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STRANGE WORLDS No. 6 Author: Place: Publisher: Date: Description: Avon (Indicia: "Avon Periodicals, Inc."). February, 1952. Good/VG (3.0). Spine roll, small chips to top edges of front and back covers, small chips to open edge of back cover, ½" tear to bottom edge front cover, bottom right corner a bit curled. Tiny chip to base of spine, 2" split at top spine, top staple pulled. Spine hanging tough but seems vulnerable. Blue ballpoint distributor's mark to "S" in "STRANGE" ("a"). Off-white pages. Cover by Joe Orlando and Wally Wood, with pencil and ink contributions from both, according to Grand Comics Database. Scripters unknown. Art by Raymond Everett Kinstler, Norman Nodel, possibly Sid Check. "In late 1949 Wood encountered another young artist who became a close friend and major collaborator — Joe Orlando. Meeting by chance in [art agent Reynaldo] Epworth's office and comparing portfolios, the pair agreed to lease a second-floor studio (at Columbus and West 64th) and assist each other on jobs." —Roger Hill, "Avon Calling," Against the Grain: MAD Artist Wallace Wood (Twomorrows: 2003). A limited edition of 100 softcover and 15 hardcover catalogues are available. Over 200 pages, fully illustrated. Fun reference, great keepsake. Softcovers $40, dust-jacketed hardcover with limitation plate $200. To order, contact ivan@pbagalleries.com or visit: https://www.pbagalleries.com/content/comics/. R. Crumb says, "I found [PBA's catalogue] so interesting that I am saving it for the texts that accompany the comics which were put up for auction. This is some of the best commentary I’ve yet seen on the quality of the content of comic books. I especially enjoyed the reviews of the post-war horror comics. Great. Priceless." Consignments welcome for PBA's Spring 2021 Comic Book sale. Pre-Code Horror, Golden Age and Silver Age comics, original art and ephemera sought. Send inquiries to ivan@pbagalleries.com. Lot Amendments Condition: Item number: 324042