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JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY Nos. 44, 49 and 51 * Lot of Three Comic Books Publisher: Atlas [Indicia: Canam Publishers Sales Corp.] Date Published: March 1957-March 1959 Description: #44: VG/Fine (5.0). Slight spine curve, mild spine ticks, small rubs to spine ends, mild edge and corner wear, small dogeared tear to upper right edge of front cover. Cream to light tan pages. GPAnalysis: No reported sales in this grade. A 3.5 sold for $240 in 2/20. #49: VG+ (4.5). Mild spine ticks and rubs, vertical crease to covers and pages, small corner crease, 1/2" tear to back cover, sun shadow to back cover, grease-pencilled distributor's mark ("9-2") to "R" in "MYSTERY." Cream to off-white pages. Clean and press to 5.5? GPAnalysis: A 4.5 sold for $124 in 7/16. #51: VG- (3.5). Spine stress, moderate handling creases and wear, small soil spot and a few abrasions to back cover. Off-white pages. GPAnalysis: No reported sales in this grade. A 4.5 sold for $204 in 5/20. Covers and art: Bill Everett, Joe Maneely, Russ Heath, Al Williamson, Doug Wildey, Ed Winiarski, Tony DiPreta, Vince Colletta, John Forte, Matt Fox, Sid Check, Sol Brodsky, Jack Kirby (Wally Wood inks), Carl Burgos, Steve Ditko. Lately we lay awake at 3am wondering if chatbots will steal our cushy auction house gig, a feeling exacerbated by ish #49's cover story, "Robot on a Rampage!" So in a fit of self-flagellation, we asked ChatGPT to write "a brief, snappy catalogue entry for Journey into Mystery #s 44, 49 and 51." Here's the result of our experiment. We're pleased to say it looks like our job is safe for now, at least 'til they roll out Chatbot 2.0: "Journey into Mystery #44, 49 and 51: Experience the exhilarating adventures of Thor, the God of Thunder, as he battles foes both on Earth and in the mystical realm of Asgard. These issues showcase some of the earliest appearances of iconic characters such as Loki, the Enchantress, and the Executioner. Don't miss out on the epic battles and dramatic storylines that set the foundation for the Marvel Universe as we know it today!" — ChatGPT. A limited edition of ten hardcover catalogues is available, in addition to a few dozen softcovers. Fun reference, great keepsake, fully illustrated, chockablock with obscure facts, gags, bon mots. Softcovers are $40, deluxe hardcovers with dust jackets and limitation plates are $200. These books always go fast so don't delay. To order, contact ivan@pbagalleries.com. Consignments welcome for PBA's Fall 2023 Comic Book sale. Top prices for Pre-Code Horror, Golden Age, Silver Age, original art and ephemera. Find out why PBA is the new fan-fave of funnybook fiends. "This is some of the best commentary I've yet seen on the quality of the content of comic books... Priceless." — R. Crumb. Send inquiries to ivan@pbagalleries.com. Coming soon: The DC Universe Collection, featuring over 40,000 comics, comprising every comic book published by DC for retail sale between 1934 and 2014. Contact ivan@pbagalleries.com to get on the notifications list. Item#: 357043 Headline: JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY #s 44, 49 & 51 * Lot of 3 * Boneheaded Bot * Thor Subject