendar (Disney, 1942). Disney began producing calendars as promotional giveaways in 1936, and one of the most popular and beautiful was this Morrell Hams calendar, published in 1942. Measuring approximately 8" x 20", each month of this wall calendar features a different illustration, with a short storyline. The first page has a tear at the upper left corner, with a moderate amount of soiling, and some writing in pencil at the lower right. There is also some edge wear; otherwise the condition is Very Good. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Picture Stories From the Bible Promotional Material (EC, 1946). These items provide a look at early EC that will interest anyone who collects that publisher. Included here: a four-page color flyer promoting Picture Stories From the Bible New Testament Edition #3; an accompanying letter to churches offering bulk discounts for that issue; an order slip; a black-and-white flyer for Picture Stories From American History, with information about M.C. Gaines on the reverse; and a four-page flyer offering bulk discounts for two of the Old Testament Editions.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Out Of The Shadows #13 Cover Press Proof. Pre-Code cover with George Roussos art. Measures 8 1/4" by 12 1/4". Excellent condition.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
The Unseen #14 Cover Press Proof. The high-grade copy of the comic offered in this same auction could get quite pricey, so as an alternative, here's a proof of the creepy pre-Code cover. Measures 8 1/2" x 12 1/2". Excellent condition.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster - "Reign of the Superman" -- Science Fiction Fanzine V1#3 And Others (1933). Appearing five years before Action Comics #1, this was the first "Superman" story ever written by Jerry Siegel and the first Superman image drawn by Joe Shuster. The fanzine, edited by Siegel, is 8 1/2" x 11" and was reportedly mimeographed on a machine at the duo's high school. The issue credits Siegel as editor and Shuster as artist -- the byline "Herbert S. Fine" is a combination of Siegel's mother's maiden name and the name of one of his cousins. Of course, this Superman was a different character than the costumed hero who later appeared in comic books; this one was bald and a villain! Siegel once commented, "A couple of months after I published this story, it occurred to me that a Superman as a hero rather than a villain might make a great comic strip character... Obviously, having him as a hero would be infinitely more commercial than having him a villain." It's been noted that this was in keeping with a pulp tradition in which supernatural characters were inevitably evil. This copy is somewhat fragile, though considering this item's age and the method of production, one would hardly be found in mint condition. The paper is age-darkened and a bit chipped at the edges. Though the contents page calls for 27 pages, there are actually only 22. John McLaughlin speculated "it's likely that the contents page was prepared prior to filling out the rest of the issue, and those 'phantom' pages never printed. Comparison with another known copy confirms this." The last page is detached, and this copy has no cover. Also included in this lot are V1#1 and V1#2 of Science Fiction (October and November 1932), also with Siegel and Shuster contributions. These are in similar condition to V1#3, though a bit more heavily chipped and with some pages detached at the staples. The latter two were folded and sent through the mail, they have an address and canceled stamps on the back. This fanzine ran for a total of five issues, and speculation is that no more than 50 copies were printed (compare this to Action #1, of which tens of thousands of copies were produced). McLaughlin's assessment of the item: "In the realm of modern SF, fantasy and popular literature a more important printed work does not exist."From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Books
Overstreet Price Guide #1 Second Printing (Bob Overstreet, 1970) Condition: VF/NM. This is the blue-cover second printing of the very first Comic Book Price Guide... who could have dreamed back in 1970 that this guide to collectibles would itself become a collectible? After the first printing sold out, this second printing was released later the same year, with Bob Overstreet and his family collating and stapling every copy! That hand-binding meant that copies didn't stand up to wear and tear very well, and this is easily the nicest copy we've seen of this edition. The prices are, of course, an entertaining read for any comic lover of today -- Detective Comics #27 was priced at all of $275 in Mint condition ("top of Guide" is $450,000 today), and the Big Book of Fun Comics had a Mint value of $2! Don't miss out on the book that helped make comic fandom what it is today. Overstreet 2006 Fine value = $750 (no VF/NM value listed for this item); Near Mint value = $1,500.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Magazines
Playboy #1 (HMH Publishing, 1953) Condition: FN+. The first groundbreaking issue of the definitive "Entertainment For Men" magazine featured Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's "Introducing Sherlock Holmes," famed cartoonist Virgil Partch's "VIP On Sex", a timely article bemoaning the love him/marry him/take him for all he's worth "Miss Gold-Digger Of 1953," a Big Band Jazz piece, a football article... oh, and a couple of sexy pictorials -- certainly mild by today's standards -- one of an eye-popping up 'n' coming movie star who went by the name of (trumpets here)... Marilyn Monroe! What a way to kick off a fledgling publication! It worked, of course, and the young, enterprising publisher Hugh M. Hefner still reaps the huge rewards.
The first issue, with its very limited print run, has seen a significant increase in collector interest in recent years, especially when found in as nice condition as this, which rivals the finest copy auctioned by Heritage to date.
The first issue, with its very limited print run, has seen a significant increase in collector interest in recent years, especially when found in as nice condition as this, which rivals the finest copy auctioned by Heritage to date.
Playboy #2 (HMH Publishing, 1954) Condition: VF+. Hugh Hefner's innovative venture had little margin for failure; if Playboy hadn't been well-received right away, Hef's pet project would've folded. The second issue had a lower print run than the first and no Marilyn Monroe, but there was another Sherlock Holmes story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, a feature on cartoonist Milt Caniff's WWII strip Male Call, a two-page feature of holiday cartoons by Hef himself, and more "tasteful" bare-skin pictorials than in the premiere issue. The smart fiction, sports shorts, and top-notch cartoons were also in place. And the rest is... ah, you know! This is the finest copy of #2 that we've offered to date, and would've graded even higher, but there is the slightest bit of rust at the staples. A lesser-grade copy recently fetched over $2,000 in our May, 2006 auction.
Session 2
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Miss America Magazine V1#2 Mile High pedigree (Timely, 1944) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. It takes a lot to stand out in a catalog that's got Mile High copies on every page, but this book accomplished that feat, and it should be the object of fervent desire for many a collector. It's the first appearance of Patsy Walker, and also of her archrival Hedy Wolfe and her boyfriend Buzz Baxter, all of whom would be seen in Patsy Walker for 20 years, in Patsy and Hedy and other spinoff titles, and who would still be appearing in comics in the Bronze Age. This issue also has another comic story starring the title character, and look at the All-American 1940s gal Timely found to portray her! Miss America's origin is revealed here as well. And of course, the crowning glory of this copy is that it's your basic amazing Mile High book, and it's the only copy certified with a grade above 8.0 by CGC to date. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,775. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Miss America Magazine V1#3 Mile High pedigree (Timely, 1944) Condition: NM-. These comics are delightful, and we almost never see any issue in any grade, so having the Mile High is amazing! The point of greatest significance is that this is the second appearance of Patsy Walker. In addition to the full-color comic section (which also has two Miss America 7-pagers) this 64-page comic "for teen-age girls about teen-age girls" has plenty of black-and-white content too. There's advice, fashion, paper dolls, and plenty of breathless Hollywood stuff including photos of Shirley Temple, Frank Sinatra, and many others. What we thought was a photo cover at first glance is actually a painting by Louise Altson! We thought it interesting that Jean Goodman (wife of Martin) was listed as editor. This book's cover's so fresh and the pages so nice that anyone who loves Timely will love it as much as we do. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $640.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Miss America Magazine V1#4 Mile High pedigree (Timely, 1945) Condition: NM. As a rule, the teenage girls who bought these issues didn't save them, and they certainly never kept them in condition like this! We had never seen this one in any condition before. The seven-page Patsy Walker story is one of her earliest appearances (she debuted in V1#2), and there are 14 pages of the superheroine Miss America here. The rest is "girl stuff," including a photo feature on 12-year-old Elizabeth Taylor. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $640.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Mister Mystery #2 (Aragon Magazines, Inc., 1951) Condition: NM. While we've offered this pre-Code issue quite a few times, we've seldom seen one this nice -- the paper cover made this issue difficult to preserve in high grade. This copy has nice white pages too. Ross Andru and Mike Esposito generally aren't thought of as horror artists, but they delivered a great horror cover here. Inside, the tales introduced by the top-hatted Mister Mystery include one drawn by Jack Abel and another by an unknown artist doing a shameless Harvey Kurtzman imitation! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $810.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Mister Mystery #3 Mile High pedigree (Aragon Magazines, Inc., 1951) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. This pre-Code book has a skull cover by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito, an anti-Wertham editorial, and even a shameless Harvey Kurtzman imitation (at least they stole from the best). Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $375; VF/NM 9.0 value = $593. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 8.5, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Mister Mystery #4 (Aragon Magazines, Inc., 1952) Condition: VF-. The striking bondage cover is enough to attract plenty of interest in this pre-Code issue! The issue follows up all of the creepy horror stuff with a dual plug for this title and Mister Universe: "If it's a Mister publication it's a master publication!" Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $375.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Mister Mystery #5 Mile High pedigree (Aragon Magazines, Inc., 1952) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Rudy Palais contributes art to several of the stories in this issue and as of this writing, this is the only CGC graded copy. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $725. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Mister Mystery #8 Mile High pedigree (Aragon Magazines, Inc., 1952) Condition: VF-. This is the nicest copy we've seen of this pre-Code issue. The art is by Tony Mortellaro (a Marvel contributor in later years) and Hy Fleishman. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $340.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Mitzi Comics #1 Mile High pedigree (Timely, 1948) Condition: NM. This is the only issue with this title; the series continued as Mitzi's Boy Friend, then Mitzi's Romances. There are four pages of Harvey Kurtzman art here, one "Hey Look" and three "Giggles 'n Grins." Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $290.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Modern Comics #44 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1945) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. Military Comics had a name change and starting with issue #44 it was titled Modern Comics. A Blackhawk cover by Al Bryant fronts this Mile High copy. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $340; VF/NM 9.0 value = $533. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 8.5, 1 higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Modern Comics #45 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1946) Condition: VF/NM. The Blackhawks are the featured attraction in this issue, which has cover art by Al Bryant. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $358; NM- 9.2 value = $480.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Modern Comics #46 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1946) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Patrolling the World is a monumental task for anyone, but Blackhawk and his Soldiers of Fortune are up to the challenge in this third issue after the title's name change from Military Comics. Nicely drawn cover by Al Bryant. The next highest CGC-graded copy is a mere 8.0. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $480. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Modern Comics #47 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1946) Condition: VF/NM. This copy's got an indentation through the whole book (not breaking color) that's evidently from an overzealous two-finger grab when it was taken out of the mylar at some point. We mention that minor flaw because it's this copy's only flaw! Note the outstanding cover colors! Blackhawk leads a roster of characters that includes Quality's very own Archie ripoff, Ezra. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $358; NM- 9.2 value = $480.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Modern Comics #51 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1946) Condition: NM. This issue has an Al Bryant cover and Reed Crandall interior art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $480.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Modern Comics #52 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1946) Condition: NM. This is a superb copy of this Blackhawk-centric issue. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $480.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Modern Comics #53 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1946) Condition: NM. Torchy by Bill Ward makes her Modern debut here. This super-supple copy has defied the ravages of time! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $550.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Modern Comics #54 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1946) Condition: NM-. A Torchy backup feature by Bill Ward complements this issue's Blackhawk tale drawn by Reed Crandall. The cover is credited to Al Bryant. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $400.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Modern Comics #55 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1946) Condition: NM+. In addition to the adventures of Blackhawk, this issue has the lovely Torchy, with art by Bill Ward. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $400.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Modern Comics #56 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1946) Condition: NM. Holding an Edgar Church copy (very carefully) is a tactile delight, and while you can't share that with us, a close look at our scan will show you what an excellent copy this is. Torchy appears in a backup feature. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $400.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Modern Comics #57 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1947) Condition: VF/NM. Blackhawk is joined by Torchy, Dogtag, Ezra, and others. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $302; NM- 9.2 value = $400.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Modern Comics #58 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1947) Condition: NM. Whether you're a Blackhawk guy, a Torchy man, or just a lover of high-grade Golden Age, this copy has just what you're looking for. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $400.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Modern Comics #59 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1947) Condition: NM-. Torchy appears in this issue, so do we really need to mention that there are lingerie panels in here? Blackhawk is the lead feature as ever. This copy has a slight overhang. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $400.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Modern Comics #60 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1947) Condition: NM+. This is a wonderfully supple copy, and note that the copy currently topping CGC's census is certified VF/NM 9.0. Blackhawk and Torchy are featured here. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $400.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Modern Comics #61 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1947) Condition: NM. Blackhawk is backed up by Torchy (with Bill Ward art) and Ezra in this issue. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $375.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Modern Comics #63 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1947) Condition: NM+. Bill Ward's Torchy joins Blackhawk and a host of others in this issue. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $375.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Modern Comics #65 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1947) Condition: NM-. The Blackhawks and Torchy are featured here. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $375.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Modern Comics #66 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1947) Condition: NM. The Blackhawk team is backed up by sexy Torchy and teen cutup Ezra in this issue. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $375.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Modern Comics #88 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1949) Condition: NM+. This issue's "hooded executioner" cover and story is a bit of an eyebrow-raiser! The Blackhawks are featured in that tale; Torchy and Ezra are among the backups. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $350.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Modern Comics #91 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1949) Condition: NM. The international heroics of Blackhawk,the sultriness of Torchy, and the teen antics of Ezra are featured here. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $350.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Modern Comics #94 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1950) Condition: NM+. Reed Crandall drew the Blackhawks in action on this issue's cover. Inside, Torchy and Ezra appear. We love the description of the latter as a "Hep-cat Romeo!" Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $350.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Modern Comics #101 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1950) Condition: NM. This is a lovely, super-supple copy of the second-to-last issue of this title. The Blackhawks share the issue with va-va-voom Torchy and the Archie-like Ezra. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $350.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Mopsy and Related Titles Mile High pedigree Group (St. John and Charlton, 1948-55). The Edgar Church copies of Mopsy # 1 (VF), 2 (VF/NM), 3 (NM-), 4 (VF/NM), 5 (VF/NM), 6 (NM-), 7 (VF/NM), 8 (VF/NM), 9 (VF-), and 12 (NM); TV Teens V2#7 (NM-) and V2#9 (VF/NM; both featuring Mopsy), and Pageant of Comics #1 (VF; also featuring Mopsy) make up this superb group. As a bonus, there's also one non-Mile High book included here, a VG+ copy of Mopsy #14. With paper dolls in #1-7, and most having a puzzle page, these issues are tough to find in complete condition, never mind in exceptional condition like this! Approximate Overstreet value for group = $900.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Platinum Age (1897-1937)
More Fun Comics #7 (DC, 1936) Condition: FR/GD. The first issue of the ultra-collectible More Fun, this is from DC's first comic series -- the name was changed from New Fun so that DC could introduce a second series, New Comics, which gets a a full-page ad on the inside back cover here. This 40-pager has one page of Walt Kelly art as well as two features by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster: Dr. Occult and Henri Duval. Also contributing are other familiar early DC names like Vin Sullivan and Leo O'Mealia. This copy's cover is detached and the spine is completely split; there's amateur tape repair to the cover and to some interior pages. A Gerber "7," this is one to get in any condition! Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $780.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
More Fun Comics #8 (DC, 1936) Condition: GD-. No issue of More Fun is exactly common, and these early oversized issues are seldom seen in any condition. This issue is a Gerber "7." It dates from the time when DC was still run by Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson and published all of two titles, this one and New Comics (there's an ad for New Comics #2 on the inside back cover). Walt Kelly contributed a page of art to this issue, and there are two features, Henri Duval and Dr. Occult, by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, more than two years before Superman first appeared! There is a child's small drawing on the front cover, and various fairly unobtrusive marks in colored pencil inside. The cover of this copy is "hanging by a thread" yet still attached. Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $780.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Motion Picture Comics #108 Mask of the Avenger - Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1952) Condition: NM-. John Derek was nothing if not a swordsman... ok, he was better known for being the lucky rascal who married Ursula Andress, then Linda Evans, then Bo Derek... and that's him on this issue's photo cover. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $210. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Movie Comics #1 (DC, 1939) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. This unique book featured stories told through the use of movie stills and showcased the films "Son of Frankenstein," "Gunga Din," "The Great Man Votes," and more. Art by Harry Lampert. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $2,178. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 8.0, 2 higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Movie Comics #2 Mile High pedigree (Fiction House, 1947) Condition: VF+. Artist Matt Baker chronicled waitress and would-be actress Mitzi of the Movies beginning in this issue. There's also an adaptation of the William Bendix flick "White Tie and Tails." The cover is by Bob Lubbers. This copy's got the usual excellent Mile High colors! Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $239; VF/NM 9.0 value = $370.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
My Life #5 Mile High pedigree (Fox Features Syndicate, 1948) Condition: NM-. Jack Kamen drew the story "I Almost Didn't Marry My War Hero Because...," and the rest of the issue has similarly dramatic fare! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $265.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Mysterious Adventures #1 Mile High pedigree (Story Comics, 1951) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. This all horror issue has everything... the finest pedigree, white pages, and stories about voodoo and vampires. What more could you want? Let's get bidding! Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $641; NM- 9.2 value = $875. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Mysterious Adventures #4 Mile High pedigree (Story Comics, 1951) Condition: NM-. This pre-Code horror book has some EC-like witches and ghouls narrating tales of terror. With the finest CGC-graded copy an 8.0 as of this writing, all connoisseurs of the creepy will want to go after this Edgar Church specimen. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $390.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Mysterious Adventures #6 Mile High pedigree (Story Comics, 1952) Condition: NM-. Creepy art by Lou Cameron and A. C. Hollingsworth graces this pre-Code book. The cover is by Bill Fraccio. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $390.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Mysterious Adventures #7 Mile High pedigree (Story Comics, 1952) Condition: NM+. "Dagger in eye panel" is Overstreet's notation, but hey, what about the two dismemberment stories? Or the guy who gets skinned alive? We're beginning to see why Mike Benton called this "one of the more tasteless horror comics." Artists include Lou Cameron and A. C. Hollingsworth, the cover's by Bill Fraccio. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $525.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Mystic #1 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Atlas, 1951) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. This Pre-Code Atlas mystery title features "The Most Eerie Stories Ever Told." Atomic bomb panels and Mike Sekowsky art add to the mystique of this "D" Copy. A wonderful copy of this first issue, with great color inks and gloss as well as clean edges. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $916; NM- 9.2 value = $1,250. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Mystic #3 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Atlas, 1951) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. The bizarre stories depicted on the cover not strong enough for you? How about someone getting their eyes torn out? This Pre-Code horror book offers some pretty strong content along with Gene Colan and Al Bellman art. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $422; NM- 9.2 value = $575. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
National Comics #24 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1942) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Good ol' Uncle Sam defending the Statue of Liberty from Japanese Nazis should be enough to get the bidding going on this Edgar Church copy, but if you need more incentive, there's art from Gill Fox, Paul Gustavson, Klaus Nordling, Fred Guardineer, and Al McWilliams. Currently, this is the only CGC-graded copy. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $935. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
National Comics #36 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1943) Condition: NM. We salute this patriotic cover featuring Uncle Sam, and we also salute the condition of this supple Mile High copy! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $460.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
National Comics #39 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1944) Condition: NM+. This issue's memorable Hitler cover is credited to Alex Kotzky. The white pages of this book are impressive, and for that matter so's the rest of it! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $625.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
National Comics #42 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1944) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. The Barker made his debut here and took over as the cover star from the get-go (replacing Uncle Sam). It was a great excuse to get Jack Cole art on the cover! The Barker would go on to star in his own title, and in the shameless plug department, we'll note that the Mile High copies of some of those books are in this very auction! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $270. CGC census 8/06: 2 in 9.6, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
National Comics #44 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1944) Condition: NM+. Step right up to see that eighth wonder of the world, an Edgar Church comic book! And yes, the above is our way of saying that the Barker is the featured character. We've seen the Rockford and Pennsylvania copies of this book, and even a Crowley Copy, yet this tops all of the above. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $270.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
National Comics #46 Mile High (Quality, 1945) Condition: NM+. Jack Cole, creator of Plastic Man, was perhaps the best artist in the Quality stable, and this issue was one of his few cover efforts for National. This copy's essentially flawless! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $270.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Negro Heroes #1 (National Urban League, 1947) Condition: VF. Joe Louis wrote an introduction to this issue, which has line-drawn features on George Washington Carver, Paul Robeson, and more. This copy has cream pages. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $544.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Nellie the Nurse #1 Mile High pedigree (Timely, 1945) Condition: NM+. This white-page wonder is going to make some Timely collector very happy! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $485.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Nellie the Nurse #2 Mile High pedigree (Timely, 1946) Condition: NM+. This copy's perfect spine is sure to catch your fancy, and this specimen also has white interior pages. There are small (1/4-inch) tears on a couple of interior pages. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $220.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
New Adventure Comics #26 (DC, 1938) CGC VG/FN 5.0 Cream to off-white pages. This is widely considered the rarest DC comic! This copy we're offering is the only one we have ever seen and the only one CGC has ever certified. Further evidence of its scarcity is that when collector Ian Levine completed the Herculean task of putting together a complete run of DC comics, this is the very last comic issue he was missing before reaching his goal a couple of years ago. As always with issues of this title, the relatively high number makes it easy to forget how early the issue is in the grand scheme of things -- #26 of this series preceded Action Comics #1 by a month! In fact, the inside cover has an ad for Action #1, making this one of the very first times an image of Superman saw print. The cover art was in the hands of DC's best cover artist of the early era, Creig Flessel. The interior is a mix of adventure and humor, with the creators of DC's two greatest characters both contributing: Bob Kane drew some gag strips for the issue, and Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster drew the Federal Men feature. We expect the scarcity of this issue to result in a hefty premium over Guide when the hammer falls on this one. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $540; FN 6.0 value = $810. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 5.0, none higher.
New Book of Comics #1 (DC, 1937) CGC FN 6.0 Off-white to white pages. This book is considered to be the first regular-size comic book annual ever! A great pool of talent was utilized on this issue which features a Jerry Siegel story and art by Sheldon Mayer, Joe Shuster, Vincent Sullivan, and Sheldon Moldoff. Gerber describes this comic as "rare," and Overstreet does not even supply values for grades over Very Fine. It is listed as one of the 40 most valuable Golden Age comics by Overstreet and is considered to be the second DC Comics annual. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $6,000. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 6.0, 3 higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
New Book of Comics #2 (DC, 1938) CGC FN 6.0 Off-white pages. A Dr. Occult appearance, Jerry Siegel's writing, and Joe Shuster and Vincent Sullivan art are highlights of this 96-page beauty. Widely thought to be a Superman prototype, Dr. Occult dons a costume in this issue which he would only wear for a couple of stories. Gerber ranks this book an "8" on its scarcity scale. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $3,063. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 6.0, 3 higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
New Comics #11 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1936) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white to white pages. This Edgar Church copy holds the single highest CGC grade as of this writing. The last issue of the series, the book would soon get a name change to Adventure Comics, one of the longest running titles ever. It features a Christmas cover by Whitney Ellsworth with a Jerry Siegel story and interior art by Creig Flessel and Joe Shuster. Plus, there is also a full page ad for Detective Comics #1 inside. We had never seen a copy nicer than FN before this beauty came along! In fact, Overstreet only lists values up to 8.0. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $3,600. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 7.5, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
New Funnies #66 Mile High pedigree (Dell, 1942) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Just the second issue of the title, this book had a star-studded lineup that included Andy Panda, Raggedy Ann, Oswald the Rabbit, Felix the Cat, and more. This is the only copy graded above VF- 7.5 by CGC as of this writing. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $560. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
New York World's Fair Comics 1939 (DC, 1939) CGC Apparent VG+ 4.5 Slight (A) Off-white to white pages. Listed at number 32 in Overstreet's ranking of the most valuable Golden Age books, this book features the first published appearance of the Sandman. A blond-haired Superman also graces the cover, while Scoop Scanlon, Zatara, and Slam Bradley make appearances. Contributing artists include Joe Shuster, Fred Guardineer, Bob Kane, Creig Flessel, and Vincent Sullivan. This copy has a 15-cent sticker replacing the original 25-cent cover price. Don't miss out on an affordable copy of this unique and hard-to-find book. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: Moderate amount of color touch on cover." Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $2,100; VG 4.0 value = $4,200. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
New York World's Fair Comics 1940 (DC, 1940) CGC Apparent VG+ 4.5 Moderate (A) Cream to off-white pages. The predecessor of the long-running World's Finest title, this issue and its historic cover mark the very first time that Superman, Batman, and Robin appeared together. Inside the hefty 96-page comic, Superman and the Dynamic Duo are joined by Hourman, Zatara, Slam Bradley, and Johnny Thunder who are featured in stories that have some sort of tie-in to the World's Fair. Artists include Bob Kane, Creig Flessel, and Paul Gustavson. Joe Shuster has apparently autographed the first pages of the book. Gerber terms this comic "scarce" and Overstreet ranks it among the 100 most valuable Golden Age books. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: color touch, piece added, cover reattached, ("Joe Shuster" [written] on 1st page in pen)(3 pieces [of] tape on 1st page)." Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $1,128; VG 4.0 value = $2,256.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Nightmare #1 Mile High pedigree (Ziff-Davis, 1952) Condition: VF/NM. This is one of the classiest pre-Code horror comics you'll find -- it's got a painted cover and a page of Everett Raymond Kinstler art. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $533; NM- 9.2 value = $725.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Nightmare #2 (Ziff-Davis, 1952) Condition: VF/NM. This issue's got an adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's horror classic "The Pit and the Pendulum," drawn by no less a talent than Everett Raymond Kinstler! Based on this copy's quality and provenance, we think it may be the Mile High copy. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $355; NM- 9.2 value = $475.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Northwest Mounties #3 Mile High pedigree (St. John, 1949) Condition: NM-. This issue has a bondage cover and Matt Baker interior art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $465.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Nyoka the Jungle Girl #2 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1945) Condition: NM+. This was the first issue under this title (formerly just Jungle Girl). And as you can see from the cover, Nyoka (who was a character from movie serials) was a lady who knew how to take care of herself. The interior art is by Clem Weisbecker. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $760.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Nyoka the Jungle Girl #5 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1947) Condition: NM+. We don't see a flaw on the cover of this amazing copy! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $235.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Nyoka the Jungle Girl #7 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1947) Condition: NM+. A copy that's obviously never been read and likely will never be topped! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $235.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Nyoka the Jungle Girl #14 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1947) Condition: NM. Like many a Mile High copy in this collection, this one has inside covers that are just as brilliant as the outside covers, a state of affairs that's almost unheard-of. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $235.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Nyoka the Jungle Girl #17 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1948) Condition: NM. This is a fresh, flawless Edgar Church copy! And while comics aren't usually bought for the ads, there's one of note here for the Lou Fine collector, with Fine himself drawing Sam Spade in a plug for Wildroot Cream-Oil Hair Tonic... we're not making this up! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $235.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Okay Comics #1 Mile High pedigree (United Features Syndicate, 1940) Condition: VF. This copy will fascinate anyone who's interested in the Edgar Church collection! The cover has a penciled-on price of 6¢, indicating that it was bought as a back issue, and glued to the first page is a slip from "The Reader's Guild" with a downtown Denver address, noting "if kept in good condition... it can be traded for any other title of same date or older." This one was kept in nice condition, all right, and thankfully Mr. Church didn't swap it for anything. The Captain and the Kids and Hawkshaw the Detective are featured in this comic, the first new title United Features had published since 1938. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $268.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
On The Spot #nn Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1948) Condition: NM-. Pretty Boy Floyd's entire true life story from the cradle to the grave is told in this 48-pager with no ads. The bondage cover has a photo of the real criminal. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $390.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Outlaws #2-7 Group - Mile High pedigree (D.S. Publishing, 1948-49). As you can see by paging through this catalog, D. S. Publishing put out every sort of crime comic imaginable, and no, they didn't neglect Western crime! The likes of Matt Baker, Graham Ingels, and Joe Orlando contributed to these issues. Condition is as follows: #2 NM-, #3 VF+, #4 VF/NM, #5 NM-, #6 NM, #7 NM+. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $1,250.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Out of the Night #2 Mile High pedigree (ACG, 1952) Condition: NM-. Al Williamson contributed five pages of art to this pre-Code horror issue. There's also a vampire story and other ghoulish goings-on. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $625.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Ozark Ike Mile High pedigree Group (Standard, 1948-50). With "headlights" on every cover and almost every page, it's a wonder this series isn't even more popular. The character is essentially a Li'l Abner who plays sports, and while baseball's his main pastime, he also dabbles in football, boxing, and horse racing, with the lovely Dinah always looking on. These Edgar Church copies are of course a dream as a collection-starter. Included here are #B11 (yes, you read that right, B11!) in NM+ condition, #12 (B12 in the indicia; NM+), #13 (VF/NM), #14 (NM+), #17 (VF/NM), #19 (VF+), and #20 (VF/NM). Approximate Overstreet value for group = $475.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Pay-Off #1 Mile High pedigree (D.S. Publishing, 1948) Condition: NM-. D.S. Publishing was a real crime-comic specialist, and this ish offered entertaining hard-boiled fare. The cover is by Al Camy. The smooth, fresh cover of this Edgar Church copy is really something special. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $285.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Pep Comics #6 (MLJ, 1940) Condition: FN/VF. This issue stars the Shield, whose identity was famously known only to J. Edgar Hoover himself... and to Irv Novick, who drew the hero both on the cover and inside the comic. This copy has cream pages. It's a very solid copy, there's no way this belonged to a kid! Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $357; VF 8.0 value = $744.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Pep Comics #17 (MLJ, 1941) CGC FN+ 6.5 Off-white to white pages. This is the only unrestored copy of this book that CGC has certified to date, and it's a key issue too, the origin and first appearance of the Hangman. It also has the death of the Comet (back when deaths of major characters were not common), and it all ties together because the Hangman is the Comet's brother! The Hangman became one of MLJ's superhero mainstays, having his own title for a while and making frequent appearances elsewhere. Irv Novick was responsible for the cover art, and this copy's front cover has a VF/NM look about it. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $1,026; VF 8.0 value = $2,223. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 6.5, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Pep Comics #78 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (MLJ, 1950) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. This is the first appearance of the brainiest kid in Riverdale, Dilton! Like most Archie characters, the final version of this one was preceded by a couple of prototypes (most notably "Dilbert"), but this is the debut of the character we know and love. Bob Montana drew the cover, and Bill Woggon added interior art. This is the only copy of the issue that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $165. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Personal Love #24 (Famous Funnies, 1953) Condition: VF. Personally, we love Frank Frazetta, and we took it personally that nobody had consigned this issue to one of our auctions before! His work on the story "A Love Of My Own" is impressive stuff indeed; he handled romance as well as any of his other specialties! CGC hasn't certified a copy of this issue to date, and it would not be easy to find a nicer one than this. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $250.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Personal Love #25 (Famous Funnies, 1954) Condition: VF+. Frank Frazetta art on a tribute to Bettie Page? Yeah, we'd say that makes this an ever so slightly collectible issue! While Page isn't mentioned by name in the story, the main character is a dead ringer for her, and gosh oh gosh, is the art super-fantastic. This stuff makes many other "good girl" artists look like pikers, and as you can see, it reduces comic book experts who write about it to jelly. Moving on, the photo cover features sex symbols Tyrone Power and Terry Moore, and there are bios of both inside, including the phrase "Terry insists that her life has been simple and eventful." Yeah, unless you count the secret marriage to Howard Hughes! Anyway, buy this comic! Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $305; VF/NM 9.0 value = $478.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Personal Love #32 (Famous Funnies, 1955) Condition: VF/NM. Frank Frazetta drew this issue's lead story "Untamed Love," an adventure/romance story with art that has to be seen to be believed, wow! He-man Kirk Douglas stars on the photo cover. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $515; NM- 9.2 value = $700.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Phantom Lady #17 (Fox Features Syndicate, 1948) CGC FN- 5.5 Pink pages. Overstreet notes the classic Matt Baker bondage cover on this issue. The striking image did not escape the critical eye of Fredric Wertham either as he spoke of this book in his Seduction of the Innocent study. He wrote of "Sexual stimulation by combining 'headlights' with the sadist's dream of tying up a woman." When this book was printed, Fox Features was using the cheapest paper that they could get their hands on, hence the pink pages. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $1,656. CGC census 8/06: 2 in 5.5, 13 higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Pioneer Picture Stories #1 Mile High pedigree (Street & Smith, 1941) Condition: NM. The cover of this copy looks like it was printed yesterday -- if you know anyone who doesn't know what all the Edgar Church fuss is about, just show him this comic! This issue has true-life stories, with art by the Jack Binder shop. Two interior pages have three-inch tears. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $350.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Pioneer West Romances #5 Mile High pedigree (Fiction House, 1950) Condition: NM-. Firehair starred in this brief series, which was called Firehair both before (#1-2) and after (#7-11) this series' run! There are pieces missing from two interior pages (apparently a manufacturing defect), not affecting story panels. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $230.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Pioneer West Romances #6 Mile High pedigree (Fiction House, 1950) Condition: NM. Here's a sharp copy with pages that have that wonderful "Mile High" aroma. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $230.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Planet Comics #1 (Fiction House, 1940) CGC Apparent FN- 5.5 Slight (P) Off-white pages. Wow! Planet Comics #1! The origin of Auro, Lord of Jupiter by Dick Briefer is the focus of this Fiction House first issue. Joining Auro are Flint Baker and the Red Comet. Comic greats Will Eisner and Lou Fine deliver the cycloptic space cover with interior art by Alex Blum and Henry Kiefer. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: spine splits sealed to cover, cover reinforced." Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $1,111; VG 4.0 value = $2,222; FN 6.0 value = $3,333.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Planet Comics #62 (Fiction House, 1949) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. George Evans and Joe Doolin art. Nice bright cover colors. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $144; VF 8.0 value = $293. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 7.0, 5 higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Pocket Comics #1 Mile High pedigree (Harvey, 1941) Condition: VF/NM. This is the very first Harvey Comic, an extremely difficult book to find, in fact we can't remember the last time one has changed hands in any venue (CGC has only certified one as of this writing, a copy in FN 6.0 condition). And by golly, this Mile High looks so super-fresh, we feel like the kids who plucked it off the stands way back when. The story behind this book: Alfred Harvey, who had once worked at Fox, had the idea for a small-format comic that would be attractive to kids because it offered 100 pages (including covers) for a dime rather than the standard 68. He found a backer and made his plan a reality, getting his former Fox colleague Joe Simon to do the cover art for this first issue. Alas, the small format (5 1/8" by 7 1/4") proved to have one disadvantage: it was too easily shoplifted, and thus unpopular with newsdealers. Still, Harvey was on the map, and decades of success would follow. The issue has the first appearance of the Black Cat and also introduces the Spirit of '76 and a host of other characters. The lead feature is Satan, who, the story reveals, is friends with Hitler! Otto Binder and Al Avison were among the creators contributing to this very first Harvey. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $950; NM- 9.2 value = $1,300.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Police Comics #1 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1941) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Wow! The 1941 first appearance of Plastic Man with white pages? This Edgar Church copy also features the first appearances of Phantom Lady, Firebrand, and the Human Bomb. A host of great artists add to the collectibility of this book including Fred Guardineer, Paul Gustavson, Jack Cole, Reed Crandall, and Gill Fox, who also contributed the cover. You are just not going to find a better copy anywhere, as evidenced by CGC's census. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $12,000. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Police Comics #5 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1941) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. Jack Cole's popular creation, Plastic Man, makes his first cover appearance here, as he foils the attempts of a gun-wielding criminal by entering through a keyhole. Gill Fox gets the cover credit, but Cole provides the inside art along with Reed Crandall, Paul Gustavson, and Fred Guardineer. Joining Plas for this issue are Firebrand, #711, and the Human Bomb. This is the infamous issue where Plas is "forced" to smoke marijuana! This white-paged beauty is representative of the Mile High collection. Currently, only two other copies appear on the CGC census and the highest one is graded at 6.0. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $2,550. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Police Comics #8 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1942) CGC VF+ 8.5 White pages. This Mile High copy contains the first appearance and origin of Manhunter. Gill Fox treats us to the cover art while aces Fred Guardineer, Reed Crandall, and Jack Cole round out the artistic team. Check out the page quality on this baby! Backup features include Firebrand, the Human Bomb, Phantom Lady, and others. Only one copy tops our issue in the current CGC census. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $1,206; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,903. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 8.5, 1 higher. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Police Comics #11 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1942) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. The incredible page quality and CGC census-topping grade of this Mile High book should be enough to start a bidding war. But add to that the first comic book appearance of Will Eisner's the Spirit, art by Jack Cole, Fred Guardineer, Paul Gustavson, and a cover by Gill Fox, and you have one heck of a comic book. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $3,200. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Police Comics #12 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1942) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Making his second appearance in Police Comics, the Spirit introduced his pal Ebony in this early issue, in a reprinted story by Will Eisner. Jack Cole and Fred Guardineer supply art on backup stories and Gill Fox drew the cover. Other backup features include Manhunter, Chic Carter, and the Human Bomb. The next closest CGC-graded book is a mere 8.0. Don't miss your chance to bid on this Mile High beauty! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,850. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Police Comics #13 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1942) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. In the 1940s, the war effort organized drives to recycle raw materials for our boys overseas. Paper drives caused many comic books of the day to be destroyed and on this Reed Crandall cover, Plas is on the run from the rubber drive. This issue features the introduction of Woozy Winks, who would Join Plastic Man in many adventures to come. Firebrand ends in this ish as well. Gill Fox, Will Eisner, and Jack Cole contribute art to backup features. Check out the page quality on this Edgar Church copy. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,297; NM- 9.2 value = $1,775. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Police Comics #14 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1942) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. A gorgeous white-covered, white-pager from the collection of Edgar Church is up for grabs here. "Sensational, Exciting, Different!" touts this Gill Fox cover. Fox, Will Eisner, Joe Kubert, and Jack Cole art add the polishing touches while the Human Bomb, the Spirit, Chic Carter and others back Plas up. This copy far outshines the competition as the only other CGC-graded copy to date rates a 3.5. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,300. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Police Comics #15 Edgar Church pedigree (Quality, 1943) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. There is plenty going on in this issue as the Spirit makes his very first comic book cover appearance. Destiny also begins a run while #711 ends his. Inside, Paul Gustavson, Jack Cole, and Gill Fox display their artistic prowess. Fox provides the cover art as well. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,300. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Police Comics #16 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1943) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Plastic Man gets the Gill Fox cover on this issue and is drawn by Jack Cole inside. A backup Spirit story is contributed by Will Eisner. This nice example of a Mile High book has rich front and back cover colors, a straight spine, and magnificent page quality. It also features an early Spirit cover appearance. The two other books that share the CGC census with ours sit at 6.5 and 6.0. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,300. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Police Comics #17 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1943) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Plas passes the peace pipe on this cover by Jack Cole who also renders Plastic Man inside. The Spirit by Will Eisner makes an appearance. Beautiful and deep cover colors add to the attraction of this book from the closet of Edgar Church. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,300. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Prize Comics #1 Mile High pedigree (Prize, 1940) CGC VG+ 4.5 White pages. A bright, colorful cover and extremely nice page quality only enhance the first appearances and origins of Power Nelson, the Future Man and Jupiter, Master Magician in this early effort by Prize Publications. Tarpe Mills art rounds out the highlights of this issue from the king of all pedigree collections. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $518. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 4.5, 2 higher. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Prize Comics #3 Mile High pedigree (Prize, 1940) Condition: VF. We had never before seen this issue here at Heritage! The cover star is Power Nelson, from the days when superheroes had last names (see also: Shock Gibson et al.). While this copy does have a quarter-inch spine split at the bottom, that's the only thing that kept us from grading it much higher. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $588.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Prize Comics #4 Mile High pedigree (Prize, 1940) CGC VF- 7.5 White pages. This robot cover features Power Nelson (a Flash Gordon-esque character) as opposition for the evil automaton in question. Among the issue's artists is one Richard Norman, a name we know to be a pseudonym for Dick Briefer. This copy's colors are overwhelming, and the grade of VF- strikes us as strict -- we invite you to zoom in on our scan and judge for yourself. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $588. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 7.5, 1 higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Prize Comics #7 Mile High pedigree (Prize, 1940) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. This is the only unrestored copy graded above GD 2.0 by CGC to date, so we can see why Overstreet gave this issue its "scarce" designation! This issue has the first appearances of two characters who later got their own series. One was Frankenstein, drawn by Dick Briefer (to the chagrin of Mary Shelley fans out there, Briefer chose to call the monster Frankenstein). The other was the Green Lama, who had appeared in pulps but made his comic book debut here. This issue marks the first time that the Black Owl made the cover, and he's drawn inside the issue by the great Simon and Kirby! And as if the pedigree of this wonderful copy weren't enough, this particular copy has the added cachet of being the one photographed for Gerber's Photo-Journal. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $2,700. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Prize Comics #9 Mile High pedigree (Prize, 1941) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. The cover colors on this one would clue you in to its Mile High status without us even telling you! The Simon and Kirby team contributed two stories to this issue, illustrating both the Black Owl and fighter pilot Ted O'Neil. The cavalcade of supporting characters also includes Frankenstein, drawn by Dick Briefer. That's the Black Owl on the cover... you know, the guy in red and blue! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,300. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Prize Comics #11 Mile High pedigree (Prize, 1941) Condition: VF. The Black Owl, the Green Lama, and Dick Briefer's Frankenstein are this issue's notable features. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $444.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Prize Comics #26 Mile High pedigree (Prize, 1942) Condition: NM-. This issue's patriotic cover is one of the few to feature that American icon, the Liberty Bell! Yank and Doodle are the cover stars, inside the issue are the Black Owl, Dick Briefer's Frankenstein and more. Note that the nicest CGC-graded copy as of this writing is a 5.0, so as usual this Mile High book would seem to be the best existing copy. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $375.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Prize Comics #29 Mile High pedigree (Prize, 1943) Condition: VF+. If you love the Golden Age, how can you beat an Edgar Church copy of one of the great "super-wide" books? The colors look great, and two mini-chunks missing from the corners were the only thing that kept this out of NM territory. Yank and Doodle are the coverboys, and other features include the Green Lama and Dick Briefer's Frankenstein. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $192; VF/NM 9.0 value = $284.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Prize Comics #30 Mile High pedigree (Prize, 1943) Condition: VF+. This is the first time we had seen this issue! The book's lead feature is Yank and Doodle, two crimefighting twins who are (you guessed it) quick with a wisecrack. This Edgar Church cover has an immaculate front cover. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $192; VF/NM 9.0 value = $284.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Prize Comics #31 Mile High pedigree (Prize, 1943) Condition: NM-. This issue's Japanese war cover features Yank and Doodle. Inside, you'll find the Green Lama as well as the Black Owl (whose outfit is red and blue). Unsurprisingly, this is the nicest copy of the issue we've seen! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $315.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Prize Comics #33 Mile High pedigree (Prize, 1943) Condition: NM. This issue's unidentified cover artist came up with one of the best covers of the run here. That bondage scene is followed up by the Yank and Doodle story, Dick Briefer's Frankenstein, and more. This copy has off-white pages. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $315.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Prize Comics #36 Mile High pedigree (Prize, 1943) Condition: Qualified NM. Features the Black Owl and Yank and Doodle. Two pages have long scissor cuts, though no pieces are missing. Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $23; VG 4.0 value = $46; FN 6.0 value = $69; VF 8.0 value = $132; VF/NM 9.0 value = $196; NM- 9.2 value = $260.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Prize Comics #37 Mile High pedigree (Prize, 1943) Condition: NM-. This issue made Hitler sweat (as you can see), and we almost break out in a cold sweat ourselves when we see Mile High copies like this one! One of the great hero-sidekick team names was the Airmale and Stampy, and this is the fourth appearance of the former ("that dynamic professor of flying crime control") and the first appearance of the latter. Dick Briefer's Frankenstein also appears. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $460.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Prize Comics #38 Mile High pedigree (Prize, 1944) Condition: NM. This is the first time we've seen this issue, and darn it, the Mile High has spoiled us for any other copy! There are more heroes here than you can shake a sidekick at, including the Black Owl assisted by Yank and Doodle, the Flying Fist and Bingo, Airmale and Stampy, and Frankenstein and Shelley (just kidding, Frankenstein didn't have a sidekick -- he had delightfully comical Dick Briefer art, though). Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $260.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Prize Comics #41 Mile High pedigree (Prize, 1944) Condition: NM. We hadn't offered this issue before and CGC hasn't certified one as of this writing... in fact, the only place we had seen it was in Gerber's Photo-Journal, and this is the very copy pictured in the book! It's a beautiful comic inside, too, with white pages. The features include Dick Briefer's Frankenstein. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $200.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Prize Comics #42 Mile High pedigree (Prize, 1944) Condition: NM. Frankenstein going undercover as a Nazi? Worldbeater and his caveman sidekick Unggh? This book's worth getting for those two bizarre yarns alone! The cover story has Yank and Doodle teaming up with the Black Owl to battle the Vaquero. We hadn't had the privilege to offer any copy of this issue before, and it's quite exciting to be able to start with the Edgar Church copy. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $200.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Prize Comics #43 Mile High pedigree (Prize, 1944) Condition: NM. What a neat cover, and if you think it looks nice in our catalog picture, holding the real thing is even nicer. The cover characters are the Black Owl and his pals Yank and Doodle; also appearing in these pages is Dick Briefer's Frankenstein. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $200.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Prize Comics #46 Mile High pedigree (Prize, 1944) Condition: NM. There's a Frankenstein story by Dick Briefer in this issue. Boom Boom Brannigan is the cover feature. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $200.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Prize Comics #47 Mile High pedigree (Prize, 1944) Condition: NM-. Dick Briefer's Frankenstein heads up the cast of characters here. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $200.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Prize Comics #53 Mile High pedigree (Prize, 1945) Condition: NM+. This one's worth getting for the devil cover alone! Or, for the "cross-dressing Frankenstein" story alone! Certainly for the condition alone! Not to mention for the pedigree alone! Add it up, and get your bid in now! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $170. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Prize Comics #57 Mile High pedigree (Prize, 1946) Condition: NM. This issue's unusual Christmas cover is very appealing indeed, and it's an unfamiliar image, as we hadn't ever offered a copy of this issue before. Inside, there's a Frankenstein story drawn by Dick Briefer. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $170.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Prize Comics #62 Mile High pedigree (Prize, 1946) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. "NM/MT" was our thought when we took this one out of the mylar, and as you can see, the graders at CGC came to the same conclusion. Even given the lofty standards of the Mile High books, this impresses us! The issue's cover is by H. C. Kiefer and features Yank and Doodle. Dick Briefer's Frankenstein also appears in the issue. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $170. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.8, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Premiums
Promotional Miniature Comics Group (Various Publishers, 1948-1976) Condition: VF+. If you collect these approximately 3 1/2 inch by 6 1/2 inch comics, this is your lucky day, as some of the most valuable giveaways in that format are here, and in superb condition! They average VF+, but many are NM -- not bad for comics that began their lives inside cereal boxes and the like! There's even one here that was used in Seduction of the Innocent, namely Hopalong Cassidy and the Mad Barber. Also included in this lot of 42: all three Captain Marvel Bond Bread giveaways; the scarce Oxydol-Dreft giveaways #1-4 and 6 (featuring Al Capp characters, John Wayne, and Terry Toons); five different Kellogg's Pop Tarts Batman comics; Cheerios Premium W2 (Bucky Bug); the complete set of Bugs Bunny Quaker Oats giveaways (A1 through C5); the Wisco-Klarer Comic Books "Captain Marvel and Billy's Big Game" and "Wonder Duck"; six 1970s Gold Key giveaways; Hopalong Cassidy Meets the Brend Brothers Bandits as well as Hoppy in Strange Legacy (Bond Bread giveaway); and last but certainly not least the Superman giveaways #1 "The Super Show of Metropolis" and #1A "Duel in Space." Approximate Overstreet value for group = $3,150. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Public Enemies Mile High pedigree Group (D.S. Publishing, 1948-49). Issues #3 (VF/NM), #6 (NM), #7 (a beautiful NM+), and #9 (NM-) are included here. Issue #7 has a man getting oil squirted in his eye, hence Overstreet's "injury to eye panel" designation. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $575.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Punch Comics #1 Mile High pedigree (Chesler, 1941) Condition: FN+. The old "otherwise NM" routine is something we try to steer clear of, but what else would you call a glossy, beautiful Edgar Church book with a water stain through the top of the comic? This was only the third comic book series for Harry "A" Chesler. The cover hero is the Sky Chief; the issue's other characters include Mr. E and Hale the Magician. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $399; VF 8.0 value = $831.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Punch Comics #2 Mile High pedigree (Chesler, 1942) Condition: VG/FN. We had to downgrade this one because of a water stain running through the top of the whole book, but even in VG/FN, a glossy Edgar Church book is no easy thing to pass by! Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $178; FN 6.0 value = $267.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Punch Comics #12 Mile High pedigree (Chesler, 1945) Condition: FN+. This skull cover's a true classic! So say we, so says Overstreet, and the book Comics: Between The Panels also cited this as one of the best of the skull covers. Like the rest of the Mile High Punch run, this one's got a water stain through the top of the whole book, but you'd still be hard-pressed to find a nicer copy of this black-cover issue. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $711; VF 8.0 value = $1,481.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Punch Comics #14 Mile High pedigree (Chesler, 1945) Condition: VF-. This issue features characters such as the Master Key and the Gay Desperado (no joking in the back of the auction room!). Plus there's a superb cover by an unknown artist. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $340.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Punch Comics #15 Mile High pedigree (Chesler, 1945) Condition: VF-. The distinctive style of Paul Gattuso is seen on this horror cover. The issue's characters include Rocketman and the Master Key. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $340.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Punch Comics #17 Mile High pedigree (Chesler, 1946) Condition: VF/NM. Here's one of the few early issues of this title to have a gag cover! Note that the highest-graded CGC copy as of this writing is a 7.5, that's all the reason you should need to put in a bid! Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $459; NM- 9.2 value = $625.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Punch Comics #19 Mile High pedigree (Chesler, 1946) Condition: FN. Paul Gattuso cover. The Master Key and Rocketman are featured. A water stain is visible along the top of the book. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $165.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Punch Comics #20 Mile High pedigree (Chesler, 1947) Condition: VG/FN. Two bare-breasted women appear on this cover (cue stampede to auction room)! Paul Gattuso is responsible for the cover art, which also includes the fully-clad Rocketgirl. This copy has a water stain through the top of the entire book, but don't panic, it doesn't affect the bare-breasted women. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $192; FN 6.0 value = $288.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Punch Comics #21 Mile High pedigree (Chesler, 1947) Condition: FN-. Paul Gattuso cover. Rocketman story features hypodermic needles. Displays a slight water stain along the top edges. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $165.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Rangers Comics #15 Pennsylvania pedigree (Fiction House, 1944) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. A fine pedigree, Graham Ingels art, and a WWII bondage cover make this appealing copy a must-have. This is the single highest CGC graded copy to date. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $465. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher. From the Collection of John McLaughlin.
Rangers Comics #22 Mile High pedigree (Fiction House, 1945) Condition: VF/NM. The telling of Firehair's origin continues here. She had first appeared in the previous issue, and would go on to have her own series! Some of the interior pages are a bit mis-cut, affecting story panels only very slightly. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $250; NM- 9.2 value = $330.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Rangers Comics #23 Mile High pedigree (Fiction House, 1945) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. The Japanese just can't get a break on these Fiction House War covers. Lee Elias and Lily Renee art graces the pages as do lingerie panels! Kazanda, Queen of the Lost Continent, also begins a run. The page quality is unsurpassed on this Edgar Church issue. Currently, the only other CGC copy that comes close is a 7.0. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $250; NM- 9.2 value = $330. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Rangers Comics #24 Mile High pedigree (Fiction House, 1945) Condition: VF/NM. If the condition and the pedigree and the bondage cover don't grab you... we can't help you. Seriously, note that the issue has an early appearance of Firehair, with art by Lee Elias. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $250; NM- 9.2 value = $330.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Rangers Comics #36 Mile High pedigree (Fiction House, 1947) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. A desert damsel in distress is the order of the day on this colorful cover while inside, a wealth of talent awaits the winning bidder of this pedigreed prize. The issue contains backup features such as Firehair by Bob Lubbers, Glory Forbes by Matt Baker, and Tiger Man by John Celardo. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $275. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Rangers Comics #37 Mile High pedigree (Fiction House, 1947) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. Beautiful page quality on this copy. Art by Lilly Renee, Bob Lubbers, and Charles Sultan. Backup features include Tiger Man, Firehair, and Werewolf Hunter. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $208; NM- 9.2 value = $275. CGC census 8/06: 2 in 9.0, 1 higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Rangers Comics #38 Mile High pedigree (Fiction House, 1947) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. A brutal hanging cover fronts this Fiction House book with art by Bob Lubbers, Rudy Palais, and George Evans inside. Backup features include Firehair, Werewolf Hunter, and Tiger Man. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $208; NM- 9.2 value = $275. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Rangers Comics #39 Mile High pedigree (Fiction House, 1948) Condition: NM-. Glory Forbes, hallelujah! We say that because it's Matt Baker providing the art, that means lots of lingerie panels for Glory and many a shapely leg stretching across the panel borders. Firehair, Tiger Man, and others also appear. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $275.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Rangers Comics #60 Mile High pedigree (Fiction House, 1951) Condition: NM. In addition to the exploits of Firehair, this issue has a "Secret Files of Dr. Drew" story drawn by Jerry Grandenetti. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $165.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Real Life Comics #28, 40, and 51 Mile High pedigree Group (Nedor Publications, 1945-49). A double-cover copy is the highlight of this trio of Edgar Church books. In all, the group includes #28 (VF+), #40 (double cover; overall grade VF/NM; outer cover is VF+, interior cover is VF/NM), and #51 (VF-). The first two issues have Alex Schomburg covers; the third has interior art by John Severin and Bill Elder. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $225. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Red Circle Comics #1 Mile High pedigree (Rural Home, 1945) Condition: NM-. This comic published by Rural Home, aka Enwil, features the first appearance of the Prankster. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $460.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Red Circle Comics #3 Mile High pedigree (Rural Home, 1945) Condition: NM. The dark cover colors of this issue make it hard to find in high grade, so this amazing Edgar Church copy is not to be missed. This mixed bag of an issue has everything from intrigue (cover feature Secret Assignment) to superheroics (the Prankster, though he doesn't appear in costume) to what has to be the only comic story ever about a collegiate water polo player (Saunders of State). The cover is by Leonard Starr. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $260.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Red Ryder Comics #11 (Dell, 1943) Condition: NM+. This is the nicest copy of this issue we've seen, and by quite a margin! Fred Harman handled the cover and interior art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $385.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Red Ryder Comics #16 (Dell, 1943) Condition: VF/NM. Fred Harman art. Alley Oop backup feature. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $282; NM- 9.2 value = $385.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Red Ryder Comics #17 File Copy (Dell, 1944) Condition: VF/NM. Here's one of the more unusual covers of the run (if you need a scorecard for the ensemble, that's the King of the Royal Mounted, Alley Oop, and Captain Easy joining Red and Little Beaver). Small chips are missing from the front and back covers. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $282; NM- 9.2 value = $385.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Red Ryder Comics #18 Mile High pedigree (Dell, 1944) Condition: NM-. This issue has cover and interior art by Fred Harman. Note that this copy has two extra staples, presumably a printing error. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $385.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Red Ryder Comics #19 (Dell, 1944) Condition: VF+. Fred Harman cover and art. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $179; VF/NM 9.0 value = $282.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Red Ryder Comics #23 (Dell, 1945) Condition: NM. Fred Harman handled this issue's cover and interior art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $265.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Red Ryder Comics #24 File Copy (Dell, 1945) Condition: NM+. Red and his pal Little Beaver were rendered by Fred Harman once again here. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $265.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Red Ryder Comics #25 (Dell, 1945) Condition: NM+. This copy's near-flawless cover is sure to please! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $265.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Red Ryder Comics #26 File Copy (Dell, 1945) Condition: NM. Fred Harman's Red Ryder is joined by Alley Oop, Captain Easy, and others in this issue. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $265.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Red Ryder Comics #27 (Dell, 1945) Condition: NM+. This is the nicest copy of this issue we've laid eyes on to date! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $265.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Red Ryder Comics #29 (Dell, 1945) Condition: NM. Fred Harman cover and art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $265.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Red Ryder Comics #30 File Copy (Dell, 1946) Condition: NM. Backing up Red Ryder in this issue are the King of the Royal Mounted, the futuristic funnies known as Telecomics, and more. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $265.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Redskin #1 Mile High pedigree (Youthful Magazines, 1950) Condition: NM. John Sink cover art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $200.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Reform School Girl #nn (Realistic Comics, 1951) CGC GD+ 2.5 White pages. Lingerie photo cover. Everett Raymond Kinstler and Jack Abel art. Used in Seduction of the Innocent. Canadian ice skating star Marty Collins is the cover model. CGC notes, "Very minor amount of glue on cover." Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $163. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 2.5, 6 higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Roly Poly Comic Book #12 Mile High pedigree (Green Publishing Co., 1946) Condition: VF/NM. This is the first time we've seen this oddball issue, which reprints an indeterminate issue of MLJ's Top-Notch Laugh Comics (with the Black Hood, Pokey Oakey, Suzie, etc.). The issue's also known as V2#3. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $159; NM- 9.2 value = $210.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Roly Poly Comic Book #14 Mile High pedigree (Green Publishing Co., 1946) Condition: NM. Classic? Scary? Funny? All of the above? Say what you will about this issue's decapitation cover! Kids expecting to open the comic and find grisly horror tales (or Beefeaters with Cockney accents) were disappointed, because the inside is a reprint of an indeterminate issue of MLJ's Top-Notch Laugh Comics, with the Black Hood, Suzie, etc. The issue is also known as V2#5 (the number in the indicia). Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $450.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Romances of the West #1 Mile High pedigree (Marvel/Timely, 1949) Condition: NM-. One month after debuting Cowboy Romances, Marvel beefed up its burgeoning Western love line with this new title. The heartstrings were tugged by tales like "The Cowboy Or The Playboy?" and intros like "I knew that Barry was the man for me... but yet, why did my heart beat faster when I saw tall, rangy Rex Chapman?" Alas, this was one of only two issues. That's Yvonne De Carlo and Howard Duff on the photo cover by the way. CGC has not certified a copy of this book to date; it appears likely that this is the best existing copy. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $270.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Romantic Adventures #1 Mile High pedigree (ACG, 1949) Condition: NM-. This new series debuted with a bit of a twist on the standard romance formula that lived up to the second word of the title -- every story had guns fired, punches thrown, and the like in addition to all of the mushy stuff. This is the first time we've ever offered this first issue! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $200.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Roundup #1-4 Group - Mile High pedigree (D.S. Publishing, 1948-49). Here are the first four issues of a series that only lasted five, published by that crime specialist D. S. Publishing. Issue #2 (which features a "dope smuggling" story, by the way) is NM-, #1, 2, and 4 are VF/NM. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $575.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Saint #11 Mile High pedigree (Avon, 1952) Condition: NM-. This copy's got beautiful white pages. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $200.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Saint #12 Mile High pedigree (Avon, 1952) Condition: NM-. Avon was a force in paperback publishing, and they would re-use paperback cover art for comics now and then -- this one was originally used for paperback #123. This was the final issue of the series. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $230.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Scoop Comics #1 Mile High pedigree (Chesler, 1941) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. Superheroes abound in this issue, despite the funny cover by Charles Sultan. The book has the first appearances of Rocketman and Rocketgirl as well as the Master Key, all of whom would be regulars in the Chesler stable, and saw the return of Dan Hastings who had been appearing in Chesler books from the get-go. This is the only copy graded above 7.0 by CGC to date. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $831; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,316. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 8.5, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Scoop Comics #3 Mile High pedigree (Chesler, 1942) Condition: FN+. We had never offered this issue before, an oversight we're glad to remedy considering the great "international intrigue" cover featuring the Master Key! Rocketman and Rocketgirl also appear, and there's a disturbing Mother Hubbard story in which the old crone steals some ogres' eyes (the old "injury-to-eye motif"). This one's got a water stain through the top of the whole book, yet it's still a very nice copy -- if you're wondering how that could be, have a close look at our scan and see for yourself! Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $201; VF 8.0 value = $419.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Scoop Comics #8 Mile High pedigree (Irwin Rubin, circa 1944) Condition: VF. This Chesler title disappeared after #3, then reappeared later with this undated issue published by Irwin H. Rubin (but still produced by the Chesler shop). It's got a typically fantastic Chesler-shop cover, so we're glad we're getting the chance to offer this issue! Corporal Grant is the only character who carried over from #1-3. There's a barely noticeable water stain affecting only the very tops of the front and back covers, not the interior pages. It's a very sharp copy overall, with a delightfully smooth and shiny cover. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $268.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Secret Diary of Eerie Adventures #1 (Avon, 1953) Condition: Apparent VG. We had never seen this 100-pager before, lending credence to Overstreet's description of it as "rare." It's got a cover by A. C Hollingsworth and interior art by Joe Kubert, Vince Alascia, and Sid Check. The "Apparent" grade is due to presence of glue along the spine and a large tear on the back cover. Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $178; VG 4.0 value = $356.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Seven Seas Comics #2 (Universal Phoenix Feature, 1946) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. This issue boasts Matt Baker art. Also of note are a story about the Titanic and some hanging panels. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $694; NM- 9.2 value = $950. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Seven Seas Comics #5 (Universal Phoenix Feature, 1947) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Here's a Matt Baker book you don't see too often! That highly collectible artist provided both cover and interior art here. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $875. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Sheena, Queen of the Jungle #5 Mile High pedigree (Fiction House, 1949) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. Overstreet identifies this as a possible Matt Baker cover. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $675. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Sheena, Queen of the Jungle #7 Mile High pedigree (Fiction House, 1950) Condition: NM-. Overstreet identifies this cover as possibly being the work of Matt Baker. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $575.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Sheena, Queen of the Jungle #10 Mile High pedigree (Fiction House, 1950) Condition: VF/NM. Overstreet identifies this as a possible Matt Baker cover. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $370; NM- 9.2 value = $500.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Sheena, Queen of the Jungle #14 Mile High pedigree (Fiction House, 1951) Condition: NM-. Maurice Whitman cover. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $400.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Sheena, Queen of the Jungle #18 Mile High pedigree (Fiction House, 1952) Condition: NM. Maurice Whitman cover. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $400.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Shield-Wizard Comics #7 (MLJ, 1942) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. A Simon and Kirby cover? This sure looks that way to us (Kirby and Irv Novick is another attribution we've seen). This issue saw a new costume for the Shield (adding a pair of shorts, among other changes), and it is a bit strange that the change made him look more like Captain America -- though of course the Shield pre-dates Cap! This copy looks NM- from the front, and that's the most important part of the comic, so we think you'll like it! Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $813. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 8.0, 3 higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Shocking Mystery Cases #51 Mile High pedigree (Star Publications, 1952) Condition: NM-. L. B. Cole lent his usual flair to this issue's cover art, and that favorite of pre-Code connoisseurs, Jay Disbrow, handled the interior art chores. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $310.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Silver Streak Comics #21 Mile High pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1942) Condition: VF/NM. This was the last issue of the title, which thereafter was converted into the first crime comic, Crime Does Not Pay with #22 (and yes, that's a plug for the Mile High copy of that book in this same catalog!). We hadn't offered this issue before, and CGC hasn't certified a copy as of this writing, so we'd say it's scarcer than it's given credit for. Adolf Hitler appears in the Saint story (which begins on the front cover)! Inside, there's a mix of features that includes a four-page Scoop Scuttle gag story drawn by Basil Wolverton. Crimebuster of Boy Comics appears in a text feature only. There's bug chew through the very tip of one corner of the book, but otherwise it's your basic sensational Edgar Church copy, likely the best surviving specimen. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $478; NM- 9.2 value = $650.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Smash Comics #49 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1944) Condition: NM-. Midnight wielded an unusual weapon called a vacuum-gun, which shot a suction cup attached to a wire. It could come in quite handy, too -- for proof, see this Alex Kotzky cover! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $500.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Smash Comics #50 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1944) Condition: NM-. Alex Kotzky drew this issue's skull cover, and Klaus Nordling (Lady Luck), Fred Guardineer (the Marksman), and Paul Gustavson (Midnight) provided the interior art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $500.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Smash Comics #67 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1946) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Jack Cole, Paul Gustavson, and Klaus Nordling art fills this lovely Mile High copy. The Spirit gets the cover. Only one other book is on the CGC census at a 7.0. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $275. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Smash Comics #70 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1947) Condition: NM. This appealing copy is the first high-grade specimen of this issue we've seen! Jack Cole drew the cover featuring Midnight (well, featuring Gabby, with Midnight visible). Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $275.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Snap Comics #9 Mile High pedigree (Chesler, circa 1944) Condition: NM. Here's an immaculate Edgar Church copy of a book we had never seen before! This undated one-shot was produced by the Chesler shop; the indicia have "Service Publishing Co." blacked out in the printing process, and the stated publisher is the mysterious Chicago Nite Life News, a name we also saw on a Fox Giant in this same auction. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $220.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Sparkling Stars Mile High pedigree Group (Holyoke Publications, 1944-48) Condition: Average VF+. This massive group is just six issues short of the full run of the title, and every book here is an Edgar Church copy! In all, this group includes #1-3, 5-14, 16-18, 20-24, 26-29, 31, and 33. Issue #2 is FN-, the rest average VF/NM, with several as nice as NM. Get 27 Mile Highs with one bid! Approximate Overstreet value for group = $1,500.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Special Edition Comics #1 Denver pedigree (Fawcett, 1940) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. Sensational pedigree copy of a very old comic book! This was the first book devoted entirely to Captain Marvel, and the only time you'll see him with a belt buckle. The Big Red Cheese, of course, made his first appearance in Whiz Comics #1, which had come out earlier the same year, but this book preceded Captain Marvel Adventures #1 by approximately five months. C. C. Beck delivered the cover and interior artwork. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $13,200. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.4, 2 higher.
Speed Comics #18 Mile High pedigree (Harvey, 1942) Condition: VF/NM. This bondage cover by Simon and Kirby is quite significant when you consider that the first horror comic appeared in 1943 or 1947 depending on your opinion. Gravediggers, women being buried alive, and the like were a common cover theme in 1952, but this book's from 1942! Inside the book, the likes of Shock Gibson and the Black Cat appear. We hadn't ever offered this issue before, and this Mile High's glossy front cover makes it one to go after! Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $585; NM- 9.2 value = $800.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Speed Comics #35 Mile High pedigree (Harvey, 1944) Condition: NM-. This issue's bondage cover by Alex Schomburg features the Black Cat and Captain Freedom, and it's got every bit as much action as the madcap scenes the artist drew for Timely! This is the first time we've offered this issue, and since the highest-graded CGC copy as of this writing is a VF 8.0, this unslabbed gem is an excellent buy. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $700.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
The Spirit #nn (#1) (Quality, 1944) Condition: VF. Lou Fine was one of the Eisner studio's go-to guys, and he's credited with the cover art here. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $506.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
The Spirit #nn (#2) (Quality, 1945) Condition: VF. Lou Fine cover. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $275.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Spirit Sections Group (Will Eisner, 1940-41) Condition: Average GD/VG. The first appearance of the Spirit in the June 2, 1940 inaugural section (in GD condition) highlights this group. Also included are the fifth and sixth sections ever (6/30/40 and 7/7/40) as well as the following 1940 sections: 8/18, 8/25, 9/15, 9/29. 10/12, 11/10, and 11/24; and the following 1941 sections: 1/5, 4/27, 5/4, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8, 7/6,7/20, 8/3, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/19, 11/16, 12/14, and 12/28. Condition ranges from FR to VG. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $450.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Spirit Sections Group (Will Eisner, 1942) Condition: Average GD. Included here are the following 1942 issues: 1/4 through 1/18; 2/1 through 2/15, 3/8, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/24, 5/31, 6/21, 6/28, 7/5, 7/19 through 8/9, 8/30, 9/6, and 8/30 through 12/27 inclusive. Condition ranges from FR to VG. Many have foxing and/or ragged and/or brittle edges. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $275.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Spirit Sections Group (Will Eisner, 1943) Condition: Average GD/VG. Included here are the following 1943 issues: 1/3 through 1/31 inclusive, 2/14, 2/8 through 4/4 inclusive; 4/18, 5/2 through 8/1 inclusive, 8/15, 9/12, 10/31, 11/7, 11/21, 11/28, and 12/26. A few have amateur restoration. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $250.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Spirit Sections Group (Will Eisner, 1944) Condition: Average GD. The following 1944 sections are included here: 1/2 through 1/30 inclusive; 2/6, 3/19, 4/2 through 4/16; 5/14, 5/21, 6/11 through 7/2 inclusive; 8/13 through 10/29 inclusive; and 11/19. Condition ranges from FR to VG; many have foxing and/or brittle edges. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $125. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Spirit Sections Group (Will Eisner, 1945-46) Condition: Average GD. Includes the following 1945 issues: 1/14, 1/28, 3/4, 3/27, 6/24, 9/2, 9/23, 10/7, 10/14, 10/28, 12/9, 12/23, and 12/30; also included are the following 1946 issues: 1/20, 3/10, 3/17, 9/29, 10/6, and 10/13. There's also one non-numbered issue. Condition ranges from FR to VG for the most part; average is GD. Many show signs of brittleness at edges. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $100. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Spirit Sections - Cuban Editions Group (Alerta!, 1940s) Condition: VG/FN. Approximately 30 undated Spanish-language Spirit sections from the Havana, Cuba newspaper "Alerta!" Not listed in Overstreet.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Spook #22 (#1) Mile High pedigree (Star Publications, 1953) Condition: FN/VF. The Overstreet notation "hanging cover" threw us for a second until we noticed the poor soul strung up in the background -- we were focusing on L. B. Cole's brilliant foreground! This pre-Code issue has both horror and true-crime fare, including an "acid in face" story. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $120; VF 8.0 value = $237.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Spotlight Comics #1 Mile High pedigree (Chesler, 1944) Condition: NM-. You've ogled this one in Gerber's Photo-Journal, now you can bid on the very copy that was photographed for the book. The impressive cover art is by George Tuska. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,100.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Spotlight Comics #2 Mile High pedigree (Chesler, 1945) Condition: VF/NM. Here's an impeccable Edgar Church copy of a black-cover issue. Paul Gattuso drew the cover as well as the Black Dwarf story. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $533; NM- 9.2 value = $725.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Spotlight Comics #3 Mile High pedigree (Chesler, 1945) Condition: VF+. The notorious "injury-to-eye" motif rears its ugly head in this issue, in a bizarre story that has an evil Mother Hubbard stealing the eyes of a bunch of giants! Weird enough for you? This third and last issue of the title has a striking cover in the typically expressive style of Paul Gattuso. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $350; VF/NM 9.0 value = $555.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Platinum Age (1897-1937)
Star Comics V1#1 (Harry 'A' Chesler, 1937) Condition: VF-. This issue's tied with Star Ranger #1 as the first Chesler-published comic book. It's notable for having original material back when that was the exception rather than the rule! Dan Hastings is the most familiar character represented here, and H. C. Kiefer is the best-known artist. The cover is by W. C. Brigham. This copy's pages are tan at the edges and show slight brittleness at the edges as well. All in all, the condition is better than you'd expect from a pre-Golden Age book! Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $1,206.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Star Comics V1#2 (Harry 'A' Chesler, 1937) Condition: FN/VF. Gerber assigned his "8" rating to this very early Chesler book. The pages have tan edges. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $255; VF 8.0 value = $531.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Star Comics V2#4 Mile High pedigree (Centaur, 1939) Condition: VF-. By 1939, this onetime Chesler title was being published by Centaur, and as we know, Centaurs are typically not found in high grade if they're found at all! Yet the Edgar Church collection came through once again here. Those stalwarts of the Funnies Inc. shop, Carl Burgos, Paul Gustavson, and Tarpe Mills, all contributed here. The cover is by Fred Schwab. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $305. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Platinum Age (1897-1937)
Star Ranger #1 (Centaur, 1937) Condition: FN. This is considered the first Western comic ever, tying for the honor with Western Picture Stories #1. This large-format comic is a Gerber "7." The book's artists include Creig Flessel. This copy has 1 1/2" spine splits at the top and bottom. The pages have tan edges. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $600.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Star Ranger #2 (Centaur, 1937) Condition: FR/GD. Cover looks VF, but interior pages are brittle at edges. First and last pages have separated. 1 1/2" spine split at top. Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $89.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Star Ranger #10 Mile High pedigree (Centaur, 1938) CGC VF+ 8.5 White pages. The gag here is... death by hanging? That extremely odd concept would make this issue the object of collector curiosity all by itself, but how about the condition of this copy -- we're talking about a book that pre-dates Action #1! This is the only copy graded above 5.0 by CGC as of this writing, and we were interested to see that this issue, bought quite early in Edgar Church's collecting career, has "Church" lightly penciled on the cover. The cover art is by Fred Schwab, and there's interior art by Jack Cole. By the way, this issue, also known as V2#10, is tied with Funny Pages #6 and Funny Picture Stories #6 as the first comic published by Centaur, who purchased it indirectly from Harry Chesler. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $544; VF/NM 9.0 value = $860. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 8.5, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Startling Terror Tales #10 Mile High pedigree (Star Publications, 1952) Condition: VF+. This pre-Code horror book has tons to offer. Not only does it have a lurid cover by one of the best cover artists of all, L. B. Cole, that cover leads right into a story drawn by Wally Wood, and it's a near-book-length feature! This was the first issue of the series. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $456; VF/NM 9.0 value = $721.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Strange Adventures #26 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1952) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Some fine artists worked on this book including, Carmine Infantino, Murphy Anderson, and Gil Kane. The cover is by Ruben Moreira. We have not seen a copy of this book in quite some time and none have been in this condition. The next highest CGC copy is only a 7.0. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $640. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Strange Fantasy #2 (#1) (Farrell, 1952) Condition: NM-. This pre-Code issue is the first of two #2s for this title. The horror art inside is in a Jack Kamen-like vein. Based on this copy's quality and provenance, we think it's probably the Mile High copy. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $600.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Strange Fantasy #3 Mile High pedigree (Farrell, 1952) Condition: NM-. This pre-Code horror issue has an utterly weird bonus, a Rulah, Jungle Goddess story with her name changed to Pulah and her leopard-skin outfit redrawn to become black undies with a fishnet midriff. How can you pass it up now? Also, based on this copy's provenance we think it's probably the Mile High copy. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $465.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Strange Fantasy #13 (Farrell, 1954) Condition: VF/NM. There's great pre-Code stuff here, starting with the bondage cover. Ladies hate it when you stare at their chests, and if you're a werewolf brandishing a sickle, it makes it that much more awkward! Like an earlier issue, this has a Rulah story, this time her name has been altered to Kolah and her leopard-skin outfit re-drawn to become a furry black one-piece. With an August-September 1954 cover date, this one was from the last days of horror comics! Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $295; NM- 9.2 value = $390.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Strange Stories from Another World #2 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1952) Condition: NM-. A painted cover by pulp ace Norman Saunders graces this issue, the first issue of the title. Note that this copy is not a candidate for CGC encapsulation because of a back-cover overhang. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $665.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Strange Suspense Stories #1 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1952) Condition: VF/NM. This is the first time we'd seen this first issue of the title, and we had almost (but not quite) forgotten that Fawcett had published the first few issues before the long run at Charlton began. Bob Powell and Mike Sekowsky contributed art to this issue. This copy was manufactured without a top staple. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $803; NM- 9.2 value = $1,100.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Strange Suspense Stories #2 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1952) Condition: NM-. Bernard Baily is credited with this issue's cover, and Mike Sekowsky added interior art. Note that while this copy may appear to have an overhang on our scan, that's not the case; the whole comic is somewhat mis-trimmed, with a couple of extra millimeters on the right side. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $625.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Strange Suspense Stories #3 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1952) Condition: VF+. Missing this issue of the pre-Code series? Don't lose your head, we hadn't seen #3 before either! George Evans contributed art to this issue. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $239; VF/NM 9.0 value = $370.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Strange Tales #110 (Marvel, 1963) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. Doctor Strange made his first appearance in this issue's backup feature, written by Stan Lee and drawn by Steve Ditko, a tale that also has the first appearance of the Ancient One. In retrospect it seems unfathomable that Doctor Strange didn't make the cover, but we'll forgive that oversight since Jack Kirby's cover scene features cult villain Paste-Pot Pete. Pete and the Wizard team up to battle the Human Torch in a story drawn by Dick Ayers. A mystery-type backup feature drawn by Larry Lieber rounds out the fun. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $2,300. CGC census 7/06: 5 in 9.4, 3 higher.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Strange Worlds #3 Cosmic Aeroplane pedigree (Avon, 1951) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. Frank Frazetta, Wally Wood, Al Williamson, Roy Krenkel, Everett Raymond Kinstler, and Joe Orlando all in one issue? Believe it! The cover was drawn by Kinstler, who would go on to fame as the portraitist of choice of U.S. Presidents and other leading lights. He certainly mastered the comic book cover -- we can't decide whether to gawk at the beauty or the beast. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $1,344. CGC census 8/06: 2 in 7.5, 10 higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Strange Worlds #7 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Avon, 1952) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. You can't beat the page quality of this pedigree beauty. Art by Everett Raymond Kinstler, Gene Fawcette, and Vince Alascia adds to the desirability of the issue. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $485. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.2, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Sugar and Spike #1 (DC, 1956) Condition: Apparent VG. Long considered one of the scarcest DCs, this is a book we haven't seen change hands in any venue lately! This issue kicked off a 15-year run for Sheldon Mayer's characters. This copy's cover is detached at the top staple (and there's a glue stain there), and a tiny bit of bug chew affects the corners of some interior pages, though not going near story panels. There's extensive color touch on the cover. Despite all that, this is still the nicest copy we've seen and one many a DC collector would love to have! Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $289; VG 4.0 value = $578.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Sunny #13 Mile High pedigree (Fox, 1948) Condition: VF-. L. B. Cole art on Sunny? It's not something we had heard mentioned before, but there's the signature "L. B. Cole and Fred Eng" in two places on the lead story. Cole adapting his style to the Fox "house look" is fascinating stuff indeed, we wonder if the cover might be by Cole as well! Fear not, Al Feldstein fans, the Junior backup feature here is Feldstein all the way. Both of those artists and whoever handled the other two features made sure to, ahem, accentuate the female form in any way possible, that's what makes these comics so collectible. There are a couple of lingerie panels here too, by the way. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $413.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Super Magician Comics #8 Mile High pedigree (Street & Smith, 1943) Condition: NM+. The cover of this copy is just about perfect! Overstreet speculates that the six-page Abbott and Costello story here might be the first comic book appearance of the duo. Another interesting item: there's a one-page tribute to the company's artists and writers who had joined the armed forces, one of them is Kurt Schaffenberger! The book's pages are cream to off-white. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $475.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Super Magician Comics V2#4 Mile High pedigree (Street & Smith, 1943) Condition: Apparent NM. That Harry Blackstone pops up all over the place! In addition to being seen in EC and Timely comics, he starred in this series too. The Jack Binder shop provided the art. This copy looks fantastic, but does have three added staples to the original one. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $117; VF/NM 9.0 value = $174; NM- 9.2 value = $230.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Superman #1 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1939) CGC GD/VG 3.0 Cream to off-white pages. The one that everyone has been waiting for... the "D" copy Superman #1! Credited with launching the Golden Age of Comics, Superman received his own title about a year after his first appearance in Action Comics #1. His origin is reprinted here, with several new pages by Siegel and Shuster. Another first in comicdom is the books pin-up back cover. Overstreet ranks this issue as the fourth most valuable Golden Age comic book. The opportunity to own the Holy Grail of comics from one of the most famous pedigree collections is fleeting. Hurry and bid! Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $18,250; VG 4.0 value = $36,500. CGC census 7/06: 2 in 3.0, 10 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Superman #2 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1939) CGC FN 6.0 Cream to off-white pages. Ranked among the 100 most valuable Golden Age comic books by Overstreet, this is just the second issue of the still published Superman title (with "Adventures of" preceding the name now). The issue reprinted the Superman newspaper strip, with art by Joe Shuster and Paul Cassidy and stories by Jerry Siegel. A unique feature of the book is a full-page ad for the 1939 New York World's Fair. Chances to own a Superman book from one of the major pedigrees do not come around very often. Don't miss your opportunity! Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $3,582. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 6.0, 11 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Superman #3 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1940) CGC FN 6.0 Cream to off-white pages. Superman leaps into action faster than a speeding train on this wonderful cover by Joe Shuster (Superman had not yet developed the ability to fly at this early stage of his crime fighting career). Artists on the issue include Shuster, Paul Cassidy, and Dennis Neville with stories by Jerry Siegel. Don't "D"elay bidding on this nice Crippen copy! Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $2,274. CGC census 7/06: 4 in 6.0, 14 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Superman #4 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1940) CGC FN+ 6.5 Cream to off-white pages. Superman's number one foe, Lex Luthor, made his second and third appearances in two different stories in this issue. We'll note, however, that the bald gent on the cover is not Lex -- remember, Luthor had red hair when he first appeared, and fairly shaggy hair at that! Also of note is the second mention of the Daily Planet -- Clark Kent had worked for the Daily Star in his first two years' worth of stories. The cover and most of the art are by Superman's co-creator Joe Shuster. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $1,710; VF 8.0 value = $3,990. CGC census 7/06: 6 in 6.5, 11 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Superman #5 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1940) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. Lex Luthor made his fourth appearance in this issue. It's such an early story that Lex still has hair (red hair, no less!). The art is by Joe Shuster and Wayne Boring. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $1,365; VF 8.0 value = $3,185. CGC census 7/06: 5 in 7.0, 10 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Superman #6 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1940) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. Of the few copies graded higher than this one to date, none is better than an 8.5, so we'd say this original-owner copy ranks among the best you'll find. Superman is at his best and most appealing on this simple yet effective cover, credited to co-creator Joe Shuster. The interior of the issue is notable for having the first splash page in any Superman comic. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $909; VF 8.0 value = $1,970. CGC census 7/06: 4 in 7.0, 3 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Superman #7 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1940) CGC FN+ 6.5 Cream to off-white pages. This issue has the first appearance of Daily Planet editor Perry White, though his first name would not be revealed until issue #10, and that's one of the chief reasons to acquire this comic (just don't call him Chief). Joe Shuster and Wayne Boring contributed art to the issue. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $909; VF 8.0 value = $1,970. CGC census 7/06: 5 in 6.5, 9 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Superman #8 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1941) CGC FN 6.0 Cream to off-white pages. A Fred Ray cover graces this early issue. The interior stories have the Man of Steel taking on a mad scientist, a subversive army, and other threats. The interior artists include Wayne Boring, Joe Shuster, and Paul Cassidy. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $957. CGC census 7/06: 4 in 6.0, 18 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Super-Mystery Comics V4#3 Mile High pedigree (Ace, 1944) Condition: VF. Here's the very copy pictured in Gerber's Photo-Journal. Features include Magno and Davey, Mr. Risk, and Paul Revere Jr. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $190.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Suspense Comics #3 (Continental Magazines, 1944) CGC FN+ 6.5 Off-white pages. Ever since its Alex Schomburg bondage cover was featured on the frontispiece of Gerber's Photo-Journal, collectors have been in a feeding frenzy to obtain a copy of this book. Its classic cover, the often missing centerfold story "83 Days On A Life-Raft", and a seven pager by L. B. Cole simply add to the excitement of collectors. Gerber rates this comic as "very rare" and Overstreet calls it "scarce" and ranks it among the 100 most valuable Golden Age comics. There have only been nine unrestored copies graded by CGC to date, and only two issues top this one. CGC notes, "Very small piece of tape on centerfold at staple." Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $6,000; VF 8.0 value = $12,000. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 6.5, 2 higher.
Suspense Comics #3 (Continental Magazines, 1944) CGC PR 0.5 Cream to off-white pages. Thought that you could never own a copy of Suspense Comics #3? Here's your chance to get your hands on an unrestored copy of the book made famous by the frontispiece of Ernst Gerber's The Photo-Journal Guide to Comic Books. Gerber rates this issue "very rare." Sure enough, CGC's census currently lists only eight other unrestored copies that have been certified. The classic Alex Schomburg Golden Age bondage cover, complete with hooded Nazis, the oft-missing centerfold story "83 Days On A Life-Raft," and a 7-pager by L. B. Cole make this member of Overstreet's Top Golden Age Books (ranked #63 currently) highly sought-after. We expect the bidding to be brisk on this one! Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $2,000. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 0.5, 8 higher. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Sweet Sixteen #4 Mile High pedigree (Parents' Magazine Institute, 1947) Condition: NM+. While not a romance book, this series presents the same problem for the collector as romance comics do -- it was saved by almost no one! And certainly you're never going to find one in condition approaching that of this Edgar Church copy. The features for girls here include biographical features on Jo Stafford and Dana Andrews. Young Elizabeth Taylor is seen on the partial photo cover. CGC has not certified a copy of this issue as of this writing. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $250.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Taffy Comics #2 and #5-12 Group - Mile High pedigree (Rural Home, 1945-48). Hitler as a funny animal? It's on the cover of #2! A figure skater flashing her undies right at us readers? It's on the cover of #12! Other delights here are line-drawn entertainment personalities like Glenn Ford and Perry Como, as well as cover art by L. B. Cole on some issues (and some interior art too). Condition is as follows: #2 VF/NM, #5 NM+, #6 NM+, #7 NM+, #8 NM, #9 NM-, #10 NM, and #11 NM/MT. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $1,550.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Tales of Terror #1 Mile High pedigree (Toby Publishing, 1952) Condition: NM-. We hadn't seen this pre-Code horror book before! The cover looks excellent, and the pages are off-white. Overstreet indicates that the title was canceled after one issue because of the similarity to EC's Tales of Terror Annual. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $290.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Tally-Ho Comics #nn Mile High pedigree (Baily Publication, 1944) Condition: NM+. Frank Frazetta's first comic book is a must-own for the serious Frazetta collector, and those discriminating sorts couldn't aspire any higher than the Mile High copy of the issue! Frazetta assisted John Giunta on the Snowman story in this issue (they both even signed their names to the story). Consider this issue's 1944 cover date and the fact that Frazetta was born in 1928, and it tells you a lot about what a prodigy the artist was! This is a pristine copy with perfect edges. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $575.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Teen-Age Romances #2 Mile High pedigree (St. John, 1949) Condition: NM. Matt Baker cover and interior art means collectors should swoon over this the way its intended teen audience did in days of yore. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $285.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Teen-Age Romances #3 Mile High pedigree (St. John, 1949) Condition: VF/NM. With a super Matt Baker cover and three stories drawn by Baker, what's not to love? This book's got nice cover colors and appealing off-white pages. The cover is beginning to come loose from the top staple, though not detached. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $216; NM- 9.2 value = $285.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Terrific Comics #3 (Continental Magazines, 1944) Condition: GD. L. B. Cole cover art. Cover detached and split (split sealed with tape). Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $237.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Terry-Toons Comics #10 Mile High pedigree (Timely, 1943) Condition: NM. This copy's black cover looks great, and so does everything else about it! Considering CGC's highest-graded copy as of this writing is a VG+ 4.5, we expect many a Timely collector to go after this one. Both the cover and some of the stories have war themes. Gandy and Sourpuss are the cover characters. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $400.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Terry-Toons Comics #11 Mile High pedigree (Timely, 1943) Condition: NM-. This copy's fresh cover colors mean there'll be no shortage of collectors vying to give it a new home. This issue has some Nazi funny animals as foes, complete with swastika armbands! The cover features Gandy and Sourpuss. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $245.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Terry-Toons Comics #30 Mile High pedigree (Timely, 1945) Condition: NM-. Witness the appealing whites on this copy's front and back covers! And we'll note that the book has white pages as well. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $170.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Tessie the Typist #1 Mile High pedigree (Timely, 1944) Condition: FN/VF. Tessie, who had first appeared in Joker Comics, got her own book here, and in addition to her antics there are three pages of Basil Wolverton art. There's a crease on the back cover; otherwise, this is your basic great-looking Mile High book! Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $201; VF 8.0 value = $419. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Tex Ritter Western #1 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1950) Condition: NM-. This copy has white pages, and like quite a few other books in this auction, it has pages that were still sticking together a bit when we looked through it to grade it. In other words, it has never been read! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $935.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Tex Taylor #1 Mile High pedigree (Marvel, 1948) Condition: NM-. Syd Shores is credited with the cover art for this first issue. We had never seen this one in high grade before! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $340.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
The Thing! #1 (Charlton, 1952) Condition: FN/VF. This early Charlton horror book may have been inspired by the 1951 movie of the same name. Al Tyler and Bob Forgione teamed up for the shrunken head cover as well as all of the interior art. Note that this copy has a small hole in the back cover. Based on this copy's quality and provenance, we think it may be the Edgar Church/Mile High copy. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $255; VF 8.0 value = $531.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Thrilling Crime Cases #49 Mile High pedigree (Star Publications, 1952) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. "Classic cover" says Overstreet about this issue -- this is one you could look at from across the room and still recognize as the work of L. B. Cole! That artist extraordinaire doubled as editor of this pre-Code series. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $422; NM- 9.2 value = $575. CGC census 8/06: 2 in 9.0, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Tim Holt #5 Mile High pedigree (Magazine Enterprises, 1949) Condition: NM. Frank Bolle provided the interior art here. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $235.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Tim Holt #6 Mile High pedigree (Magazine Enterprises, 1949) Condition: NM+. This issue's got the first appearance of the Calico Kid. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $390.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Tim Holt #9 Mile High pedigree (Magazine Enterprises, 1949) Condition: NM. Dick Ayers and Frank Bolle handled the art for this issue. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $200.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Tom Mix Western #1 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1948) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. Tom Mix and his horse Tony began their long run here. Tom Mix had actually died eight years before the start of this series and the photo covers were taken from his 1930s movies. Check out the page quality on this copy. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $950; NM- 9.2 value = $1,300. CGC census 8/06: 2 in 9.0, 2 higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Tom Mix Western #2 (Fawcett, 1948) Condition: NM-. This issue boasts a photo cover of "the world's most famous cowboy." Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $550.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Tom Mix Western #3 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1948) Condition: NM-. The world's most popular cowboy meets the world's most popular pedigree! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $380.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Tom Mix Western #4 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1948) Condition: VF/NM. Tom Mix had been deceased for some eight years when this issue came out, but kids still snapped these comics up! Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $287; NM- 9.2 value = $380.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Tom Mix Western #5 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1948) Condition: NM-. Billy the Kid appears in this issue. Note that this copy has an overhang and thus isn't a candidate for CGC encapsulation. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $380.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Tom Mix Western #6 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1948) Condition: NM. With the highest-graded CGC-certified copy to date being a VF/NM 9.0, this may well be the best existing copy. Note that this book has a slight overhang. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $320.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Tom Mix Western #9 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1948) Condition: NM. Dr. Fredric Wertham made sure that this issue gained tons of notoriety! He wrote about it in National Parent-Teacher Magazine and then revisited it at length in Seduction of the Innocent: "...there are three pictures showing a box in which are the hacked-off hands of a real man... I reaffirm that this Tom Mix story is a bloody crime story disguised as a 'Western' totally unfit for immature minds." This is the nicest copy we've ever seen of this issue. Note that the book has a slight overhang. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $310.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Tom Mix Western #10 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1948) Condition: VF/NM. We had never offered this book in high grade before, and only the tiniest of flaws kept this one from an even higher grade. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $234; NM- 9.2 value = $310.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Tom Mix Western #11 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1948) Condition: NM-. If you only acquire one issue of this series, this is the one to get, thanks to a painted cover by one of the best in the business, Everett Raymond Kinstler. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $265.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Tom Mix Western #12 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1948) Condition: NM. Have a look at our scan and you'll agree with us that this is a near-perfect copy! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $235.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Tom Mix Western #14 (Fawcett, 1949) Condition: NM-. This book's handsome painted cover really stands out on this super copy. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $235.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Tom Mix Western #15 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1949) Condition: NM-. We like the painted cover on this very sharp copy. Note that this copy has a significant overhang. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $235.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Tom Mix Western #16 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1949) Condition: NM-. This copy's superb outer appearance is matched by the excellent page quality inside. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $235.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Top Secrets #2 Mile High pedigree (Street & Smith, 1948) Condition: NM-. Bob Powell was among the artistic contributors to this true-crime book. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $285.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Top Secrets #3 Mile High pedigree (Street & Smith, 1948) Condition: VF/NM. This series stood out from other crime comics by its more scientific approach. Bob Powell contributed art to the issue. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $193; NM- 9.2 value = $255.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Treasure Comics #1 (Prize, 1945) Condition: NM-. Paul Bunyan would seem to be ideal comic book fodder, but this is the only adaptation of his story that we can think of. Also in the issue, Manny Stallman illustrates the story of Christopher Columbus. We don't doubt this is a pedigree copy -- the page quality is ideal. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $600.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Triple Threat #1 Mile High pedigree (Special Action/Holyoke, 1945) Condition: NM. This copy of the Golden Age one-shot has superb page quality and that fantastic Mile High smell! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $350.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
True Comics #1 Mile High pedigree (True, 1941) Condition: VF+. This is considered the very first educational comic book, and it's the first comic published by the Parents' Institute (later known as Parents' Magazine Institute). With a masthead full of various academics as advisory editors (and listing Mickey Rooney and Shirley Temple as "junior advisory editors," the book had an impressive air about it, and the series proved a success. Speaking of impressive things, this Mile High book's cover gloss is quite remarkable. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $184; VF/NM 9.0 value = $272.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
True Comics #2 Mile High pedigree (True, 1941) Condition: NM. The old funnybook adage about #2 issues being scarcer than #1s would seem to hold true here -- we hadn't seen this second issue before. We probably won't see a copy this nice ever again! Like many novice publishers, True (aka Parents' Magazine Institute) entrusted the art on this new issue to the Funnies Inc. shop, and that group's most prominent creator Bill Everett drew a story on the Red Cross here. There's even a photo of Shirley Temple proofreading the issue -- these guys were thorough! Great stuff from the Golden Age. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $165.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
True Comics #3 Mile High pedigree (True, 1941) Condition: VF/NM. This issue has a feature on the Baseball Hall of Fame, and we mean every Hall of Famer -- there were only 13 of 'em at the time! This is the first time we had ever encountered this book in high grade. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $151; NM- 9.2 value = $200.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
True Comics #4 Mile High pedigree (True, 1941) Condition: NM-. H. G. Peter, best known as Wonder Woman's artist, drew this issue's lead story on General George Marshall. There's also a feature on Old Glory and much more. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $140.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
True Comics #5 Mile High pedigree (True, 1941) Condition: VF/NM. Joe Louis story. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $108; NM- 9.2 value = $140.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
True Comics #6-10 Group - Mile High pedigree (True, 1941-42). American icons like Buffalo Bill and the World Series are among the topics covered here. Included in this group are # 6 (VF/NM), 7 (VF+), 8 (NM-), 9 (VF/NM), and 10 (VF/NM). Approximate Overstreet value for group = $450.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
True Comics #11-12 and #14-19 Group - Mile High pedigree (True, 1942). Here's what you can learn from these issues: how James Naismith invented basketball, why Andrew Jackson was called Old Hickory, and that Roddy McDowall told this book's publishers he's "one of your most ardent readers." Now, here's something you probably already know: Mile High copies are amazing! Included here are # 11 (VF/NM), 12 (VF/NM), 14 (NM), 15 (VF/NM), 16 (NM-), 17 (a beautiful NM), 18 (NM-), and 19 (VF+). Approximate Overstreet value for group = $625.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
True Comics Group - Mile High pedigree (True, 1943-44). Issues #21 (FN/VF; looks NM from the front but has back cover staining), 23 (NM), 24 (NM-), 25 (VF/NM), 26 (NM-), 27 (NM-), 29 (NM-), 30 (VF-), 31 (VF), 32 (NM-), and 35 (VF+) are included here. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $650.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
True Comics Group - Mile High pedigree (True, 1945-48). Issues #45 (VF-), 46 (NM), 48 (FN/VF), 50 (VF/NM), 51 (VF/NM), 53 (FN), 55 (VF/NM), 56 (NM-), 57 (NM), 59 (NM-), 60 (NM), 61 (NM-), 62 (VF/NM), 63 (VF-), 64 (NM-), 68 (VF+), and 69 (VF-) are included here. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $750.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
True Movie and Television #1 (Toby Publishing, 1950) Condition: VF. This movie and TV mag got an Overstreet listing thanks to 7 pages of comic material (and an ad for Li'l Abner's Orangeade). The photo cover features Elizabeth Taylor; the interior has star photos on almost every page. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $329.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Twinkle Comics #1 Mile High pedigree (Spotlight, 1945) Condition: NM-. This Gerber "7" has everything from a war story (drawn by Manny Stallman) to funny animals! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $275.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Underworld #1 Mile High pedigree (D.S. Publishing, 1948) Condition: NM-. This issue's body count is high even for a crime comic, there's someone getting rubbed out on almost every page, with death by a point-blank shot to the head more often than not! Hence Overstreet's "excessive violence" tag. No less a talent than Sheldon Moldoff rendered the issue's cover. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $575.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Underworld #3 Mile High pedigree (D.S. Publishing, 1948) Condition: NM-. Surely one of the most violent comic stories of all time is this issue's "Widow of Death," the story of serial killer Belle Guiness. It's got stuff too disturbing to recount here, and it's all drawn by Red Holmdale, the beloved funny animal artist! Alden McWilliams contributed interior art in addition to drawing the cover. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $450.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Underworld #4 Mile High pedigree (D.S. Publishing, 1948) Condition: VF/NM. Violence and "headlight" panels abound in a story drawn by Graham Ingels here... and in the rest of the book too for that matter! This issue was mentioned in the book Love and Death. This comic's got fresh cover colors and off-white to white pages. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $280; NM- 9.2 value = $370.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Underworld #7 Mile High pedigree (D.S. Publishing, 1949) Condition: NM. This copy was preserved impeccably by Edgar Church and handled very carefully since! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $210.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Underworld #8 Mile High pedigree (D.S. Publishing, 1949) Condition: NM. Crime comics are generally tough to find in higher grades, let alone in newsstand-fresh condition like this one! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $210.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
The Unseen #14 (Standard, 1954) Condition: VF/NM. Here's a pre-Code horror book that lived up to its title in that we hadn't seen one before! Every issue of this title had either a skeleton or a decomposing corpse on the cover. There's interior art by Gene Fawcette and Mike Sekowsky. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $196; NM- 9.2 value = $260.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Venus #1 Mile High pedigree (Atlas, 1948) CGC Apparent VF 8.0 Slight (A) White pages. Not only does this issue have the first appearance of the title character, there's one of Harvey Kurtzman's "Hey Look" gag pages. Also appearing is Hedy Devine of Hedy of Hollywood fame. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover." Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $128; VG 4.0 value = $256; FN 6.0 value = $384; VF 8.0 value = $800.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Venus #2 Mile High pedigree (Atlas, 1948) Condition: VF/NM. This copy's pages are whiter than white, gee whiz! This is the first time we had seen this book in any condition. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $721; NM- 9.2 value = $985.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Venus #10 Mile High pedigree (Atlas, 1950) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Atlas decided to change the this title to a Sci-Fi/Horror format starting with this issue and what a way to start! The issue has a rocketship cover with space dragons, a backup story entitled "The Son of Satan," and Joe Maneely art. The white and black cover is in amazing condition as you would expect from this pedigree. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $732; NM- 9.2 value = $1,000. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Venus #11 Mile High pedigree (Atlas, 1950) Condition: VF-. This issue's "End of the World" cover makes it one of the most valuable of this series' run. Russ Heath contributed interior art to the issue. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $531.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Venus #19 (Atlas, 1952) Condition: VF+. You have to admire the pluck of Venus -- in issue #1 she had handsome hunks vying for her attention, and by this final issue, she had skeletons trying to grab her! This pre-Code horror book has cover and interior art by Bill Everett. This copy's provenance leads us to believe that it may be the Edgar Church/Mile High copy! Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $488; VF/NM 9.0 value = $769.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Voodoo #5 Mile High pedigree (Farrell, 1953) Condition: VF+. "Nazi death camp story (flaying alive)" is Overstreet's notation for this issue -- in the cover story, ghosts come back from the dead to do to an ex-Nazi what he once did to them. If you collect pre-Code horror, this Mile High's a must! Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $190; VF/NM 9.0 value = $280.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #1 (Dell, 1940) CGC VG+ 4.5 Cream to off-white pages. Here's the "opening number" of one of the most beloved comic book series ever. The title grew out of the earlier Mickey Mouse Magazine which evolved from magazine format with print stories, puzzles, etc., to the popular comic book strip reprint format of this issue. In a short time, new stories of the famous Disney characters (by Carl Barks and others) would ensure this comic's status as a childhood favorite for many generations. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $3,334. CGC census 7/06: 4 in 4.5, 8 higher.
Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #87 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Dell, 1947) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. A wonderful Walt Kelly cover graces this issue while Carl Barks art fills the interior. Goofy and Agnes make appearances. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $245. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.2, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #88 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Dell, 1948) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. The first appearance of Gladstone Gander makes this an undervalued comic in our book, and we expect this pedigree gem to sell for multiples of the Guide value. Gladstone's creator Carl Barks handled the interior art, and hooray for the Walt Kelly cover! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $245. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #89 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Dell, 1948) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Carl Barks interior art, a Chip 'n' Dale story, Goofy and Agnes appearances, and a tension filled Walt Kelly cover make this issue a must have! Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $179; NM- 9.2 value = $245. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #92 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Dell, 1948) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Spring is in the air and Donald is a Maypole on this Walt Kelly cover. The issue also has a Carl Barks story and art. A nice Crippen copy. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $220. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Wambi the Jungle Boy #1 Mile High pedigree (Fiction House, 1942) Condition: NM-. This copy's cover gloss will make a believer out of you! This series stars the lad first seen in Jungle Comics. The cover art is by H. C. Kiefer. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,250.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Wambi the Jungle Boy #3 Mile High pedigree (Fiction House, 1943) Condition: NM. H. G. Kiefer provided the cover and interior art for this issue. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $460.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Wambi the Jungle Boy #4 Mile High pedigree (Fiction House, 1948) Condition: NM. Those brilliant Mile High colors rear their lovely head here! In addition to all the line-drawn action, there's a text feature telling the character's origin in "How Wambi Came To The Jungle." Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $275.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Wambi the Jungle Boy #5 (Fiction House, 1949) Condition: NM+. This one looks like it was just printed yesterday. Don't take our word for it, have a look at our scan! While CGC has determined that another copy of this issue is, or may be, a Mile High copy, based on this copy's quality and provenance, we think it might be a Mile High copy.Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $225.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Wambi the Jungle Boy #6 Mile High pedigree (Fiction House, 1950) Condition: NM-. Many a Fiction House fan will be agape at the condition of this Edgar Church copy. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $210.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Wambi the Jungle Boy #7 Mile High pedigree (Fiction House, 1950) Condition: NM+. There's only so many times we can use the word "pristine" in these pages, but that's exactly the word the winning bidder will be using when he looks through this untouched copy. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $210.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Wambi the Jungle Boy #9 Mile High pedigree (Fiction House, 1950) Condition: NM-. This is perhaps the best cover of this series' run. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $210.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Wambi the Jungle Boy #10 Mile High pedigree (Fiction House, 1950) Condition: NM+. Here's another Edgar Church copy to have slabbed or just to look through and enjoy... you can't go wrong either way. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $210.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Wambi the Jungle Boy #15 Mile High pedigree (Fiction House, 1952) Condition: NM+. Maurice Whitman handled the cover art here. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $135.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Web of Mystery #5 (Ace, 1951) Condition: NM-. Pre-Code horror. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $325.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Web of Mystery #6 (Ace, 1951) Condition: VF/NM. Pre-Code horror. Lou Cameron art. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $246; NM- 9.2 value = $325.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Web of Mystery #7 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Ace, 1952) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Mike Sekowsky delivers the chilling art in this beautiful Crippen copy. Creepy Stories was to be this series' title until it was changed shortly before publication. Currently, this copy holds the highest CGC grade. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $325. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Web of Mystery #11 Mile High pedigree (Ace, 1952) Condition: NM-. Lou Cameron and Mike Sekowsky contributed to this pre-Code issue. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $275.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Weird Fantasy #13 (#1) (EC, 1950) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Al Feldstein knew how to come up with covers that sold, and this one has more than enough weird stuff going on to make kids want to reach for their dimes. It's the first issue of the title. Feldstein contributed interior art as well, as did Jack Kamen, Harvey Kurtzman, and the team of Harry Harrison and Wally Wood. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $2,252; NM- 9.2 value = $3,000. CGC census 7/06: 2 in 9.0, 6 higher.
Weird Horrors #1 Mile High pedigree (St. John, 1952) Condition: VG+. Pre-Code issue with Bob Forgione and George Tuska art. Cover has yellowing, but pages are white. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $112From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Weird Mysteries #4 File Copy (Gillmor, 1953) Condition: VF-. Bernard Baily's skull cover is the big draw here, and inside there's a memorable story drawn by Basil Wolverton, entitled "The Man Who Never Smiled." This is a Gillmor file copy. Note that this copy could not be encapsulated because of an overhang. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $681.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Weird Science-Fantasy #29 (EC, 1955) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. So much to say about this final pre-Code book of the series! The classic cover by Frank Frazetta was originally slated to be used as a Buck Rogers cover on Famous Funnies. However, the piece was rejected due to its overt violence. EC gained the rights to the art and inserted the nameless blond fellow in place of Buck. The book hosts a new logo, and there's art from many comic greats such as Al Williamson, Wally Wood, Roy Krenkel, Joe Orlando, and Reed Crandall. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $550. CGC census 8/06: 3 in 8.0, 10 higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Weird Science-Fantasy Annual 1952 (EC, 1952) Condition: VG+. These annuals are less common than other ECs because of limited distribution. Every copy of this comic is different (except for the Al Feldstein cover), since the contents were re-bound, remaindered EC comics. This particular copy is a real Wally Wood-fest, as it contains Weird Fantasy #12 and #11 (in that order) and Weird Science #6 and #9. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $474.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Weird Thrillers #1 (Ziff-Davis, 1951) Condition: Apparent FN/VF. Acromegalic movie star Rondo Hatton appears on the cover. The issue's artists include Ross Andru. Amateur color touch. Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $87; VG 4.0 value = $174; FN 6.0 value = $261; VF 8.0 value = $544.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Weird Thrillers #2 (Ziff-Davis, 1951) Condition: VF/NM. Alex Toth drew this issue's lead story "The Fishermen of Space," and Murphy Anderson and Gene Colan also contributed. Based on this copy's provenance, we think it's probably the Mile High copy. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $622; NM- 9.2 value = $850.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Weird Thrillers #3 (Ziff-Davis, 1952) Condition: VG+. "Classic cover" according to Overstreet. Everett Raymond Kinstler, Bob Powell, and George Tuska art. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $170.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Weird Thrillers #5 (Ziff-Davis, 1952) Condition: NM-. The covers of the other issues get all of the ink, but this may be the best of the bunch! There's interior art by Bob Powell and Frank Giacoia. Based on this copy's quality and provenance, we think it's probably the Mile High copy. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $725.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Western Killers #60 (#1) (Fox Features Syndicate, 1948) Condition: VF/NM. In addition to the Old West material, this issue also has an extremely violent 20th century "true-crime" story (which includes a lingerie panel). Based on this copy's provenance, we think it might be the Mile High copy. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $216; NM- 9.2 value = $285.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Western Outlaws #20 (Fox, 1949) Condition: VF/NM. Art by the Iger shop. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $174; NM- 9.2 value = $230.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Western Thrillers #6 (Fox Features Syndicate, 1949) Condition: NM-. This was the last issue of the series. Based on this copy's quality and provenance, we think it's probably the Mile High copy. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $220.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Wheaties and Cheerios Premiums Group (Walt Disney Productions, 1947-51) Condition: Average VF+. These pocket-sized premiums are in nice condition! Included here are Wheaties Premiums A1 through A-8 inclusive; B-1 through B-8 inclusive; C1-C4, C-7, and C-8; and D-1 through D-8 inclusive; and Cheerios Premiums W1, X1 through X4 inclusive; Y2 through Y4 inclusive; Z2, and Z3. There are also duplicates of some of the above for a total of 49 comics, and in addition there are three mailing envelopes (fairly ragged) with Cheerios sets W, Y, and Z still inside (though note that the sought-after Y1 is missing!). A few of the individual comics have names written on the front covers. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $2,300.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Whiz Comics #12 (Fawcett, 1941) Condition: VF. This is the nicest copy we've seen of this issue, and it's got excellent page quality for a Golden Age book. This ish has a bit of an oddity in that Captain Marvel wears no cape in the story, though he does have one on the cover and in the first splash panel. The C. C. Beck-drawn story has the Shazam-sayer taking on the "Gnatzis," and there's also a Dr. Voodoo story with Mac Raboy art. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $800.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Whiz Comics #22 (Fawcett, 1941) Condition: VF. Based on the provenance of this fine-looking specimen, we suspect, but couldn't confirm, that it might be from one of the major pedigree collections. This is an issue we hadn't ever offered in high grade before. Captain Marvel is the star of course, and the standout backup feature is Dr. Voodoo, with excellent art by Mac Raboy. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $431.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Whiz Comics #28 (Fawcett, 1942) Condition: VF. Here's a high-grade specimen that looks like it might have been read once, and carefully at that! Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $388.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Whiz Comics #45 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1943) Condition: NM. The astounding experience of having an unslabbed Mile High in your hands is something we wish everyone could share. Give it a try with your best bid! This issue's got an unusual cover by C. C. Beck, with letters that show some pretty harsh criticism of good ol' Captain Marvel! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $420.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Whiz Comics #49 (Fawcett, 1943) Condition: NM-. Surely one of the nicest copies in captivity, this specimen's cover approaches perfection. The cover art is by C. C. Beck. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $420.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Whiz Comics #59 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1944) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Can you identify the characters, all of whom have made previous appearances in Captain Marvel stories, appearing on this C. C. Beck cover? Vibrant cover colors, an Otto Binder story, and interior art by Beck and Alex Blum add to the collectibility of this Edgar Church copy. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $340. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Whiz Comics #61 (Fawcett, 1945) Condition: NM. Captain Marvel's first name is revealed, it's... Marvin Milton Marvel! Only for one story, though. Still, the idea was surely enough to get curious kids to spend a dime. The youngsters also got to read adventures of Golden Arrow, Ibis the Invincible, and Spy Smasher. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $310.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Whiz Comics #62 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1945) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. A "Marvel"ous one-man band is the focus of this C. C. Beck cover. The unequaled grade is a distinctive trait of an Edgar Church pedigreed book. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $310. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Whiz Comics #70 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1946) Condition: NM. C. C. Beck drew this issue's cover, and Basil Wolverton added one of his "Culture Corner" half-pagers. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $310.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Whiz Comics #80 (Fawcett, 1946) Condition: Apparent NM-. Captain Marvel and Crime Smasher appear. "Culture Corner" feature drawn by Basil Wolverton. Top of spine has a tear seal. Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $26; VG 4.0 value = $52; FN 6.0 value = $78; VF 8.0 value = $148; VF/NM 9.0 value = $216; NM- 9.2 value = $285.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Whiz Comics #81 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1946) Condition: NM+. White pages, perfect spine and edges... we can't see any self-respecting Fawcett fan passing this one by! Captain Marvel's the star of course; among the backup features is Basil Wolverton's Culture Corner. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $285.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Whiz Comics #90 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1947) Condition: NM+. Colors: perfect. Edges: perfect. And of course, all of the top Fawcett characters are on hand, as is a "Culture Corner" half-pager by Basil Wolverton. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $285.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Whiz Comics #92 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1947) Condition: NM+. Sharp corners and excellent cover colors characterize this Edgar Church specimen. In addition to Captain Marvel and the usual heroic types, this issue has a Basil Wolverton "Culture Corner" feature. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $285.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Whiz Comics #114 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1949) Condition: NM-. We think you'll like this copy's spotless black cover! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $275.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Whodunit #1 Mile High pedigree (D.S. Publishing, 1948) Condition: NM-. Matt Baker contributed interior art to this issue. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $285.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Wild Bill Hickok #5, 9, and 14 Group - Mile High pedigree (Avon, 1950-53). Issues #5 (NM-) and 14 (VG/FN) are Mile High copies, and we think #9 (VF-) might be a Mile High copy as well (based on the provenance). All have painted covers; #14 has Everett Raymond Kinstler art. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $150.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Wild West #1 Mile High pedigree (Marvel, 1948) Condition: NM-. The Two-Gun Kid's appearance here was almost simultaneous with the debut in his own title (compare this issue's Spring 1948 date with the March 1948 date of his eponymous book). Syd Shores provided the cover art here. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $400.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Wild West #2 Mile High pedigree (Marvel, 1948) Condition: NM-. This Edgar Church copy's super-supple! Syd Shores is credited with the cover art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $265.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Witches Tales #1 Mile High pedigree (Harvey, 1951) Condition: VF-. We'd offered lots of Witches Tales before, but never this first fright-filled ish! It's got a bondage cover and Bob Powell interior art. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $340.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Women Outlaws #1 Mile High pedigree (Fox Features Syndicate, 1948) Condition: NM. This copy's brilliant cover colors are not something you expect to see on a Fox book! This one would probably be notorious for its title alone, but it gained extra (negative) fame by being used in the book Seduction of the Innocent. By the way, Fox snookered its readers a bit with this first issue -- the title only matches the first story, and the rest of the book is about male outlaws! Note that this copy could not be encapsulated by CGC because of an overhang. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,025.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Women Outlaws #1 (Fox Features Syndicate, 1948) Condition: VF-. Here's a title that caught Fredric Wertham's attention and was used in Seduction of the Innocent with the notation, "Giving children an image of American womanhood." Overstreet notes that negligee panels appear in the issue. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $475.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Women Outlaws #3 (Fox Features Syndicate, 1948) Condition: VF-. This series is by the publisher who brought the world Crimes By Women. The art is in a Jack Kamen-like style. There are water spots on the front cover. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $369; VF/NM 9.0 value = $585.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Women Outlaws #4 (Fox Features Syndicate, 1949) Condition: VF/NM. This is typical Fox fare, that's why we love it so! Based on this copy's quality and provenance, we think it's probably the Mile High copy. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $449; NM- 9.2 value = $610.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Women Outlaws #5 (Fox Features Syndicate, 1949) Condition: NM-. "The Lady With The Smoking Sixes" is among the tales of distaff villainy here. Based on this copy's quality and provenance, we think it's probably the Mile High copy. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $610.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Women Outlaws #7 (Fox Features Syndicate, 1949) Condition: VF+. "Headlight" cover. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $287; VF/NM 9.0 value = $449.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Women Outlaws #8 (Fox Features Syndicate, 1949) Condition: NM-. "The Vengeful Vixen" is one of the tales of felonious females presented here. Based on this copy's quality and provenance, we think it's probably the Mile High copy. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $610.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Wonder Comics #15 (Better Publications, 1947) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. An excellent Alex Schomburg airbrushed bondage cover graces this book which features first appearance and origin of Tara. Gene Fawcette, Bob Oksner, and Al Camy round out the pool of artistic talent. The page quality of this comic is reminiscent of the highest pedigree collections. Don't miss your chance to purchase this Schomburg classic! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $935. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.2, 3 higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Wonder Comics #16 (Better Publications, 1948) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white to white pages. This issue sports a wonderful Alex Schomburg airbrushed cover and features a Spectro appearance and the last of the run for the Grim Reaper. Bob Oksner and Gene Fawcette furnish the interior art. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $375. CGC census 8/06: 2 in 7.5, 9 higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Wonder Comics #20 (Better Publications, 1948) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. This would be the last issue of the series and what a way to go! An Alex Schomburg airbrushed cover, signed Xela (backwards for Alex) fronts this book which showcases art by Gene Fawcette, George Roussos, and Frank Frazetta (on the Silver Knight). Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $444. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 8.0, 4 higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Wonderland Comics #1 Mile High pedigree (Feature, 1945) Condition: NM. Howie Post contributed cover and interior art to this issue. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $220.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Wonderworld Comics #22 (Fox, 1940) Condition: VF. Here's one we had never seen in high grade before! The Flame is the cover feature; also appearing are "Spark" Stevens of the Navy (drawn by Klaus Nordling) as well as the Black Lion and his sidekick -- you guessed it -- the Cub. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $368.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
World's Finest Comics #2 (DC, 1941) CGC FN 6.0 Off-white to white pages. With this second issue, a title change from Best to Finest kicks the series off in the right direction. Superman, Batman, and Robin continue as cover stars on this 100-page edition, as they would for many years to come. Also featured: Zatara, Crimson Avenger, Johnny Thunder, the King, and more. Artists include Fred Ray, Creig Flessel, and Bob Kane. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $1,296. CGC census 7/06: 4 in 6.0, 4 higher.
World's Finest Comics #3 (DC, 1941) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. This issue's Jack Burnley cover was the fourth time that the Dynamic Duo and Supes had ever teamed up for a cover appearance. The book also featured the origin and first appearance of the Scarecrow and while Sandman began his run here, Johnny Thunder ended his. Jerry Siegel provided a story while art was furnished by Harry Lampert, Creig Flessel, Bob Kane, and Jerry Robinson. A very nice square-bound copy. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $2,139. CGC census 7/06: 2 in 8.0, 2 higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
World's Finest Comics #4 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1941) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. As you can tell from the page quality, this must be an Edgar Church copy and it is! With a full-page ad for Sensation Comics #1 and a Hop Harrigan appearance, the issue's desirability could only be enhanced by art from Bob Kane, Harry Lampert, and Howard Purcell, plus a Fred Ray cover featuring Batman and Robin and Superman hitting the slopes. This is a beautiful 96-page square-bound copy. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $2,597; NM- 9.2 value = $3,550. CGC census 7/06: 2 in 9.0, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
World's Finest Comics #5 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1942) Condition: VF. These early issues with cardboard covers are hard enough to find in any kind of decent grade, so to see this flat, fresh, untouched Mile High copy is quite amazing. Batman and Robin aren't the only Dynamic Duo here -- this issue introduces Tex N. Thomas and Danny Dunbar, aka TNT and Dan the Dyna-Mite! While some have wondered whether this or Star-Spangled Comics #7 is their first appearance, we notice this story speaks of "the first adventure of a new TNT team". By the way, let's not forget a patriotic cover by one of the best at that genre, Fred Ray. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $1,644.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
World's Finest Comics #8 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1942) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. The Dynamic "Trio" supports the War effort against those floating Japanazis on this Jack Burnley cover which wraps the amazing Mile High copy of #8. The Boy Commandos begin a run in this issue and would get their own title the following month. In fact, a full-page ad for Boy Commandos #1 appears on the back cover. Jack Kirby and Sheldon Moldoff are among the interior artists. This is a beautiful copy with sharp corners, bright colors, and tight, square-bound spine. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $2,450. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
World's Finest Comics #10 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1943) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. Hey, that wouldn't happen to be a Mile High copy would it? You bet your white supple pages it is! And its got Joe Simon and Jack Kirby art as well as contributions by Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson, and Hal Sherman. If that isn't enough for you, backup features include the Boy Commandos, Green Arrow, the Star Spangled Kid, and Zatara. Don't miss out on this CGC chart topper! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $2,300. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
World's Finest Comics #12 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1943) CGC VF 8.0 White pages. "White pages" have become synonymous with few pedigrees, but with the most prized pedigree of all, they're the norm! Jack Burnley's distinctive covers highlighted most of the first 30 issues of this title. Inside the issue, Hitler makes an appearance, and Dick Sprang, Stan Kaye, and Hal Sherman provide story art. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $869. CGC census 8/06: 5 in 8.0, 2 higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
World's Finest Comics #13 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1944) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. As improbable as it seems, this isn't the top-graded copy of issue #13 in CGC's census (it's a NM 9.4!), but we bet that other one doesn't smell as nice as this Mile High copy and probably can't match these white pages. Jerry Robinson provided cover and interior art, and Batman co-creator Bill Finger scripted a story for this issue. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,875. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.2, 1 higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
World's Finest Comics #16 (DC, 1944) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. A big rock-in' cover by Jack Burnley gets this issue started, while Jerry Robinson contributes interior art. This square bound giant has adventures of the Star Spangled Kid, Zatara, Green Arrow, the Boy Commandos, and more. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,372; NM- 9.2 value = $1,875. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
World's Finest Comics #17 (DC, 1945) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Along with a Jack Burnley cover, a Dick Sprang Batman story is just one of the many highlights of this action-packed issue. This was the last book in the series to have a cardboard cover. The Green Arrow and the Boy Commandos are just a couple of the many supporting features. CGC notes, "Very minor amount of glue on spine of cover." Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,372; NM- 9.2 value = $1,875. CGC census 8/06: 2 in 9.0, 1 higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
World's Finest Comics #18 (DC, 1945) CGC VF- 7.5 White pages. Jack Burnley drew this issue's cover which returns Robin to his circus performing days with the Flying Graysons. Batman and Superman appear in separate features, and they are backed up by Zatara, Green Arrow, the Boy Commandos, and making their last title appearance, the Star Spangled Kid and Stripesy. Dick Sprang also contributes art. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $775. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 7.5, 5 higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
World's Finest Comics #31 (DC, 1947) Condition: VF. This copy's condition is particularly impressive when you consider the square bound format. Appearing in the issue are Batman, Superman, Green Arrow, the Boy Commandos, and Zatara. The cover's by Jack Burnley. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $869.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
World Famous Heroes Magazine #2 Mile High pedigree (Centaur, 1941) Condition: VF-. The story of Lou Gehrig is enough to make even a guy's guy get all teary-eyed, and that all-American tale is told in this issue. This is the copy pictured in Gerber's Photo-Journal. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $305.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
World Famous Heroes Magazine #3 Mile High pedigree (Centaur, 1942) Condition: VF/NM. Ernie Gerber assigned this issue a rating of 7, or "scarce," and by the way this is the very copy pictured in Gerber's Photo-Journal! This issue covers boxer Gene Tunney, the famed Hamilton-Burr duel, and more. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $441; NM- 9.2 value = $600.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Worlds Beyond #1 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1951) Condition: NM-. This pre-Code horror mag has cover art by Sheldon Moldoff, one of the originators of the horror comic genre. Bob Powell and Bernard Baily contributed interior art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $600.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Platinum Age (1897-1937)
Wow Comics #1 (Henle, 1936) Condition: Apparent FN/VF. The first comic book work of Will Eisner is a milestone in any comic fan's book! Yet this item is more than that, it's also the first comic produced by S. M. "Jerry" Iger. Soon after being hired to produce Wow What A Magazine, as this first issue was called, Iger placed an ad in the New York Times looking for cartoonists to work on. Eisner was among the applicants. To make a long story short, soon the Eisner-Iger "shop" was born, and if you want to see the tremendous role both men played in the Golden Age, flip to almost any page in this catalog! Other big names contributing here were Dick Briefer (who drew the cover) and Bernard Baily, who did a page with portraits of Shirley Temple and Fred Astaire. This magazine-sized (8 1/2 x 11 3/8 inches) pre-Golden Age publication is almost impossible to find (Gerber rightly gave it a scarcity rating of 8). The interior is black and white, featuring text interspersed with comics throughout. This copy has a couple of tear seals on the outside edge of the front cover. Quite an artifact indeed! Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $289; VG 4.0 value = $578; FN 6.0 value = $867; VF 8.0 value = $1,806.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Wow Comics #29 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1944) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. It's unbelievable that a black cover book from 1944 could still grade at a 9.4. It could only be the Mile High copy! Mary Marvel makes a "striking" entrance on the Jack Binder cover. Binder also adds interior art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $350. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Wow Comics #57 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1947) Condition: NM-. Wow indeed -- we haven't seen a copy that comes close to this one, and we looked for any defects worthy of mention and couldn't find any! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $210.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Wow Comics #59 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1947) Condition: NM. Geez, the colors on this cover do everything but jump off the page and slap you! This issue has Ozzie's debut in this title, and we think it may well be his first appearance anywhere. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $185.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Xmas Comics #2 (Fawcett, 1942) Condition: VG+. This is the first time this Gerber "7" has crossed our path, and we're set to nominate this square bound 324-page monster for the title "thickest comic of all time." It offered five comics for just 50¢, the price of... well, five comics. The issues included here are Captain Marvel Adventures #14, Spy Smasher #7, Bulletman #8, Wow Comics #8, and Whiz Comics #33. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $312.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Yankee Comics #3 Mile High pedigree (Chesler, 1942) Condition: VG/FN. Nice off-white to white pages. Water stain through top of entire comic. Siamese pages that have been separated. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $120; FN 6.0 value = $180.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Young Eagle #1 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1950) Condition: NM-. Photo cover. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $210.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Young Love #2 Mile High pedigree (Prize, 1949) Condition: NM. This series was the creation of Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, who invented the genre with Young Romance, and this issue has 12 pages of art by S&K on the cover story with the immortal title "I Was Too Proud To Be A Taxi-Dancer, And Too Wise For Romance." Studio hands like John Belfi and Vic Donahue handled the rest of the art. These early issues are tough to find no matter what the grade! The only CGC-certified copy as of this writing (VF 8.0) sold for multiples of Guide in a recent Heritage auction, and we expect a similar result for this Edgar Church copy. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $285.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Young Love #3 Mile High pedigree (Prize, 1949) Condition: NM+. Gosh, "high-grade romance" is usually thought of as the biggest contradiction in terms since jumbo shrimp -- so we suggest not permitting this Mile High to escape you! Particularly because the inventors of the genre, Simon and Kirby, contributed seven pages of art on the heart-wrencher "Look Before You Love!" Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $210.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Your United States #nn Mile High pedigree (Lloyd Jacquet Studios, 1946) Condition: NM-. With one page devoted to illustrated facts about each state, and even half-pages for then-territories Alaska and Hawaii, what's not to like? Well, plenty, according to Fredric Wertham in Seduction of the Innocent: "... practically every state... has a scene of violence." At any rate, Sid Greene and Tex Blaisdell provided the art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $265.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Zago #2 (Fox Features Syndicate, 1948) Condition: VF/NM. Jack Kamen contributed art to this issue. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $459; NM- 9.2 value = $625.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Zago #3 (Fox Features Syndicate, 1949) Condition: VF/NM. Jack Kamen drew a story for this issue, and the rest of the art is in that same "good girl" vein. There's also a non-jungle story with a Hitler appearance. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $459; NM- 9.2 value = $625.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Zip-Jet #1 Mile High pedigree (St. John, 1953) Condition: FN/VF. This copy's amazing cover gloss really caught our eye! If this Zip-Jet fellow seems somehow familiar, that's because it's Rocketman from Chesler's Punch Comics with a new name. The art is credited to Ruben Moreira. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $228; VF 8.0 value = $475.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Pulps
Air Wonder/Science Wonder Stories Group Plus (Gernsback, 1929-30) Condition: Average VG/FN. This lot includes issues from the two titles that eventually would be combined into the single series Wonder Stories, plus a few Quarterly issues. The issues of Air Wonder Stories are dated July 1929, August 1929, September 1929, November 1929, January 1930, February 1930, March 1930, April 1930, and May 1930. The issues of Science Wonder Stories are dated June 1929 (first issue), July 1929, August 1929, September 1929, October 1929, November 1929, December 1929, January 1930, February 1930, March 1930, April 1930, and May 1930. Also included in this group are issues of Science Wonder Quarterly dated Fall 1929, Winter 1930, and Spring 1930. Grades vary from GD to FN+, with an overall average of VG/FN. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $1,500.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
All-Story Oct 1912 (Munsey, 1912) Condition: Apparent FN. This is the first appearance of Tarzan in any medium! The importance of this pulp cannot be overstated, it is currently the single most valuable pulp magazine, and is considered rare with probably fewer than 20 existing copies. This copy must rank among the best in appearance, for it has a clean and fresh look, with a full, unblemished spine, good color, and good paper quality. Unrestored except for a tiny (and unnecessary) tear seal at the edge of the back cover. The front cover is virtually flawless. The "Tarzan of the Apes" tale in this pulp is Edgar Rice Burroughs' second published story, and the first under his own name. This publication preceded the McClurg book edition by almost two years and varies textually in a number of respects. This classic cover by Clinton Pettee, of Tarzan wrestling with a lion in the jungle, is the first published image of Tarzan. This copy comes in a custom-made cloth-covered box that slides into an absolutely lovely leather slipcase with gold-tooled spine, presentation befitting a truly exceptional item that would be the highlight of almost any collection. Bookery's Guide to Pulps GD value = $10,000; VG value = $20,000; FN value = $40,000.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Amazing Stories August 1928 (Gernsback, 1928) Condition: FN/VF. This issue is famous for featuring the first appearance of Buck Rogers in any medium! Even though that's the Skylark of Space on the cover, not Buck Rogers, (Buck didn't make a cover appearance until March 1929), the cover illustration by Frank Paul is a classic. Regarding condition, this copy is very remarkable and sometimes words fail us -- we can only urge you to examine the detailed scans available on our web site, and see for yourself! Heritage has sold several copies of this issue, and this is the best (by far) that we've yet offered at auction. Interior pages are light tan, the cover stock shows virtually no oxidation. Bookery's Guide to Pulps FN value = $800.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Amazing Stories Annual (Gernsback, 1927) Condition: FN-. Bedsheet sized format with incredible Frank R. Paul cover art of John Carter and a Martian. Mr. Paul also provides several interior illustrations. Edgar Rice Burroughs' classic story "The Master Mind of Mars" is complete and original to this issue. This is the nicest copy of this pulp that we've offered at auction to date. Bookery's Guide to Pulps FN value = $1,300.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Amazing Stories Group (Gernsback, 1926-28) Condition: Average VG/FN. Here is an amazing group of early "bedsheet" format science fiction pulps. Included are issues dated July 1926 through November 1926, January 1927 through July 1928, and the September 1928 issue. The July 1926 issue is in Good condition, the others range from Very Good to Fine. Almost all have very nice off-white pages. Many wonderful covers by Frank R. Paul. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $2,000.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Amazing Stories Group (Gernsbach/Teck, 1928-31) Condition: Average FN. A phenomenal group of "bedsheet" format science fiction pulps. This lot consists of a complete run dated from October 1928 through March 1931. The February 1928 issue is in Good condition (cover detached) but the grades go up quickly from there, with most grading Fine or better. There are several Fine/Very Fines, and maybe even a Very Fine or two. Nearly all have very nice off-white pages. Bookery's Guide to Pulps FN value for group = $2,795.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Amazing Stories Group (Teck, 1931-33) Condition: Average FN/VF. This group of "bedsheet" format pulps is in incredible condition. The lot consists of a complete run of issues dated from April 1931 through August-September 1933. A few grade as low as VG+, but the majority grade near Fine/Very Fine, and there are several that might be considered Very Fine. Nearly all have very nice off-white pages. Bookery's Guide to Pulps FN value for group = $2,215.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Amazing Stories Group (Teck, 1933-37) Condition: Average FN. This group includes 35 issues; dated October 1933 through December 1935, April 1936, and August 1936 through December 1937. (October 1933 is the first pulp-sized issue). Very little variation in the grades for this lot, almost all are right at Fine (or a touch better). Pages are consistently a nice cream to off-white. Bookery's Guide to Pulps FN value for group = $1,475.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Amazing Stories Group (Teck/Ziff-Davis, 1938-42) Condition: Average FN. This group consists of issues dated February 1938, April 1938, August 1938 through February 1939, April 1939 through February 1941, April 1941, May 1941, July 1941, September 1941, and November 1941 through December 1942. Some of the issues from 1942 grade as low as VG+, but the majority of these pulps grade close to Fine/Very Fine, with some even grading as high as Very Fine. Page quality averages very nice off-white. Many great covers by J. Allen St. John, and stories by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Bookery's Guide to Pulps FN value for group = $2,280.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Amazing Stories Group (Ziff-Davis, 1943-60) Condition: Average FN. A huge lot of nice pulps, this group fills roughly three "short" comic boxes! Included are issues dated January 1943, March 1943, April 1943, July 1943 through September 1944, March 1945 through November 1947, January 1948 through August 1948, October 1948 through September 1949, November 1949 through February 1950, April 1950 through September 1951, January 1953, February 1953, and March 1960. The grades in this lot vary considerably, but there are many in Fine condition or better. Virtually all have very nice off-white to cream pages. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $1,600.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Amazing Stories Quarterly Group (Gernsback, 1928-34) Condition: Average VG/FN. This group consists of 21 bedsheet-format science fiction pulps. They are cover-dated Winter 1928, Spring 1928, Summer 1928, Fall 1928, Winter 1929, Spring 1929, Summer 1929, Fall 1929, Winter 1930, Summer 1930, Fall 1930, Winter 1931, Spring 1931, Summer 1931, Fall 1931, Winter 1932, Spring-Summer 1932, Fall-Winter 1932, Spring-Summer 1933, Winter 1933, and Fall 1934. While many of the earlier issues grade around VG, and most later issues are closer to Fine, the overall average is VG/FN. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $1,375.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Amazing Stories Quarterly Group (Gernsback/Ziff-Davis, 1928-49). This lot consists of five early bedsheet-format issues, and nine thick re-covered "remainder" issues from the 1940s. The bedsheets are dated Winter 1928, Fall 1928, Fall 1929 (FN), Spring 1930 (FN), and Winter 1931. The thick three-issue "remainder" collection issues are dated Spring 1941, Winter 1943, Spring 1943, Fall 1943, Winter 1947, Spring 1948, Summer 1948, Spring 1949, and Summer 1949. The bedsheet issues grade VG except for the two FN issues indicated; the thick "remainder" issues average GD/VG condition. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $550.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Argosy-All Story Weekly Group (Munsey, 1921-23) Condition: Average VG. Tales of Tarzan and John Carter by Edgar Rice Burroughs are the highlight of this group, which consists of issues dated February 12, 1921; February 19, 1921; February 26, 1921; March 5, 1921; March 12, 1921; March 19, 1921; February 18, 1922; February 25, 1922; March 4, 1922; March 11, 1922; March 18, 1922; March 25, 1922; April 1, 1922; December 9, 1922; January 13, 1923; January 20, 1923; May 5, 1923; May 12, 1923; May 19, 1923; May 26, 1923; and June 2, 1923 (Fair, no back cover). Nearly all of these pulps have remarkably nice page quality. Burroughs tales serialized in these issues include "Tarzan the Terrible," "The Chessmen of Mars," "Tarzan and the Golden Lion," and "The Moon Maid." Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value for group = $1,400.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Argosy-All Story Weekly Group (Munsey, 1925-33) Condition: Average VG/FN. This group includes many stories by Edgar Rice Burroughs including "The Moon Men," "The War Chief," "Pirates of Venus," and "Lost on Venus" (not all serialized stories are complete). Included are issues dated February 21, 1925; March 14, 1925; April 16, 1927; April 23, 1927; April 30, 1927; May 7, 1927; May 14, 1927; July 16, 1927; June 16, 1928; June 23, 1928; September 24, 1932; October 22, 1932; March 4, 1933; March 11, 1933; March 18, 1933; March 25, 1933; April 1, 1933; April 8, 1933; and April 15, 1933. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $1,000.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Argosy Weekly Group (Munsey, 1928-41) Condition: Average VG+. Here is another group which includes many stories by Edgar Rice Burroughs, including "Lost on Venus," "Tarzan and the Magic Men," "Carson of Venus," and "Red Star of Tarzan" (not all serialized stories are complete). Included are issues dated June 9, 1928; March 18, 1933; April 8, 1933; April 15, 1933; September 19, 1936; September 26, 1936; January 16, 1937 (2 copies); February 13, 1937; January 8, 1938; January 15, 1938 (2); January 22, 1938; January 29, 1938; February 5, 1938; February 12, 1938; March 19, 1938; March 26, 1938; April 2, 1938 (2); April 9, 1938 (2); April 16, 1938 (2); April 23, 1938 (2); June 17, 1939; June 24, 1939; September 30, 1939; December 27, 1941; and March 7, 1942 (Dorothy Lamour photo cover). Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $1,000.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Astounding Stories Group (Street & Smith, 1930) Condition: Average VG. Here are the second and third issues of Astounding Stories, dated February and March 1930. Highlights include "The Corpse on the Grating," Hugh B. Cave's only contribution to this title, and "Brigands of the Moon" by Ray Cummings. Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value for group = $750.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Astounding Stories Group (Street & Smith, 1930-31) Condition: Average VG+. This group consists of a near-complete run dating from April 1930 through April 1931, with only the October 1930 issue missing from the run. An astounding group of 12 early issues from this seminal science fiction series. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $1,800.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Astounding Stories Group (Clayton, 1931-32) Condition: Average VG+. This nice batch of influential science fiction pulps consists of issues dated May 1931 (memorable bug-eyed alien cover), June 1931, July 1931, September 1931, October 1931, November 1931, December 1931, January 1932 (classic cover), March 1932, April 1932, May 1932, June 1932 (classic cover), and November 1932. Virtually all copies in this group have nice supple pages. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $1,525.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Astounding Stories Group (Clayton/Street & Smith, 1933-38) Condition: Average VG+. This large group of Astounding Stories pulps fills nearly two magazine-size boxes. Included are issues dated January 1933, March 1933, October 1933, November 1933, December 1933, January 1934, February 1934, March 1934, April 1934, May 1934, June 1934, July 1934, August 1934, September 1934, October 1934, November 1934, January 1935, March 1935, April 1935, June 1935, July 1935, August 1935, September 1935, October 1935, December 1935, January 1936, February 1936, March 1936, April 1936, July 1936, September 1936, October 1936, November 1936, December 1936, January 1937, February 1937, March 1937, April 1937, May 1937, June 1937, July 1937, August 1937, September 1937, October 1937, November 1937, December 1937, January 1938, February 1938, March 1938, April 1938, June 1938, September 1938, November 1938, and December 1938. Virtually all have nice supple pages and full unfaded spines. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $2,700.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Astounding Stories Group (Street & Smith, 1940-45) Condition: Average VG+. This lot consists of two full magazine-size boxes, containing issues dated October 1930, August 1931, February 1932, December 1934, February 1935, May 1935, November 1935, May 1936, June 1936, August 1936, March 1938, May 1938, July 1938, August 1938, October 1938, January 1939, February 1939, March 1939, April 1939, May 1939, June 1939, July 1939, August 1939, September 1939, October 1939, November 1939, December 1939, January 1940, February 1940, March 1940, April 1940, May 1940, June 1940, July 1940, August 1940, September 1940, October 1940, November 1940, December 1940, January 1941, February 1941, April 1941, May 1941, June 1941, July 1941, August 1941, September 1941, October 1941, November 1941, December 1941, a complete run of the 16 bedsheet format issues from January 1942 through April 1943, plus six pulp format issues dated May 1943 through October 1943 (inclusive) and three digest-format issues dated May 1944, August 1944, and September 1945. Virtually all have nice supple pages, and full unfaded spines. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $2,500.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Astounding Stories Jan 1930 (Street & Smith, 1930) Condition: VG. The first issue of this seminal pulp. Memorable "beetle army" cover art painted by Hans "Wesso" Wessolowski. Generally very nice condition with a full spine, clean cover, and moderate general wear. Tanning pages, but still supple. Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value = $1,250.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Dusty Ayres and His Battle Birds Group (Popular, 1934) Condition: Average FN-. Here is a nice run of 12 issues, dated from July 1934 through July-August 1935 (inclusive). The July 1934 issue is the first under this title. There are several great science-fiction covers; the December 1934 issue's cover of a rocket crashing through skyscrapers is a classic. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $2,000.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Black Book Detective Bound Volumes Group (Standard, 1939-53). Here are 11 volumes containing issues of Black Book Detective which have been trimmed and bound into hardback books. These include the issues dated January 1939, March 1939, May 1939, July 1939, September 1939, November 1939, January 1940, March 1940, May 1940, July 1940, September 1940, November 1940, January 1941, March 1941, May 1941, July 1941, September 1941, November 1941, January 1942, March 1942, May 1942, July 1942, September 1942, November 1942, January 1943, March 1943, May 1943, Summer 1943, Fall 1943, Winter 1943 (indicia say February 1944), Spring 1944, Summer 1944, Fall 1944, Winter 1945, Spring 1945, Summer 1945, Fall 1945, February 1947, April 1947, June 1947, August 1947, October 1947, February 1948, April 1948, June 1948, September 1948, November 1948, Winter 1950, Spring 1950, Summer 1950, Fall 1950, Winter 1951, Spring 1951, Winter 1952, and Winter 1953. Many adventures of the vigilante Black Bat are chronicled in these volumes. Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value for group = $1,970.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Blue Book Magazine (McCall Co., 1929-37) Condition: Average VG+. This is an Edgar Rice Burroughs-focused group of Blue Book pulps. Included are issues dated March 1929, September 1929, October 1929, November 1929, December 1929, January 1930, February 1930, March 1930, May 1936, November 1937, and December 1937. The primary highlight is the complete seven-part story "Tarzan at the Earth's Core." Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $1,100.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Breezy Stories Group (Young, 1928-48) Condition: Average FN-. Remarkably nice condition and a few Enoch Bolles covers (on later issues) are the highlights of this large group. Included in the lot are issues dated November 1928, March 1929, August 1929, May 1930, July 1930, August 1930, September 1930, October 1930, December 1930, January 1931, February 1931, March 1931, April 1931, May 1931, June 1931, August 1931, September 1931, November 1931, December 1931, January 1932, February 1932, March 1932, May 1932, June 1932, August 1932, November 1932, December 1932, May 1933, June 1933, September 1933, November 1933, April 1934, July 1934, September 1934, January 1935, January 1936, February 1936, May 1936, August 1936, November 1936, February 1937, April 1937, and June 1948. The condition of these pulps is generally very impressive; virtually all have nice cream to off-white pages. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $1,100.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Captain Future Group (Better Publications, 1940-44) Condition: Average VG/FN. This lot includes the issues dated Winter 1940 (first issue), Spring 1940, Summer 1940 (classic cover), Fall 1940, Winter 1941, Spring 1941, Summer 1941, Fall 1941, Winter 1942, Spring 1942, Summer 1942, Fall 1942, Spring 1943, Summer 1943, Winter 1943, Winter 1944, and Spring 1944 (last issue). Many great science fiction covers by Earle Bergey. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $900.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Captain Satan Group (Popular, 1938) Condition: Average VG/FN. This group has issues cover-dated March 1938 (first issue), April 1938 (2 copies), May 1938, and July 1938. Most of these copies would grade Fine except for an odd chip or tear... these are nice pulps! Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $825.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Captain Zero and Capt. Hazzard Group (Popular/Ace, 1938-50). This lot consists of issues of Captain Zero dated November 1949 (2 copies - VG and VG+), January 1950 (VG+), and March 1950 (VG+). Also included in this lot are three copies of Capt. Hazzard May 1938 (first issue). One copy is bound into a hardback volume, the other two copies grade VG/FN and VG. The bound volume has considerable wear to the binding, but the pulp inside remains well-protected. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $675.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Dan Dunn Detective Magazine Group (CJH Publications, 1936) Condition: Average VG. Here are both issues of this unusual pulp with comic-book style cover art. Bookery's Guide to Pulps notes that while both issues are rare, the second issue is rarer than the first. Both have cover art by Fred Meagher. Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value for group = $600.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Detective Action Stories Group (Popular, 1937) Condition: Average FN-. Cover art in the style of J. C. Leyendecker is one of the highlights of this nice five-issue group. Included are issues dated January 1937, February-March 1937, April-May 1937 (VG+), June-July 1937, and August-September 1937. Bookery's Guide to Pulps FN value for group = $550.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Detective Fiction Weekly Group Plus (Various, 1931-52) Condition: Average VG. This lot includes groups of Detective Fiction Weekly and Detective Tales as well as various other titles. Detective Fiction Weekly includes issues dated May 16, 1931; June 4, 1932; August 18, 1934; July 24, 1937; October 2, 1937; June 25, 1938; March 25, 1939; April 22, 1939; May 6, 1939; August 5, 1939; August 19, 1939; October 21, 1939; and February 3, 1940. Detective Tales has issues dated April 1940 (classic cover); September 1947; April 1948; July 1948; August 1948; March 1949; July 1949; February 1950; March 1950. Also included are Detective Book Magazine Spring 1945; Dime Detective Magazine December 1950; Double Detective November 1937 (first issue); FBI Detective Stories December 1950; New Detective Magazine February 1951; Popular Detective November 1937; November 1949; May 1952; Strange Detective Mysteries January 1942 (Fair/GD); and February-March 1942. Included in this lot is a cancelled check, dated September 26, 1932, from the Frank A. Munsey Company to writer Erle Stanley Gardner for the amount of $600. Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value for group = $650.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Detective Story Magazine Group (Street & Smith, 1915-43) Condition: Average VG. This group offers issues dated October 5, 1915 (first issue, considered the first all mystery-detective pulp, features Nick Carter); October 18, 1924 (Nick Carter); January 23, 1926; January 8, 1927; March 5, 1927; March 12, 1927; March 19, 1927; April 16, 1927; July 30, 1927; October 8, 1927; November 12, 1927; December 10, 1927; December 17, 1927; December 31, 1927; January 14, 1928; February 4, 1928; February 18, 1928; February 25, 1928; March 17, 1928; April 7, 1928; July 14, 1928; July 28, 1928; September 8, 1928; January 12, 1929; April 1941; July 1941; August 1941; March 1942; July 1942; January 1943; March 1943; and September 1943. Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value for group = $790.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Dime Mystery Magazine Group (Popular, 1932-33) Condition: Average FN. This group includes the first two issues of this long-running and influential pulp title. And these five early "book-cover motif" issues are in truly remarkable condition with vivid cover colors, tight full spines, and very little overhang wear. The group includes the issues dated December 1932, January 1933, March 1933, April 1933, and June 1933. The pages are cream to light tan, or better. The cover stock shows virtually no oxidation. Bookery's Guide to Pulps FN value for group = $1,250.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Dime Mystery Magazine Group (Popular, 1933-35). This lot includes the following issues: November 1933 (FN), December 1933 (VG/FN), March 1934 (VG/FN), January 1935 (FN), and February 1935 (FN+). Great cover art and top-notch grades make this a very desirable group of pulps. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $1,150.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Dime Mystery Magazine Group (Popular, 1935) Condition: Average FN/VF. This awe-inspiring group of pulps features the issues dated April 1935, May 1935, July 1935, August 1935, and September 1935. All are in stunning condition, with cover art depicting scenes of violence and horror. Bookery's Guide to Pulps FN value for group = $1,100.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Dime Mystery Magazine Group (Popular, 1935-37) Condition: Average FN/VF. A stunning group of high-grade pulps. Included are the issues dated October 1935, December 1935, January 1937, February 1937, and March 1937. There are several bondage and torture covers. Bookery's Guide to Pulps FN value for group = $1,050.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Dime Mystery Magazine Group (Popular, 1937) Condition: Average FN. Outrageous, sordid, shocking, and sensational covers, as befits the title, are the main attractions in this group lot, and the condition of these is quite nice. Here are issues dated July 1937, August 1937 (classic cover), October 1937, November 1937, and December 1937. Bookery's Guide to Pulps FN value for group = $1,100. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Dime Mystery Magazine Group (Popular, 1938-40) Condition: Average FN. Outrageous bondage and torture covers are the main attraction of this high-grade pulp group. This batch includes issues cover-dated February 1938, April 1938, May 1938, July 1938, August 1938 (VG/FN), October 1938 (classic cover), November 1938 (VG/FN), and October 1940. Bookery's Guide to Pulps FN value for group = $1,900.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Dime Mystery Magazine Group (Popular, 1940-43) Condition: Average FN-. Grades vary a fair bit in this lot; several of the lower grade copies have individual grades assigned, however the overall average remains near Fine. Here are the issues dated February 1940 (VG+), November 1940, July 1941 (VG/FN), September 1941, July 1942, September 1942, May 1943, July 1943, and September 1943. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $725.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Dime Mystery Magazine Group (Popular, 1944-46) Condition: Average FN+. This lot consists of the issues cover-dated January 1944, March 1944, May 1944, July 1944, September 1944, November 1944 ("It Burns Me Up!" by Ray Bradbury), March 1945, January 1946, February 1946 (Robert Bloch story), and July 1946 (John D. MacDonald story). Bookery's Guide to Pulps FN value for group = $525.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Dime Mystery Magazine Group (Popular, 1946-49) Condition: Average FN+. This spectacular high-grade group has issues dated September 1946, March 1947, May 1947, December 1947, January 1948 (Ray Bradbury story), February 1948, June 1948 (classic cover), October 1948, October 1949, and December 1949. Bookery's Guide to Pulps FN value for group = $565.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Doctor Death Group (Dell, 1935). Here are the first and last issues from a series that ran for only three issues. They are dated February 1935 (VG/FN) and April 1935 (VG). Both have cover art by Rudolph Zirn. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $700.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Dr. Yen Sin Group (Popular, 1936). This pulp series only lasted for three issues, so the two issues offered here represent a good chunk of the title's run. We have the issues dated May-June 1936 (first issue - FN+) and July-August 1936 (second issue - VG/FN). Both have beautiful cream to off-white pages. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $1,000.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Fantastic Adventures Quarterly Group Plus (Ziff-Davis, 1939-50) Condition: Average GD/VG. Most of the issues in this lot are Quarterly giants that contain three rebound sequential issues of Fantastic Adventures from a few months prior to the cover date. There are also a couple of "non-Quarterly" bedsheet-format issues, as well as a few regular pulp-format issues. The Fantastic Adventures Quarterlys are dated Winter 1941, Spring 1942, Winter 1948, Summer 1948, Fall 1948, Winter 1949, Spring 1949, Summer 1949, Winter 1950, Spring 1950, Summer 1950 (2 copies), and Fall 1950. The Fantastic Adventures (bedsheet) issues are dated July 1939 (back cover detached) and February 1940. The pulp-format issues are from July 1941, April 1943, and April 1945. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $425.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
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Film Fun Group (Film Fun Publishing Co., 1923-41) Condition: Average VG. This huge lot has too many issues to be cataloged individually, but suffice it to say there are 84 issues with the bulk of them dating from the late 1920s through the 1930s. There are (of course) scores of fantastic covers painted by Enoch Bolles. The grades vary quite a bit, but the overall average is somewhere around Very Good. Please note that a few issues have duplicates. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate VG value for group = $1,750.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
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Flash Gordon Strange Adventure Magazine V1#1 (CJH Publications, 1936) Condition: Apparent VG+. The only issue of this rare pulp, which could easily be confused for a comic book. Reprints "The Master of Mars" with cover art and eight full-page color illustrations by Fred Meagher. Apparent grade is due to full-length spine restoration (professional). Bookery's Guide to Pulps GD value = $300; VG value = $750.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
G-8 and His Battle Aces Group (Popular, 1935-42) Condition: Average V/FN. Here are the issues dated January 1935, March 1936, August 1936, September 1936, July 1937, February 1939, March 1939, September 1939, June 1940, July 1940, August 1940, September 1940, October 1940, November 1940, and April 1942. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $1,350.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Ghost Stories Group (Macfadden, 1926-27) Condition: FN-. This big batch of oversize bedsheet-format pulps is in preternaturally nice condition! Included are the issues dated July 1926 (first issue), August 1926, September 1926, October 1926, November 1926 (Agatha Christie), December 1926, January 1927, March 1927, April 1927, May 1927, June 1927, July 1927, August 1927, and September 1927. Bookery's Guide to Pulps FN value for group = $2,125.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Ghost Stories Group (Macfadden, 1927-29) Condition: Average FN-. Considering the size of these vintage magazines, these examples are in a truly amazing state of preservation. Included in this group are issues dated October 1927, November 1927, December 1927, January 1928, February 1928, March 1928, April 1928, May 1928, June 1928, April 1929, May 1929, June 1929, July 1929, August 1929, September 1929, October 1929, November 1929, and December 1929. Bookery's Guide to Pulps FN value for group = $2,025.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Ghost Stories Group (Macfadden, 1928-30) Condition: Average FN. This group offers the issues dated August 1928 (first pulp-format issue), September 1928, October 1928, November 1928, December 1928, January 1929, February 1929, March 1929, January 1930 (return to pulp format, Upton Sinclair story), and February 1930. A very impressive group of pulps from this early horror-themed title. Bookery's Guide to Pulps FN value for group = $1,475.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Ghost Stories Group (Macfadden, 1930-32) Condition: Average VG/FN. This lot consists of issues dated March 1930, April 1930, May 1930, June 1930, July 1930, August 1930, September 1930, October 1930, November 1930, December 1930, January 1931, February 1931, March 1931, April 1931, May 1931, June 1931, July 1931, August-September 1931, October-November 1931, and January 1932. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $1,575.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Horror Stories Group (Popular, 1935-41). Horror stories are definitely the focus of this highly collectible pulp series! Included here are issues dated January 1935 (VG+), March 1935 (FN+), July 1935 (VF), December 1935 (VG/FN), April-May 1936 (VF-), June-July 1937 (VG+), August-September 1937 (FN-), and February 1941 (FN-). Bookery's Guide to Pulps speculates that the February 1941 issue may be the scarcest issue of the whole series. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $1,950.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
The Lone Ranger Magazine Group (Trojan Publishing, 1937) Condition: Average FN. This pulp title is considered scarce, and we're pleased to be offering all eight issues of the series in three group lots. This group includes the first two issues, dated April 1937 and May 1937. Both are in nearly flawless condition, with slightly darkening page edges being the only significant defect. These two copies must rank among the finest existing examples. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $1,500.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
The Lone Ranger Magazine Group (Trojan Publishing, 1937). Hi-Yo Silver! Here's a nice three-issue lot with two extremely high-grade copies. Included are the issues dated June 1937 (one interior illustration colored with crayon - GD/VG); July 1937 (FN-); and August 1937 (FN+). Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $1,400.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
The Lone Ranger Magazine Group (Trojan Publishing, 1937) Condition: Average FN+. The last pulp appearance of the Lone Ranger is a highlight in this very high-grade group. These are issues dated September 1937, October 1937, and November 1937 (last issue). Cover art by H. J. Ward. Bookery's Guide to Pulps FN value for group = $1,800.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
The Magic Carpet Magazine Group (Popular Fiction, 1933-34) Condition: Average VG/FN. This title is the continuation of Oriental Stories, and this lot consists of the complete five-issue run. Included are issues cover-dated January 1933, April 1933, July 1933, October 1933, and January 1934 (first and only pulp appearance of Robert E. Howard's Red Sonya (sic) of Rogatino, who inspired Marvel's Red Sonja). Cover art by Margaret Brundage and J. Allen St. John. Most of these copies look better than the grade assigned, but have tan (yet supple) pages. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $1,425.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Marvel Science Stories/Ka-Zar Group (Red Circle, 1936). This group of Marvel-related pulps consists of Ka-Zar October 1936 (VG+); Marvel Stories November 1940 (FN); Marvel Science Stories February 1939 (VG+); and Marvel Science Stories April-May 1939 (VG/FN). Marvel Stories November 1940 contains a one page ad for Marvel Mystery comics, drawn by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $525.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Movie Action Magazine Group (Street & Smith, 1935-36). This lot consists of issues dated November 1935 (VG/FN); December 1935 (VG/FN); January 1936 (cover tears glued and color touch - Apparent VG+); March 1936 (VG+); and June 1936 (FN). Movie feature adaptations include "The Last Days of Pompeii," "The Invisible Ray," "Drake the Pirate," and "The Walking Dead." All are scarce to rare. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $1,350.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Movie Western Group Plus (Albing Publications, 1941). This lot consists of Movie Western July 1941 (VG+), October 1941 (FN-), and December 1941 (FN-). Also included are two copies of Hopalong Cassidy's Western Magazine (Winter 1951 - VG and VG+). Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $750.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
New Mystery Adventures Group (Movie Digest, 1935-36). Included in this lot are issues dated October 1935 (VG/FN); January 1936 (FN); and February 1936 (VG); plus the retitled (Mystery Adventure Magazine) issues dated May 1936 (FN) and July 1936 (FN). Three of these pulps sport cover art by Norman Saunders. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $1,500.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Nick Carter Magazine Group (Street & Smith, 1933-35) Condition: Average VG/FN. Here are issues dated June 1933, July 1933, November 1933, April 1934, July 1935, September 1935, October 1935, and December 1935. The April 1934 issue is VG- (nearly detached back cover); the overall average for this group is VG/FN. All feature wonderful cover art by Jerome Rozen. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $650.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
The Octopus March 1939 (Popular, 1939) Condition: VG+. Here is a copy of the only issue of this title. The series became The Scorpion with the following issue. This is a nice solid copy with a full unfaded spine and supple cream pages. Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value = $375.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Operator #5 Group (Popular, 1934-36). This lot consists of three issues starring America's undercover ace, secret service Operator #5: May 1934 (FN), November 1934 (FN), and April 1936 (VG+). Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $825.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Oriental Stories Group (Popular Fiction, 1930-32). This group includes the issues dated October-November 1930 (FN), December-January 1931 (GD), February-March 1931 (VG), Spring 1931 (VG/FN), and Winter 1932 (FN). Highlights include several Robert E. Howard stories and a cover by J. Allen St. John. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $1,400.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Oriental Stories Group (Popular Fiction, 1931-32). Included in this lot are the issues designated Summer 1931 (FN), Autumn 1931 (FN+), Spring 1932 (FN-), and Summer 1932 (last issue - VG+). Highlights include a notorious "nipple cover" (Autumn 1931), stories by Robert E. Howard, and cover art by Margaret Brundage. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $1,300.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
The Phantom Detective Bound Volume Group (Standard Magazines, 1943-51). This lot consists of five books containing issues of The Phantom Detective which have been trimmed and bound into hardback volumes. The issues included are dated January 1943, February 1943 (Canadian), March 1943, April 1943, May 1943 (Canadian), June 1943, August 1943, August 1943 (Canadian), October 1943, November 1943 (Canadian), December 1943, February 1944 (Canadian), May 1944 (Canadian), August 1944 (Canadian), November 1944 (Canadian), January 1948, March 1948, May 1948, July 1948, September 1948, November 1948, Winter 1950, Spring 1950, Summer 1950, Fall 1950, Winter 1951, Spring 1951, Summer 1951, and Fall 1951. Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value for group = $730.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
The Phantom Detective Group (Standard Magazines, 1933-45) Condition: Average VG+. The first appearance of the Phantom Detective, in the first issue, is the highlight of this group. Included are the issues dated February 1933 (first issue), April 1933, May 1933, July 1933, December 1933, July 1935, January 1936, April 1936, December 1936, February 1937, August 1937, September 1938, and June 1945. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $1,375.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
The Phantom Detective Bound Volumes Group (Standard Magazines, 1934-41). These are five volumes containing issues of The Phantom Detective which have been trimmed and bound into hardback books. They contain issues dated January 1934, February 1934, March 1934, April 1934, May 1934, June 1934, January 1938, February 1938, March 1938, April 1938, May 1938, June 1938, July 1939, August 1939, September 1939, October 1939, November 1939, December 1939, July 1940, August 1940, September 1940, October 1940, November 1940, December 1940, January 1941, February 1941, March 1941, April 1941, May 1941, and June 1941. Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value for group = $1,555.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Planet Stories Group (Fiction House, 1939-55) Condition: Average VG+. This giant group lot includes nearly every issue of Planet Stories ever published. In the interest of brevity, we'll list just the issues that are not included: July 1953, November 1953, and May 1954. Every other issue from Winter 1939 through Summer 1955 is here! Grades vary to some degree, but are remarkably consistent throughout this run. Nearly all have supple cream pages. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $2,100.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Popular Detective Bound Volumes Group (Better Publications, 1940-47). This lot consists of two bound volumes of pulps. The first volume contains issues dated February, April, June, August, October, and December 1940; the second volume contains issues dated January, March, May, July, September, and November 1947. Nice pulps and bindings. Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value for group = $325.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Miscellaneous Bedsheet Pulp Group (Various, 1933-55) Condition: Average VG+. This varied group of oversize, bedsheet format, and magazine-size pulps consists of Strange Suicides February 1933 (rare); Scarlet Adventuress December 1935 (rare); True Gang Life November 1934 (first issue); The Blue Book Magazine February 1931 (Tarzan); Personal Adventure Stories July 1937 (first issue); Fantastic Science Fiction August 1952 (first issue); Flying Aces July 1937 (brittle - GD); Major Bowe's Amateur Magazine March 1936 (first issue); True Weird November 1955; Avon Love Book Monthly #1 (Blonde Baggage), #2 (Chorus Girl), #3 (Teach Me to Love); Doc Wizard's Lucky Systems Fall 1934; and From Unknown Worlds 1948. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $1,275.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Military and Aviation Pulp Group (Various, 1929-40) Condition: Average VG. An interesting group of pulps with a military or aviation theme. They are Battle Birds June 1933, July 1933, October 1933, November 1933, December 1933, January 1934, March 1934, May 1934, August 1934, and May 1944; Bill Barnes Air Adventurer February 1934 (first issue) and August 1934; Captain Combat April 1940 and June 1940; Thrilling Adventures November 1938 and July 1942 (Louis L'Amour); Under Fire Magazine April 1929 (rare); Adventure August, 1935 and July 1944; George Bruce's Contact September 1933; George Bruce's Squadron November 1933 and December 1933; RAF Aces August 1941; Flying Cadet January 1943; Sky Fighters July 1938 and September 1939; Air Trails October 1928 (first issue); Sky Birds March 1934; Tailspin Tommy #1 October 1936 and #2 January 1937 (spine restoration); and Terence X. O'Leary's War Birds April 1935 and June 1935. Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value for group = $2,060.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Miscellaneous Detective Pulp Group (Various, 1927-50) Condition: Average GD/VG. This large group consists of various detective-themed pulps. Offered here are Nickel Detective March 1933; Red Mask Detective Stories March 1941 (first issue); Complete Detective Novels June 1928 (first issue); World Man Hunters January 1934 (first issue); Black Mask November 1927 (Dashiell Hammett, no back cover, front cover restored - FR); April 1929, March 1937, September 1937, and November 1944; Triple Detective Spring 1948, Spring 1950, and Fall 1952; Private Detective August 1950; Hollywood Detective May 1944 and August 1950; Super-Detective February 1950; Detective Book Magazine April 1931, Spring 1945, and December-February 1950; Mammoth Detective November 1944 and December 1946; Crime Busters December 1937 and December 1938 (2 copies); Five Detective Novels November 1949 (first issue); Flynn's Detective Fiction July 1943; Fact Detective Stories March 1939 (first issue); Great Detective Stories April 1933; Clues January 1929, August 1929, July 1930, and July 1934. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $1,025. 10From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Miscellaneous Pulp Group (Various, 1901-40). This varied group includes first issues, old issues, and other unusual pulps. Offered here are The All-Story Magazine #1 January 1905 (FR); All-Story Weekly May 24, 1919 (GD) and August 9, 1919 (VG+); Thrilling Tales May 1927 (#1) (rare - VG-); The Popular Magazine November 1903 (#1) (FR); How 7 January 1928 (#1) (GD); The Golden Book January 1925 (#1) (no back cover - FR); The Strand Magazine April 1901 (H. G. Wells "First Men in the Moon" - VG); Five-Novels Monthly February 1933 (VG); Confession Novel of the Month May 1940 ("Swastika Bride" - VG); Comedy #1 (2 copies - VG and GD); South Sea Stories December 1939 (#1) (VG); High-Seas Adventures December 1934 (VG); Complete Stories February 18, 1935 (VG); Railroad Stories August 1937 (VG+); Red Star Adventures January 1941 (VG+); Cavalier Classics September 1940 (VG); Modern Mechanix September 1933 (VG); Technical World Magazine September 1914 (VG+); and Cartoons Magazine January 1916 (VG/FN), March 1916 (FN), July 1916 (FN), August 1916 (VG/FN), October 1916 (FN), November 1916 (FN), and November 1918 (GD). Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $750. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Miscellaneous Detective Pulp Group (Various, 1933-43). A nice lot offering issues from three collectible detective pulp titles. Included here are Black Book Detective June 1933 (first issue - VG+), December 1933 (VG+), October 1934 (VG-), April 1936 (2 copies - VG+ and FN-), and May 1938 (FN-); Ace G-Man Stories May-June 1936 (first issue - VG+), March-April 1938 (FN+), and September-October 1938 (FN); and Thrilling Detective January 1934 (VG+), August 1935 (VG/FN), March 1936 (VG+), May 1941 (VG), and November 1943 (VG). Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $1,000.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Miscellaneous "Mystery" Pulp Group (Various, 1928-50) Condition: Average VG-. This group focuses on pulps with "Mystery" in the title. They are: Mystery Tales June 1938 and March 1940; Exciting Mystery October 1942 and Spring 1943; Thrilling Mystery October 1935 and Summer 1944; Mystery Novels July 1940; Mystery Novels Magazine Spring 1934, May 1935, and September 1935; Red Star Mystery August 1940; Mystery Stories October 1928 and April 1929; and Mystery Book Magazine Winter 1950 and Summer 1950. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $825.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Bedsheet-format Detective Pulp Group (Various, 1929-56) Condition: Average VG. This group offers Amazing Detective Tales June 1930, July 1930, August 1930, September 1930, and October 1930; Scientific Detective Monthly January 1930, February 1930, and May 1930; Real Detective Tales March 1929; Front Page Detective August 1936 (first issue); Headline Detective July 1939; Photo Detective September 1937; Crime Girls Annual 1956; and Detective Fiction May 3, 1941 ("Marihuana" story) and May 1942. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $900.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Miscellaneous "Risqué" Pulp Group (Various, circa 1930s) Condition: Average VG. This lot consists of a large group of vintage risqué pulps and pulp-like magazines. There are too many to list individually, but notable titles include Gay Parisienne (three issues), La Paree Stories (eight issues), Movie Humor (four issues), Movie Merry-Go-Round (nine issues), Real Screen Fun (seven issues), Reel Humor (seven issues), Snappy (three issues), Spicy Stories (three issues), plus many more publications with titles that often include the words "Paris," "Gay," "Scandal," and/or "Stories." Many sexy covers by Enoch Bolles and George Quintana. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $2,000.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Miscellaneous Detective Pulp Group (Various, 1933-40). This group of detective-themed pulps has a federal and romantic focus. Included are Public Enemy December 1935 (first issue, first appearance of Lynn Vickers Agent G-77 - FN); The Feds March 1937 (FN-); Federal Agent August 1936 (first issue - VG); Exciting Detective Fall 1940 (first issue - VG); Romantic Detective August 1938 (FN), October 1938 (VG/FN), and February 1939 (VG); and The Underworld April 1933 (rare, covers detached - GD+). Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $875.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Miscellaneous Detective Pulp Group (Various, 1934-46). This group includes Bull's-Eye Detective Fall 1938 (#1) (FN-); Exciting Detective Fall 1940 (#1) (classic cover - FN-); Popular Detective July 1935 (FN+); The Masked Detective Fall 1940 (#1) (FN); Ten Detective Aces November 1934 (FN) and December 1946 (VG); and Two-Book Detective July 1934 (VG) and December-January 1934 (scarce - VG+). Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $825.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Miscellaneous Pulp Group (Various, 1936-41). Several unusual themes are represented in this varied group. Included are Fifth Column November 1940 (GD/VG); January 1941 (VG/FN, classic cover); Vice Squad Detective (Fair, cover logo removed. Rare); Double-Action Gang Magazine September 1936 (FN-); South Sea Stories December 1939 (FN); Knockout Magazine January-February 1937 (VG-); July-August 1937 (VG-); and April-May 1938 (VG). Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $850.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Miscellaneous Horror Pulp Group (Various, 1936-48). This nice group of "weird menace" pulps consists of Ace Mystery Magazine May 1936 (first issue - VG); Dime Mystery Magazine February 1948 (VG/FN); Sinister Stories March 1940 (VG/FN); Strange Detective Mysteries November 1940 (VG/FN); Strange Stories August 1939 (VG/FN); and Uncanny Tales April-May 1939 (first issue, extreme sadism - FN+). Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $1,200.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Detective Pulps Bound Volumes Group (Best Publications, 1940-53). This lot consists of nine volumes containing detective pulps that have been trimmed and bound into hardback books. They include Triple Detective (four volumes) Summer 1949, Fall 1949, Spring 1950, Summer 1950, Fall 1950, Winter 1951, Spring 1951, Summer 1951, Fall 1951, Winter 1952, Spring 1952, Summer 1952, Fall 1952, Winter 1953, and Spring 1953; Detective Mystery Novel Summer 1947, Winter 1948, Spring 1948, Summer 1948, and Fall 1948; Five Detective Novel (two volumes) Winter 1952, Spring 1952, Summer 1952, Fall 1952, Winter 1953, Spring 1953, Summer 1953, and Fall 1953; Masked Detective Fall 1940, Winter 1941, Spring 1941, Summer 1941, Fall 1941, and December 1941; and Thrilling Detective February 1948, April 1948, June 1948, August 1948, October 1948, and December 1948. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $680.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Romantic Movie Stories Group (Fawcett, 1933-34) Condition: Average VG-. This lot consists of two issues, dated December 1933 (first issue, Greta Garbo cover - VG-) and January 1934 (Marlene Dietrich cover - VG-). Both have nice supple pages. Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value for group = $475.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Saucy Movie Tales April 1936 (Movie Digest, 1936) Condition: VG/FN. A rare issue, it features a classic bondage cover painted by Norman "Blaine" Saunders. Pages are white to off-white! Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value = $750; FN value = $1,500.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Saucy Movie Tales Dec 1936 (Movie Digest, 1936) Condition: VG/FN. A classic bare-breasted pulp cover, painted by Norman "Blaine" Saunders. Full unfaded spine, virtually no overhang wear, and supple pages. Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value = $750; FN value = $1,500.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Saucy Movie Tales Group (Movie Digest, 1935-36) Condition: Average VG/FN. Bookery's Guide to Pulps says that issues of this title are "scarce to rare". This lot has issues dated December 1935 (the first issue), March 1936, and November 1936. Cover art by Norman "Blaine" Saunders. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $1,275.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Saucy Movie Tales Group (Movie Digest, 1936-38). This three-issue group consists of the issues dated January 1936 (second issue of series, FN/VF), October 1936 (glue on spine, VG), and January-February 1938 (VG). Cover art by "Blaine" (Norman Saunders). Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $1,500.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Saucy Movie Tales May 1936 (Movie Digest, 1936) Condition: FN+. A rare pulp, with deliciously off-beat and sexy cover art. The cover painting is by none other than Norman Saunders, under his "Blaine" pseudonym. Note that the director is using a movie camera to defend his starlet from the attacking alligator! Truly remarkable condition for a publication of this vintage, with supple off-white pages. Bookery's Guide to Pulps FN value = $1,200.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Saucy Romantic Adventures May 1936 (#1) (Fiction Magazines, 1936) Condition: VG+. Here is the first issue of this rare pulp title. No major defects, just an accumulation of light general wear. Page quality is very nice, creamy and supple. Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value = $750.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
The Scorpion April-May 1939 (Popular, 1939) Condition: FN-. This one-issue pulp series was the sequel to the equally collectible The Octopus (a copy of which is also offered in this auction). This issue's story "Satan's Incubator" features Dr. Skull. Minor edge wear is evident, but a full, unfaded spine and fresh off-white pages make this copy among the best you're likely to encounter. Bookery's Guide to Pulps FN value = $750.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
The Secret 6 Group (Popular, 1934-35). Here is the complete four-issue run of this title. It consists of the issues dated October 1934 (first issue - VG+), November 1934 (VG+), December 1934 (GD), and January 1935 (last issue - VG+). All have supple cream to off-white pages. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $1,400.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Secret Agent X Group (Ace, 1934-36). This lot consists of the following issues: April 1934 (VG/FN), June 1934 (FN+), August 1934 (VG/FN), December 1934 (FN), April 1935 (VG+), September 1935 (FN+), November 1935 (VG+), and January 1936 (VG/FN). Page quality ranges from off-white to light tan; none are brittle. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $1,600.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
The Shadow Group (Street & Smith, 1932) Condition: Average VG+. This early group offers issues dated March 1932, May 1932, and July 1932. All three have full unfaded spines and supple cream to off-white pages. Cover art is by George Rozen. Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value for group = $1,200.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
The Shadow Group (Street & Smith, 1936-49). This group consists of issues dated March 1, 1936 (first appearance of Voodoo Master, classic cover - VG+); August 1, 1936 (VG-); May 1, 1939 (VG+); May 15, 1940 (fourth and final appearance of Shiwan-Khan - VG+); June 1943 (FN/VF); and Winter 1949 (scarce - VG/FN). Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $750.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Speakeasy Stories April-May (V1#1) (Good Story Magazine Co., 1931) Condition: GD/VG. The first issue of this rare pulp series, which had a run of only four issues. The front cover has a long tear, the pages are light tan -- not brittle. Bookery's Guide to Pulps GD value = $160; VG value = $400.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Spicy-Adventure Stories Group (Culture, 1935). This select group contains four "spicy" issues dated May 1935 (VG/FN), July 1935 (VG/FN), September 1935 (FN/VF), and December 1935 (VF-). The December issue is in truly amazing condition. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $1,200.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Spicy Adventure Stories Group (Culture, 1936-37) Condition: Average FN/VF. This spicy group should put some sweat on your brow! It includes issues dated October 1936, February 1937, and March 1937. Two covers are by H. J. Ward, one is by H. L. Parkhurst. Bookery's Guide to Pulps FN value for group = $1,200.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Spicy-Adventure Stories Group (Culture, 1936). A small group of Spicy pulps in absolutely wonderful condition! They are the March (FN/VF), April (FN+), and May (FN/VF) 1936 issues. All have off-white pages. Bookery's Guide to Pulps FN value for group = $1,200.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Spicy-Adventure Stories Group (Culture, 1937-38). Here's another small group of top-condition Spicy pulps. Included are the issues from May 1937 (FN/VF), November 1937 (FN/VF), and January 1938 (FN). Pages are cream to light tan, not brittle. Bookery's Guide to Pulps FN value for group = $1,150.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Spicy-Adventure Stories Group (Culture, 1938-39). The issues in this lot are dated September 1938 (FN/VF), January 1939 (VG/FN), June 1939 (VG+), and September 1939 (GD/VG). Three have cover art by H. J. Ward, one by H. L. Parkhurst. The September 1938 issue is scarce. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $1,150.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Spicy-Adventure Stories Group (Culture, 1939-41) Condition: Average VG+. This lot consists of issues dated December 1939, January 1940, February 1940, March 1940, April 1940, July 1940, and April 1941. These feature many incredible painted covers by H. J. Ward and H. L. Parkhurst. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $1,700.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Spicy Detective Stories Group (Culture, 1935-42). Here's a fantastic group of detective pulps with that spicy flavor. Included here are issues cover-dated October 1935 (FN+), November 1935 (VG/FN), January 1936 (FN+), November 1936 (VG+), March 1938 (VG), May 1939 (scarce - FN), June 1941 (scarce - GD/VG), and August 1942 (GD/VG). Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $2,200.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Spicy Mystery February 1936 (Culture, 1936) Condition: FN-. Absolutely classic horror cover painted by H. J. Ward. Plus a "Batman" story (but no, it's not the Batman....)! This is a wonderful copy, with a full, tight, unfaded spine, great cover color, virtually no overhang wear, and supple pages. The only defects to speak of are light foxing near the open edge, "printer's creases" near the spine, and some tiny blobs of binding glue on the cover. It is definitely one of the nicest copies you're ever likely to find. Bookery's Guide to Pulps FN value = $1,500.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Spicy Mystery Group (Culture, 1935-36). This impressive three-issue lot consists of the issues dated September 1935 (FN/VF), January 1936 (VG+), and March 1936 (VF-). The March 1936 issue is virtually flawless. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $1,400.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Spicy Mystery Group (Culture, 1936-38). Here are three issues cover-dated December 1936 (VG/FN), May 1938 (VG/FN), and October 1938 (several coupons and most of a few pages at the end of the book have been torn out, scarce - Qualified FN). Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $900.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Spicy Mystery Group (Culture, 1938-42). This group offers issues dated December 1938 (photo cover, scarce - VG), May 1941 (GD/VG), and February 1942 (science fiction cover - FN+). Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $1,350.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Spicy Western Stories Group (Culture, 1936-39). A nice group of high-grade Westerns with that famous spicy attitude. These issues are dated December 1936 (FN/VF), February 1937 (FN+), and January 1939 (FN-). December 1936 is the second issue of this title. Bookery's Guide to Pulps FN value for group = $700.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Spicy Western Stories Group (Culture, 1939-42) Condition: Average GD+. This large group has issues dated November 1939 (scarce), July 1940, January 1941, March 1941, April 1941, August 1941, March 1942, June 1942, August 1942, and October 1942. Many great covers painted by H. J. Ward, but browning pages and trimmed overhang are common defects. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $450.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
The Spider October 1933 (#1) (Popular, 1933) Condition: VG/FN. Here is the first issue of this long-running and well-remembered pulp title. The condition of this copy is very impressive -- it is clean, tight, and very attractive, with a minimum of overhang wear and cream to off-white pages. Only moderate wear to the back cover keeps this beautiful magazine out of the Fine range. Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value = $875; FN value = $1,750.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
The Spider Group (Popular, 1933-34) Condition: Average GD+. This group consists of the second, third, and fourth issues of this popular "hero" pulp, cover dated November 1933, December 1933, and January 1934. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $450.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
The Spider Group (Popular, 1934). This nice group of early Spider pulps includes the issues dated February 1934 (no back cover - FR), March 1934 (first classic cover image of Spider with hat, mask, and cape - VG), April 1934 (classic cover - VG), May 1934 (VG), and June 1934 (devil cover - VG/FN). Some of these issues have browning pages. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $1,375.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
The Spider Group (Popular, 1934-35). This lot consists of issues cover-dated July 1934 (VG), August 1934 (no back cover - FR), September 1934 (VG), October 1934 (VG+), November 1934 (VG), December 1934 (VG), January 1935 (GD), February 1935 (GD/VG), and March 1935 (brittle - VG). Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $950.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
The Spider Group (Popular, 1935-36) Condition: Average VG. This group includes the following issues: April 1935, May 1935, June 1935, July 1935 (FN/VF), August 1935, September 1935, October 1935, November 1935, December 1935, and January 1936. That's a complete 10-issue run! The grades vary to some degree. For example, the July 1935 issue grades FN/VF while a few others are definitely below Very Good condition, but the overall average is at least Very Good. Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value for group = $1,025.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
The Spider Group (Popular, 1936) Condition: Average VG+. The 11 pulps in this group consist of a complete run from February 1936 through December 1936. The grades vary to some degree, but the overall average is VG+. Bondage and torture-themed covers are common on this run. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $1,650.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
The Spider Group (Popular, 1937) Condition: VG. This lot is a complete run of issues for the year 1937, 12 monthly copies dated January through December. Many great cover images and affordable grades (with generally nice paper quality) make this group a desirable one for discerning pulp collectors. Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value for group = $1,350.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
The Spider Group (Popular, 1938) Condition: Average VG. A full year's worth of the Spider's pulp adventures awaits the winner of this group lot. It includes 12 monthly issues for the year of 1938 -- January through December. Grades vary, for example, while the February 1938 issue is a gorgeous VF-, the overall average remains VG. There are several gory and violent covers. Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value for group = $1,425.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
The Spider Group (Popular, 1939). Here is a nearly complete run of Spider pulps for the year 1939 -- the only month missing is the July issue. The grades are as follows: January 1939 (VG/FN), February 1939 (FN), March 1939 (slight color touch to back cover at lower corner - Apparent VF-), April 1939 (GD/VG), May 1939 (GD), June 1939 (VG-), August 1939 (VG), September 1939 (classic cover - VG), October 1939 (no back cover - FR), November 1939 (GD), and December 1939 (VG+). Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $1,200.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
The Spider Group (Popular, 1940). This group includes the issues cover-dated January 1940 (VG), February 1940 (FN-), March 1940 (FN/VF), April 1940 (VG/FN), May 1940 (VG/FN), and June 1940 (VG). The March issue is the first of seven classic "fanged" Spider covers. April, May, and June also feature "fanged" Spider covers. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $1,300.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
The Spider Group (Popular, 1940-41) Condition: Average GD/VG. This lot consists of the issues dated July 1940, August 1940, September 1940, November 1940, December 1940, January 1941, March 1941, April 1941, May 1941, June 1941. Highlights include the three final "fanged" Spider covers. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $700.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
The Spider Group (Popular, 1941-42) Condition: Average VG+. The issues in this group consist of a complete run from July 1941 through February 1942. There are two copies of the August 1941 issue, for a total of nine issues in this group. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $850.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
The Spider Group (Popular, 1942) Condition: Average VG. Here is a complete run of nine issues dated from March 1942 through November 1942. The March 1942 issue contains a Suicide Squad cross-over from the Ace G-Man pulp. Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value for group = $685.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
The Spider Group (Popular, 1942-43) Condition: Average VG+. This lot includes the issues dated December 1942, January 1943, February 1943, March 1943, June 1943, August 1943, October 1943 (2 copies), and December 1943 (2 copies, last issue). These examples show some wear, but generally have very nice paper quality. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $900.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Submarine Stories Group (Dell, 1929-30). Bookery's Guide to Pulps says this is "among the rarest of all pulp titles." Offered here is the first issue, April 1929 (back cover detached - GD), and the issue dated March 1930 (VG+). Both have nice supple pages, and are sure to make the winning bidder the envy of his pulp-collecting comrades. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $1,200.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Submarine Stories Group (Dell, 1929-30) Condition: Average VG/FN. This group consists of two very nice copies of this exceedingly rare pulp title. They are the issues dated November 1929 and September 1930 (the final issue). Both grade VG/FN and have tanning (but supple) pages. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $2,250.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Submarine Stories Group (Dell, 1930). Two nice issues of this rare title, dated May 1930 (VG/FN) and July 1930 (GD/VG). Pages are creamy and supple. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $1,600.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Tales of Magic and Mystery Group (Personal Arts Company, 1927-28). This group consists of the complete five-issue run of this scarce title. They are the issues dated December 1927 (#1) (incomplete, centerfold missing, spine taped, restapled - PR), January 1928 (#2) (spine and inside covers taped - GD), February 1928 (#3) (spine and inside covers taped - GD), March 1928 (#4) (VG+), and April 1928 (#5) (spine and inside covers taped - GD). The March issue contains "Cool Air" by H. P. Lovecraft, all have stories by Walter Gibson. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $850.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Terror Tales Group (Popular, 1934) Condition: Average FN. This lot consists of the following issues: September 1934 (#1), October 1934 (#2), and December 1934 (#4). Classic cover art and great condition are the highlights of this group. Bookery's Guide to Pulps FN value for group = $1,300.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Terror Tales Group (Popular, 1935-38) Condition: Average FN. This group of exceptionally nice horror pulps includes the issues dated February 1935, April 1935, June 1936, July-August 1936, May-June 1937, and September-October 1938. Cover themes of bondage and sadism are common for this title. Bookery's Guide to Pulps FN value for group = $1,500.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Thrilling Wonder Stories Group (Standard, 1936-55) Condition: Average FN-. This humongous group consists of issues dated August 1936 (first issue - FR), October 1936, December 1936, February 1937, June 1937, December 1937, February 1938, April 1938, June 1938, August 1938, October 1938, December 1938, February 1939, April 1939, June 1939, August 1939, October 1939, December 1939, January 1940, February 1940, March 1940, April 1940, May 1940, July 1940, August 1940, September 1940, October 1940, November 1940, December 1940, January 1941, February 1941, April 1941, June 1941, August 1941, October 1941, December 1941, February 1942, April 1942, June 1942, August 1942, October 1942, December 1942, February 1943, April 1943, June 1943, August 1943, Fall 1943, Winter 1944, Spring 1944, Summer 1944, Fall 1944, Winter 1945, Spring 1945, Fall 1945, Winter 1946, Spring 1946, Summer 1946, Fall 1946, December 1946, February 1947, April 1947, June 1947, August 1947, October 1947, December 1947, February 1948, April 1948, June 1948, August 1948, October 1948, December 1948, February 1949, April 1949, June 1949, August 1949, October 1949, February 1950, April 1950, June 1950, August 1950, October 1950, December 1950, February 1951, April 1951, June 1951, August 1951, October 1951, December 1951, February 1952, April 1952, June 1952, August 1952, October 1952, December 1952, February 1953, April 1953, June 1953, November 1953, Winter 1954, Spring 1954, Summer 1954, Fall 1954, and Winter 1955. Nearly the entire run of this title is represented here. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $2,200.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Unknown/Unknown Worlds Group (Street & Smith, 1939-43) Condition: Average VG+. This large group includes issues dated March 1939 (2 copies - first issue), April 1939, May 1939, June 1939, September 1939, October 1939, November 1939, December 1939 (2), January 1940, March 1940 (2), April 1940, May 1940, June 1940, August 1940 (2), September 1940, November 1940, December 1940, February 1941, April 1941 (2), June 1941, August 1941, October 1941 (title changes to Unknown Worlds, switch to bedsheet format), December 1941 (2), February 1942, April 1942, June 1942, August 1942, October 1942, December 1942, June 1943 (2 copies - return to pulp format), August 1943 (2), and October 1943. Notable authors include Robert Heinlein, L. Ron Hubbard, Robert Bloch, Raymond Chandler, Theodore Sturgeon, and more. Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value for group = $1,275.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
War Stories Group (Dell, 1926-32) Condition: Average GD. This group contains almost every one of this title's 106-issue run. Only six issues are missing; December 8, 1927 (V7#19); May 10, 1928 (V10#30); July 4, 1929 (V20#60); December 1930 (V30#88); June 1931 (V32#95); and May 1932 (V35#105). Many of these pulps look very attractive, with front covers that appear to be in Very Good (or even Fine) condition, but almost all have browning or brittle pages -- hence the low average grade. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $1,600.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Weird Tales March 1923 (#1) (Popular Fiction, 1923) Condition: FR. The first issue from the longest-running and most influential of all pulp horror titles. This copy is a "first state," identified by the orange border around "Ooze," the man's orange shirt, and the woman's black bow, (colors are different on the rarer "second state" printing). A rare pulp, obtaining a copy in any condition is a remarkable achievement for most collectors. This example has suffered from the ravages of time but is still complete, and readable. The front and back covers are detached. Interior pages are tan but not brittle, and about 60% of the spine is still intact. This is the first copy of this pulp that Heritage has offered at auction. Bookery's Guide to Pulps GD value = $3,000.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Weird Tales April 1923 (Popular Fiction, 1923) Condition: Apparent GD. The second issue of this seminal title, Bookery's Guide to Pulps describes this issue as "very rare," with a price value close to that of the first issue. This copy shows considerable wear and has extensive tape repair with color touch along the spine. The pages have darkened to a light tan but remain pleasingly supple. Bookery's Guide to Pulps GD value = $2,400.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Weird Tales May 1923 (Popular Fiction, 1923) Condition: FR. Here is the very first bedsheet-format edition of Weird Tales, and the third issue of this title overall. Bookery's Guide to Pulps describes this issue as very rare. This copy looks better than your average Fair, but the front and back covers are detached. Bookery's Guide to Pulps GD value = $1,200.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Weird Tales September 1923 (Popular Fiction, 1923) Condition: VG. These oversize bedsheet pulps are prone to being damaged easily, copies that survive in grades above Good are rare indeed. This copy has a tight full spine and clean, crease-free cover. While there is moderate edge wear and the pages are browning, this copy may be among the best examples that most collectors will ever have a chance to own. Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value = $2,000. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Weird Tales October 1923 (Popular Fiction, 1923) Condition: VG+. This rare bedsheet pulp features both H. P. Lovecraft and Seabury Quinn's first stories published for this title. This copy has a tight full spine and clean, crease-free cover. Other than moderate edge wear and browning pages, this pulp is in truly remarkable condition. Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value = $3,500.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Weird Tales June 1923 (Popular Fiction, 1923) Condition: VG+. This solid copy is in impressive condition for such an early bedsheet-format issue. The cover stock shows virtually no oxidation, and the pages are tanning but not brittle. Light moderate wear overall, but no major defects to note. This issue features the story "The Phantom Wolfhound" By Otis Adelbert Kline. Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value = $2,500.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Weird Tales July-August 1923 (Popular Fiction, 1923) Condition: VG+. The fifth issue in this series, highlights include two poems by Clark Ashton Smith, marking the author's first appearance in Weird Tales. This copy has supple cream to light-tan pages. A rare pulp, it has light general wear and no major defects to note. Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value = $2,000. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Weird Tales November 1924 (Popular Fiction, 1924) Condition: GD+. This issue is the first to return to pulp format after a brief attempt at publishing this title in the bedsheet format. Bookery's Guide to Pulps describes this issue as "very rare." Featured in this issue are the first published stories by Frank Belknap Long, "The Desert Lich," and Arthur J. Burks, "Thus Spake the Prophetess." Pages are cream and supple. Bookery's Guide to Pulps GD value = $800.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Weird Tales December 1924 (Popular Fiction, 1924) Condition: VG. Stories by Henry W. Whitehill and Frank Belknap Long. Pages are tan, yet supple. Very nice condition for such an early issue. Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value = $1,500.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Weird Tales July 1925 (Popular Fiction, 1925) Condition: VG+. This key issue features the first published story by Robert E. Howard, "Spear And Fang." It also features the first published story by H. Warner Munn, "The Werewolf of Ponkert," plus "The Unnamable" by H. P. Lovecraft. Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value = $1,500.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Weird Tales November 1931 Cover Press Proof. Measures 8" x 10 3/4". In Excellent condition.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Weird Tales December 1932 (Popular Fiction, 1932) Condition: VG/FN. The first appearance of Robert E. Howard's Conan in any medium came in this issue's "The Phoenix On The Sword!" And the J. Allen St. John cover art for Otis Kline's "Buccaneers of Venus" is certainly eye-grabbing. This is a tight, clean, copy with great color and supple cream to light-tan pages. Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value = $600; FN value = $1,200.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Weird Tales October 1933 (Popular Fiction, 1933) Condition: FN. Classic cover art and remarkable condition make this a very desirable pulp. Margaret Brundage's "bat-woman" cover is instantly recognizable. This copy is clean and tight, with great color, a full unfaded spine, and supple cream pages. This issue also features a Robert E. Howard Conan story, "The Pool of the Black One." Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value = $1,000.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Weird Tales November 1923 and January 1924 Group (Popular Fiction, 1923-24) Condition: Average FR. This two-issue lot includes November 1923 and January 1924. Both are in grades that can be honestly described as "beat but complete." They have considerable wear, but are complete and can be read. Both are scarce to rare, and both feature works by H. P. Lovecraft. Bookery's Guide to Pulps GD value for group = $1,500.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Weird Tales February 1924 and March 1924 Group (Popular Fiction, 1924) Condition: Average GD+. Issues cover dated February 1924 and March 1924 make up this lot. The front cover on the February issue is neatly detached, and the back cover is nearly so, however it's not in bad shape otherwise. The March issue has an article ghost-written for Harry Houdini, and also includes works by H. P. Lovecraft ("The Rats in the Walls" and "Ashes"). Bookery's Guide to Pulps GD value for group = $1,000.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Weird Tales April 1924 and May 1924 Group (Popular Fiction, 1924). Two rare bedsheet issues make up this lot. They are dated April 1924 (GD/VG) and May 1924 (spine rebuilt, covers reattached to spine - Apparent GD/VG). Both issues include features attributed to Harry Houdini (but actually ghost-written for him). The May issue is triple-sized, and was the last bedsheet-format issue. It includes the story "The Loved Dead," a tale so controversial that it led to many copies being removed from newsstands. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $1,400.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Weird Tales Group (Popular Fiction, 1940) Condition: Average VG. This lot consists of the issues dated October 1925, November 1925, and December 1925. The October issue has the first appearance of Seabury Quinn's Jules deGrandin, the December issue has deGrandin's first cover appearance. Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value for group = $1,150.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Weird Tales Group (Popular Fiction, 1925) Condition: Average VG. This lot consists of the issues dated August 1925 and September 1925. The August issue has the second published story by Robert E. Howard. The September issue has a story by H. P. Lovecraft. Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value for group = $1,125.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Weird Tales Group (Popular Fiction, 1925) Condition: Average GD+. This selection of early issues includes copies cover dated March 1925, April 1925, May 1925, and June 1925. Highlights include a pair of H. P. Lovecraft tales, and a classic giant spider cover on the June 1925 issue. Bookery's Guide to Pulps GD value for group = $1,080.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Weird Tales Group (Popular Fiction, 1925) Condition: Average GD+. This two-issue lot includes the issues dated January 1925 and February 1925. Highlights include a pair of H. P. Lovecraft stories, the first Weird Tales appearance of a story by E. Hoffman Price, and a devil cover on the February issue. The January issue has supple pages, the February issue is slightly brittle around the edges. Bookery's Guide to Pulps GD value = $880.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Weird Tales Group (Popular Fiction, 1926-27) Condition: Average GD/VG. This lot consists of issues dated June 1926, July 1926, August 1926, September 1926, October 1926, November 1926, December 1926, and January 1927. Included are stories by H. P. Lovecraft, Robert E. Howard, A. Merritt, and Edmond Hamilton (including his first published story), plus "Spider-Bite" by Robert S. Carr. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $1,500.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Weird Tales Group (Popular Fiction, 1926) Condition: Average GD/VG. This group includes the issues dated January 1926, February 1926, March 1926, April 1926, and May 1926. In addition to stories by Robert E. Howard and H. P. Lovecraft, this issue also offers the first published story by August Derleth. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $1,150.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Weird Tales Group (Popular Fiction, 1927-28) Condition: Average VG-. This group consists of issues dated December 1927, January 1928, February 1928, March 1928, April 1928, May 1928, June 1928, July 1928, August 1928, and September 1928. Highlights include the first H. P. Lovecraft Cthulhu story, "The Call of Cthulhu," the first Solomon Kane story by Robert E. Howard, and the first published story by Tennessee Williams. Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value for group = $1,800.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Weird Tales Group (Popular Fiction, 1927) Condition: Average GD/VG. This lot consists of issues dated February 1927, March 1927, April 1927, May 1927, June 1927, July 1927, August 1927, September 1927, October 1927, and November 1927. Highlights include tales by H. P. Lovecraft, and the first published stories by Donald Wandrei, Wallace West, and Manly Wade Wellman. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $1,025.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Weird Tales Group (Popular Fiction, 1928-29) Condition: Average VG. A nice large group, consisting of a complete run of 10 monthly issues dating from October 1928 through July 1929 (inclusive). Highlights include stories by Robert E. Howard, H. P. Lovecraft, and Frank Belknap Long, plus "The Copper Bowl," an infamous torture story by George F. Eliot. Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value for group = $1,475.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Weird Tales Group (Popular Fiction, 1929-30) Condition: Average GD/VG. This group includes a complete run of 10 monthly issues dated from August 1929 through May 1930 (inclusive). Highlights include the first appearance of King Kull by Robert E. Howard, and Amelia Long's "The Thought Monster," which was adapted to the silver screen as "Fiend Without a Face" in 1958. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $950.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Weird Tales Group (Popular Fiction, 1930-31) Condition: Average GD/VG. This lot consists of issues dated June 1930, July 1930, August 1930, September 1930, October 1930, November 1930, December 1930, January 1931, February 1931, May 1931, July 1931, and August 1931. Featured authors include Robert E. Howard, H. P. Lovecraft, Otis Kline, and Frank Belknap Long. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $1,050.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Weird Tales Group (Popular Fiction, 1931-32) Condition: Average VG+. Here is a complete run of 10 issues dated September 1931 through June 1932 (inclusive). The June 1932 issue has the first Weird Tales cover by J. Allen St. John. Other highlights include tales by Robert E. Howard, H. P. Lovecraft, and "Tam Son of the Tiger" by Otis Kline. Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value for group = $1,200.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Weird Tales Group (Popular Fiction, 1932-33) Condition: Average VG/FN. July 1932, August 1932, September 1932, October 1932, November 1932, January 1933, and February 1933 (GD+). Wonderful cover art by Margaret Brundage and J. Allen St. John. The September 1932 issue is the first to sport a Brundage cover. There are also several Robert E. Howard tales, including the second appearance of Conan in "The Scarlet Citadel." Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $1,250.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Weird Tales Group (Popular Fiction, 1933). This impressive group of Margaret Brundage-covered issues includes the following: May 1933 (VG/FN), June 1933 (VG/FN), July 1933 (FN), August (FN) and September (VG+). The June and September issues feature Robert E. Howard's Conan in "Black Colossus" and "The Slithering Shadow." Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $775.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Weird Tales Group (Popular Fiction, 1933-34). This group contains issues dated November 1933 (FN), January 1934 (classic cover - VG/FN), February 1934 (VG+), March 1934 (VG+), April 1934 (FN/VF), and June 1934 (FN+). All have cover art by Margaret Brundage. Featured authors include Joseph Kesselring, Robert E. Howard, and C. L. Moore. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $1,000.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Weird Tales Group (Popular Fiction, 1934-35) Condition: Average FN. This lot consists of high-grade copies dated July 1934, September 1934, October 1934, November 1934, December 1934 (the Conan story "A Witch Shall Be Born"), and March 1935. All have cover art by Margaret Brundage. Featured authors include Robert E. Howard and H. P. Lovecraft. Bookery's Guide to Pulps FN value for group = $1,075.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Weird Tales Group (Popular Fiction, 1935) Condition: Average FN+. These pulps are so nice, it's almost weird.... Here are the issues dated April 1935 (H.P. Lovecraft story), May 1935, June 1935, July 1935, August 1935 (Doctor Satan cover and story), and November 1935. Beautiful copies -- for the advanced pulp collector. Bookery's Guide to Pulps FN value for group = $975.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Weird Tales Group (Popular Fiction, 1935-36) Condition: Average FN+. Another group of incredibly high-grade pulps. This lot consists of issues dated December 1935 (Conan cover, Virgil Finlay illustrations), January 1936, February 1936, March 1936, April 1936, May 1936, June 1936, and July 1936. The July issue features Robert E. Howard's Conan in "Red Nails." Bookery's Guide to Pulps FN value for group = $1,325.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Weird Tales Group (Popular Fiction, 1936-37). This high-grade group consists of issues dated August-September 1936 (FN/VF), October 1936 (VG), November 1936 (FN/VF), December 1936 (VG+), January 1937 (FN/VF), March 1937 (FN/VF), and April 1937 (FN). All have beautiful cover art by Margaret Brundage. Featured authors include Robert E. Howard and H. P. Lovecraft. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $1,125.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Weird Tales Group (Popular Fiction, 1937-38) Condition: Average FN. This group offers the issues dated May 1937, June 1937, July 1937, August 1937, September 1937, October 1937, and January 1938. The August 1937 issue grades VG, yet the overall average for this group remains FN. Cover art by Margaret Brundage and Virgil Finlay. Stories by Robert E. Howard and H. P. Lovecraft are featured. Bookery's Guide to Pulps FN value for group = $750.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Weird Tales Group (Popular Fiction, 1938-39) Condition: Average VG/FN. February 1938, March 1938, April 1938, May 1938, June 1938, July 1938, August 1938, September 1938, October 1938, November 1938, December 1938, and January 1939. Grades vary; Several are FN or better, an equal number grade around VG. Most have cover art by Margaret Brundage. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $1,050.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Weird Tales Group (Popular Fiction, 1939-41) Condition: Average VG+. A large group, consisting of issues dated February 1939, March 1939, April 1939, May 1939 ("Almuric" by Robert E. Howard), July 1939, August 1939, September 1939, November 1939, December 1939 (first Hannes Bok cover art), January 1940, March 1940, May 1940, July 1940, September 1940, November 1940, January 1941, March 1941, and May 1941. Several issues have works by H. P. Lovecraft. Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value for group = $640.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Weird Tales Group (Popular Fiction, 1941-45) Condition: Average VG. This large group lot consists of issues dated July 1941, September 1941, May 1942, July 1942, September 1942, November 1942 (Ray Bradbury), January 1943 (two copies), March 1943, May 1943, July 1943, September 1943, November 1943, January 1944, March 1944, September 1944, November 1944, January 1945, March 1945, and May 1945. Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value for group = $520.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Weird Tales Group (Popular Fiction, 1945-73) Condition: Average GD/VG. This is a large group of lower-grade, later, issues of this very long-running title. Offered here are issues dated July 1945, September 1945, November 1945, January 1946, March 1946, July 1946, September 1946, November 1946, January 1947, March 1947, May 1947, July 1947, January 1948, March 1948, May 1948, July 1948, January 1949, March 1949, May 1949, January 1950, July 1950 (2 copies), September 1950, March 1951, May 1951, July 1951, September 1951, January 1952, March 1952, May 1952, July 1952, January 1953 (with subscription mailer envelope), and March 1953; plus three digest issues: January 1954, March 1954, and May 1954 (with subscription mailer envelope); and two 1970s issues: Summer 1973 and Fall 1973. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $475.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Wonder Stories Group (Standard, 1930-33) Condition: Average VG/FN. A nice lot of large bedsheet-format issues. These date from June 1930 (first issue), July 1930, August 1930, September 1930 (classic cover), October 1930, November 1931, December 1931, January 1932, February 1932, March 1932, April 1932, May 1932, June 1932, July 1932, August 1932, September 1932, October 1932, November 1932, December 1932, January 1933, February 1933, March 1933, April 1933, May 1933, June 1933, August 1933, and October 1933. Many great science fiction covers by Frank R. Paul. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $1,400.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Wonder Stories Group Plus (Gernsback, 1930-50) Condition: Average VG+. This group has a good selection of Wonder Stories pulps, and a very nice group of 11 bedsheet-format Wonder Stories Quarterly. December 1930, February 1931, March 1931, April 1931, July 1931, September 1931, October 1931, November 1933, December 1933, January 1934, February 1934, April 1934, May 1934, June 1934, July 1934, August 1934, September 1934, October 1934, November 1934, December 1934, January 1935, March 1935, April 1935, May 1935, June 1935, July 1935, August 1935, September 1935, October 1935, December 1935, January 1936, February 1936; and Wonder Story Annual 1950; plus the following issues of Wonder Stories Quarterly: Summer 1930, Fall 1930, Winter 1931, Spring 1931, Summer 1931, Fall 1931, Winter 1932, Spring 1932, Summer 1932, Fall 1932, and Winter 1933. Virtually all have nice supple pages, and full unfaded spines. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $1,500.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
The Mysterious Wu Fang Group (Popular, 1935-36). This lot consists of the first and last issues of this short-lived title. They are the September 1935 (VG+) and March 1936 (VG/FN) issues. The March issue's cover art is considered a pulp classic (both issues have cover art by Jerome Rozen). Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $1,000.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
The Mysterious Wu Fang Group (Popular, 1935-36) Condition: Average FN. Here are the November 1935, December 1935, and January 1936 issues of this "oriental menace" pulp series. Collectors will be hard-pressed to find nicer copies than those offered here. All feature superb cover art by Jerome Rozen. Bookery's Guide to Pulps FN value for group = $1,700.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Original Comic Art
Chris Achilleos - "Skull-Face Omnibus: Volume 1" Paperback Cover Painting Original Art (Panther, 1976). The fantasy stories of Robert E. Howard are treated to a bone-chilling cover scene painted by the talented Chris Achilleos, a world renowned artist and illustrator. Achilleos' career has spanned over 30 years and in that time he's painted magazine and video covers, posters, and album sleeves. Achilleos produced hundreds of stunning book covers during the '70s and '80s for the fantasy classics of such legends as Robert E. Howard, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Michael Moorcock, and J. R. R. Tolkien. This pulse-pounding painting has an image area that measures 19.5" x 30", and the art is framed and in Excellent condition.
Chris Achilleos - "Swamp Thing" Painting Original Art (undated). The soggy beast of the bogs, the Swamp Thing, roams the backwater bayous with a breath-taking beauty in his arms. This design is quite similar to the 1980 "Swamp Thing" movie poster one-sheet. It will certainly make a striking addition to any Swamp Thing original art collection. One of the best known fantasy artists working today, Chris Achilleos first came to prominence, for many, through his superb work on the cult-classic film "Heavy Metal." This painting has an image area that measures 20.5" x 28.5", and the art is framed and in Excellent condition.
Neal Adams - Vampirella #1 Complete 6-page Story "Goddess From the Sea" Original Art (Warren, 1969). Neal Adams dazzled Silver Age readers when he first appeared on the comics scene in the mid-sixties, and his grey tone art for the Warren horror magazines was some of his most memorable work. This incredible six-pager is drawn purely in pencil, and it hails from Don Glut's spine-tingler, "Goddess From the Sea." You'll be gasping for breath (just like the story's protagonist), not only at the twist ending to the yarn, but also at the beauty of this art. As a side note, nefarious Neal drew each page on the back of DC cover stock. Each page has an approximate image area of 11" x 15", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Neal Adams and Tom Palmer - The Avengers #95, page 20 Original Art (Marvel, 1972). As the Avengers wrap up their battle with the Kree, Rick Jones is kidnapped, and Maximus returns to a catatonic state of madness, washing a wave of guilt over Black Bolt, in this magnificent page penciled by Neal Adams, and inked by Tom Palmer. The image area measures 10" x 15". Some light printer's oil staining; otherwise the condition is Very Good.
Carl Barks - "The Wadfather" Preliminary Sketch Original Art (1971). When Carl Barks retired from comic books in 1966, he started painting in oil in his newly acquired free time. Drawn in 1971, this preliminary sketch, featuring Uncle Scrooge and his family, later evolved into "The Wadfather," painted the next year. Rendered in colored pencil and marker on an 8.5" x 11" sheet of paper, this colorful sketch is signed by Carl Barks, and in Very Good condition. Includes a note describing this sketch's origin, also signed by Carl Barks.
Carl Barks - Mickey Mouse Sketch Original Art, Group of 4 (undated). Mickey doesn't miss a beat, in these four sprightly sketches by Carl Barks. Rendered in graphite, and colored pencil, each 7" x 6" sketch is signed by Carl Barks, and in Excellent condition.
John Buscema and George Klein - Avengers #62 Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1969). The bravery of the Black Panther is spotlighted in this magnificent Marvel masterwork, the cover for "The Monarch and the Man-Ape." John Buscema's superlative figure work opened up new vistas of glory for the Avengers title and helped cement "Big John's" reputation as one of the key artists at Marvel Comics. Indeed, John Buscema's art set the standard for the "House of Ideas" after Jack Kirby departed in 1970. First-rate inker George Klein had just returned to the Marvel fold in 1968 after spending several prime years at DC. Sadly, he passed away only one year later in 1969, making his later Silver Age work at Marvel quite scarce. This show-stopping spectacular has an approximate image area of 10" x 15". The figures and portraits on this cover have been collaged together to create the composition. There are some light glue stains, and the title logo is a replacement. Overall, the cover has enormous eye-appeal and is in Very Good condition.
John Byrne - Marvel Collectible Classics: X-Men #2 Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1998). This astounding illustration graced the cover of Marvel Collectible Classics: X-Men #2, the interior of which reprinted the "Days of Future Past" storyline made popular by artist John Byrne and writer Chris Claremont. Originally published in The Uncanny X-Men #141 and 142, Claremont and Byrne's dystopian alternate future of oppressed mutants is captured in this magnificent John Byrne masterpiece. The image area measures 20" x 15", and the condition is Excellent. Signed by John Byrne at the lower right.
Nick Cardy - Aquaman #37 Cover Original Art (DC, 1968). "When the Sea dies..." This cover concept set the stage for a melodramatic masterpiece by the titanically talented Nick Cardy. Once seen, this compelling image is nearly impossible to banish from your memory -- Aquaman, the Sea King, holding the fallen form of his beloved wife, Mera, even as the sea dries up, paralyzing Aqualad and the other denizens of the deep. Similar dramatic poses of a "fallen loved one" have been showcased on many celebrated comic book covers over the years, but few of them can equal the supreme artistry of Nick Cardy's figure draftsmanship. Raw anguish is etched into Aquaman's suffering features. This Silver Age spectacular has an image area measuring approximately 12" x 18". The cover retains its original title logo photostat. The caption blurb, "When the Sea Dies..." isn't on the page and may have been done on an overlay, or on an intermediate production piece; otherwise, the art is in Excellent condition. If you've coveted a Silver Age Aquaman or Nick Cardy masterwork for your original art collection -- this show-stopper will be a hard one to top!
Ernie Chan - Marvel Team-Up #71 Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1978). While a slow poison steals Captain America's life, two desperate men -- Spider-Man and Falcon -- battle to save him, in this legendary cover illustration by Ernie Chan. The image area measures 10" x 15", and the art includes all the original logo, title, and masthead paste-up art. Some light staining; otherwise the condition is Very Good.
Dave Cockrum and Joe Sinnott - The Avengers #169 Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1978). Captain America, Iron Man, and Black Panther find the Three Dooms that threaten tomorrow, and if they don't -- it's the end of the world! Astounding Bronze Age cover illustration penciled by Dave Cockrum, and inked by Joe Sinnott. The image area measures 10" x 15". In Excellent condition. Signed by Dave Cockrum at the bottom left.
Gene Colan and Frank Giacoia - Daredevil #20 Splash Page 17 Original Art (Marvel, 1966). Face front, Marvelites -- from the scintillating Silver Age comes this spectacular splash by Gene "The Dean" Colan, spotlighting the Man Without Fear as he makes a bold, door-swinging entrance. This was Colan's first story for the title, and his power-packed pencils were given a perfect Silver Age polish by the talented Frank Giacoia. In Excellent condition, this page has an image area that measures approximately 10" x 15". Hang loose and bid, True Believers!
Gene Colan and Bill Everett - Tales to Astonish #88 Sub-Mariner Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1967). When Gene Colan took on the Sub-Mariner storyline in Tales to Astonish, he quickly modernized the layouts and pacing of the storytelling to fit more comfortably into Marvel's ongoing Silver Age revolution. Colan's powerful pencils are given a fine finish by the Sub-Mariner's creator, artist Bill Everett. This is a power-packed image that possesses an almost iconic appeal. The readers have a front row seat to this battle royal. Everett's black areas at the top and bottom of this scene create a nice framing technique for the powerful image. This dynamic cover has an image area of 13" x 20". The piece has areas with corrective white out, and the caption box at the bottom has been glued in place; otherwise, the art is in Very Good condition. Imperius Rex!
L. B. Cole - Dick Tracy Adventures Magazine #1 Cover Original Art (Gladstone, 1991). An unarmed Tracy faces a pistol-totin' Littleface, in this stunning creation by the legendary L. B. Cole. Rendered in mixed media, this vibrant illustration has an image area of 8.25" x 11.5". In Excellent condition. Signed by L. B. Cole at the bottom right.
Johnny Craig - Extra #5 Cover Original Art (EC, 1955). "Better read than dead" -- the life of an investigative reporter often exposes him or her to deadly danger as this dramatic scene from the yarn "Dateline: Germersheim" demonstrates. Johnny Craig was a master at combining realistic, illustrative drawing with hard-hitting, pulp-style writing. His cleanly detailed art was perfect for the topical Extra covers. The image area of this piece measures approximately 8.5" x 12". The title logo is a replacement; otherwise, the art is in Excellent condition.
Tom Wood - Walt Disney "Donald and Pluto" Good Housekeeping Illustration Original Art (Good Housekeeping, 1936). The Good Housekeeping series of Walt Disney illustrated verse pages ran for ten years, beginning in 1934. This incredible framed presentation showcases five of the wonderful Tom Wood watercolor illustrations from the September, 1936 issue. Starring in this sequence are plumber Donald Duck and his trusty assistant, Pluto, both attempting to upgrade Pluto's doghouse with running water. The illustrations range in size from 6.5" x 4.5" to 14.5" x 6", and are matted and framed to an overall size of 25" x 33". The frame has a few nicks and scratches, but the art remains in Excellent condition. Some of these superb illustrations were printed on page 105 of David Gerstein's recent history, Walt Disney's Mickey and the Gang, Classic Stories in Verse.
Hank Porter - Mickey Mouse "Symphony Hour" Good Housekeeping Illustration Original Art (Good Housekeeping, 1942). The Good Housekeeping series of color Walt Disney pages has thrilled fans and collectors since its inception in 1934, and for ten years, each monthly issue would provide a page or two of this wonderful art, along with specially written verse. This group of five separate watercolor illustrations, drawn together on two pieces of board, has been professionally matted and framed to an overall size of 23.5" x 31.75". These illustrations, drawn by Hank Porter, appeared in the April, 1942 issue. Mickey seems to have his hands full conducting Donald and Goofy in these playful drawings; won't you lend him a hand and add this to your collection, by way of a strong bid? The art is in Very Good condition. This sequence was printed on page 293 of David Gerstein's encyclopedic history, Walt Disney's Mickey and the Gang, Classic Stories in Verse.
Animation Art
Walt Disney Studios - "Fantasia" Production Drawing Animation Art, Group of 4 (Disney, 1940). This lot features four spectacular pencil sketches from Disney's "Fantasia." Includes two full color 12" x 10" character sketches from "The Nutcracker Suite" sequence, featuring music-making beetles, crickets, and lady bugs, rendered in color pencil; and two 15.5" x 12.5" animation production drawings from "The Pastoral Symphony" sequence, featuring a lovely centaurette, rendered in graphite, red, and blue pencil. In Good condition.
Original Comic Art
Walt Disney Studios - "The Simple Things" Animation Drawing Original Art, Group of 2 (Disney, 1953). Included here are two 12" x 10" animation drawings from the Mickey Mouse short, "The Simple Things," featuring an aggressive seagull who is chasing after Mickey's bait. Also includes an 8" x 6" sketch of Donald Duck as Kaiser Wilhelm. All items are in Very Good condition.
Steve Ditko - Amazing Spider-Man #12, page 22 Original Art (Marvel, 1964). Let the trumpets blare and the banners unfurl -- for Spider-Man has defeated the diabolical Doctor Octopus once again! In this final page from "Unmasked By Doctor Octopus," many of the key cast members of the title appear -- a web-swinging Spider-Man, puny Peter Parker, luscious Liz Allen, fearless Flash Thompson, and of course, a dejected Doctor Octopus. It's nothing short of a Silver Age masterpiece from the peerless pen and brush of "Sturdy" Steve Ditko, and the tireless typewriter of Stan "the Man" Lee. The image area of the page is 12.5" x 18.5", and aside from a few touches of white-out used for lettering corrections, it's in Excellent condition. Any avid art collector would be pleased to add this mighty Marvel masterwork to his or her collection.
Steve Ditko - Beware The Creeper #4 Cover Original Art (DC, 1968). One of Steve Ditko's most offbeat Silver Age superhero creations, the Creeper, faces the multi-faced menace of Proteus in this symbolic cover scene for the Creeper's fabulous fourth issue, which featured the thriller, "Which Face Hides My Enemy?" Bold and powerful, with many of the hallmarked "Ditko-isms," this is a perfect opportunity to acquire a Distinctively Cool Ditko cover from the Silver Age. This cover has an image area of 10" x 15". Aside from a type replacement piece (for the date, number, and cover price), the art is in Excellent condition. Signed by Ditko at the lower left.
Frank Frazetta - "In Pharaoh's Tomb" (Battlestar Galactica) Painting Original Art (1978). Double your fear, with two, count 'em, two, Death Dealer-like figures by Frank Frazetta! This fantastic oil painting was published in a 1978 TV Guide and appeared as an advertisement for the TV show "Battlestar Galactica." When Frazetta fans were mystified as to why Frazetta would turn down a rumored assignment of a cover for a "Star Wars" novelization, only to paint a similarly-themed scene for a TV show, Frazetta set the record straight for them in Testament: The Life and Art of Frank Frazetta: "The simple answer is that I got to paint what I wanted and I retained my originals and my copyrights. I wouldn't have been able to keep either if I had taken the 'Star Wars' job and I would not have had much creative freedom. That would have been a step backward for me." Painted in oils, this moody piece measures approximately 16" x 20", and is framed and in Excellent condition. Signed and dated 1978 at lower left.
Mike Grell - Green Lantern #110 Cover Original Art (DC, 1978). Green Arrow watches helplessly as Green Lantern's chest emblem brands him with a cosmic burn, in this powerful cover illustration. Neal Adams' influence can be seen in this classic image by the indomitable Mike Grell. The art has an image area measuring 10" x 15", and includes all the original title, logo, and masthead paste-up art. Some paper tanning, and scattered glue stains; otherwise the condition is Very Good. Signed by Mike Grell at the lower left.
Paul Gulacy and Jimmy Palmiotti - Catwoman #31 Cover Original Art (DC, 2004). The self-proclaimed guardian of Gotham's East End, Catwoman, whips an ancient Egyptian cult into shape, in this Paul Gulacy and Jimmy Palmiotti cover collaboration. The Feline Fatale never looked sexier than in this slick 10" x 15" image. In Excellent condition.
Animation Art
F. H. Horvath - Concept Drawing Animation Art, Group of 3 (Disney, circa 1935). This delightful group of sketches was created by Ferdinand Huszti Horvath, an established European artist who was hired by Walt Disney in the mid-1930s to provide ideas and concept sketches for his films. Rendered in graphite, and colored pencil, with touches of watercolor, each page consists of smaller sketches which have been mounted onto a 12" x 9.75" sheet of animation paper. Some paper tanning, and glue staining; otherwise in Good condition.
Original Comic Art
Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson - Batman #196 Cover Original Art (DC, 1967). Holy headache, Robin -- from the heart of the Silver Age's "Batmania" comes this mind-boggling "cover hook." The Carmine Infantino/Murphy Anderson art team turned out many of the most compelling covers of the Silver Age, and they produced this "twice-up" "Bats-terpiece" during a year that many aficionados consider to be the zenith of their teamwork. Because of the nostalgia and "camp" factors, Silver Age, "New Look" Batman covers are always in high demand -- so bid accordingly. This killer-diller cover has an image area of approximately 12.5" x 18.5". The logo stat is original, and in great shape, while the pasted-on word balloon that was once glued down next to the Boy Wonder is missing (and could be easily replaced); otherwise, the art is in Excellent condition.
Carmine Infantino and Bob Wiacek - Iron Man #108, Splash page 1 Original Art (Marvel, 1978). "Charmin'" Carmine Infantino has outdone himself in these pencils for his first issue of Iron Man in the 1970s. Inked by "Bodacious" Bob Wiacek, this fantastic action splash page features Iron Man, Yellowjacket, Jack of Hearts, Prowler, Guardsman, and Whitney Frost! The image area measures 10" x 15". Some paper tanning, and light printer's oil staining; otherwise the condition is Very Good.
Daan Jippes and Murad Gumen - Gladstone Comics Cover Original Art, Group of 14 (Gladstone, 1987-90). This incredible selection contains five fabulous Daan Jippes covers, including Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #516; Uncle Scrooge #220 and 222; Mickey Mouse #222; and Donald Duck #253. Also includes six Murad Gumen covers, including Mickey Mouse #249, 251, 252, and 253; Gladstone Comic Album Special #3 (Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse: Bar-None Ranch) and a beautiful unidentified cover by Gumen featuring Mickey and Goofy at a gas station. Also includes the covers for Gladstone Comic Album #17; Walt Disney's Mickey and Donald #15 and 17; and an unidentified cover featuring Donald and his nephews with a snowman. This incredible group also features the first two pages of "Pawns of the Loup Garou," by Daan Jippes (12" x 17" image area), two 9" x 12" blue pencil cover sketches on vellum for Ducktales, four graphite and red pencil "Ducktales" animation drawings featuring Uncle Scrooge, including a layout drawing, and a group of miscellaneous production material (including photocopies of the pencils to Uncle Scrooge #223, and reduced line art for "Mickey's Circus," and "Mother Goose Goes Hollywood"). The covers average 10" x 15" (some measure 14" x 18"), and, aside from some staining on several of the Jippes covers, are in Very Good condition.
Walt Kelly - Pogo Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 12-18-66 (Hall Syndicate, 1966). "Deck us all with Boston Charlie" -- each member of the gang from Pogo sings a verse from the Christmas Carol -- Porkypine, Howland Owl, Beauregard, Miz Beaver, and Grundoon. It's a classic! Walt Kelly's wonderful blue underpenciling can be seen beneath the inks. The approximate image area of the Sunday is 23.5" x 16", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Jack Kirby and Paul Reinman - Avengers #3, page 7 Original Art (Marvel, 1964). From the dawn of the Marvel Age comes this pulse-pounding page showcasing the transformation of puny Bruce Banner into the unstoppable, incredible Hulk! Rick Jones, the Teen Brigade, and Tony Stark co-star, as they attempt to control the Hulk's fury. By the time this issue rolled around, the Hulk was no longer a member of the Avengers, and he soon teamed up with the Sub-Mariner to battle the Avengers in this milestone story. Jack Kirby has signed the page in the border under the last panel, right under Tony Stark's portrait. This page has an image area of 12.5" x 18.5". The art is in Excellent condition, and this piece will make a fantastic showpiece for any Marvel fan!
Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott - Fantastic Four #85 Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1969). Face front, Marvelites -- here's a fabulous Fantastic Four cover by the highly sought-after team-supreme of Jack "King" Kirby and "Joltin' Joe" Sinnott! Regarded by most fans as Kirby's finest Silver Age inker, Sinnott has commented, "I gave [Kirby's] figures a slickness that superheroes should have. That genre demands a certain slickness." This issue's yarn, "Within This Tortured Land," found the Fantastic Four trapped in Dr. Doom's clutches within a Latverian village, and subjected to brainwashing techniques that recalled themes explored in the cult TV classic, "The Prisoner." The cover spotlights superb portraits of Johnny Storm, the Thing, Reed Richards, and Crystal (filling in for Sue Richards). The art has an image area of 10" x 15" and retains its original title logo and other "blurb" stats. Aside from some mild paper aging and some touches of white-out, the art is in Excellent condition. A copy of the comic book is also included in this lot. Don't miss out on your chance to win this sensational Kirby/Sinnott masterwork!
Jack Kirby and John Verpoorten - The Eternals #8 Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1977). In the heart of Lemuria, home of the Deviants, Kro and Thena stand against a horde of Rejects, in this dazzling cover illustration penciled by Jack "King" Kirby. The image area measures 10" x 15" and includes all the original logo, title type, and masthead paste-up art. There is some light paper tanning in the upper and lower portions; otherwise the condition is Very Good.
Bernard Krigstein - Valor #1 Complete 6-page Story "Strategy" Original Art (EC, 1955). One of the most respected artists from the world-class EC line-up, Bernard Krigstein was a master craftsman at the top of his form when the psychological thriller, "Strategy," was published. EC was under fire by the newly created Comics Code Authority, and EC historian Ron Parker has noted, "'Strategy' is a peculiar story for a comic based on the deeds of mortal combat, and one suspects EC was being cautious in this regard so they could hopefully get past 'comic book czar' Judge Charles T. Murphy and sell some issues." The yarn spotlights Krigstein's remarkable storytelling and draftsmanship. Each page has an image area that measures approximately 13" x 18". The word balloons and captions have been pasted on; otherwise, the art is in Very Good condition. A magnificent story from one of comics' greatest artists, these pages are sure to be a highlight of any EC art collection.
George Perez and Joe Sinnott - The Avengers #192 Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1980). There's peril in Pittsburgh, as Iron Man and Wonder Man face a vengeful combination of molten steel and magic known as Inferno, in this classic "dream team" cover illustration. Penciled by George Perez, and inked by Joe Sinnott, this remarkable work has an image area measuring 10" x 15", and includes all the original title, logo, and masthead paste-up art. The illustration was cut and pasted onto the larger support board during the original production of this cover; otherwise the condition is Very Good.
George Perez and Bob McLeod - The Avengers #197 Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1980). Drawn in tabloid style, this collage of images features the Avengers in a myriad of scenes, from humorous (stuck in an elevator), to pensive (Ms. Marvel's shocking revelation), to perilous (prelude of the War-Devil). George Perez pencils, and Bob McLeod inks this four-paneled cover illustration. The art has an image area measuring 10" x 15", and includes all the original title, logo, and masthead paste-up art. Some light paper tanning; otherwise the condition is Excellent. Signed by George Perez.
George Perez - New Teen Titans #10 Cover Original Art (DC, 1981). The mercenary Terminator forces the Titans to act as guinea-pigs in a test of the H.I.V.E.'s Promethium explosive, in this unforgettable cover illustration by George Perez. Together with writer, Marv Wolfman, Perez revitalized the youthful champions, and The New Teen Titans emerged as one of DC's most popular titles of the early 1980s. This piece has an image area measuring 10" x 15", and, aside from some light paper tanning, and light soiling, the condition is Very Good. Signed by George Perez along the bottom.
George Perez - Avengers: The Korvac Saga Trade Paperback Back Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1991). Drawn in the mid 1980s, this awe-inspiring George Perez cover features the Avengers, the Guardians of the Galaxy, Capt. Marvel, the Black Widow, and the Two-Gun Kid! Although originally printed as the back cover to the Avengers: Korvac Saga trade paperback, in later printings, Marvel has used this image as the front cover. The image area measures 10" x 15". In Excellent condition. Signed and inscribed by George Perez at the upper left.
Alex Raymond - "Captain Blood" Half Sheet Movie Poster Illustration Original Art (Warner Bros.,1935). "His sword carved his name across the continents -- and his glory across the seas!" Alex Raymond was an inspired choice to illustrate a swashbuckling scene based on Rafael Sabatini's epic pirate yarn, Captain Blood. Commissioned by the Warner Bros. Studio, Raymond created this lush vision of the high-spirited action-adventure film that made a star out of Errol Flynn. The seafaring movie was touted as "A million dollars worth of adventure," and Alex Raymond also delivered the swordplay and romance. This image was used on both the half sheet and the title lobby card for the film. As you can see, the printed poster image does not do justice to the lush, atmospheric and delicate hues of this incredible original. The gorgeous drybrush inking technique used in this mixed-media drawing shows the profound influence that illustrator Matt Clark had on Raymond's approach during the mid-thirties. The image area of this mixed-media masterwork measures approximately 12.5" x 16", and the art is in Excellent condition. Many Alex Raymond aficionados consider 1935-36 to be the prime period of his career and after basking in the glory of this magnificent piece, it would be hard to dispute that sentiment. Please note that this lot contains only the original art, but not the poster (which is shown to in order to document the illustration's final, printed use).
John Romita Sr. - Amazing Spider-Man #365 Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1992). Marvel Comics celebrated the 30th anniversary of Spider-Man's first appearance with this rollickin' recreation of the Amazing Fantasy #15 cover scene. Any Spidey fan probably has the image firmly fixed in his memory -- it's that iconic. It's worth noting that this John Romita Sr. design was transformed into a special hologram for the final, printed cover. The image area of the entire cover measures approximately 14" x 20". The art in the center is an original drawing, while the decorative border is a large photostat, and the piece is in Excellent condition. Even without the hologram effect of the printed cover, this is one eye-popping display piece, showcasing the legendary John Romita Sr. art at his best. It's not just a cool cover -- it's a marvelous milestone in Spider-Man's history!
Ed "Big Daddy" Roth Studio - "Angel Fink" Illustration Original Art (Roth, 1964). A hot-roddin' gear head, mad scientist, and struggling artist, Ed "Big Daddy" Roth, financed his inventions by selling drawings and t-shirts at drag events, fairs, and car shows. "Angel Fink" is rendered in marker on a 17" x 22" sheet of illustration paper. There is some edge wear and a small tear on the left margin; otherwise the condition is Very Good.
Ed "Big Daddy" Roth Studio - "Honda Scrambler" Illustration Original Art (Roth, circa 1964). Ed Roth's genius created timeless show cars, and his monster designs continue into the new millennium, capturing new Finks young and old. "Honda Scrambler" is rendered in marker on a 17" x 22" sheet of illustration paper. The edges show some wear, there is a light vertical crease in the right portion of the art, and a light glue stain from a missing paste-up at the lower left; otherwise the condition is Very Good.
Ed "Big Daddy" Roth Studio - "The K. C. Rules" Illustration Original Art (Roth, 1967). Ed "Big Daddy" Roth was a real renaissance man of the 1960s: creator of Rat Fink, builder of creative custom cars, and master monster designer. "The K. C. Rules" is rendered in marker on a 17" x 22" sheet of illustration paper. There is some slight edge wear, and light soiling; otherwise the condition is Very Good.
Ed "Big Daddy" Roth Studio - "Plymouth Roadrunner" Illustration Original Art (Roth, 1967). One of the most important figures from the Southern California car culture, Ed "Big Daddy" Roth single-handedly promoted the cult of customized cars into a national mania during the 1960s, with his one-of-a-kind custom cars and anti-hero cartoon character, Rat Fink. "Plymouth Roadrunner" is rendered in marker on a 17" x 22" sheet of illustration paper. There is some slight edge wear, and a small amount of glue staining at the lower right; otherwise the condition is Very Good.
Ed "Big Daddy" Roth Studio - "Seabees Team" Illustration Original Art (Roth, 1968). Screeching out of southern California's hot rod and surfing scenes, Ed "Big Daddy" Roth's art captivated the nation in the 1960s. Rat Fink and the gang driving their hot rods have become rock art icons. "Seabees Team" is rendered in marker on a 17" x 22" sheet of illustration paper. There is some slight edge wear, and light soiling at the top; otherwise the condition is Very Good.
Rowena Morrill - "King Dragon" Paperback Cover Painting Original Art (Ace Books, 1980). This is one of Rowena's most famous images, the iconic cover to King Dragon by Andrew J. Offutt. This particular image gained notoriety when The New York Daily News reported that Saddam Hussein had the work hanging in a secluded townhouse during his fall in Baghdad -- but that particular painting turned out to be a mere copy. Rest assured that this is the real deal. It hails from a private collection and is offered on the marketplace for the first time since the early eighties. This cover scene was based on a fantasy illustration originally drawn by Esteban Maroto for a proposed Ace Books illustrated edition of Edgar Rice Burroughs' At the Earth's Core. When that Ace Books project ultimately fell through, the publishers commissioned Offutt to write a novel around the Maroto illustrations. The end result was the novel King Dragon. This stunning cover painted by Rowena is actually based upon Maroto's Pellucidar drawing of the sacrifice of a girl to a mahar. In any case, Rowena's classical training is showcased in this first-rate fantasy masterwork. With an image area measuring 15" x 25", the painting is framed, and in Excellent condition.
Rowena Morrill - "The Shape Changer" Paperback Cover Painting Original Art (Ace Books, 1981). The hazards of temptation are potently portrayed in this exotic illustration by fantasy mistress, Rowena Morrill. This cover graced Keith Laumer's novel, The Shape Changer. In that novel, Sir Lafayette Leary, a rich noble, finds out that he has developed a dubious reputation, and meets the man responsible -- the other Lafayette Leary, a stranger with his face who wants to see him dead. No sooner does a bold adventurer approach a bound beauty, than the floor gives way from beneath him -- and you'll fall for this sumptuous scene yourself! In The Art of Rowena, the artist wrote, "I love the humor in this scene. Obviously the lady is a trap for the hero. I found it an entertaining twist on the classic theme of a hero coming to rescue a maiden in distress." This compelling image is reproduced on page 65 of the book. Painted in acrylic, this wondrous work has an image area measuring 15.5" x 25". The painting is framed and in Excellent condition.
Mike Royer - Vampirella #2 Complete 8-page Story "Vampirella: Down to Earth" Original Art (Warren, 1969). Luscious Vampirella wins some cold, hard cash in the "Monsterella" contest staged in this lighthearted yarn written by Famous Monsters of Filmland legend, Forrest J. Ackerman. Both editor "4E" and publisher Jim Warren make cameo appearances in this ticklish tale. This early story was narrated by none other than Vampirella's twin sister, the buxom blonde, Draculina! Fetchingly illustrated by "good girl" artist extraordinaire, Mike Royer, this lot also includes page one of Forry's typed script. A humorous line in the script reads: "...and Fojak created Vampirella (and Jimwar MADE her)." Rendered in the grey tones that were the forte of the Warren magazines, each page of this superb eight-pager has an approximate overall size of 13.5" x 19.5". Aside from some slight marker fading, the art is in Excellent condition. This sultry story is sure to be a treasured showpiece for any Vampirella or Warren magazine fan!
Alex Schomburg - The Human Torch and Toro Sketch Original Art (undated). Marvel Comics' very first star, the Human Torch, and his red-hot sidekick, Toro, get the Alex Schomburg touch in this confident drawing by the number one cover artist of the Golden Age. Rendered in graphite on bristol, this 9" x 13" illustration is in Excellent condition. Signed by Alex Schomburg at the bottom right. The back of the piece is stamped with Schomburg's Newberg, Oregon address.
Mark Schultz - "Xenozoic Tales" T-Shirt Design #2 Illustration Original Art (1989). With a gorgeous, wind-swept gal, a cool Caddy, a heroic man of action, and a few soaring pteranodons -- what more could any Cadillacs and Dinosaurs fan ask for? From the creator of the highly-acclaimed Xenozoic Tales (also known as Cadillacs and Dinosaurs) comes this romantic T-shirt design (also used as the cover to GDW Games' Cadillacs and Dinosaurs #1 role-playing game) spotlighting heavenly Hannah Dundee and jocular Jack Tenrec, as the two scout their savage land. With an approximate image area of 11" x 17", this magnificent piece shows the profound influence that Frank Frazetta's lushly inked work has had on Mark Schultz. The cover has been professionally framed, and is in Excellent condition.
Mark Schultz - "Scenes From the Xenozoic Age" Portfolio Plate Illustration Original Art (Kitchen Sink, 1994). Mark Schultz, the renowned creator, writer, and illustrator of Xenozoic Tales (also known as "Cadillacs and Dinosaurs" for the CBS TV series) has detailed a pulse-pounding, action-adventure scene that recalls the Golden Age of fantasy fiction. The stars of this Xenozoic Age scene, Hannah Dundee and Jack Tenrec, are uneasy allies in a future world where a mysterious cataclysm has radically changed the Earth's ecosystem and brought many formerly extinct species, including dinosaurs, back to life. This elegant drybrush illustration has an image area of 10" x 15". Matted, framed, and in Excellent condition.
Charles Schulz - Peanuts Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 10-20-57 (United Features Syndicate, 1957). Charlie Brown's open-field moves on the playground get him past Pigpen, Schroeder, Lucy, and Shermy, but then Charlie is laid low by Snoopy -- the best football safety-man the gang has ever had! Everyone seems to love Peanuts original art, and who can resist a football-themed Sunday? The image area of this wonderful strip measures 23" x 15.5" and the art is in Excellent condition.
Charles Schulz - Peanuts Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 11-24-57 (United Features Syndicate, 1957). What avid Peanuts reader could ever forget this classic showdown scene -- the famous Sunday where Snoopy tried to separate Linus from his beloved security blanket with a mighty "clomp!" Nice try, beagle. The image area of this sensational strip measures 23" x 15.5", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Charles Schulz - Peanuts Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 8-6-68 (United Features Syndicate, 1968). Offbeat, lingering thoughts come at night -- even Snoopy has his share of them, as this whimsical daily shows. This superb sixties strip has never been on the market before, having remained in a private collection since being given to a collector by Schulz, who inscribed it "To Kaye with friendship -- Sparky." In fact, this Sunday was given to Broadway and television star Kaye Ballard, whose signature song was "Chloe." The image area of this strip measures 27" x 5.5" and the daily is in Excellent condition, with only the usual crease between the second and third panels (Schulz folded it in this manner in order to mail it to the syndicate), and some fading on the inscription. Peanuts dailies, especially those prior to 1975, are coveted by collectors, and pieces such as this, which have never been offered for sale before, tend to generate excitement, so bid early and often. From the collection of Kaye Ballard.
Bob Traverse - Fred Flintstone "Pebbles" Cereal Box Illustration Original Art (Hanna-Barbera Productions, 1972). Yabba Dabba Doo! Relive those fantastic childhood memories of watching Saturday morning cartoons with a big bowl of cereal, with this lively illustration of Fred Flintstone, which was used for the front box of Pebbles cereal. Fred holds up a sign for the "Flintmoboat" premium that came in the box. Includes two color scans of the original cereal box. Rendered in ink on vellum, which has been mounted onto a larger board, the image area measures 9.5" x 8". Some tanning to the vellum; otherwise in Very Good condition.
Boris Vallejo - "Through the Reality Warp" Paperback Book Cover Painting Original Art (Ballantine Books, 1976). In Donald J. Pfiel's science fiction thriller, Through the Reality Warp, an astronaut is recruited to pilot a spaceship through a black hole in order to destroy an entire alien universe. In his introduction to Boris, Book Two, noted Science Fiction and Fantasy author Philip Jose Farmer wrote of Boris' talent, "The people who buy the books he illustrates see in his works what they knew in their deeper mind but couldn't visualize. He takes the words of writers and shows them in living color, holding up a mirror to those whose writings, dreams, he's portraying. In some cases, perhaps most, he makes a better image than that in the mind of the writer. It is no small matter to be a magician, but Vallejo is a Merlin." This fantasy sensation from early in Vallejo's career has an image area of 16" x 21". The art has been professionally framed, and is in Excellent condition.
Boris Vallejo - "Conan the Freebooter" Paperback Cover Painting Original Art (Ace Books, 1977). Boris Vallejo flexes his artistic muscles on this brawny cover for L. Sprague De Camp's Conan the Freebooter. What Boris or Conan fan could pass up bidding on this sword and sorcery sensation? By Crom, go for it! Conan the Freebooter featured five bizarre tales from the greatest barbarian warrior of them all, including "Hawks Over Shem," "Black Colossus," "Shadows in the Moonlight," "The Road of the Eagles," and "A Witch Shall Be Born." This bewitching painting has an image area of 16" x 19". The art has been professionally framed, and is in Excellent condition.
Boris Vallejo - "The Lavalite World" Paperback Book Cover Painting Original Art (Ace Books, 1977). An Ace Books edition of Philip Jose Farmer's novel sported this action-packed Boris Vallejo scene. In his book, Fantasy Art Techniques, Vallejo expounded on his approach for this painting, "Some authors are very descriptive and make the task of selecting a visually effective scene relatively easy. The Lavalite World is a good example. It is a book of adventures and consequently presents any number of action scenes involving the hero, the heroine, and the monster or villain. To show the hero and heroine riding a tree trunk into battle was, to my mind, colorful and unusual enough to evoke any browser's interest in the book." This dynamic painting has an image area of 16" x 26". The art has been professionally framed, and is in Excellent condition.
Boris Vallejo - "Cheon of Weltanland Book 1: The Four Wishes" Paperback Cover Painting Original Art (Daw Books, 1983). "Freed from the tyranny of conquerors and the slavery of the ape-people, ward and student of a Hyperborean witch, the girl Cheon was to be granted four wishes. This is what she said: 'That no man shall again do to me as the Bunnish men and the men of the Dark Place did. That I may grow tall and strong and skilled in the use of weapons, that I may slay men as I please. That I may be a witch skilled in sorcery, yet beautiful like the dawn. That I may be a queen as my father promised me -- the queen of the Northlands.'" So begins Charlotte Stone's first novel (Daw Books #552) of the high adventures of Cheon of Weltanland, in a world beyond the civilizations we know, who as wanderer and slave, as warrior and queen, was to become a legend in her own time. Boris titled this cover painting "The Executioner" in Fantasy Art Techniques, and the painting is reproduced on page 73. This superb painting has an image area of 16" x 25.5". The art has been professionally framed, and is in Excellent condition.
Boris Vallejo - "Galaxy Chain" Painting Original Art (1985). Avast, ye spacefarers, and make ready to hand over your bounteous booty to this perky, pulchritudinous, and saucy space pirate! Boris Vallejo's mastery at painting the female form is showcased at its best in this colorful, swashbuckling extravaganza. This splendid painting has an image area of 17" x 27". The art has been professionally framed, and is in Excellent condition.
Boris Vallejo - "Egyptian Warrior" Painting Original Art (1986). When one thinks of steamy scenes of magnificent women, heroic men, beasts and monsters, in lands of glory and mystery, the fantastic art of Boris Vallejo immediately springs to mind. Boris Vallejo has been celebrated by fans of fantasy art for many years. This sensational fantasy masterwork was printed as plate three of Paper Tiger's Boris Vallejo Portfolio. The painting has an image area of 18" x 26". The art has been professionally framed, and is in Excellent condition.
Boris Vallejo - "The Sun and the Moon" Painting Original Art (1987). Vive la difference as Boris Vallejo explores the union of woman and man with his cosmological and mythological imagery in this fantasy scene inspired by the Zodiac. This scintillating scene has an image area of 14" x 27". The art has been professionally framed, and is in Excellent condition.
Michael Whelan - "Horn Crown" Paperback Cover Painting Original Art (Daw Books, 1981). Michael Whelan is undoubtedly one of the most celebrated science fiction/fantasy artists in history, with fourteen Hugo World Science Fiction and three Howard World Fantasy Awards to his name. This cover scene graced the cover of Andre Norton's novel Horn Crown (Daw Books #440). The book was the seminal "Witch World" novel -- the story that told of the first coming of mankind and which established the basis for the entire series -- Horn Crown was the key book of the "Witch World" legend. The art measures 18" x 29", and is framed, and in Excellent condition.
Wally Wood and Harry Harrison - Saddle Romances #10 Complete 7-page Story, "The Heart Robber" Original Art (EC Comics, 1950). Early in his comic book career, Wally Wood teamed with future science fiction writer Harry Harrison, and the two specialized in knocking out torrid romance tales for Fox and EC. Harrison recalled those days of wine and roses in an interview printed in The Complete EC Library, "Well, I enjoyed the art. The best example of who really liked it was Wally, whose ambition was to be the best artist in comics, and in a way maybe he made that. He wanted to be in comics, and he stayed in comics. The only good part of comics in those days was the artists, while the writer had the bum's job for the most part." This early art shows the powerful influence of Will Eisner on both artists. The pages each have an approximate image area of 13" x 18". Some aging and edge wear is apparent and some word balloon revision paste-ups are here; otherwise, these pages average Very Good condition. Lasso this tempestuous tale of love on the Line Triangle Ranch -- and bid today!
Bernie Wrightson and Mike Kaluta - Frankenstein Illustration Original Art (circa 1980s-2005). Bernie Wrightson's life-long fascination with the Frankenstein story has been a constant source of inspiration for the artist. Wrightson commented in Christopher Zavisa's book, Berni Wrightson: A Look Back, "Ever since I first started working professionally I drew the monster into various things. You can find him in just about everything from fanzines to Swamp Thing. It seems as though my whole career up to this point has been in preparation for an illustration of the novel." In 1974, the collaboration of Bernie Wrightson and Mike Kaluta in DC Comics' The Shadow #3 resulted in an incredible story, "The Kingdom of the Cobra." Pages from this thriller are highly sought-after by fans. This piece reunites the talents of these two greats -- Bernie Wrightson penciled this scene in the 1980s and Mike Kaluta inked it in 2005. Kaluta did not miss a fine line in this drawing -- his detailed inking is magical. The illustration has an image area of 11" x 16", and the art is in Excellent condition. This finished work is a masterpiece and it is sure to be a stand-out in any collection!
Tom Yeates - The Saga of the Swamp Thing #18 Cover Original Art (DC, 1983). The quiet serenity of a graveyard is shattered as the Swamp Thing is overwhelmed by an onslaught of Anton Arcane's Un-Men, in this moody and macabre cover illustration by Tom Yeates. The art has an image area of 10" x 15", and includes the original logo, and masthead paste-up art. This piece is in Excellent condition and signed by Tom Yeates at the bottom right.
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