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Planet Comics #2

Feb 1940 · Fiction House · 0.10 USD
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In "Cave of the Demons," Dr. Buzz and his daughter find themselves trapped in a subaquatic nightmare when they're ambushed by eerie Crab-Men beneath Neptune’s surface. Taken to the sinister lair of the evil Sinfo, they face a terrifying fate as the strange ruler prepares to use them as test subjects. Cover by Will Eisner, this 1940 classic from Fiction House delivers a chilling early sci-fi adventure.

Contains 7 stories
Untitled Science Fiction story
8 pp · Science Fiction
Planet Payson (introduction)Professor Sandow (astronomer, introduction)Roland (introduction)The Hawkmen (introduction)Buzzlark (villain, introduction, death)Buzzlark's men (villains, introduction for all, many die)

In "null," Professor Sandow's mysterious observations of strange flashes in the sky lead Payson and Roland on a daring ascent into the clouds, where they stumble upon a hidden castle floating above the world. There, they encounter the enigmatic Hawkmen, desperate for aid in halting a conflict that rages unseen among the skies.

Cave of the Demons
15 pp · Science Fiction
Fletcher "Flint" BakerMimi WilsonPrincess Vigaunnamed Martian scientist (villain, introduction, death)the scientist's monster (villain, introduction, death)

In "Cave of the Demons," Flint and Mimi—still reeling from their Martian escapades—find their journey home interrupted when Princess Viga pleads for their help, warning of a monstrous threat lurking in the depths of her realm. With the fate of her people hanging in the balance, the trio must confront the unknown in a story that blends alien wonder and perilous courage.

The Dashing, Slashing Adventure of the Great Solinoor Diamond
5 pp · Science Fiction
Tiger Hart (introduction)Zip (introduction)Queen Hilda (introduction)Turk the Terrible (villain, introduction)Talon (villain, introduction, death)

Tiger Hart swings into action when Queen Hilda is taken hostage by the ruthless Turk the Terrible, who demands the legendary Great Solinoor diamond in exchange for her freedom. With daring leaps and a sharp mind, the hero races to outwit the villain and free the queen before the deadline.

Untitled Science Fiction story
7 pp · Science Fiction
Lieutenant Spurt HammondAmoura (Queen of Venus, introduction)Prince Khangiz (villain, Red Master of Mars, introduction)

Spurt, a daring agent of Earth's scientific corps, is dispatched to Venus on a mission to retrieve rare Radia-Tronite crystals essential for powering America’s generators—only to find his quest igniting a galactic conflict between Earth and Mars.

Untitled Science Fiction story
6 pp · Science Fiction
Script ? [as Bob Jordan]
Buzz CrandallDr. Coran [aka Curan] (scientist)Sandra Coran [aka Curan] (the doctor's daughter)Sinfo (villain, scientist, introduction, death)the Crab-Men (villains, introduction for all)

In the depths beneath Neptune’s oceans, Dr. Buzz and his daughter flee an ambush by eerie Crab-Men, only to be dragged into the sinister lair of the tyrant Sinfo—whose twisted experiments await his new captives.

Untitled Science Fiction story
15 pp · Science Fiction
Captain Nelson Cole [becomes "Torro" in this story only with magic clothing and whip]Z-X (Cole's boss)Berton (member of Cole's crew)Ruler of Zog (introduction)a two-headed giant (villain, introduction, death)
Untitled Science Fiction story
6 pp · Science Fiction
Ava (introduction)Agra (villain, introduction, death)

In the lavish halls of Auro’s grand banquet, a sudden whisper from servant Ava shatters the feast’s opulence—she warns him that Agra, the killer of her parents, is coming to end him. As the feast rages on, the tension coils tighter with every passing moment.

ComicBooks.com Value

Our Model is In Beta
Raw (Good) $907
CGC 9.4 · 1 in census $50,969*
CGC 9.2 · 1 in census $31,108
CGC 9.0 none in existence
CGC 8.5 none in existence
CGC 8.0 · 1 in census $11,888
CGC 7.5 · 1 in census $9,977*
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CGC 7.0 · 2 in census $7,853
CGC 6.5 · 3 in census $6,957
CGC 6.0 · 3 in census $5,684
CGC 5.5 · 3 in census $4,518
CGC 5.0 · 5 in census $4,518*
CGC 4.5 · 2 in census $4,408
CGC 4.0 · 4 in census $3,863
CGC 3.5 none in existence
CGC 3.0 · 2 in census $2,814*
CGC 2.5 · 1 in census $2,279*
CGC 2.0 · 1 in census $1,959
CGC 1.5 · 1 in census $1,490*
CGC 1.0 · 2 in census $1,239
CGC 0.5 · 1 in census $978*
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Our model’s value — refined as new sales data arrives · CGC census counts shown where available

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Cast · 2 characters

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cover pencils, inks Will Eisner

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Reprinted in Planet Stories #3 (1961), Supermen! The First Wave of Comic Book Heroes 1936-1941 #[nn] (2009), You Shall Die by Your Own Evil Creation! #[nn] (2009), Roy Thomas Presents Planet Comics #1 (2012), Gwandanaland Comics #78 (2017), Fletcher Hanks : œuvres complètes #[nn] (2018), Planet Comics #2

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