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I have a few “double trouble” books.

Casper #7 - released October, 1952

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It is the correct BC, but it’s either from a different Tec 27 copy or from an Action 12. The BC could also be from another DC with a May, 1939 publishing date like Adventure 38 or More Fun 43. Those both have Dept 995 codes on the BCs but I don’t know if the house ad on the inside BC is the same. I do know that AA2 and Movie Comics 2 are not candidates because their BCs have Dept 775 which does not match.

I don’t believe it’s possible to tell if the BC is from an A12 or Tec 27. One would have to study as many BCs (inside and out) from both books to see if there are any technical/minute ink differences. Judging from the clink scans, cgc could probably tell that the two covers were from different copies (if the BC was from another Tec 27) or simply that the split covers just don’t match up cleanly at their separation line (from an A12 or Tec 27). The inside of both covers (consistent tanning or not) can also be a strong clue if the covers are from two different copies/books. It would be odd to have a tanned inside FC but a more whiter/supple BC and vise versa. This would suggest married covers.

Unlike Timely, DC gold from this time period almost always had matching inside BCs/outside BCs. This makes it easier to marry up missing parts. If one needed a BC to complete their Tec 27, a much cheaper alternative would be to find an incomplete Action 12 that has a BC. The outside BC has Dept 995 on both books. The inside BC is a house ad for AA 2 and Movie Comics 2.

Here's the earliest Goodman swipe that I know of - both which are somewhat uncommon pulps. Star Detective Magazine (December, 1936). It was the first solo detective title Goodman published. Cover by Delos Palmer. $20 was the cover payment Goodman paid Scott at that time which was equivalent to about $425.00 in today’s money. Goodman was wise to save $20 by using the same covers over again. He swiped the Star Detective cover three years later for Complete Detective (October, 1939), which is one of at three Red Circle pulps that has the Marvel Comics 1 ad in it.

Here’s my Marvel Science Stories 1 (1938) 🦍🦍🦍🧠 I like that the former (I assume) owner’s name and address was written on the inside cover. Danny Alderson 6220 Day Street Tujunga, CA

I see a small Bonnett’s store stamp above the brain 🧠?

Church Larson (my favorite) San Francisco/Reilly Okajima Allentown

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Nice book, Brian 👍🏽 🕷️ ❣️

Thank you 😆 yah that stiff arm is great! The Star Sports was the first sports pulp title that Martin Goodman produced. The editor of that pulp title was Sydney Charles Goodman, Martin’s little brother, who would die in 1937 due to a fever. SCG also edited all the Ka-zar pulps.

Here’s a fearsome foursome 🏈😤🏈😤🏈😤🏈 Publication dates: January, 1937 January, 1938 December, 1939 (please excuse the comic book, but it is the Larson copy ☺️) January, 1940

For sure all three covers are Schomburg’s. Nice copies❣️

These three were all out in April, 1940

My latest Timely - it’s been 20 years since I owned the 8. Glad to have one again 😀 On the stands in April, 1940. Another great Schomburg cover. This side bar is my favorite

This came in today…Weird Tales (March, 1938)

I got this S. Charles Goodman edited sports pulp a few days ago…SCG was a younger brother of Martin Goodman. Best Sports Magazine (January, 1937) 🏈🏈🏈 nice white cover and square spine.

This arrived over the weekend. Real Mystery (July, 1940) JW Scott cover

This arrived today… Fantastic Story Magazine Fall, 1954 Classic Robot 🤖 cover by Jack Coggins This pulp was used as a movie prop in Back to the Future as it was laying next to George McFly as he was asleep. Here’s the clip:

Thank you!!

This arrived today. I suppose it qualifies for this thread 👍🏽 Detective Short Stories November, 1937 Hypo/Bondage cover by JW Scott. The chemistry ⚗️ equipment reminds me of my copy of Detective Comics 18 (1938). Here’s the original art painting 🖼️ by Scott (I am not the owner)

I read the AS annuals are tougher to come by…