(A) C. C. Beck & Various Introducing the third installment of America's Greatest Comics from Fawcett Publications! Follow the legendary Captain Marvel, also known as Billy Batson, as he leads a fearless team of heroes. Witness his incredible transformation into the mighty hero "Shazam!" captivating audiences of all ages. Joining him are Spy Smasher, the ultimate master of espionage; Bulletman, a flying crime-fighter endowed with super strength and Commando Yank, the spirit of American resilience and bravery during World War II. Together, they courageously battle evil in the pages of America's Greatest Comics, inspiring generations with their heroic exploits and unyielding dedication to justice! Collects issues 5 & 6.

(W) Richard E. Hughes (A) David Gabrielsen & Various Introducing The Black Terror, Nemesis of Crime! Bob Benton was a pharmacist working on a tonic to pep people up, who developed 'formic ethers' instead, thanks to a comment made by his new assistant Tim Roland, inspiring him along a new path. Inhaling the vapors from his discovery granted him superhuman strength, which he used to become the crimefighter the Black Terror, battling hoodlums, saboteurs and enemy agents in equal measure. Tim, similarly empowered, became his sidekick, together known as the Terror Twins! Collects Exciting Comics #9-20 (May 1941-July 1942).

(A) Reed Crandall & Various The thirteenth volume in this popular ongoing series collects issues #65-#69 of Quality Comics' Blackhawk.

(A) Various & Various More horror and suspense for Classic Horror Comics Volume 8! Starting with this little gem: Front Page is a Pre-Code anthology from Harvey that contains the origin and first appearance of the Man in Black. This was the only issue of the series. Prize Mystery stories with an added cash incentive for the lucky 1950s reader if they can solve a two-page mystery involving murder. Ironically, solutions to the prize mysteries were to be announced in the issue #4, but, alas it never happened. Man in Black - the faceless occult avenger tells strange stories, sometimes intervening in person, other times merely letting ironic fate unfold. Reproduced completely from cover to cover as they should be - just like the original comic! So if your mom tells you that you're restricted to just one comic book this week, then this baby is for you, no question! So don't miss the chance to buy this little horror! Also available in a Deluxe Slipcased edition.

(A) Various We've unearthed more little horrors! Beginning with Tales of Horror and Terror-Haunted Thrills #12 (November 1953) were practical joker Biff inherits a haunted house in "Death Laughs Last." And from issue #13 (January 1954), "Death Do Us Part," the baboon kills his wife! Quickly followed by Tales of Stalking Terror-woe be to those receiving the deadly invitation... all it said was "Be My Ghost!" in Fantastic Fears #8 (July 1954) and from issue #9 (September 1954), "If a Body Kill a Body," two Scottish highlanders from warring families come back as ghosts to get their revenge! And finally, even more horror and suspense from the Man in Black #2 (1957); a faceless occult avenger tells strange stories, sometimes intervening in person, other times merely letting ironic fate unfold.

(A) Alex Schomburg & Various Lance Lewis, Space Detective, is a scientific genius and using his ray guns, jet pack and a whole host of other high-tech gadgets fights interplanetary aliens and space menaces with the aid of his gorgeous girlfriend, Marna, solving alien mysteries, such as the amoeba men or Martians. With some absolutely iconic covers painted by Alex Schomburg, you'll wanna catch up on Lance's adventures! Plus, in an observatory high in the Andes, Dr. X, master of the mysteries of occult science undertakes the greatest experiment of his career! Ace Buckley and his friend Toni Stark travel through time on a series of high octane adventures and battles! Collects Lance Lewis: Mystery Comics #3-4 (October-December 1944) and Startling Comics #44-53 (March 1947-September 1948), Dr. X and Ace Buckley: Startling Comics #1-10 (June 1940-September 1941).

(A) Don Rico & Various Daredevil is a fictional superhero created by Jack Binder. As a child, Bart Hill was witness to his parents' brutal murder. The murderer also branded Bart with a hot iron, leaving a boomerang-shaped scar on the left side of his chest. This traumatic experience left the boy mute. He trained his entire life in the art of the boomerang, eventually becoming a master boomerang marksman. He then donned a costume and took to the streets as the vigilante crime-fighter known as Daredevil. However... for Bart Hill/Daredevil's second appearance showed him able to speak and it was later revealed that his parents were killed while in Australia, with Bart then raised by a tribe of aborigines who taught him the art of using boomerangs. As an adult, he returned to the U.S. and fought crime as Daredevil. Lev Gleason launched Daredevil's own comic with Daredevil Battles Hitler #1 (July 1941), in which Daredevil and other Silver Streak heroes fought the German chancellor. It was written and partially drawn by Charles Biro, who in his 16-year run would make the character one of t

(A) Al Bryant & Various The fourth volume in this popular continuing series collects Quality Comics' Doll Man issues #10-12. These issues showcase the enduring appeal of Doll Man, providing readers with a captivating mix of science fiction, adventure, and heroics in each thrilling installment. Follow the adventures of Darrel Dane, the brilliant scientist who can shrink to six inches tall while retaining his full strength, as he battles villains and protects the innocent in these classic tales.

(A) Reed Crandall & Various Lou Fine was one of the most impressive and influential artists to ever work in comics. His fluid figures were admired and copied by such greats as Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. In the early 40's, at Quality Comics on such comics as the Black Condor; aka Richard Grey Jr. having lost his parents was raised by giant black condors and after studying his condor foster parents, he learned to fly. He befriended a hermit monk named Father Pierre who convinced him that he should use his unique attributes to do good and so was born the Black Condor. Fine also created The Ray, a reporter named Hubert 'Happy' Terrill who was covering the story of a high-flying 'strato-balloon' exploring the upper atmosphere. An electrical storm struck and while closing the outer airlock door, 'Happy' got the full brunt of the storm's energy and the unfiltered sunlight giving him his super powers to absorb energy from his surroundings and emit it from his body in any form he chose, also using it to propel himself through the air. Collects Black Condor from Crack Comics #12-21 (April 1941-

(W) Richard E. Hughes (A) David Gabrielsen & Various PS Artbooks presents the continuing adventures of The Black Terror, Nemesis of Crime! Bob Benton was a pharmacist working on a tonic to pep people up, who developed 'formic ethers' instead, thanks to a comment made by his new assistant Tim Roland inspiring him along a new path. Inhaling the vapors from his discovery granted him superhuman strength, which he used to become the crimefighter the Black Terror, battling hoodlums, saboteurs, and enemy agents in equal measure. Tim, similarly empowered, became his sidekick, together known as the Terror Twins! Collects Exciting Comics #21-32 (August 1942-April 1944).

(A) Ruben Moreira & Various In 1919, identical twin brothers Michael and Lance Gallant were born in New York City, Both possessed T-shaped birthmarks on their left wrists. The boys were very close growing up. During the Second World War, Michael enlisted in the Air Force as a pilot. Unfortunately, on their 23rd birthday, Michael died when his hanger exploded and his brother, Lance, who saw the tragedy, grabbed Michael from the flames, only to have him die in his arms. Lance wanted vengeance! The Fates of Greek mythology witnessed Michael's death and decided to turn Lance into their champion. Soon after, Lance is visited by Michael's ghost, who told his brother they were still linked and if he touched his birthmark, the brothers would merge and gain superpowers, including superhuman strength, endurance, flight, invulnerability, and invisibility. Lance calls himself Captain Triumph and become a crime-fighter! Collects Crack Comics #27-38 (January 1943-Summer 1945).

(A) Ruben Moreira & Various In 1919, identical twin brothers Michael and Lance Gallant were born in New York City-and both possessed T-shaped birthmarks on their left wrists. The boys were very close growing up. Michael enlisted in the Air Force as a pilot. Unfortunately, on their 23rd birthday, Michael died when his hanger exploded and his brother, Lance, who saw the tragedy, grabbed Michael from the flames, only to have him die in his arms. Lance wanted vengeance! The Fates of Greek mythology witnessed Michael's death and decided to turn Lance into their champion. Soon after, Lance is visited by Michael's ghost, who told his brother they were still linked and if he touched his birthmark, the brothers would merge and gain superpowers! So, Lance decides to call himself Captain Triumph and become a crime-fighter! Collects Crack Comics #27-38 (January 1943-Summer 1945).

(A) Al Bryant & Various The third volume in this popular continuing series collects Quality Comics' Doll Man issues #7-9. These issues are a testament to the enduring appeal of Doll Man, offering readers a captivating blend of science fiction, adventure, and heroics in each captivating installment.

(A) Jack Kirby & Various Doug Danville was a wealthy New York playboy who decided to fight crime. He put on a costume and began his career as K the Unknown. He later changed his costume and became the Black Owl! Doug got involved with Terry Dane, a private investigator and true to comic-book tradition, she greatly admired the Black Owl and belittled Doug Danville for being useless. Nonetheless, he continued fighting criminals as the Black Owl, until he enlisted in the Army and handed down his costume to Walt Walters, the father of Yank and Doodle. With a whole host of enemies including Chief Skullface, the Fox, Frankenstein, Funnibone, the Green Mummy, the Tiger Lady, the Laughing Head and the Terrible Midge, among others, the Black Owl had plenty to keep him busy! Collects The Black Owl stories from Prize Comics #1-17 (March 1940-December 1941).

(A) Robert Webb & Various The Tiger Girl, created by Robert Webb, was also known as Princess Vishnu. She was brought from India to Africa by her father Rajah Vishnu, after the death of her Irish mother. She was an excellent leader and pretty good in a fight, especially when she used her whip and her tiger ring, which gave her added strength when she looked at it and was accompanied by her companions: Benzali, a tiger, and Abdola, an Indian man. She protected her lost civilization from outsiders and others who meant harm. She ultimately became one of Fiction House's longest-lived characters; her stories continued to be published for over a decade until the company ceased operations in 1954. Collects Tiger Girl stories from Fight Comics #53-68 (December 1947-May 1950).

(W) Joe Gill (A) Dick Giordano & Various (CA) Steve Ditko After a seaquake, a huge lizard-like creature walked out of the ocean and almost destroyed a fishing village in Ireland. Fortunately for the village, the same quake that brought the 65 foot monster to land has also grounded a salvage ship, the crew of which proved up to the task of capturing the beast. Instead of killing it, or turning it over to the government, they decided to take it to London and put it on display for profit. Looking to be a huge success, things became more complicated when it was discovered the monster, dubbed Gorgo, was really just a youngster and its 200 foot tall mother was coming for him! Collects Gorgo #11-15 (February-October 1963).

(A) Dick Giordano & Various (CA) Steve Ditko After a seaquake, a huge lizard-like creature walked out of the ocean and almost destroyed a fishing village in Ireland. Fortunately for the village, the same quake that brought the 65 foot monster to land has also grounded a salvage ship, the crew of which proved up to the task of capturing the beast. Instead of killing it, or turning it over to the government, they decided to take it to London and put it on display for profit. Looking to be a huge success, things became more complicated when it was discovered the monster, dubbed Gorgo, was really just a youngster and it's 200 foot tall mother was coming for him! Collects Gorgo #16-20 (December 1963-December 1964).

(W) Joe Gill (A) Dick Giordano & Various Synopsis: CHARLTON - GORGO VOL 2 April 1962 - December 1962 Issues #6 - #10 After a seaquake, a huge lizard-like creature walked out of the ocean and almost destroyed a fishing village in Ireland. Fortunately for the village, the same quake that brought the 65 foot monster to land has also grounded a salvage ship, the crew of which proved up to the task of capturing the beast. Instead of killing it, or turning it over to the government, they decided to take it to London and put it on display for profit. Looking to be a huge success, things became more complicated when it was discovered the monster, dubbed Gorgo, was really just a youngster and it's 200 foot tall mother was coming for him. After a pitched battle with the British army, Gorga's mother, Ogra, was able to free her child and they both went lumbering back to the sea. That, however, was not the last the world heard of Gorgo. Apparently having found a taste for the land, the young monster began to make regular visits there. At the same time, governments, scientists, and even would-be

(W) Joe Gill (A) Dick Giordano & Various : CHARLTON - GORGO VOL 3 December 1963 - October 1964 Issues #16 - #20 After a seaquake, a huge lizard-like creature walked out of the ocean and almost destroyed a fishing village in Ireland. Fortunately for the village, the same quake that brought the 65 foot monster to land has also grounded a salvage ship, the crew of which proved up to the task of capturing the beast. Instead of killing it, or turning it over to the government, they decided to take it to London and put it on display for profit. Looking to be a huge success, things became more complicated when it was discovered the monster, dubbed Gorgo, was really just a youngster and it's 200 foot tall mother was coming for him. After a pitched battle with the British army, Gorga's mother, Ogra, was able to free her child and they both went lumbering back to the sea. That, however, was not the last the world heard of Gorgo. Apparently having found a taste for the land, the young monster began to make regular visits there. At the same time, governments, scientists, and even would-be wor

(W) Otto Binder (A) Sheldon Moldoff Kid Eternity, published by Quality Comics and created by writer Otto Binder and artist Sheldon Moldoff, had his first appeared in Hit Comics #25 in December 1942. The story begins with a boy, who remains unnamed initially, killed by Nazis during World War II. Upon reaching the afterlife, it's revealed that his death was a clerical error; he was supposed to live for 75 more years. To compensate for this mistake, a mystical figure known as the Keeper grants the boy powers to return to Earth and fight evil. He is dubbed 'Kid Eternity' because he will now live for eternity. Kid Eternity has the power to summon historical and mythological figures by uttering the word 'Eternity.' These summoned beings aid him in his quests against villains. Collects issues 1-4 of Kid Eternity.

(W) Joe Gill (A) Steve Ditko & Various More colossal Konga action pencilled by the late, great comic book giant himself, Steve Ditko! Including 'The Monster Hunter' - but just who is hunting who? 'The Master Plan' - aliens attack the earth but come face to face with Konga who destroys them! And 'The Evil Eye' - Soviet scientists get control over Konga?! Sounds like a potential diplomatic incident to me, but I'll let you be the judge of that! Collects Konga #11-15 (March-November 1963).

(W) Joe Gill (A) Steve Ditko & Various Synopsis: CHARLTON: 1960 SERIES: ISSUES #11 - #15 March 1963 - November 1963 More colossal KONGA action pencilled by the late, great comic book giant himself - Mr. Steve Ditko.Including 'The Monster Hunter' - but just who is hunting who? 'The Master Plan' - aliens attack the earth but come face to face with Konga who destroys them! And 'The Evil Eye' - Soviet scientists get control over Konga?! Sounds like a potential diplomatic incident to me, but I'll let you be the judge of that - stocks are limited so don't miss your chance to own a piece of the action - grab your copy today! All reproduced completely from cover to cover - just like the original comics!

(A) Alex Kotzky & Various The eighth volume in this popular continuing series Collects Quality Comics' Military Comics issues #27-29 (1944).

(A) Bill Molno & Various It's all too easy to overlook Charlton's 40 year run and over 6,000 issue contribution to comic book history! Because with their roster of writers and artists including Rocco Mastroserio, Bill Molno, Charles Nicholas, plus many others and, of course, the truly remarkable one man creative genius Steve Ditko. Serving us with a never-ending concoction of fantastic fantasy-supernatural and horror tales and mind-blowing science fiction stories, they really did keep the comic buying youth of the world well and truly satisfied, no mean achievement and well worth celebrating! All here, reproduced completely from cover to cover as they should be - just like the original comic! Collects Mysteries of Unexplored Worlds #26-30 (September 1961-June 1962).

(A) Reed Crandall & Various Police Comics, published by Quality Comics beginning August 1941, was known for introducing several iconic characters who became staples of the Golden Age of Comics. The series combined superhero action, crime stories, and detective tales, reflecting the era's diverse storytelling styles. Some of the most notable characters that debuted in Police Comics include Plastic Man, Phantom Lady, Firebrand, and the Human Bomb. Collects issues 1-3.

(A) Don Rico & Various Daredevil is a fictional superhero created by Jack Binder. As a child, Bart Hill was witness to his parents' brutal murder. The murderer also branded Bart with a hot iron, leaving a boomerang-shaped scar on the left side of his chest. This traumatic experience left the boy mute. He trained his entire life in the art of the boomerang, eventually becoming a master boomerang marksman. He then donned a costume and took to the streets as the vigilante crime-fighter known as Daredevil. Lev Gleason launched Daredevil's own comic with Daredevil Battles Hitler #1 (July 1941), in which Daredevil and other Silver Streak heroes fought the German chancellor. It was written and partially drawn by Charles Biro, who in his 16-year run would make the character one of the most acclaimed of the Golden Age. Collects Silver Streak #6-17 (September 1940-December 1941) and Daredevil Battles Hitler #1 (July 1941).

(A) Alex Schomburg & Various Princess Pantha was a circus-performing wild animal handler who went to Africa in search of the legendary giant gorilla M'Gana for her act! She disappeared shortly after setting out-so Gilt-edge Gates, the owner of The National Circus hired Dane Hunter, a famous explorer to find her. After discovering her safari had been wiped out by an unknown hostile native tribe and she'd saved herself by using her ability to make an extra-loud gorilla call, which the natives mistook for the approach of M'Gana and fled. Princess Pantha had survived in the jungle for two months now, utilizing her animal skills, knowledge of jiu-jitsu and a few primitive weapons. Together Pantha and Dane remained in the jungle and continued their quest to capture the legendary giant gorilla M'Gana! Comic book stories from the 1940s and 1950s depicted some ethnic and racial prejudices that were once commonplace in American culture. While not representing the publisher's view of today's society, these stories are printed as they were originally created, because to do otherwise would be th

(A) Jack Kirby & Various Doug Danville was a wealthy New York playboy who decided to fight crime. He put on a costume and began his career as K the Unknown. He later changed his costume and became the Black Owl! Belittled by private investigator Terry Dane, he continued fighting criminals as the Black Owl-until he enlisted in the Army and handed down his costume to Walt Walters, the father of Yank and Doodle. With a whole host of enemies including Chief Skullface, the Fox, Frankenstein, Funnibone, the Green Mummy, the Tiger Lady, the Laughing Head and the Terrible Midge, among others, the Black Owl had plenty to keep him busy! Collects 'The Black Owl' from Prize Comics #1-17 (March 1940-December 1941).

(A) Chuck Cuidera & Various The fourteenth volume in this popular ongoing series collects issues #70-74 of Quality Comics' Blackhawk.

(A) Chuck Cuidera & Various Take to the skies with Blackhawk Volume 18! This thrilling collection brings together issues 90-94, packed with high-flying action, daring missions, and fearless heroics. Join the Blackhawk Squadron as they battle ruthless villains, uncover sinister plots, and defend justice with their signature bravery and skill. A must-have for fans of classic war comics and pulse-pounding adventure!

(A) Fred Kida & Various (CA) Fred Kida First soaring into action in 1942, Airboy is a young aviator hero created by Charles Biro and Al Camy, published by Hillman Periodicals during the Golden Age of Comics. David Nelson II, the boy behind the mask, flies a distinctive, bird-shaped aircraft named Birdie, engaging in daring adventures against wartime foes, criminals, and supernatural threats. Known for its patriotic themes and dynamic aerial battles, Airboy became a standout series of the era, capturing readers' imaginations with its unique blend of aviation heroism and youthful determination. Collects issues #6-9, originally published by Hillman.

(W/A) Basil Wolverton Basil Wolverton (July 9, 1909 - December 31, 1978) born in Central Point, Oregon and later moved to Vancouver, Washington. He worked as a vaudeville performer and a cartoonist and reporter for the Portland News. Wolverton was a master in caricaturing the human face and body and his drawings have elicited a wide range of reactions - he even described himself as a 'Producer of Preposterous Pictures of peculiar People who Prowl this Perplexing Planet.' Preferring to work with pen and ink, Wolverton's lack of artistic schooling gave his drawings an otherworldly appearance. There was no other artist at the time who drew like him! This volume collects Wolverton stories from Spacehawk #17-34 (January 1941-December 1942), Amazing Man Comics featuring Meteor Martin #26-26 (December 1941-January 1942), Weird Mysteries #2 and #5 (June and December 1953), and Weird Tales of the Future #4-7 (November 1952-May 1953).

(A) Joseph Doolin & Various The Rangers of Freedom were 'Biff' Barkley, 'Tex' Russell and Peter Cabot, three young men who were recruited by the FBI because their physical and mental fortitude made them 'the best specimens of American youth.' They donned patriotically themed bulletproof costumes, but they had no secret identities. Together with Ranger Girl they fought villainous Nazis and Japanese forces led by the Super-Brain and the Black Dragon Society. Though they had no powers, the Rangers were good fighters. And they needed to be - as Superbrain's hooded axeman raises his bloody blade over Ranger Girl - the Freedom Trio slammed into action in the classic 'The Headsman of Hate'! Collects Rangers of Freedom #1-3 (October 1941-February 1942).

(A) Steve Ditko & Various Space Adventures #42 saw the last appearance Captain Atom-but don't worry, the iconic space-age superhero created by Joe Gill and Steve Ditko will return in his very own comic a few years later! Keep watching future sightings; who knows when he'll next orbit our world! Space Adventures #43...Report From Space A-OKAY! Updates us with the history of the first American manned space flight with Alan Shepard as pictured on the cover! Space Adventures #44 introduces us to Merco, the Mercury Man-the last survivor of Mercury-who travels to Earth in a bid to stop wars and save mankind! Collects Space Adventures #42-46 (October 1961-July 1962).

(A) Alex A. Blum, Iger Shop Just when you thought it was safe to venture out, we bring you Tales You'll Never Forget-Strange! I mean, c'mon! The original copies of these comics will have been swapped a hundred-fold or sold for pennies when the recess bell sounded in the magical long-ago frightful freakin' fab'n' fantastic fifties schoolyards. And now you can pick 'em up for peanuts. Go get 'em, folks! Collects Strange #1-5 (March 1957-January 1958).

(A) Steve Ditko & Various A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away we blasted off and feasted our eyes on the mind-blowing pages of Space Adventures with Captain Atom, Master of the Universe, aka Captain Allen Adams of the U.S. Air-Force who, after an atomic accident, finds himself with new super powers-the iconic space-age superhero created by Joe Gill and Steve Ditko! This latest volume 8 practically demands that you dig out that old goldfish bowl and holster your space ray gun! And remember space cadets don't miss the shuttle! Collects Space Adventures #37-41 (December 1960-August 1961).

(A) Bill Molno & Various A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away we blasted off and feasted our eyes on the mind-blowing pages of Space Adventures with Captain Atom, Master of the Universe, aka Captain Allen Adams of the U.S. Air-Force who, after an atomic accident, finds himself with new super powers-the iconic space-age superhero created by Joe Gill and Steve Ditko! This latest volume 8 practically demands that you dig out that old goldfish bowl and holster your space ray gun! And remember space cadets don't miss the shuttle! Collects Space Adventures #37-41 (December 1960-August 1961).

(A) Steve Ditko & Various Space Adventures #42 saw the last appearance of Captain Atom… but don't worry, the iconic space-age superhero created by Joe Gill and Steve Ditko will return in his very own comic a few years later! Keep watching future sightings, who knows when he'll next orbit our world! Space Adventures #43: Report From Space A-OKAY! updates us with the history of the first American manned space flight with Alan Shepard as pictured on the cover! Space Adventures #44 introduces us to Merco, the Mercury Man, the last survivor of Mercury, who travels to Earth in a bid to stop wars and save mankind! Join the crusade pilgrims and don't miss your place on this shuttle, 'cos these rockets will soon be out of this world! Collects Space Adventures #42-46 (October 1961-July 1962).

(W) Joe Gill (A) Bill Molno, Charles Nicholas This bumper-full line-up from Charlton Comics' other-worldly Space War Volume 3 has everything you could imagine from 'The Invaders!' to 'The Seeds from Space' crammed between the pages. With the writing and drawing talents of Bill Molno, Rocco Mastroserio, and Charles Nicholas you just won't be able to put this science fiction spectacular down and if you're quick, you can probably fight off several groups of those marauding aliens! The only question we have is when you gonna buy a ticket for this space ship, 'cos it won't stay in orbit for very long! Collects Space War #11-15 (July 1961-January 1963).

(W) Joe Gill (A) Bill Molno & Various This bumper-full science-fiction feast from Charlton Comics' other-worldly Space War Volume 5 includes... we didn't see The Blobs coming... they could capture a man's mind and now they were after US! And we hope we can capture your mind with the curative talents of Bill Montes, Sale Gentile, Bill Molno, Charles Nicholas, Dick Giordano, Rocco Mastroserio, and Owen McCarron. You just won't be able to put this tasty treat down and if you're quick, you can probably fight off several groups of those marauding aliens! The only question we have is when you gonna buy a ticket for this spaceship, because it won't stay in orbit for very long? Collects Space War #21-25 (March-November 1963).