Bob hope dc silver age comics 19561969 for sale ebay. From our humble beginnings, we have grown to the largest, most complete comic book price guide with well over 1,000,000 comics in our database. Adventures of jerry lewis vol 1 dc database fandom. Bob hope and jane fonda will make appearances, but little will be seen or heard of the. Nov 24, 2014 bob hope performs for servicemen at munda airstrip, new georgia, solomon islands, in 1944. Bob hope is a bachelor in paradise in this 1961 film also starring lana turner, don porter, jim hutton, paula prentiss, janis paige and virginia grey. Publishers weeklys bestselling work of nonfiction for 1944 was this comic account of the comedian bob hopes visits to military units in europe and africa. Sir bob hope kbe, kcsg, kss born leslie townes hope.
Adventures of bob hope was a comic book published by national periodical publications, an imprint of dc comics. How to remove pencil marks on cover comic book grading and. Entertainer bob hope was a star of stage, screen, and television when the world was young and dinosaurs roamed the earth, so its no surprise that he also enjoyed a successful comic book series throughout the 1950s and 60s. Letter from womens international exposition used as promotional material by dc comics. I was a sophomore or junior in high school when i read this book. Whether you are an avid comic collector, a repeat offender one who once collected but fell by the wayside, are new to the industry, or someone who came across some old comics, welcome to the world of comics. The suburban normal football team puts the benedict arnold faculty out of action.
Books by bob hope author of dont shoot, its only me. Bob hope comics covers bing images vintage comic books. Steve ditko is known for cocreating spiderman and creating the supernatural hero doctor strange. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. Bob is recruited by vera bentley to lead the venture of her father, p. Adventures of bob hope comic books for sale online. The book is really a lot of facts of what he did professionally.
Work on these three major comic book heroes makes him one of the greatest comic book artists of all time. Adventures of bob hope last edited by billy batson. Adventures of bob hope featured stories based on the us comedian bob hope, along with other miscellaneous humor stories. The minimum price is not a real reflection of market value. Values of adventures of bob hope free comic book values. John mcshane, stephen montgomery and bob napier dr. Published by national periodical publications, inc. Mar 29, 2019 understand the reasons people collect comic books.
Browse the marvel comic series star wars 1977 1986. Armyap for his first book, comedy at the edge, about standup comedy in the 1970s, richard zoglin. She takes him to the lab of her father, who puts him into a time. The adventures of bob hope 1950 comic book price guide. Bob hope with his wife, dolores, are seen here circa 1939. Bob hope dc golden age comics 19381955 for sale ebay. Bob hope story continued, script by arnold drake, art by bob oksner. Untitled bob hope story, pencils by owen fitzgerald. This process takes no more than a few hours and well send you an email once approved. Bob hope has 20 books on goodreads with 2101 ratings. Overstreet comic book price guide the overstreet guide is a must have if you have a lot of comics, are already a collector or plan on having a lot of comics. He is also known for cocreating the superhero captain atom.
The comic book format allows the wisecracking, bumbling funnyman lewis to be inserted in all sorts of absurd situations without incurring the specialeffects costs of the movies. I wanted to know what bob hope was like and i can only guess. Niles, whose specialty is the sexual practices of countries. Bob hope performs for servicemen at munda airstrip, new georgia, solomon islands, in 1944. This page contains information about adventures of jerry lewis volume 1. The adventures of bob hope is an american celebrity comics comic book series that was published by national periodical publications an imprint of dc comics. Best comic books, vintage comic books, vintage comics, retro vintage, archie comics, funny comics, dc comics, bob hope, thanks for the memories. Adventures of bob hope 1950 comic books mycomicshop. Bentley, to find a freshwater current two miles deep in the ocean.
September 10, 1986 goodbye, son, says mom with a hug. Bob hope comic book cover by mort drucker dc comic books, vintage comic books. Hope moved to bristol before emigrating with his parents to the usa in 1908. Bob hope, americas favorite funnyman, stars in an untitled 3part story by cal howard and owen fitzgerald. Bob hopes most popular book is dont shoot, its only me. Proceeds from the comic went to the american friends service committee, to assist in their work on behalf of african famine relief and recovery. His character proved to be a big success which led to his own title shortly after. The premier online comics price guide free comic book values. States that he has been drawing bob hope for four years. Starring the xmen is a 1985 marvel comic book designed to raise awareness about hunger in africa.
One of the greatest comic book artists of all time. He accidentally strikes carolyn spooner with his yoyo. I never left home by bob hope meet your next favorite book. Beginning in early 1950, hope licensed rights to publish a celebrity comic book titled the adventures of bob hope to national periodical publications, alias dc comics. Comedian bob hope was born leslie townes hope in eltham, london, england, the fifth of seven sons of avis townes, light opera singer, and william henry hope, a stonemason from westonsupermare, somerset.
Bob hope, sex machine, often cheated during his 69year. Population statistics grade universal signature series. The video and resources below will help you find the best way to get current prices and values of your comic books, whether you own only a couple or thousands here we go. The 10 most valuable comic books in the world today. A historic collection of classic cartoons howard ziehm endorsed with a foreword by avid golfer and entertainer bob hope from the back cover as one of the oldest and greatest sports of all time, golf has been the subject of a wealth of humorous depictions. The adventures of bob hope comic books from dc atomic avenue.
Adventures of jerry lewis continued the numbering of the previous series adventures of dean martin and jerry lewis, whic back to comics contents. With superhero comic sales in the dumps, dc turned to humor, among other genres. Check out individual issues, and find out how to read them. Free comic book value and price resources comic book secrets jan 19, 2008 it walks you through finding comic book values and prices and helps you decide the best method for your situation. When the irs forbids him to leave the country, its suggested that he concentrate on the u. Bachelor in paradise 1961 bachelor in paradise 1961. Using an eraser on an arrival date will probably end up with cover color loss and look even worse.
Bob were the principal contributors with john and stephen editing. The adventures of bob hope is an american celebrity comics comic book series that was published by national periodical publications the series featured. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection. With a career that spanned nearly 80 years, hope appeared in more than 70. Oct 31, 2014 bob hope with his wife, dolores, are seen here circa 1939. Comedy legend bob hope was a top star in vaudeville, on broadway, on radio, in movies, on tv and through. The 20 most expensive comic books in the world 2020. Dcs june 2020 comics have zombie superheroes, new justice. Dc comics has released solicitation information and images for new comics and products shipping in june 2020. A historic collection of classic cartoons howard ziehm endorsed with a foreword by avid golfer and entertainer bob hope from the. What is your adventures of bob hope comic book worth. A small threeissue collection of the adventures of bob hope.
Legendary comic performer whose career spanned from the 1930s to the 1990s. In this issue, a brand new superhero emerges, that goes by the name of barry allen, or the silver age flash. Mar, 2020 the greatest lineup of heroes in comic book history returns with new, fresh stories. Written, compiled and edited in glasgow, scotland, aka was created by the owners and friends of aka books and comics in glasgow, as an attempt to discuss comics and in particular british, european and nonmainstream material. When youre through checking out these solicitations for new releases, be sure to visit cbrs dc comics forum, batman forum, superman forum or wonder woman forum to discuss these titles and products with fellow readers and fans dc comics solicitations last six months. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. After world war ii, the popularity of superhero comics waned and didnt rise again until the 60s. The series relies on goofy gags and loose, funfilled artwork to entertain an audience of mostly younger readers. Comedy legend bob hope was a top star in vaudeville, on broadway, on radio, in. In other words, it takes a dealer time to sort, bag, board and price any comic book. It was 1950 or 51 and i vividly recall sitting on the school bus trying, unsuccessfully, to stifle my nearconstant giggling as i read the uproariously funny stuff that seemed to come so naturally from the mind of bob hope. In this case, however, the comedy is coming from someone who has been sent to entertain the troops, as hope would do.
A book that has significant damage is likely not worth much. Value framing, fast delivery, 100% satisfaction guarantee. Ill go with 3 because i was frustrated reading the book. The comic, originally featuring publicity stills of hope on the cover, was entirely made up of fictional stories, eventually including fictitious relatives, a high school taught. Bob hope, as portrayed in the comics, relies on the witty, wisecracking, and slightly offkilter persona hope cultivated in his stage and screen act, contrasted.
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