National Comics

What's National Comics #4 worth in 2024?

The highest quality book registered for National Comics Vol #4 is 9.6, which sold for a price of $5,735 in February 2014, but it previously sold for $7,763 in 2004. An unretouched 7.0 has a value of $506 as of October 2005, also representing a decrease from its 2004 price of $605. A 1.8 copy was sold in May 2018 at $91, again decreasing from its 2016 price of $112.

Why is this comic book valuable?

Issue #4 of National Comics Vol. 1 is called “Yiffendi Invades the Philippines”. It has a cover date of October 1940. It was written by Will Eisner, Dave Berg, Toni Blum, Klaus Nordling and Herman Bolstein; with pencils and ink by Dave Berg, Charles Nicholas, John Celardo, and

Henry Kiefer, and editing by Will Eisner. 

Key Facts About the Comic

This is the last issue for Cyclone’s story. Also, in this issue, the enemy nation which Uncle Sam fights is never mentioned by name.

The cover art features Uncle Sam apparently stopping a missile with his hands.

Story Synopsis

The comic is divided into chapters, each telling a story about a different superhero:

Uncle Sam "The Floating Islands"

Sally O'Neil, Policewoman: "Barry Gilmore Returns"

Kid Patrol: "The Paperweight Championship"

Prop Powers: "Plane Sabotage"

Pen Miller: "Steckar's Insurance Racket"

Wonder Boy: "Dinosaurs Out West"

Cyclone: "The Man from 1940"

Kid Dixon: "A Bout of Homesickness"

Paul Bunyan: "Stone's Big Score"

Merlin the Magician: "Forty Thieves"

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What's National Comics #5 worth in 2024?

The top price of National Comics Vol #5 is $6,600 for an 8.0 rated copy. That August 2020 value is the highest and only recorded price for this issue’s auction. A 4.5 copy has a value of $1,140 as of May 2021, again being the only recorded price for that book, and a 1.5 was sold in July 2009 at $175, increasing its 2003 price of $87.

Why is this comic book valuable?

Issue #5 of National Comics Vol. 1 is called “The True Story of Uncle Sam--Who He Was and How He Came To Be”. It has a cover date of November 1940. It was written by Will Eisner, Dave Berg, Toni Blum, Klaus Nordling and Herman Bolstein; with pencils and ink by Dave Berg, Charles Nicholas, John Celardo, and Henry Kiefer, and editing by Will Eisner. 

Key Facts About the Comic

The events in the story of Uncle Sam happened before National Comics issue #1, since Sam hasn’t met his assistant Buddy just yet. 

For a long time, it was believed that the cover art was from Dan Zalnerowich, but recent research indicates it's from Lou Fine.

Story Synopsis

The comic is divided into chapters, each telling a story about a different superhero:

Uncle Sam: "The True Story of Uncle Sam--Who He Was and How He Came To Be"

Sally O'Neil, Policewoman: "The Bonritz Murder"

Kid Patrol: "The Capture of "William Shakespeare""

Pen Miller: "Nipper's Drug Mob"

Wonder Boy: "Cheatum the Crooked Landlord"

Presenting Quicksilver

Kid Dixon: "Slugger Mike To Fight Champ"

Paul Bunyan: "The Parachutists"

Prop Powers: "Americans Trapped In France"

Merlin the Magician: "Dr. Morbidd's Zombie"

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What's National Comics #6 worth in 2024?

The mint condition value of National Comics Vol #6 is $5,520, sold in November 2018. This 9.4 copy has suffered fluctuations in its price, ranging from $2,700 up to $6,000 from 2007 to 2017. A 6.0 book has a July 2008 value of $180, decreasing from its $374 price in 2005, and a 1.5 copy was sold at $204 in May 2021, being the only price recorded for that specific book.

Why is this comic book valuable?

Issue #6 of National Comics Vol. 1 is called “Sabotage”. It has a cover date of December 1940. It was written by Will Eisner, Dave Berg, Toni Blum, Klaus Nordling and Herman Bolstein; with pencils and ink by Dave Berg, Charles Nicholas, John Celardo, and Henry Kiefer, and editing by Will Eisner. 

Key Facts About the Comic

The cover art features a headshot of Uncle Sam smiling, and introduces Quicksilver, a new hero in the comics.

He later breaks the fourth wall to announce he will be back next issue.

Story Synopsis

The comic is divided into chapters, each telling a story about a different superhero:

Uncle Sam: "Sabotage"

Sally O'Neil, Policewoman: "Mademoiselle Morgue"

Kid Patrol: "Dead Street"

Kid Dixon: "The Story of Joey McGraw"

Wonder Boy: "The Johnny Doring Case"

Quicksilver: "The Blades of Baron Hoff"

Pen Miller, Cartoonist Detective: "The European-American Band"

Paul Bunyan: "The Ape-Man Strikes"

Prop Powers: "The Secret Nazi Air Base"

Merlin: "Unboring Mr. Marlow"

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What's National Comics #8 worth in 2024?

The highest selling price for National Comics Vol #8 is $4,541. It was a 9.0 rated book sold in November 2016, which more than doubled its January 2010 price of $2,151. A 6.0 copy has a one-time value of $980, sold in April 2020, and a 0.5 issue with the back cover missing was sold at $77 in February 2018, also representing that issue’s only sale.

Why is this comic book valuable?

Issue #8 of National Comics Vol. 1 is called “Spy with Two Faces”. It has a cover date of February 1941. It was written by Will Eisner, Dave Berg, Toni Blum, Klaus Nordling and Herman Bolstein; with pencils and ink by Dave Berg, Charles Nicholas, John Celardo, and Henry Kiefer, and editing by Will Eisner. 

Key Facts About the Comic

This is the first National Comics issue featuring Jack and Jill, previously seen on Hit Comics #7. Arthur Peddy takes over Dan Zolnerowich for Merlin the Magician.

Story Synopsis

The comic is divided into chapters, each telling a story about a different superhero:

Uncle Sam: "Spy With Two Faces"

Sally O'Neil Policewoman: "Broadway Flossie"

Kid Patrol: "The Skating Contest"

Prop Powers: "South American Sabotage Scheme"

Kid Dixon: "Four-Man Fight"

Quicksilver: "The Rocket Destructor"

Wonder Boy: "The Bridge Busters"

Merlin: "The Wisdom of Ancient Greece"

Pen Miller: "The Furbish Line Disasters"

Paul Bunyan: "Paul Bunyan Joins the Army"

Jack and Jill: "The Beauty Shop Murder"

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What's National Comics #10 worth in 2024?

The mint condition value of National Comics Vol #10 is $3,346. This value is based on the highest CGC rated copy to sell at auction, a very nice 9.0 NM. That May 2007 value is the highest and only recorded price for this issue’s auction. A 5.5 copy was sold in January 2021 at $720, after being offered at $345 two years before, more than doubling its value; and a 3.0 was sold at $128 in April 2016.

Why is this comic book valuable?

Issue #10 of National Comics Vol. 1 is called “The Phony Heinrich Brun”. It has a cover date of April 1941. It was written by Will Eisner, Dave Berg, Toni Blum, Klaus Nordling, Nick Cardy, and Herman Bolstein; with pencils and ink by Mort Leav, Chuck Mazoujian, Witmer Williams, Al Bryant, Reed Crandall, Charles Nicholas, John Celardo, and Henry Kiefer, with editing by Will Eisner. 

Key Facts About the Comic

Since this issue, the artists in charge of Merlin, Uncle Sam, Jack and Jill, Kid Dixon, Paul Bunyan and Prop Powers were changed.

The cover art features a slightly different Uncle Sam fighting a villain and freeing some slaves.

Story Synopsis

The comic is divided into chapters, each telling a story about a different superhero:

Uncle Sam: "The Phony Heinrich Brun"

Sally O'Neil Policewoman: "Sally Goes Hollywood"

Wonder Boy: "Underwater Treachery"

Prop Powers: "The Secret Fascist Base"

Kid Dixon: "The Dirty Mr. Gouge"

Quicksilver: "Feuding Sons of the Kentucky Hills"

Kid Patrol: "The East Side Raiders"

Jack and Jill: "Divine Rope of Pearls"

Pen Miller: "The Death of the Laundry Truck Driver"

Paul Bunyan: "The Blasting of Bald Rock"

Merlin the Magician: "The Last of the Kelloggs"

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What's National Comics #12 worth in 2024?

The highest rated copy of National Comics Vol #12 is a 9.0 NM issue, sold at $4,885 in February 2004. This value is the highest and only recorded price for this issue’s auction. An unretouched 5.0 has a value of $576 as of August 2021, a decrease from its $800 value just three months before. A 2.0 was sold in June 2021 at $370, being the only recorded price for this rating.

Why is this comic book valuable?

Issue #12 of National Comics Vol. 1 is called “Epidemic of Destruction”. It has a cover date of June 1941. It was written by Will Eisner, Dave Berg, Toni Blum, Klaus Nordling, Nick Cardy, and Herman Bolstein; with pencils and ink by Mort Leav, Chuck Mazoujian, Witmer Williams, Al Bryant, Reed Crandall, Charles Nicholas, John Celardo, and Henry Kiefer, with editing by Will Eisner. 

Key Facts About the Comic

In this issue, Merlin starts saying his spells backwards.

The cover art features Uncle Sam fighting a man inside of what seems to be a robot, and we see him fight against Germans, although we don’t see any marks identifying them.

Story Synopsis

The comic is divided into chapters, each telling a story about a different superhero:

Uncle Sam: "Epidemic of Destruction"

Sally O'Neil, Policewoman: "The President's Son"

Wonder Boy: "The Carney Coal Mine Disaster"

Prop Powers: "The Grain Thieves"

Kid Dixon: "Contenders Wanted"

Quicksilver: "The Rascelli Expose"

Kid Patrol: "Sunshine's Inheritance"

Paul Bunyan: "The Mad Moose and the Three-Eyed Lynx"

Pen Miller: "The Pyramid Papers"

Jack & Jill: "The Murderous Ghost of Frozen Creek"

Merlin: "Magic Vs. U-Boat"

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What's National Comics #13 worth in 2024?

The mint condition value of National Comics Vol #13 is $4,557. It’s a very nice 9.4 NM sold in January 2013, although it was previously valued at $5,175 in January 2004. A 7.0 from Larson Pedigree has a June 2017 value of $1,605, which is a pretty good bump from its 2002 value of $690. A 4.5 was sold in April 2021 at $725, even though some 5.0/5.5 copies sell at around $250.

Why is this comic book valuable?

Issue #13 of National Comics Vol. 1 is called “The Mine Slaves”. It has a cover date of July 1941. It was written by Will Eisner, Dave Berg, Toni Blum, Klaus Nordling, Nick Cardy, and Herman Bolstein; with pencils and ink by Mort Leav, Chuck Mazoujian, Witmer Williams, Al Bryant, Reed Crandall, Charles Nicholas, John Celardo, and Henry Kiefer, with editing by Will Eisner. 

Key Facts About the Comic

The cover art for the first time features Uncle Sam as “Defender of Democracy” instead of “America’s Greatest Character”. The cover features him storming through a wall to beat some goons on the other side.

Story Synopsis

The comic is divided into chapters, each telling a story about a different superhero:

Uncle Sam: "The Mine Slaves"

Sally O'Neil, Policewoman: "Arson and a Jewel Box"

Kid Patrol: "Airplane Trip"

Prop Powers: "The Movie Crew Spies"

Kid Dixon: "The Kidnapping"

Quicksilver: "Wizard Ward and the Boat Race"

Jack and Jill: "The Department Store Arsonists"

Wonder Boy: "The Lost City"

Pen Miller: "The Subway Pickpockets"

Paul Bunyan: "The Red Dog Fire"

Merlin: "Temple of the Man-Eating Spider"

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What's National Comics #15 worth in 2024?

The highest recorded price for an issue of National Comics Vol #15 is $9,560. It was a 9.8 copy, sold in August 2016. A few years earlier in March 2009 it was valued at $5,000, so it’s almost doubled in value. A 6.5 copy has a September 2020 value of $725, after being valued for $475 the year before. A 3.0 copy has a value of $96 as of April 2016, which is the lowest price recorded.

Why is this comic book valuable?

Issue #15 of National Comics Vol. 1 is called “Genius of Destruction”. It has a cover date of September 1941. It was written by Will Eisner, Dave Berg, Toni Blum, Klaus Nordling, Nick Cardy, and Herman Bolstein; with pencils and ink by Mort Leav, Chuck Mazoujian, Witmer Williams, Al Bryant, Reed Crandall, Charles Nicholas, John Celardo, and Henry Kiefer, with editing by Will Eisner. 

Key Facts About the Comic

The cover art features Sam flying to fight two goons, stopping bullets with his hand.

Story Synopsis

The comic is divided into chapters, each telling a story about a different superhero:

Uncle Sam: "Genius of Destruction"

Sally O'Neil Policewoman: "The Slumlord"

Kid Patrol: "Treasure Hunt"

Prop Powers: "Attack on the Cambria"

Kid Dixon: "Bout with Pajamah"

Quicksilver: "The Smithtown Slum Revolt"

Wonder Boy: "The Mail Train Robbery"

Pen Miller: "The Case of Croaker Corvan"

Merlin the Magician: "The Japanese Tank"

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What's National Comics #18 worth in 2024?

There are only three recorded prices for National Comics Vol #18, all three very well conserved books (a 9.6 and two 9.2 copies). The lowest price is $2,800 for one of the 9.2 copies, and the highest price is $6,573 for the 9.6 book. It’s the only recorded price for both copies.

Why is this comic book valuable?

Issue #18 of National Comics Vol. 1 is called “The Bombing of Pearl Harbor”. It has a cover date of December 1941. It was written by Will Eisner, Dan Wilson, Frank Kearns, Lynn Bird, Jerry Maxwell, Lowell Riggs and Bob Reynolds; with pencils and ink by Will Eisner, Charles Nicholas, Mort Leav, Witmer Williams, Nick Cardy, Art Saaf, Klaus Nordling and John Cassone, with editing by Everett M. Arnold.

Key Facts About the Comic

Even though it’s called “The Bombing of Pearl Harbor”, there are no dialogues or captions to identify the date of the real Pearl Harbor attack, and the villains wear no insignia.

The cover art features Uncle Sam commanding a ship while preparing to attack an enemy battleship.

Story Synopsis

The comic is divided into chapters, each telling a story about a different superhero:

Uncle Sam: "The Bombing of Pearl Harbor"

Kid Patrol: "Baby Carriage Brouhaha"

Sally O'Neil Policewoman: "Crooks In the Country"

Prop Powers: "The Phony Lighthouse"

Wonder Boy: "The Central American Jungle Caper"

Quicksilver: "The Four Duplicate Witnesses"

Jack and Jill: "Fury on the Florida Flyer:

Kid Dixon: "The Hollywood Hero"

Paul Bunyan: "The Levee Saboteurs"

Pen Miller: "A Real Slugfest"

Merlin: "The Marsden Mystery"

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What's National Comics #24 worth in 2024?

The top price for National Comics Vol #24 is $4,481. It was a 9.6 copy, sold in August 2014, slightly increasing it’s 2006 price of $3,944. The other documented copy is a 5.0, sold for $720 in August 2021, being the only recorded price for that specific book.

Why is this comic book valuable?

Issue #24 of National Comics Vol. 1 is simply called “Uncle Sam”. It has a cover date of August 1942. It was written by Will Eisner, Alex Blum, Dan Wilson, Frank Kearns, Lynn Bird, Jerry Maxwell, Lowell Riggs and Bob Reynolds; with pencils and ink by Will Eisner, Charles Nicholas, Mort Leav, Witmer Williams, Nick Cardy, Art Saaf, and John Cassone, with editing by Everett M. Arnold.

Key Facts About the Comic

This issue’s story of Uncle Sam is unnamed, it’s just called “Uncle Sam”

The cover art features Uncle Sam fighting two villains on the top of the Statue of Liberty.

Story Synopsis

The comic is divided into chapters, each telling a story about a different superhero:

Uncle Sam

Quicksilver: "On Maiden Lane"

Kid Dixon: "Killer Lonigan"

Prop Powers: "Atlantic Patrol"

The Unknown

Sally O'Neil Policewoman: "Ritzy Wolfman"

Kid Patrol: "Soarina, the Ballerina"

Merlin the Magician: "Remember Pearl Harbor"

Wonder Boy: "Power Plant Bomb Planters"

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What's National Comics #25 worth in 2024?

The highest quality book of National Comics Vol #25 is an 8.0 copy, sold for $1,049 in April 2021, greatly increasing its $466 price from 2016. The lowest quality book is a 4.0, valued at $153 as of April 2016, that being the only recorded price for that issue.

Why is this comic book valuable?

Issue #25 of National Comics Vol. 1 is simply called “Adventure in Panama”. It has a cover date of October 1942. It was written by Will Eisner, Alex Blum, Dan Wilson, Frank Kearns, Lynn Bird, Jerry Maxwell, Lowell Riggs and Bob Reynolds; with pencils and ink by Will Eisner, Charles Nicholas, Mort Leav, Witmer Williams, Nick Cardy, Art Saaf, and John Cassone, with editing by Everett M. Arnold.

Key Facts About the Comic

With this issue, it’s two issues in a row in which Prop & Lank steal a German bomber and use it to bomb a German warship, then escape.

The cover art features Uncle Sam and some other heroes marching forward.

Story Synopsis

The comic is divided into chapters, each telling a story about a different superhero:

Uncle Sam: "Adventure in Panama"

Kid Dixon: "Doris Tender's Brother, Tiger Tender"

The Unknown

Quicksilver: “King of Speed”

Kid Patrol: "Four Hoboes"

Sally O'Neil Policewoman

Prop Powers: "Coast Guard Patrol"

Merlin the Magician: "The Spider of Doom"

Wonder Boy: "Dam Bomb Planters"

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What's National Comics #26 worth in 2024?

There are only three recorded National Comics Vol #26 sales, the books ranging from 3.0 to 6.5 quality. The highest price recorded is $193 for a 5.0 copy, sold only once in September 2004.

Why is this comic book valuable?

Issue #26 of National Comics Vol. 1 is called “Von Stuhl”. It has a cover date of November 1942. It was written by Will Eisner, Alex Blum, Dan Wilson, Frank Kearns, Lynn Bird, Jerry Maxwell, Lowell Riggs and Bob Reynolds; with pencils and ink by Will Eisner, Charles Nicholas, Mort Leav, Witmer Williams, Nick Cardy, Art Saaf, and John Cassone, with editing by Everett M. Arnold.

Key Facts About the Comic

This is the last issue for Prop Powers.

The cover art features Uncle Sam preparing his sleeves to fight some enemies.

Story Synopsis

The comic is divided into chapters, each telling a story about a different superhero:

Uncle Sam: "Von Stuhl"

Kid Dixon: "Moe Grubb, and Bilger"

Sally O'Neil Policewoman

The Unknown: "Vichy - 1942"

Kid Patrol: "To the Circus!"

Quicksilver: "Zimbamboo Volcano"

Merlin the Magician: "The U-Boat"

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What's National Comics #27 worth in 2024?

There are only three recorded National Comics Vol #27 issues sales, with the quality of the books ranging from 6.5 to 9.6. The lowest price recorded is for the 6.5 copy, with a value of $325 as of December 2015, being the only sale registered. The highest price is for the 9.6 book, with a value of $3,450 as of August 2005, again being the only time that specific book was sold.

Why is this comic book valuable?

Issue #27 of National Comics Vol. 1 is called “Uncle Sam Needs You!”. It has a cover date of December 1942. It was written by Otto Binder and Toni Blum; with pencils and ink by Al Gabriele, Al Bryant, Klaus Nordling, Charles Sultan, Ken Battefield, Charles Nicholas, and Fred Guardineer, with editing by Everett M. Arnold.

Key Facts About the Comic

Some issues ago, Klaus Nordling had left National Comics to get involved in another series from Quality Comics, but he’s featured again in this issue.

This is the first issue featuring the stories of Destroyer 171.

Story Synopsis

The comic is divided into chapters, each telling a story about a different superhero:

Uncle Sam: "Uncle Sam Needs You!"

Sally O'Neil Policewoman: "The Most Hated Man In The World"

Kid Dixon: "Topsy"

The Unknown: "The Slave Mart"

G-2: "Case 1 Mystery of the Atlantic"

Kid Patrol: "To the Circus!"

Quicksilver: "Modern Robin Hood"

Destroyer 171: "Pillar of Flame"

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What's National Comics #28 worth in 2024?

From the three issues of National Comics Vol #28 with recorded sales, the lowest price is $115 for a 5.0 copy, sold in February 2015. It follows a 6.5 copy, valued at $120 in November 2014. The highest price is for the 9.6 copy, sold in September 2020 for $2,760. All three prices are the only recorded value for each book.

Why is this comic book valuable?

Issue #28 of National Comics Vol. 1 is called “Lugati”. It has a cover date of January 1943. It was written by Otto Binder and Toni Blum; with pencils and ink by Al Gabriele, Al Bryant, Klaus Nordling, Charles Sultan, Ruben Moreira, Lee Ames, and Fred Guardineer, with editing by Everett M. Arnold.

Key Facts About the Comic

Destroyer 171 was featured again in this issue but as a short story.

The cover art of issue #28 features Uncle Sam and Kid Patrol reading about their own adventures in an issue of National Comics.

Story Synopsis

The comic is divided into chapters, each telling a story about a different superhero:

Uncle Sam: "Lugati"

Kid Dixon: "Whipped Cream and Chocolate Pudding"

The Unknown: "The Russian Army"

G-2: "Case 2: Bombers Over New York City"

Sally O'Neil Policewoman: "The Case of the Screaming Corpse"

Quicksilver: "At the Circus"

Kid Patrol: "Uncle Sam"

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What's National Comics #29 worth in 2024?

The highest recorded price for a National Comics Vol #29 issue is $3,050 for a 9.6 book sold in April 2013. The next is a 3.5 book sold for $138 in December 2017, and a 1.5 book was sold in October 2010 for $42. All three prices are the only recorded value for each book.

Why is this comic book valuable?

Issue #29 of National Comics Vol. 1 is called “Dr. Dirge”. It has a cover date of February 1943. It was written by Klaus Nordling and Toni Blum; with pencils and ink by Al Gabriele, Al Bryant, Klaus Nordling, Charles Sultan, Ruben Moreira, Lee Ames, and Fred Guardineer, with editing by Everett M. Arnold.

Key Facts About the Comic

The cover art of issue #29 features Uncle Sam and Kid Patrol checking a room with a candle, while a villain behind them pours some acid on a table with an evil look on his face.

Story Synopsis

The comic is divided into chapters, each telling a story about a different superhero:

Uncle Sam: "Dr. Dirge"

Kid Dixon: "Whipped Cream and Chocolate Pudding"

The Unknown

Sally O'Neil Policewoman: "The Corpse that Walked Away!"

G-2: "Case 3: The Murder Gun"

Quicksilver: "Hoo Mee and the X-Ray Liquid"

Kid Patrol: "Kid Patrol Klub"

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What's National Comics #31 worth in 2024?

The top quality book of National Comics Vol #31 is a 9.4 copy, sold for $3,346 in August 2016. A 7.5 book was sold for $180 in March 2011, while a 5.5 has a May 2020 value of $306. All three values are the only recorded price for those issues’ sales.

Why is this comic book valuable?

Issue #31 of National Comics Vol. 1 is called “Hamid the Astrologer”. It has a cover date of April 1943. It was written by Klaus Nordling and Toni Blum; with pencils and ink by Al Gabriele, Al Bryant, Klaus Nordling, Charles Sultan, Ruben Moreira, Lee Ames, and Fred Guardineer, with editing by Everett M. Arnold.

Key Facts About the Comic

The cover art features Uncle Sam in military attire, going through the jungle with Kid Patrol.

Story Synopsis

The comic is divided into chapters, each telling a story about a different superhero:

Uncle Sam: "Hamid the Astrologer"

Sally O'Neil Policewoman: "The Men Who Wanted to Die"

Kid Patrol: "Murder with Words"

Kid Dixon: "Dusty Burger"

Quicksilver: "The Corpse That Wouldn't Stay Buried"

The Unknown

G-2: "Case No. 5: The Mystery of the Baskerville Twins"

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What's National Comics #32 worth in 2024?

The highest recorded price of National Comics Vol #31 is $1,160 for a 9.0 copy sold in December 2014. A 5.5 has an October 2019 value of $192, and a 1.8 book was sold for $40 in December 2009. All three values are the only recorded price for those issues’ sales.

Why is this comic book valuable?

Issue #32 of National Comics Vol. 1 is called “The Iliad”. It has a cover date of May 1943. It was written by Klaus Nordling and Toni Blum; with pencils and ink by Al Gabriele, Al Bryant, Klaus Nordling, Charles Sultan, Ruben Moreira, Lee Ames, and Fred Guardineer, with editing by Everett M. Arnold.

Key Facts About the Comic

The cover art features Uncle Sam and Kid Patrol using a missile launcher to fight enemies.

Story Synopsis

The comic is divided into chapters, each telling a story about a different superhero:

Uncle Sam: "The Iliad"

Sally O'Neil Policewoman: "A Crime Club Incorporated"

Kid Patrol: "To the Rescue!"

Kid Dixon: "Abandoned Mine full of Spies"

Quicksilver: "The Case of the Murdered Detective"

The Unknown: "The Apaches of Paris"

G-2: "Case No. 6: The Mystery of the Japanese Derelict"

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What's National Comics #33 worth in 2024?

A 9.4 copy of National Comics Vol #31 was sold for $2,064 in December 2014. A 6.0 copy sold for $310 in August 2021, although it was valued at $650 the previous March. A 3.5 rated book was sold for $275 in March 2021, being the only recorded price for that issue.

Why is this comic book valuable?

Issue #33 of National Comics Vol. 1 is called “Mobtown, U.S.A.!”. It has a cover date of July 1943. It was written by Klaus Nordling and Toni Blum; with pencils and ink by Al Gabriele, Al Bryant, Klaus Nordling, Charles Sultan, Ruben Moreira, Lee Ames, and Fred Guardineer, with editing by Everett M. Arnold.

Key Facts About the Comic

Since this issue, Chic Carter: "The Blackout Killers!" is continued from Police Comics #18.

The cover art features Uncle Sam creating a sword with the word “Victory” written on it.

Story Synopsis

The comic is divided into chapters, each telling a story about a different superhero:

Uncle Sam: "Mobtown, U.S.A.!"

Sally O'Neil Policewoman: "The Case of the Purple Mask"

Kid Patrol: "The Mother Haggard Gang "

Quicksilver: "It's Thrilling - Savage - Bloody"

The Unknown: "The Goblets of Fatimara"

G-2: "Case No. 7: The Return of Mata Hari"

Chic Carter: "The Blackout Killers!"

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What's National Comics #34 worth in 2024?

There are no recorded sales for any copies of issue #34 of National Comics.

Why is this comic book valuable?

Issue #34 of National Comics Vol. 1 is called “Big John Fales”. It has a cover date of August 1943. It was written by Klaus Nordling and Toni Blum; with pencils and ink by Al Gabriele, Al Bryant, Klaus Nordling, Charles Sultan, Ruben Moreira, Lee Ames, and Fred Guardineer, with editing by Everett M. Arnold.

Key Facts About the Comic

The last issue of John Beardsley as Editor of “Uncle Sam”; replaced by George Brenner.

The cover art features Uncle Sam and Kid Patrol piloting a jet.

Story Synopsis

The comic is divided into chapters, each telling a story about a different superhero:

Uncle Sam: "Big John Fales"

Sally O'Neil Policewoman: "Watson"

Chic Carter: "The Case of the Timid Librarian"

The Unknown: "A Dream of Mars"

Destroyer 171: "Captain Eddie Hickens Down At Sea"

Kid Patrol: "The Living Dummy"

Quicksilver: "Sweating Out the Japanese"

G-2: "Death In a Crowded Room"

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What's National Comics #35 worth in 2024?

All three of the recorded issues of National Comics Vol #35 sold at auction are very good quality books. The highest price is for a 9.4 book, sold for $1,195 in May 2017, and the lowest is for a book rated 8.0, sold in March 2017 for $313.

Why is this comic book valuable?

Issue #35 of National Comics Vol. 1 is called “The Invisible Man”. It has a cover date of September 1943. It was written by Klaus Nordling and Toni Blum; with pencils and ink by Al Gabriele, Al Bryant, Klaus Nordling, Charles Sultan, Ruben Moreira, Lee Ames, and Fred Guardineer, with editing by Everett M. Arnold.

Key Facts About the Comic

This is the last issue with a story for Kid Patrol.

The cover art features Uncle Sam and Kid Patrol driving a military Jeep.

Story Synopsis

The comic is divided into chapters, each telling a story about a different superhero:

Uncle Sam: "The Invisible Man"

Sally O'Neil Policewoman: "Death Chooses the Daring"

Quicksilver: "Tot-schlagen alle Amerikanishe!"

The Unknown: "Documents"

G-2: "Case No. 9: Case of the Missing Spies"

Chic Carter: "The Case of the Bullet From Nowhere"

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What's National Comics #36 worth in 2024?

Of the two recorded prices for issues of National Comics Vol #36, one book is a 9.4 rated copy, sold in May 2017 for $1,912, after being valued at $1,315 in 2014. The other is a 7.5 copy, valued at $275 in March 2014, sold only once.

Why is this comic book valuable?

Issue #36 of National Comics Vol. 1 is called “Briefcase at the Hotel Bizum”. It has a cover date of October 1943. It was written by Sid Lazarus and Vernon Henkel; with pencils and ink by Art Seymour, Fred Guardineer, Rudy Palais, Sid Lazarus, Jon Blummer, Louis Zansky and Al Bryant, with editing by Everett M. Arnold.

Key Facts About the Comic

This issue's cover features all the main characters inside, including Kid Patrol, who no longer appears.

It’s also the first and last issue for Professor Noodle, who’s story continues on Feature Comics #73.

Story Synopsis

The comic is divided into chapters, each telling a story about a different superhero:

Uncle Sam: "Briefcase at the Hotel Bizum"

Quicksilver: "Ghost Ship in the Yukon"

The Unknown: "The Murderous Three"

Professor Noodle: "The Reanimation Formula"

Destroyer 171: "Kapitan Feltig Vs. Lt. Commander Blake"

Sally O'Neil Policewoman: "Queen of the Beggars"

Chic Carter: "The Case of the Yoga Yeggs"

G-2: "Case No. 10"

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What's National Comics #37 worth in 2024?

From the three recorded sales of National Comics Vol #37, two of them are 9.6 copies, with the highest price being $2,400 in November 2018, after it was previously valued at $1,673 in 2018. The lowest quality book is a 5.0, sold in June 2016 for $150.

Why is this comic book valuable?

Issue #37 of National Comics Vol. 1 is called “Men Who Fight For Freedom”. It has a cover date of November 1943. It was written by Sid Lazarus and Vernon Henkel; with pencils and ink by Art Seymour, Fred Guardineer, Rudy Palais, Al Kamy, Jon Blummer, Louis Zansky and Al Bryant, with editing by Everett M. Arnold.

Key Facts About the Comic

Although it’s not mentioned in the index, this issue features Cyclone Cupid, who will next be seen on Police Comics #34.

The cover art features the smiling face of Uncle Sam, with two kids running on his hat.

Story Synopsis

The comic is divided into chapters, each telling a story about a different superhero:

Uncle Sam: "Men Who Fight For Freedom"

Sally O'Neil Policewoman: "The Mighty Midget"

Destroyer 171: "A Red Cross Ship"

Quicksilver: "Hacklehead Hogan"

The Unknown: "The Hatred of Conquered People"

Chic Carter: "The Umpire Who Was Really Murdered"

G-2: "Case of the Unlucky Two-Dollar Bill"

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What's National Comics #38 worth in 2024?

The highest recorded price for a copy of National Comics Vol #37 is for a 9.2 book, $2,868 in
August 2014. A 6.5 rated copy was sold for $360 in October 2019, and a 4.0 was sold in February 2014 for $178. All three prices are the only recorded price for the issue’s sale.

Why is this comic book valuable?

Issue #38 of National Comics Vol. 1 is called “Boat of the Dead”. It has a cover date of January 1944. It was written by Don Rico and Vernon Henkel; with pencils and ink by Art Seymour, Fred Guardineer, Rudy Palais, Al Kamy, Don Rico, Louis Zansky and Al Bryant, with editing by Everett M. Arnold.

Key Facts About the Comic

The cover art features Uncle Sam standing victoriously on top of some defeated goons.

Story Synopsis

The comic is divided into chapters, each telling a story about a different superhero:

Uncle Sam: "Boat of the Dead"

Destroyer 171: "Rebellion of the Japanese POWs"

G-2: "Case No. 12: The Story of Private Graham"

Sally O'Neil Policewoman: "The Case of the Identical Traveling Bags"

The Unknown: "The Liberation of Tula Island"

Chic Carter: "The Case of the Shamrock Emeralds"

Quicksilver: "Terror on the Western Plains"

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What's National Comics #39 worth in 2024?

The top quality book of National Comics Vol #39 is a 9.6 copy, sold in August 2014 for $5,975, greatly increasing its 2007 price of $3,738. A 7.0 copy was sold for $332 in April 2012, being the only time it was sold, and a 4.0 rated book sold for $304 in August 2016.

Why is this comic book valuable?

Issue #39 of National Comics Vol. 1 is called “RATS in America's Ration Books!!”. It has a cover date of February 1944. It was written by Al Bryant, Don Rico and Vernon Henkel; with pencils and ink by Art Seymour, Fred Guardineer, Rudy Palais, Al Kamy, Don Rico, Louis Zansky and Al Bryant, with editing by Everett M. Arnold.

Key Facts About the Comic

The cover art features Uncle Sam fist-fighting with Adolf Hitler, while Kid Patrol watches with a smile.

Story Synopsis

The comic is divided into chapters, each telling a story about a different superhero:

Uncle Sam: "RATS in America's Ration Books!!"

Sally O'Neil Policewoman: "The Unforeseen Hand of Justice"

G-2: "Case No. 13: The Voice of Destruction!"

Destroyer 171: "Island of Katawara"

The Unknown: "West Coast Defense Command"

Chic Carter: "Big Tom Dale is Murdered!"

Quicksilver: "The Monster of the Masquerade!"

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What's National Comics #40 worth in 2024?

The highest quality book of National Comics Vol #39 is a 9.4 copy, sold in November 2016 for $3,585. That’s the only recorded price for that specific book. A 6.5 copy was sold for $264 in September 2021, again being the only time it was sold, and a 4.5 rated book sold for $61 in August 2014, after being valued for $42 in 2003.

Why is this comic book valuable?

Issue #40 of National Comics Vol. 1 is called “Uncle Sam and the Syndicate of Crime”. It has a cover date of March 1944. It was written by Al Bryant, Don Rico and Vernon Henkel; with pencils and ink by Art Seymour, Fred Guardineer, Rudy Palais, Al Kamy, Don Rico, Louis Zansky and Al Bryant, with editing by Everett M. Arnold.

Key Facts About the Comic

The cover art features Uncle Sam and Kid Patrol saying hi from a round ship-window.

Story Synopsis

The comic is divided into chapters, each telling a story about a different superhero:

Uncle Sam: "Uncle Sam and the Syndicate of Crime"

Destroyer 171: "Rendezvous with Death!!"

Quicksilver: "Count Kordo"

Policewoman Sally O'Neil: "The Cruise of Death!"

Chic Carter: "Murder as an Art!!"

The Unknown: "Dr. Stussborg"

G-2: "The Blackout Looters!"

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What's National Comics #41 worth in 2024?

There are only three recorded sales for issues of National Comics Vol #41. The highest rated book is a 9.6, which sold for $1,035 in August 2005. Then a 6.0 that previously cost $128 in 2005, was sold for $85 in September 2016. And a 4.0 copy sold for a whopping amount of $400, high for its quality, in February 2021.

Why is this comic book valuable?

Issue #41 of National Comics Vol. 1 is called “Dr. Snoople”. It has a cover date of April 1944. It was written by Al Bryant, Don Rico and Vernon Henkel; with pencils and ink by Art Seymour, Fred Guardineer, Rudy Palais, Al Kamy, Don Rico, Louis Zansky and Al Bryant, with editing by Everett M. Arnold.

Key Facts About the Comic

This is the last issue featuring stories from The Unknown.

The cover art features Uncle Sam and Kid Patrol in a montage with some American eagles.

Story Synopsis

The comic is divided into chapters, each telling a story about a different superhero:

Uncle Sam: "Dr. Snoople"

Quicksilver: "Three Black Cats"

Sally O'Neil Policewoman: "The Mysterious Rajah Yashi"

Destroyer 171: "USS Schrenville"

Chic Carter: "Vern Ross Still At Large!!"

The Unknown: "End of the Line"

G-2: "Case No. 15: The Loyal Defense Worker"

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