(A) Kurt Schaffenberger & Various Adventure back into the Unknown with this latest PS Artbooks softie title, Adventures into the Unknown Volume 23! With the artistic talents of legends such as Derek Rutherford, Pete Constanza, and the great Kurt Schaffenberger, they gave us heroes, dinosaurs, aliens, monsters, ghosts, wizards and witches enough to satisfy all growing ghouls and boys! Collects ACG's Adventures into the Unknown #129-133 (October 1961/April 1962).

(W) Richard E. Hughes (A) Pete Costanza, Ogden Whitney Adventure back into the unknown with this latest PS Artbooks softie title, Adventures into the Unknown. With the artistic talents of legends such as Pete Constanza and the great Ogden Whitney they gave us heroes, dinosaurs, aliens, monsters, ghosts, wizards and witches enough to satisfy all growing ghouls and boys! Collects Adventures into the Unknown #134-138.

(W) Bob Standish, Zev Zimmer (A) Tom Hickey & Various The glorious Forbidden Worlds series in our ever popular SOFTEE format, features mind boggling tales from issues 117-121. The ACG crew were producing even more stunning stories and art from comic book legends such as Lafcadio Lee, Chic Stone, Kurato Osaki, Tom Hickey, Zev Zimmer, Pete Costanza, Bob Standish, Bob Jenney, Bob Standish and Ed Ashe.

(W) Zev Zimmer (A) Tom Hickey & Various Our glorious Forbidden Worlds series in our ever popular SOFTEE format, features mind boggling tales from issues #122-126. The ACG crew were producing even more stunning stories and art from comic book legends such as Richard Hughes, Pete Costanza, Emil Gershwin, Morris Waldinger, Paul Reinman, Ogden Whitney, and Tom Hickey.

(W/A/CA) Fred Kida Collected together in a brand new series for PS Artbooks? Airboy! Collects issues #1-2 and #4-5, originally published by Hillman.

(A) Doug Wildey & Various Youthful operated from 1949 to 1954 and only publishing about ten distinct titles. Doug Wildey was the company's lead artist, with work published in virtually all their titles. He later went on to create the 1964 animated television series Jonny Quest for Hanna-Barbera. To add the excitement you even get a little something extra with the inclusion of Avon Comic's Phantom Witch Doctor (1952); George Harcourt (British East Africa commissioner) murders M'Basi (witch doctor) and Naba (M'Basi's daughter) to acquire their ivory cache, and rwenty-five years later, they return as phantoms to crush his son under tons of ivory. Plus, Night of Mystery (1953); John Mason leaves behind a diary detailing how he tried to help his friend Bob Trant who was a roaming monster, but there is no sign of Mason to be found? Collects Beware #10-12 (June 1952 to October 1952, plus Phantom Witch Doctor (1952) and Night of Mystery (1953).

(A) Bernard Baily & Various Fawcett's Beware! Terror Tales was one of the best and most unsettling comics from what is considered by many to be the true Golden Age (Pre-Code) of horror comics! An anthology comic featuring horror stories, hosted by The Mummy. With contributors including Bernard Baily, Bob Powell, Mike Sekowsky, Ross Andru, Sheldon Moldoff, Bob McCarty, Maurice Gutwirth and George Evans and you even get a little (heck, a big!) something extra with the inclusion of Fawcett's bonus motion picture comic, When Worlds Collide. Collects Beware! Terror Tales #1-4 (May-November 1952) and When Worlds Collide (May 1952).

(A) L. B. Cole & Various A new PS ARTBOOKS SOFTEE format book. Never before published with stunning L.B. Cole & Wally Wood artwork plus a host of well known illustrators. Collects Blue Bolt #108 (February 1951) and #110 (August 1951), Blue Bolt Weird Tales of Terror #112 (February 1952), #116 (December 1952), #118 (April 1953), and #119 (June 1953). (STL214238) (C: 0-1-2)

(W) Herb Castle (A) Gil Kane & Various (CA) Victor Prezio Brain Boy by the amazing Frank Springer (best known for Marvel Comics' Dazzler and Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.) is a heady mix of superhero, fantasy, supernatural, horror, suspense, science fiction and spy adventures! Brain Boy aka Matt Price Jr. works for the 'Organisation of Active Anthropologists,' in reality a special counter-intelligence branch of the U.S Secret Service that fights Communists and aliens. Brain Boy read minds, use telekinesis to lift objects or make himself fly, control minds, alter emotional states, and was also super intelligent. However, using his powers took a lot of mental energy, especially when facing another telepath and he could become exhausted quickly. Collects Brain Boy issues [Four Color] #1330 -#2 & #3 (April/June 1962 - February 1963), plus Ziff Davis' Space Busters #1 & #2 (Spring - Fall 1952).

(A) Frank Springer & Various (CA) Victor Prezio You just gotta get this little gem! Brain Boy by the amazing Frank Springer (best known for Marvel Comics' Dazzler and Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.) is a heady mix of superhero, fantasy, supernatural, horror, suspense, science fiction and spy adventures! Brain Boy aka Matt Price Jr. works for the 'Organisation of Active Anthropologists', in reality a special counter-intelligence branch of the U.S Secret Service. Fighting earth bound COMMUNIST enemies such as Ricotta and ALIEN adversaries like the microscopic Eerown! Brain Boy read minds, use telekinesis to lift objects or make himself fly, control minds, alter emotional states, and was also super intelligent. However, using his powers took a lot of mental energy, especially when facing another telepath and he could become exhausted quickly. Also featuring SPACE PATROL! Billed as 'America's Greatest Space Drama' and starring Commander Buzz Corry, this one's got it all, painted covers by Norman Saunders and Clarence Doore, interior art from the great Bernie Krigstein.

(A) Iger Shop & Various After losing her parents when they were attacked by the savage Balu natives, Carol London escaped death when an eagle carried her away to the Dawn Lands, a valley hidden in time by the mountains known as the Barriers of the Moon! She was raised by wolves, becoming the pack leader after Kattu dies! With her ability to talk to the animals and her skill in using a bow, spear and knife learned form watching the Hairy Men, a group of Neanderthals who lived in the Dawn Lands she became Cavr Girl, only then having to fight off the attentions of the Neanderthal king Pood and the Hairy Men! Collects Cave Girl #11-14 (1953-1954) and Africa #1 (1955).

(A) Iger Shop & Various After losing her parents when they were attacked by the savage Balu natives, Carol London escaped death when an eagle carried her away to the Dawn Lands, a valley hidden in time by the mountains known as the Barriers of the Moon! She was raised by wolves, becoming the pack leader after Kattu dies! With her ability to talk to the animals and her skill in using a bow, spear and knife learned form watching the Hairy Men, a group of Neanderthals who lived in the Dawn Lands she became Cavr Girl, only then having to fight off the attentions of the Neanderthal king Pood and the Hairy Men! Collects Cave Girl #11-14 (1953-1954) and Africa #1 (1955).

(A) Joe Kubert & Various (CA) Joe Kubert Classic Adventure Comics is just like those old Saturday morning cinema clubs -there's the Son of Sinbad securing the release of the slave girl and recovering a fortune in gems and jewels in the process. Daring exploits of US foreign agents during the Cold War in Secret Missions, and The Mask of Dr. Fu Manchu, and High Adventure and Great Exploits! All reproduced completely from cover to cover, featuring some of the best comic book talent including Joe Kubert, Carmine Infantino, Wally Wood, Alvin Hollingsworth, Bernie Krigstein, Frank Borth, Art Peddy, Morris Waldinger and Enrico Bagnoli. Collects Son of Sinbad #1 (1950), Secret Missions #1 (1950), The Mask of Dr. Fu Manchu #1 (1951), High Adventure #1 (1957), and Great Exploits #1 (1957).

(A) Wallace Wood & Various Just take a look - theres's horror and supsense with The Black Tarantula, classic sea-faring action with Moby Dick, jungle quests with the great Allan Quatermain, The New Adventures of Jack the Giant Killer, and an invisible man terrorizes the English countryside! All reproduced completely from cover to cover, just like the original comic, featuring some of the best comic book talent! Collects A Feature Presentation: The Black Tarantula #5 (1950), Moby Dick #6 (1950), King Solomon's Mines #1 (1951), Jack The Giant Killer #1 (1953), and The Invisible Man #1 (1955).

(A) Sam Glanzman & Various Just take a look here at Volume 3! It's 1903, ex-soldiers from the Spanish-American war prey on new settlers in the US Northwest! Fast forward to the 1950's and 'The Unknown Man' the Underworld Gang Lord who controls the Crime Syndicate. Now all the way back to the middle ages for the adventures of the Venetian merchant and explorer Marco Polo in the court of Kubla Khan! And the legends of Robin Hood and his meeting with Little John and the archery contest that was held to trap him! And finally to the 1600's and the epic adventures of Robinson Crusoe! Collects The Hooded Menace #1 (1951), The Unknown Man #1 (1951), Marco Polo #1 (1962), Robin Hood #1 (1963), and Robinson Crusoe #1 (1963).

(A) Norman Nodel & Various Even more Saturday morning picture show classic adventures for you to enjoy with Volume 4, featuring the stunning artwork of the great Sam Glanzman! The Voyage to the Deep series featured the adventures of the submarine Proteus and their adventures and battles pitted against an unknown and powerful alien enemy. Plus you get the bonus addition of Avon's Escape From Devil's Island; set up and framed for murder and robbery, Pierre Gavril is sentenced to twenty years of torture, hard labor, and isolation on Devils Island - and escape is said to be suicide. Collects Voyage to the Deep #1-4 (1962-1964) and Escape from Devil's Island #1 (1952).

(A) Everett Raymond Kinstler, Sam Glanzman DELL - Voyage to the Deep #1 - #4 (1962 - 1964) AVON - Escape from Devil's Island #1 (1952) Even more Saturday morning picture show CLASSIC ADVENTURES for you to enjoy with Volume 4.Featuring the stunning artwork of the great Sam Glanzman (although no household name among the general public, the modest Sam Glanzman had many fans within the industry, including Stephen R. Bissette, Kurt Busiek, Garth Ennis, Stan Lee, Paul Levitz, Jim Steranko, Tim Truman and Mark Waid). The VOYAGE TO THE DEEP series featured the adventures of the submarine Proteus, led by Capt. Duke Peters and Admiral Jonathan Leigh and their adventures and battles pitted against an unknown and powerful alien enemy. All reproduced here completely from cover to cover - just like the original comic! PLUS you get the bonus addition of Avon's ESCAPE FROM DEVIL's ISLAND with art by Everett Raymond Kinstler, Norman Nodel and Vince Alascia. Set up and framed for murder and robbery, Pierre Gavril is sentenced to twenty years of torture, hard labour and isolation on Devils Island

(A) Don Heck, Pete Morisi DYNAMITE : Comic Media (1953 Series) Issues #1 - #5 May 1953 - January 1954 Johnny Dynamite created by Pete Morisi was a hard-boiled private detective, known as 'The Wild Man from Chicago.' Good friends with the D.A. but readily accepted by the underworld - he smoked cigarettes constantly, cursed frequently and had a bad habit of getting shot and beaten by his enemies. But always gave as good as he got - he was an experience and persistent detective taking his cases very personally and killed many of his early foes, claiming they were reaching for a weapon. Myra Benz, who had shot him in the eye, was brazenly killed without any true justification beyond his own sense of justice. The other main artist across Comic Media titles was Don Heck, who in 1955 would be recruited by Stan Lee to Atlas Comics, later to become Marvel Comics. Where he became one of the architects of what became known as 'The Marvel Age of Comics,' along with Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko and Dick Ayers. So combined Pete and Don make this 1950's five-comic set, today's winner but be warned,

(A) Various & Various We've unearthed some more little horrors! Originally these stories were produced for Charlton editor Al Fago who when he left reportedly sold them to St. John. And with the likes of the 'Nightmare' served up for us by the great Steve Ditko, where a man attempts to avoid the fate that his wife has dreamed for him , it's a good job he did! And in the 1958 series of Eerie we have everything from 'Up Pops The Devil!'-with Mister Lucifer no less!-to 'The Mirror of Cagliostro' featuring the Italian adventurer and self-styled magician with a passion for various occult arts! Collects Do You Believe in Nightmares #1-2 (November 1957-January 1958) and Eerie #1 and #8-9 (1958).

(A) Various & Various We've unearthed some more little horrors! Beginning with Fantastic Fears #2 and 'Fiends From The Crypt'-chasing a thief named Banco into the Rome sewers, Signor Renzi and his partner, Pietro find Banco with all his body eaten. Quickly followed by Haunted Thrills #10 and 'Death At The Mardi Gras'-Marcus Kemp creates a robot duplicate so realistic he gets blamed for the murders it committed. And finally, even more horror and suspense from Beware #15, all brought to you by those masters of 1950's comics Robert Webb, Iger Shop, Myron Fass, Alvin Hollingsworth, Marty Elkin, and Tony Tallarico. Collects Fantastic Fears #2-3 (July-September 1953) and Haunted Thrills #10-11 (July-September 1953).

(A) Various & Various As a spin off to the successful Black Magic comics that started a couple of years earlier came this offering-Strange World of Your Dreams, certainly one of the oddest comic anthology series ever created-its focus on the dream theme gave it a special flavor. The idea of a dream comic came from Mort Meskin. Order your copy and don't miss out on this little gem, otherwise your dreams may just turn into nightmares! Collects Strange World of Your Dreams #1-4 (August 1952-Jan/Feb 1953) and Challenge of the Unknown #6 (September 1950).

(A) Lou Fine & Various Featuring Power Man (aka Rip Regan) who is given a 'power suit' by his friend and mentor Dr. Austin which gives him super-strength, imperviousness, and enables him to perform superhuman leaps alongside other classic comic heroes from Fiction House such as Shark Brodie, Kinks Mason, Spy Fighter, Chip Collins, Big Red McLane, Kayo Kirby, Oran of the Jungle, and Strut Warren. All masterfully brought to life by Lou Fine, George Tuska, Steve Broder, Leonard Frank, Fred Schwab, Charles Sultan, John Celardo, Fletcher Hanks, Dan Zolnerowich, Bob Powell, and Klaus Nordling. Collects Fight Comics #4-6 (April-June 1940).

(A) Dick Giordano & Various (CA) Rocco Mastroserio CHARLTON - GHOSTLY TALES VOL 1: ISSUE 55 - 59 April-May 1966 to January 1967 Hosting this PS Artbooks volume of GHOSTLY TALES is Mr. L. Dedd (later changed to I. M. Dedd), a middle-aged gentleman with purplish skin and horns who dressed like a vampire. Mr. Dedd spun his 'ghostly tales' from the parlour of his 'haunted house'. Ghostly Tales was part of a wave of new horror and suspense comics published by Charlton during this period. It debuted with issue #55, taking over the numbering of Blue Beetle (which itself had continued the numbering of Unusual Tales). Over the course of its 18-year run, Ghostly Tales was edited by Pat Masulli, Sal Gentile, and George Wildman. With a stellar line-up of regular contributors to the book including Rocco Mastroserio, Steve Ditko, Ernie Bache, Charles Nicholas, Dick Giordano, Pat Boyette, Bill Ely and Rudy Palais.

(A) Bill Everett & Various Amazing Man was the second superhero after Superman to have a comic book named after him. Historians credit his creation variously to writer-artist Bill Everett and art director Lloyd Jacquet, founder of The Funnies Inc., although some credit may be due to Grace Everett, who helped with research. In 1914, an orphaned child named John Aman was chosen by the Tibetan Council of Seven and trained to be a superman, both in mental and physical perfection. His powers include super strength, invulnerability and the ability to make himself disappear in a cloud of green vapour. When he turned twenty-five, after his final tests, he is sent into the world to combat crime and injustice, returning to America to become the heroic Amazing Man. Collects Amazing Man #5-19 (September 1939-January 1941).

(A) Reed Crandall & Various Synopsis: QUALITY COMICS - BLACK CONDOR - CRACK COMICS #12 - #21 April 1941 - February 1942 THE RAY - SMASH COMICS #23 - #30 June 1941 - January 1942 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, the heyday of the Golden Age, he worked for Everett M. 'Busy' Arnold at Quality Comics along with such greats as Reed Crandall, Jack Cole and Will Eisner and in addition to his impressive covers, he worked 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. Lou 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

(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, the heyday of the Golden Age, he worked for Everett M. 'Busy' Arnold at Quality Comics, and in addition to his impressive covers, he worked on such comics as the Black Condor. Richard Grey Jr., having lost his parents, was raised by giant black condors and after studying his condor foster parents, he learned to fly. 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. Collects the Black Condor stories from Crack Comics #12-21 (April 1941-February 1942) and The Ray stories from Smash Comics #23-30 (June 194

(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) 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) Lou Fine & Various Featuring Power Man (aka Rip Regan) who is given a 'power suit' by his friend and mentor Dr. Austin which gives him super-strength, imperviousness, and enables him to perform superhuman leaps alongside other classic comic heroes from Fiction House such as Shark Brodie, Kinks Mason, Spy Fighter, Chip Collins, Big Red McLane, Kayo Kirby, Oran of the Jungle, and Strut Warren. All masterfully brought to life by Lou Fine, George Tuska, Steve Broder, Leonard Frank, Fred Schwab, Charles Sultan, John Celardo, Fletcher Hanks, Dan Zolnerowich, Bob Powell, and Klaus Nordling. Collects Fight Comics #4-6 (April-June 1940).

(A) Lou Fine & Various Featuring Power Man aka Rip Regan who is given a 'power suit' by his friend and mentor Dr. Austin which gives him super-strength, imperviousness and enables him to perform superhuman leaps. Alongside other classic comic heroes from Fiction House such as Shark Brodie, Kinks Mason, Spy Fighter, Chip Collins, Big Red Mclane, Kayo Kirby, Oran Of The Jungle and Strut Warren. All masterfully brought to life by Lou Fine, George Tuska, Steve Broder, Leonard Frank, Fred Schwab, Charles Sultan, John Celardo, Fletcher Hanks, Dan Zolnerowich, Bob Powell, and Klaus Nordling. Collects Fight Comics #4-6 (April-June 1940).

(A) Jack Kirby & Various Synopsis: PRIZE - THE BLACK OWL from PRIZE COMICS VOL 1 March 1940 - December 1941 Issues #01 - #17 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. Never-the-less 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 (more of this later). 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 and probably had to do overtime during the day time hours!

(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).

(W) Will Eisner (A) Will Eisner, Lou Fine (CA) Will Eisner The Spirit is a fictional masked crime fighter created by cartoonist Will Eisner, who fights crime with the blessing of the city's police commissioner Dolan, an old friend. Despite the Spirit's origin as detective/criminologist Denny Colt, his real identity was rarely referred to after his first appearance, and for all intents and purposes he was simply "The Spirit." The stories are presented in a wide variety of styles, from straight forward crime drama and noir to lighthearted adventure, from mystery and horror to comedy and love stories, often with hybrid elements that twisted genre and reader expectations. Comic book stories from the 1940s and 1950s may depict 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 the same as claiming these prejudices never existed. Collects The Spirit #9-12 (Summer 1947 - Summer 1948).

(W) Will Eisner (A) Will Eisner, Lou Fine (CA) Will Eisner The Spirit is a fictional masked crime fighter created by cartoonist Will Eisner, who fights crime with the blessing of the city's police commissioner Dolan, an old friend. Despite the Spirit's origin as detective/criminologist Denny Colt, his real identity was rarely referred to after his first appearance, and for all intents and purposes he was simply "The Spirit." The stories are presented in a wide variety of styles, from straight forward crime drama and noir to lighthearted adventure, from mystery and horror to comedy and love stories, often with hybrid elements that twisted genre and reader expectations. Comic book stories from the 1940s and 1950s may depict 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 the same as claiming these prejudices never existed. Collects The Spirit #9-12 (Summer 1947 - Summer 1948).

(W) Will Eisner (A) Will Eisner, Lou Fine (CA) Will Eisner The Spirit is a fictional masked crime fighter created by cartoonist Will Eisner, who fights crime with the blessing of the city's police commissioner Dolan, an old friend. Despite the Spirit's origin as detective/ criminologist Denny Colt, his real identity was rarely referred to after his first appearance, and for all intents and purposes he was simply "The Spirit." The stories are presented in a wide variety of styles, from straight forward crime drama and noir to lighthearted adventure, from mystery and horror to comedy and love stories, often with hybrid elements that twisted genre and reader expectations. Comic book stories from the 1940s and 1950s may depict 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. Collects The Spirit (Quality Comics, Volume 3) #9-12 (Summer 1947-Summer 1948).

(A) Bob Oksner & Various Brad Spencer is accidentally exposed to a sizzling voltage of a secret current, giving him super powers, which he to become the super crime-fighter, Wonderman! He is aided by his girlfriend, Carol Paige. Wonderman has the ability to become invulnerable (as hard as steel) and has super-strength. Working from his Wonderlab, Wonderman created the world's most powerful telescope and had soon confiscated an enemy's Vacuum Spiral device which allowed him to cross great distances, such as the Sun, in a matter of minutes. His enemies included Lilith, Dr. Voodoo, and the Immortal Emperor. Collects Book of Comics and Funnies #1 (August 1944), Mystery Comics #1-4 (Aug. - Dec. 1944). and Wonder Comics #9-20 (Dec. 1946 - Oct. 1948). Also available in a Deluxe Slipcased edition.

(A) Bob Oksner & Various secret current.This gives him super powers, and he uses his new abilities to become Wonderman and fight crime.He is helped by his girlfriend, Carol Paige. Brad has the ability to become invulnerable (as hard as steel) and has super strength. Working from his Wonderlab, Wonderman created the world's most powerful telescope and had soon confiscated an enemy's Vacuum Spiral device which allowed him to cross great distances such as the Sun in a matter of minutes. His enemies included Lilith, Dr. Voodoo, and the Immortal Emperor. Collects Mystery Comics #1-4 (August-December 1944) and Wonder Comics #9-20 (December 1946-October 1948).

(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 the

(A) Alex Schomburg & Various Synopsis: PINES - PRINCESS PANTHA from THRILLING COMICS VOL 1 October 1946 - October 1949 Issues #56 - #74 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 there 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 common place in American culture.

(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. The monster, dubbed Gorgo, was really just a youngster and its 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! Steve Ditko's artwork just engulfs you in this Silver Age giant monster tale! Collects Gorgo #1-5 (June 1961-January 1962).