Affordable Atomic Age (Korea Era) War: Everett, Heath, Elias, Novick, Robinson & More. Most Below Guide! 1 1

[Kevin.J]

On 4/27/2023 at 12:28 AM, zzutak said:

G.I. In Battle #1 (2nd Series, Ajax; Mar 1957).  Grade = 2.0 GD ow-wh.  Price = $6.
Iger Studio.  Weak cover art but strong interior (reprints of stories from various Farrell pre-code war titles/issues).  Heavy creasing, but no other major defects (like missing pieces, long tears, or detachment issues).

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[zzutak]

G.I. In Battle #2 (2nd Series, Ajax; Jun 1957).  Grade = 1.0 FR ow-wh.  Price = $2.  SOLD – Thank You!
Iger Studio.  Weak cover art but strong interior (reprints of stories from various Farrell pre-code war titles/issues).  A very clean/fresh/supple copy, but cover is detached and completely split along spine (due to mishandling, not brittleness).  No CGC-certified copies.

Edited April 26, 2023 by zzutak
Book Sold

[Kevin.J]

On 4/27/2023 at 12:28 AM, zzutak said:

G.I. In Battle #2 (2nd Series, Ajax; Jun 1957).  Grade = 1.0 FR ow-wh.  Price = $2.
Iger Studio.  Weak cover art but strong interior (reprints of stories from various Farrell pre-code war titles/issues).  A very clean/fresh/supple copy, but cover is detached and completely split along spine (due to mishandling, not brittleness).  No CGC-certified copies.

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[zzutak]

G.I. Joe #29 (Ziff-Davis; Mar 1954).  Grade = 4.0 VG white.  Price = $150.
Nice Clarence Doore painted "babe in bondage" cover.  Fantastic Dan DeCarlo ("The Yardbirds"), Vic Martin, Irv Novick, and Mike Suchorsky story art.  2" split along spine.  Snow white inside covers.

[zzutak]

G.I. Joe #35 (Ziff-Davis; Sep 1954).  Grade = 1.0 FR white.  Price = $60.
Another sweet Clarence Doore painted "babe in bondage" cover.  Great Dan DeCarlo ("The Yardbirds"), Vic Martin, and Irv Novick story art.  Cover detached.  Large piece out at spine bottom.  Snow white inside covers.

[zzutak]

G.I. Joe #38 (Ziff-Davis; Apr 1955).  Grade = 5.0 VG/FN ow-wh.  Price = $180.
One final Clarence Doore painted "babe in bondage" cover (and one of the few covers where Joe looks concerned).  Dan DeCarlo ("The Yardbirds") and Vic Martin story art.  Faint/thin moisture stain along bottom edge; otherwise light wear.  Nearly white inside covers.

[zzutak]

Jet Fighters #6 (Standard; Jan 1953).  Grade = 2.5 GD+ ow-wh.  Price = $12.  SOLD – Thank You!
Colorful John Celardo cover.  Ross Andru & Mike Esposito, John Celardo, Ralph Mayo, and Leo Morey story art.  Chips/pieces out at spine top and bottom.   Oxidation halos on back cover and inside covers.

Edited May 6, 2023 by zzutak
Book Sold

[zzutak]

Jet Fighters #7 (Standard; Mar 1953).  Grade = 1.0 FR ow-wh.  Price = $6.  SOLD – Thank You!
Another nifty John Celardo cover.  Ross Andru & Mike Esposito, John Celardo, Mort Meskin, Art Saaf, and Alex Toth story art.  Cover detached and completely split along spine (due to rough handling, not brittleness).

Edited April 26, 2023 by zzutak
Book Sold

[ArkhamCastle]

On 4/26/2023 at 7:32 PM, zzutak said:

Jet Fighters #7 (Standard; Mar 1953).  Grade = 1.0 FR ow-wh.  Price = $6.
Another nifty John Celardo cover.  Ross Andru & Mike Esposito, John Celardo, Mort Meskin, Art Saaf, and Alex Toth story art.  Cover detached and completely split along spine (due to rough handling, not brittleness).

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[zzutak]

For better or worse, that's all I have the time and energy for today.  I'll finish up with another three-dozen books tomorrow, beginning at 4:00 PM Pacific.  I hope y'all will be able to join me.  Until then! 

[zzutak]

G-I In Battle #2 (Farrell) and Jet Fighters #7 go to Arkham Castle.  Many thanks, once again! 

[zzutak]

G.I. In Battle #1 and 2 (2nd Series, Ajax) go to Kevin.J.  Onto your pile they go, Kev.  Many thanks! 

[Eddy707]

On 4/26/2023 at 7:13 PM, zzutak said:

Battlefront #9 (Atlas; Feb 1953).  Grade = 2.0 GD white.  Price = $18.
Fierce Al Hartley hand-to-hand combat cover.  Dave Berg, Al Hartley, Sam Kweskin, and Joe Sinnott story art.  Moisture damage at spine top.  Seven short cellophane tape repairs (on unbound vertical edge of inside front cover and outside back cover).

 

On 4/26/2023 at 7:16 PM, zzutak said:

Battlefront #42 (Atlas; Sep 1956).  Grade = 2.5 GD+ ow-wh.  Price = $18.
Eye-catching John Severin cover.  Ross Andru, Díck Ayers, Gene Colan, Mike Esposito, Pete Morisi, and Al Williamson story art.  Clean, tight, and bright, with fresh/supple paper but moderate-to-heavy creasing.

 

On 4/26/2023 at 7:02 PM, zzutak said:

Battle #3 (Atlas; Jul 1951).  Grade = 1.0 FR ow-wh.  Price = $12.
Cal Massey, Paul Reinman, Marion Sitton, and Manny Stallman story art.  Cover detached and 80% split along spine.  Cream inside covers and supple pages.

I’ll take them. 

[zzutak]

Battle #3 plus Battlefront #9 and 42 go to Eddy707.  Three sweet Atlas!    Many thanks, Eddy! 

[L'Angelo Misterioso]

On 4/26/2023 at 4:06 PM, zzutak said:

Battle Cry #5 (Stanmor; Jan 1953).  Grade = 3.5 VG- ow-wh.  Price = $65.
Great Irv Novick cover (another of my personal Top-5 Stanley Morse war covers).  Hy Fleishman, Eugene Hughes,Tony Mortellaro, and Charles Stern story art.  Very glossy cover.  Back cover (only) detached at bottom staple.  Cream to off-white inside covers.

[zzutak]

Battle Cry #5 goes to L'Angelo Misterioso.  A great avatar (the Sandman rocks), a great alias (George, is that you?), and a great selection!  Many thanks! 

[PopKulture]

On 4/26/2023 at 12:19 PM, zzutak said:

War Battles #5 (Harvey; Jul 1952).  Grade = 1.0 FR ow-wh.  Price = $30.
Graphic Al Avison flamethrower cover (another of my personal Top-5 Harvey war covers, and #2 on Heritage's 2019 list of "Best 1950s War Covers").  Jack Sparling and Manny Stallman story art.  Cover detached and completely split along spine.

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[PopKulture]

On 4/26/2023 at 12:02 PM, zzutak said:

Fighting Fronts #2 (Harvey; Sep 1952).  Grade = 4.0 VG white.  Price = $30.
Nifty Lee Elias flying bodies cover.  Overstreet notes "extreme violence" -- sweet!  Warren Kremer, Howard Nostrand, and Jack Sparling story art.  A solid copy with bright cover inks and a fresh interior.

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[zzutak]

Fighting Fronts #2 and War Battles #5 go to PopKulture.  Two great snags!  Many thanks, Pop! 

[PopKulture]

On 4/26/2023 at 11:03 AM, zzutak said:

Fighting Fronts #3 (Harvey; Oct 1952).  Grade = 4.5 VG+ ow-wh.  Price = $50.  ON HOLD
Another awesome Lee Elias flying bodies cover (one of my personal Top-5 Harvey war covers).  Al Avison, Joe Certa, Rocco Mastroserio,  Pete Morisi, Howard Nostrand, and Abe Simon story art.  Another very solid copy with bright cover inks and a fresh interior.

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