Sensation Mystery #116 GD/VG 3.0 1953 For Sale

2\" cumulative spine split. Cover oxidation.

This is a low grade item. It will be complete and readable, but will show significant wear. Allowed defects for this grade include: spine roll, a moderate amount of staining or water damage, writing or other marks on the cover, up to one inch spine splits or other tears, a cover or centerfold that is detached at one staple, discoloration due to oxidation, and a minor piece or pieces missing. An item could be assigned this grade due to either an accumulation of minor/moderate defects or one or two major defects.

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Bernard Sachs. The Toy Assassins!, script by Robert Kanighe, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia; A priceless necklace is stolen from a department store; Peril claims an army of toy soldiers to be responsible. Thus he tricks the thief to come forward. Clocks of Doom! half-page by Mort Drucker; Superstitions about clocks. The Phantom Enemy, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Sy Barry; Schizophrenic art painter Gene Dyer creates replicas of his paintings as Gardner Dell; He leaves poisoned medicine for the copycat, but kills only himself. The Census Taker!, script by Jack Miller, art by John Giunta; Death makes his rounds, disguised as a census taker. Shuddery Shadows filler page by Mort Drucker; Superstitions about shadows. The Clairvoyant Commander text article, script by Jack Miller, art by Raymond Perry. Dead Man\'s Diary, art by Murphy Anderson; Richard Prentiss is confronted with unusual occurrences. Behind those is his brother who wants to drive Prentiss insane. 36 pgs. $0.10.

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