100 Low- to Mid-Grade Golden Age DCs

[zzutak]

[font:Comic Sans MS]100 Low- to Mid-Grade Golden Age DCs

 

For the Readers & Title Run Builders Among Us[/font]

 

Hi, all. Thanks for stopping by!

 

Last year, my good friend Brian Peets, owner of A-1 Comics in Sacramento and Roseville, and I made dozens of Atlas and Fiction House collectors very happy with our mammoth All Atlas and All Fiction House sales. This year, we’ve decided to do something similar for the DC collectors in our midst. Once again, these will be primarily low- to mid-grade offerings for the folks around here who prefer to collect books that can actually be read. Nearly all will be offered at a discount to Overstreet.

 

The books to be listed here are fresh from the vault of A-1 Comics. I’ll be managing this sale on Brian’s behalf. Recently, Brian and I independently graded each book to be offered here. In most cases we agreed. In those cases where we differed, the books were assigned the lower of our two grades. Feel free to start a stack and then add to it as the sale proceeds. I’ll invoice you at the conclusion of the three-day sale (or sooner, upon request). Except as noted in an individual listing, all books are guaranteed to be unrestored.

 

All books will be shipped from A-1 Comics via fully-insured USPS Priority Mail with delivery or signature confirmation. The exact cost of shipping will be added to your order. Bullet-proof packaging guaranteed! Payment to A-1 Comics may be by PayPal, Cashier’s Check, USPS Money Order, business/personal check (but please allow up to ten days for your check to clear), or cash (in-store pickup only). Payment must be received within seven calendar days of being invoiced (unless other arrangements have been agreed to via PM). Items will ship within three business days of your payment. International buyers are welcomed. Miscreants, wankers, and folks currently on probation are not.

 

Post the within the selling thread to claim your prize.

 

 

Action Comics #33. Grade = GD/GD+. Pgs = cr-ow. Price = $290.

Cover detached at top staple; 1” spine split top; 2: spine split bottom; rat chew at spine penetrates thru several pages.

Action Comics #53. Grade = VG. Pgs = ow-wh. Price = $325.

Small piece out at TLC; small teals at both staples; tan inside covers.

Action Comics #196. Grade = VG. Pgs = white. Price = $115.

Moisture damage at TLC; rusty staples with rust staining to pages.

 

 

Adventure Comics #103. Grade = Poor. Pgs = ow. Price = $75.

Centerfold missing; tears to several pages.

Adventure Comics #130. Grade = GD+. Pgs = cr-ow. Price = $80. SOLD – Thank You!

Cover firmly attached but spine 60% split; tan inside covers.

Adventure Comics #132. Grade = VG-. Pgs = white. Price = $85.

1½” tear at bottom edge; very nice pages.

 

 

Adventure Comics #138. Grade = VG. Pgs = cr-ow. Price = $95. SOLD – Thank You!

1” tear at top staple; fragile pre-chip at BRC.

Adventure Comics #167. Grade = VG-/VG. Pgs = cr-ow. Price = $85.

Cover and first wrap detached at top staple; rusty staples.

Adventure Comics #200. Grade = VG. Pgs = white. Price = $105.

Light moisture damage along top edge; very nice pages.

 

 

Adventures of Alan Ladd #2. Grade = FN/VF. Pgs = ow-wh. Price = $175.

Adventures of Bob Hope #03. Grade = FN-. Pgs = ow-wh. Price = $135.

Adventures of Bob Hope #10. Grade = VG+. Pgs = ow-wh. Price = $80.

 

 

All-American Comics #40. Grade = FN. Pgs = ow-wh. Price = $455.

Light tan inside covers; nice pages.

All-American Comics #48. Grade = VG+. Pgs = ow-wh. Price = $265.

Tan inside covers; nice pages.

All American Men of War #128(#2). Grade = VG. Pgs = cr-ow. Price = $95.

Termite hole through entire book (just below the “u” of “Wouldn’t”).

 

 

All-Flash #08. Grade = VG-. Pgs = ow-wh. Price = $185. SOLD – Thank You!

Tan inside covers; nice pages.

All-Flash #13. Grade = VG-/VG. Pgs = cr-ow. Price = $170.

1” spine split top; 1” spine split bottom.

 

 

All Star Comics #13. Grade = GD/VG. Pgs = ow-wh. Price = $340.

Tan inside covers; 1” to 4” tears to seven pages.

All Star Comics #18. Grade = VF-. Pgs = ow-wh. Price = $1180.

Flat and tight; non color breaking writing impressions.

All Star Comics #26. Grade = VG-. Pgs = ow-wh. Price = $260.

Pieces out at BLC and right edge; nice pages.

 

 

Batman #07. Grade = VG-. Pgs = cr-ow. Price = $835.

1” tear at right edge near TRC; tan inside covers.

Batman #14. Grade = FN-. Pgs = ow-wh. Price = $820.

Light tan inside covers.

Batman #14. Grade = GD/VG. Pgs = ow-wh. Price = $495.

Chunk out BLC of back cover; cream inside covers.

 

 

Batman #16. Grade = GD. Pgs = cr-ow. Price = $550.

3” spine split bottom; tan inside covers.

Batman #18. Grade = FR. Pgs = ow-wh. Price = $230.

Hitler-Hirohito-Mussolini cover; cover reattached with tape (2-pc outside + 2-pc inside); spine 90% split.

Batman #19. Grade = VG. Pgs = white. Price = $385.

Rust staining around bottom staple; 2” tear at bottom edge.

 

 

Batman #20. Grade = FR. Pgs = cr-ow. Price = $175.

Cover detached at top staple; ink markings on back cover.

Batman #27. Grade = VG. Pgs = cr-ow. Price = $395.

Small pieces out at top edge and BRC.

Batman #27. Grade = VG-. Pgs = cr-ow. Price = $345.

Small piece out at BRC; tan inside covers.

 

 

Batman #28. Grade = VG/FN. Pgs = cr-ow. Price = $360.

Cover detached at top staple; tan inside covers.

Batman #30. Grade = VG-. Pgs = ow-wh. Price = $255.

1” spine split bottom; small piece out at BLC.

Batman #36. Grade = GD/VG. Pgs = ow. Price = $165.

Moisture stain along top edge.

 

 

Batman #38. Grade = VG-. Pgs = cr-ow. Price = $235.

Tears at spine top/bottom; thin pieces out along bottom edge; light tan inside covers.

Batman #55. Grade = GD-. Pgs = ow-wh. Price = $125.

Joker cover; chunk out at TRC; tan inside covers.

Batman #63. Grade = VG. Pgs = ow. Price = $160.

Uniform edge wear.

 

 

Batman #76. Grade = GD. Pgs = ow-wh. Price = $70.

Batman #78. Grade = VG. Pgs = ow. Price = $170.

Batman #80. Grade = VG. Pgs = ow. Price = $160.

 

 

Batman #80. Grade = VG-. Pgs = ow. Price = $145.

1” spine split bottom; moisture stain along top edge of back cover.

Batman #83. Grade = VG-. Pgs = ow-wh. Price = $115.

Rusty staples; creasing and light soiling.

 

 

[Sekowskyfan10]

I sold Brian that Batman 38 a few years ago. I'd recognize that "Carl" signature everywhere. I can recommend the copy, it presents well for the grade.

 

Sigh. Please start a pile...

 

Adventure 130, 138

[catrick339]

 

I'm dooooomed! DOOMED I tell you!

 

First Gregreece, then GAtor, and now THIS!

 

All of it followed up by Motor City in a week!

 

 

DOOOOOOOOMED!~

[zzutak]

I sold Brian that Batman 38 a few years ago. I'd recognize that "Carl" signature everywhere. I can recommend the copy, it presents well for the grade.

 

Sigh. Please start a pile...

 

Adventure 130, 138

Yeah, Carl's Batman #38 is a very clean copy. Many thanks for kicking things off, Jim.

[BitterOldMan]

Love this statement "The books to be listed here are fresh from the vault of A-1 Comics." Brian bought an old bank with a walk-in safe.

 

Hi Jay!

[Sekowskyfan10]

But what a sweet vault it is! I love peeking in there, wondering what I need for my want list, but can't afford!

 

Brian's a class guy and an accurate grader!

[zzutak]

Hi Jay!

Hi, Ray.

 

 

[Scrooge]

these are DCs. My wallet will do better than last summer

 

Good luck on the sale :thumbsup:

[Gatsby77]

Seriously--what Scrooge said. I see this post and think "I wonder how many Mutt & Jeffs are left."

 

I've decided to try to get 1-30 slabbed if I can find them for reasonable prices. a) I've landed about 1/2 of them; b) after a year+ of looking, y'all are probably the sole source of the others...

[zzutak]

 

Hi, Michaël. Hi, Peter.

[zzutak]

Day 2 of 3

 

Boy Commandos #01. Grade = VG/FN. Pgs = ow. Price = $995.

Cover barely attached at bottom staple; rusty staples; moisture stain at TRC of back cover.

Boy Commandos #04. Grade = GD+. Pgs = cr-ow. Price = $95.

Cover detached; 2” spine split bottom; center two wraps detached; tan inside covers.

Boy Commandos #05. Grade = VG. Pgs = cr-ow. Price = $150.

Centerfold detached; tan inside covers.

 

 

Boy Commandos #08. Grade = FN-. Pgs = ow-wh. Price = $130.

Flat and tight; very nice pages.

Boy Commandos #10. Grade = FN-. Pgs = ow-wh. Price = $130.

Flat and tight; very nice pages.

Boy Commandos #14. Grade = VG/FN. Pgs = white. Price = $70.

½” tear along spine (between top and top staple).

Boy Commandos #16. Grade = FN-. Pgs = ow-wh. Price = $80.

Tanning along top edge of inside covers.

 

 

Detective Comics #55. Grade = VG-. Pgs = ow-wh. Price = $375.

1½” spine split top; dual tears at both staples; light tan inside covers.

Detective Comics #59. Grade = FR+. Pgs = ow-wh. Price = $130.

Cover detached; 5” spine split bottom; 1½ split at bottom of first wrap; totally supple cover and pages.

Detective Comics #65. Grade = GD/GD+. Pgs = cr-ow. Price = $320.

Small pieces out along spine; light moisture stain along right edge; centerfold detached.

 

 

Detective Comics #090. Grade = VG/FN. Pgs = cr-ow. Price = $250.

¾” tear at TLC; ½” spine split bottom.

Detective Comics #121. Grade = VG. Pgs = cr-ow. Price = $140.

Chips and small tears along right edge; light tan inside covers.

Detective Comics #139. Grade = VG. Pgs = ow. Price = $135.

Small name/address stamp on centerfold.

 

 

Detective Comics #150. Grade = GD. Pgs = ow-wh. Price = $70. SOLD – Thank You!

Cover detached at top staple; dual tears at bottom staple; nice pages.

Detective Comics #183. Grade = VG. Pgs = ow-wh. Price = $130.

Dual tears at both staples; cream inside covers; nice pages.

Detective Comics #192. Grade = FR+. Pgs = ow-wh. Price = $45.

Cover detached (with small piece attached at top staple); 3” tear at left edge of back cover.

 

 

Feature Films #1. Grade = VG. Pgs = cr-ow. Price = $130.

½tear at TLC tack hole through entire book (at center of top edge); tan inside covers.

 

 

The Fox & The Crow #1. Grade = FN-. Pgs = ow-wh. Price = $305.

Light tan inside covers.

The Fox & The Crow #2. Grade = VG. Pgs = ow-wh. Price = $100.

Scarce; light tan inside covers.

The Fox & The Crow #3. Grade = FN. Pgs = ow-wh. Price = $120.

Cream inside covers.

 

 

Our Army At War #04. Grade = GD/VG. Pgs = ow-wh. Price = $85.

Moisture stains with foxing and/or light mildew on the two outermost wraps.

Our Army At War #13. Grade = VG. Pgs = cr-ow. Price = $85.

Printing and reading creases.

 

 

Real Fact Comics #1. Grade = VG. Pgs = ow-wh. Price = $85.

Small piece out at BRC of back cover and four outermost wraps; cream inside covers.

Real Fact Comics #7. Grade = FN/VF. Pgs = ow-wh. Price = $80.

1” tear at TRC of back cover.

 

 

Sensation Comics #48. Grade = VG-. Pgs = ow-wh. Price = $90.

Taped 1” spine split top.

Sensation Comics #57. Grade = VG. Pgs = lt-ow. Price = $100. SOLD – Thank You!

Chips out at corners; tan inside covers; light tan halo on pages.

Sensation Comics #67. Grade = VG-. Pgs = ow. Price = $80.

Spine roll; light tan inside covers; beverage stains along outside edge of some pages.

 

 

Sensation Comics #73. Grade = VG. Pgs = cr-ow. Price = $90. SOLD – Thank You!

Small piece out at TLC; tan inside covers.

Sensation Comics #77. Grade = GD/VG to VG-. Pgs = ow. Price = $80.

Severe spine roll; cover detached at top staple.

Sensation Comics #82. Grade = GD/VG to VG-. Pgs = ow. Price = $80.

Severe spine roll; cover detached at bottom staple.

 

 

Sgt. Bilko #1. Grade = VG-. Pgs = lt-cr. Price = $100.

2½” tear at BLC; dark but supple pages.

 

 

Showcase #3. Grade = VG-. Pgs = ow. Price = $160. SOLD – Thank You!

Heavy creasing; light back cover foxing; cream inside covers.

 

 

Star Spangled War Stories #131 (#1). Grade = VG-. Pgs = cr-ow. Price = $255.

½” spine split bottom; light tan inside covers.

Star Spangled War Stories #133 (#3). Grade = VG. Pgs = cr-ow. Price = $145.

Light cockling/warping across midsection.

 

 

[Hibou]

Sensation Comics 57

 

... as per PM

[zzutak]

Sensation Comics 57

 

... as per PM

Awesome. Many thanks, David! (thumbs u

[Scrooge]

Funny, I almost PMed about it

[Sekowskyfan10]

'Tec 150

 

PM sent

[Sekowskyfan10]

Tec 150

[zzutak]

Tec 150

Awesome. Onto your pile it goes! Thanks again, Jim.

[zzutak]

Day 3 of 3

 

Superboy #03. Grade = GD/VG. Pgs = cr-ow. Price = $290.

1½” spine split bottom (cover and pages); brittle-type chipping along top edge of some pages.

Superboy #15. Grade = VG. Pgs = cr-ow. Price = $155.

1½” spine split bottom.

 

 

Superman #10. Grade = FN. Pgs = ow-wh. Price = $1050.

Tan inside covers; light foxing on some pages.

Superman #10. Grade = VG-. Pgs = ow-wh. Price = $615.

Writing on front cover.

Superman #10. Grade = GD/VG. Pgs = ow-wh. Price = $525.

Centerfold detached; light tan inside covers.

 

 

Superman #10. Grade = GD/VG. Pgs = ow-wh. Price = $525.

Spine roll; cover detached at bottom staple; two centermost wraps detached; tan inside covers.

Superman #22. Grade = VG. Pgs = ow-wh. Price = $315.

½” tear at top edge; small piece out at BRC of back cover and last two pages; light tan inside covers.

Superman #25. Grade = VG. Pgs = white. Price = $315.

Bug chews and 1” spine split top; 1” spine split bottom; cover detached at bottom staple; rusty staples.

 

 

Superman #25. Grade = FR/GD. Pgs = ow-wh. Price = $115.

Severe spine roll; small pieces out along spine; rusty staples.

Superman #29. Grade = VG-. Pgs = ow-wh. Price = $235.

1” spine split top and bottom; abraded spine; 1” tear at TRC of back cover.

Superman #30. Grade = VG+. Pgs = white. Price = $575.

Bright colors; very nice pages.

 

 

Superman #36. Grade = FR. Pgs = ow-wh. Price = $75.

1” spine split top; dual tears at both staples; panel torn out at BRC of last page.

Superman #37. Grade = VG+. Pgs = white. Price = $325.

Dual tears at both staples; very nice pages; a very solid VG+

Superman #38. Grade = VG. Pgs = white. Price = $225.

1” spine split bottom; dual tears at both staples; slightly rusty staples.

 

 

Superman #39. Grade = VG-. Pgs = ow-wh. Price = $210.

One piece of tape across spine bottom; dual tears at both staples; rusty staples; name written on Pg-1.

Superman #43. Grade = VG-. Pgs = cr-ow. Price = $160.

Dual tears (and back cover detached) at both staples.

Superman #47. Grade = VG-. Pgs = ow-wh. Price = $160.

Tape pull at top edge; small stain at right edge.

 

 

Superman #49. Grade = VG-. Pgs = ow-wh. Price = $160.

Bug chews (with 2½” split) along spine.

Superman #53. Restored Grade = Apparent GD. Pgs = cr-ow. Price = $180.

Shallow bug chew at right edge (affects front cover and several pages).

Superman #90. Grade = VG. Pgs = cr-ow. Price = $130.

½” spine split bottom; subscription crease.

 

 

Tomahawk #2. Grade = VG. Pgs = ow. Price = $120.

Tomahawk #5. Grade = VG. Pgs = cr-ow. Price = $75.

Tomahawk #7. Grade = VG+++. Pgs = cr-ow. Price = $80.

 

 

Western Comics #14 (Okajima Pedigree). Grade = FN/VF. Pgs = ow-wh. Price = $150.

Small moisture stain at TLC.

 

 

Wonder Woman #83. Grade = VG-. Pgs = ow-wh. Price = $80.

General wear; cream inside covers. SOLD – Thank You!

Wonder Woman #85. Grade = VG. Pgs = cr-ow. Price = $95.

Light subscription crease; light ring-type moisture stain.

Wonder Woman #110. Grade = VG. Pgs = ow. Price = $70.

1½” tear (with small piece out) at right edge of back cover.

 

 

World’s Finest Comics #06. Grade = VG+. Pgs = ow-wh. Price = $365.

Great spine; light tan halo on inside covers; nice pages.

World’s Finest Comics #06. Grade = VG-. Pgs = ow-wh. Price = $285.

1” tear at spine top; nice pages.

World’s Finest Comics #14. Grade = VG-. Pgs = ow-wh. Price = $210.

Abrasion with ¼” of paper loss at TLC and BLC; ½” tear at bottom edge of back cover.

 

 

World’s Finest Comics #19. Grade = FN-. Pgs = ow-wh. Price = $355.

Piece out at TRC of back cover; small stain near BRC of back cover; near white pages.

World’s Finest Comics #19. Grade = VG. Pgs = ow-wh. Price = $230.

Margin tears on two pages.

World’s Finest Comics #20. Grade = FN-. Pgs = white. Price = $320.

¾” of paper loss at spine top; very nice pages.

 

 

World’s Finest Comics #20. Grade = GD/VG. Pgs = cr-ow. Price = $175.

Mis-trimmed right edge; tan inside back cover; chipping at TRC of some pages.

World’s Finest Comics #38. Grade = GD. Pgs = ow-wh. Price = $75.

1” spine split top; piece out at BRC of back cover.

 

 

[Hibou]

Wonder Woman 83

 

[zzutak]

Wonder Woman 83

Awesome. Onto your pile it goes! Thanks for sticking around, David.