World's Finest Comics (1941-) #174

World's Finest Comics (1941-) #174
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Publisher : DC Comics
Total Pages : 26
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ISBN-10 : PKEY:T0820601745001
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Rating : 4/5 (01 Downloads)

Synopsis World's Finest Comics (1941-) #174 by : Cary Bates

ÒSECRET OF THE DOUBLE DEATH-WISH!Ó Superman and Batman are led into a deadly trap, in which they are tortured past the breaking point!

World's Finest Comics (1941-) #175

World's Finest Comics (1941-) #175
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Publisher : DC Comics
Total Pages : 26
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ISBN-10 : PKEY:T0820601755001
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Rating : 4/5 (01 Downloads)

Synopsis World's Finest Comics (1941-) #175 by : Leo Dorfman

ÒTHE SUPERMAN-BATMAN REVENGE SQUADS!Ó Once each year, Superman and Jimmy Olsen bet their crime-fighting skills against Batman and Robin. But as the heroes participate in various contests of skill, their respective Revenge Squads try to sabotage their opponents!

World's Best Comics (1941-) #1

World's Best Comics (1941-) #1
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Publisher : DC
Total Pages : 98
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ISBN-10 : PKEY:T0998200015001
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Rating : 4/5 (01 Downloads)

Synopsis World's Best Comics (1941-) #1 by : Henry Boltinoff

Batman and Robin face off with a witch while Superman battles the Rainmaker!

Take That Adolf!

Take That Adolf!
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Publisher : Fantagraphics Books
Total Pages : 250
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ISBN-10 : 9781606999875
ISBN-13 : 1606999877
Rating : 4/5 (75 Downloads)

Synopsis Take That Adolf! by : Mark Fertig

Between 1941 and 1945, Hitler was pummeled on comic book covers by everyone from Captain America to Wonder Woman. Take That, Adolf! is an oversized compilation of more than 500 stunningly restored comics covers published during World War II, featuring America’s greatest super-villain. From Superman and Daredevil to propaganda and racism, Take That, Adolf! is a fascinating look at how legendary creators such as Joe Simon, Jack Kirby, Alex Schomburg, Will Eisner, and Lou Fine entertained millions of kids on the home front and buoyed the spirits of GIs fighting overseas by using Adolf Hitler as a punching bag.

The Official Overstreet

The Official Overstreet
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Publisher : House of Collectibles
Total Pages : 932
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ISBN-10 : 1400046688
ISBN-13 : 9781400046683
Rating : 4/5 (88 Downloads)

Synopsis The Official Overstreet by : Robert M. Overstreet

"'The bible for all comic book collectors' is not an exaggeration for this dependable guide...an indispensable part of any comic book collector's library [and] a standard reference that has stood the test of time." -- "Maine Antique Digest "The Official(R) Overstreet(R) Comic Book Price Guide is the one-volume, professional sourcebook for America's most popular collectible which no comic book collector or investor can afford to be without. This incredible 33rd edition brings you more information than ever before, including: LATEST PRICING INFORMATION From the early 1800s to the present, this is the most comprehensive resource of comic books and graphic novels, listed alphabetically by title, illustrated, and priced according to its condition. No other guide provides a more complete record of existing comic books and their prices. MARKET TRENDS AND INSIDERS' TIPS With the renowned Overstreet Market Report by Robert M. Overstreet, which also includes many important tips from other experts in the comic book industry, this guide contains all the current information that is circulating throughout this hot collecting area. You will find the latest titles, the strongest demands, the most valuable issues, and the newest finds in old comics. BUYING AND SELLING KNOW HOW Packed with essential information on grading, collecting and restoration of comic books, this book gives you everything you need to build and maintain a substantial comic book collection. FABULOUS PHOTOS More than 1,500 black and white photos of those unforgettable covers -- "plus the celebrated all-color Cover Gallery of your favorite comic books throughout the ages -- fill the book. SPECIAL FEATURE ARTICLES * X-Men 2 -- Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the X-Men * The debut of the Sub-Mariner * The Original Super-Team - The Justice Society of America BUY IT USE IT BECOME AN EXPERT

World's Finest Comics (1941-) #11

World's Finest Comics (1941-) #11
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Publisher : DC Comics
Total Pages : 90
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ISBN-10 : PKEY:T0820600115001
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Rating : 4/5 (01 Downloads)

Synopsis World's Finest Comics (1941-) #11 by : Jerry Siegel

ÒTHE CITY OF HATE!Ó A deranged lunatic tries to sabotage the Daily Planet by killing four people the newspaper has selected as ÒThe Finest People in the CityÓ through the use of his invention: hate gas.

House of Mystery (1951-) #174

House of Mystery (1951-) #174
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Publisher : DC Comics
Total Pages : 28
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ISBN-10 : PKEY:T0826201745001
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Rating : 4/5 (01 Downloads)

Synopsis House of Mystery (1951-) #174 by : Jack Miller

“THE WONDROUS WITCH’S CAULDRON!” A witch’s cauldron that brings its owner fame, fortune and long life passes from owner to owner.

Supermen!

Supermen!
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Publisher : Fantagraphics Books
Total Pages : 193
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ISBN-10 : 9781560979715
ISBN-13 : 1560979712
Rating : 4/5 (15 Downloads)

Synopsis Supermen! by : Greg Sadowski

The enduring cultural phenomenon of comic book heroes was invented in the late 1930s by a talented and hungry group of artists and writers barely out of their teens, flying by the seat of their pants to create something new, exciting, and above all profitable. The iconography and mythology they created flourishes to this day in comic books, video, movies, fine art, advertising, and practically all other media. Supermen! collects the best and the brightest of this first generation, including Jack Cole, Will Eisner, Bill Everett, Lou Fine, Fletcher Hanks, Jack Kirby, Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster, and Basil Wolverton.

World's Finest (1990-) #1

World's Finest (1990-) #1
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Publisher : DC
Total Pages : 50
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ISBN-10 : PKEY:T0012400015001
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Rating : 4/5 (01 Downloads)

Synopsis World's Finest (1990-) #1 by : Dave Gibbons

The tables are turned as Lex Luthor gets a foothold in Gotham City, while the Joker wreaks his brand of madness in Metropolis, leaving Clark Kent and Bruce Wayne to come to an arrangement.

The OSS in Burma

The OSS in Burma
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Publisher : University Press of Kansas
Total Pages : 336
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ISBN-10 : 9780700620180
ISBN-13 : 0700620184
Rating : 4/5 (80 Downloads)

Synopsis The OSS in Burma by : Troy J. Sacquety

"One could not choose a worse place for fighting the Japanese," said Winston Churchill of North Burma, deeming it "the most forbidding fighting country imaginable." But it was here that the fledgling Office of Strategic Services conducted its most successful combat operations of World War II. Troy Sacquety takes readers into Burma's steaming jungles in the first book to fully cover the exploits and contributions of the OSS's Detachment 101 against the Japanese Imperial Army. Functioning independently of both the U.S. Army and OSS headquarters-and with no operational or organizational model to follow-Detachment 101 was given enormous latitude in terms of developing its mission and methods. It grew from an inexperienced and poorly supported group of 21 agents training on the job in a lethal environment to a powerful force encompassing 10,000 guerrillas (spread across as many as 8 battalions), 60 long-range agents, and 400 short-range agents. By April 1945, it remained the only American ground force in North Burma while simultaneously conducting daring amphibious operations that contributed to the liberation of Rangoon. With unrivaled access to OSS archives, Sacquety vividly recounts the 101's story with a depth of detail that makes the disease-plagued and monsoon-drenched Burmese theater come unnervingly alive. He describes the organizational evolution of Detachment 101 and shows how the unit's flexibility allowed it to evolve to meet the changing battlefield environment. He depicts the Detachment's two sharply contrasting field commanders: headstrong Colonel Carl Eifler, who pushed the unit beyond its capabilities, and the more measured Colonel William Peers, who molded it into a model special operations force. He also highlights the heroic Kachin tribesmen, fierce fighters defending their tribal homeland and instrumental in acclimating the Americans to terrain, weather, and cultures in ways that were vital to the success of the Detachment's operations. While veterans' memoirs have discussed OSS activities in Burma, this is the first book to describe in detail how it achieved its success—portraying an operational unit that can be seen as a prototype for today's Special Forces. Featuring dozens of illustrations, The OSS in Burma rescues from oblivion the daring exploits of a key intelligence and military unit in Japan's defeat in World War II and tells a gripping story that will satisfy scholars and buffs alike.