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Young King Cole #2

Nov 1945 · Novelty / Premium / Curtis · 0.10 USD
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In Young King Cole #2, a 1945 novelty comic from Curtis, veteran detective Kingston hands over his agency to his son, Young King Cole, just as the long-defeated Spade Gang resurfaces to settle old scores. Penciled and inked by Jim Wilcox, the story crackles with tension as the new generation steps into the spotlight, facing a threat that refuses to stay buried.

Contains 5 stories
Untitled Detective-Mystery story
12 pp · Detective-Mystery
King Cole, Jr.Kingston ColeDick ColeAnthony "Whip" SteeleIris NorlandUrsus Grahamthe Spade Gang (villains)Mr. Percy

In "null," Kingston Cole hands over his detective agency to his son, Young King Cole, just as the federal government calls him to duty—only to find the long-defeated Spade Gang has resurfaced, seeking vengeance against the Coles. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, the story unfolds with tension and legacy at its core.

Untitled Humor story
7 pp · Humor
Pencils ? Jason Comic Art Studio [as JCA]Inks ? Jason Comic Art Studio [as JCA]
Inspector KloozsalesmanComptesse La Twirkdoormanstore managerpoliceman
Untitled Detective-Mystery story
11 pp · Detective-Mystery
Toni GayleBiff MuggsonChickMr. PloverJoe CollinsProfessor Twistle (villain)
Untitled Detective-Mystery story
7 pp · Detective-Mystery
Dr. Doom (a detectiveintroductionnot to be confused with Marvel's Dr. Doom)the Undertaker [Juniper] (villainintroduction)building ownerelevatormanWindyJerry

In the shadowed halls of the Skylight building, a string of unexplained accidents and murders has everyone on edge—pushing the owner to sell fast. When Dr. Doom and his sharp-eyed detective students step in to uncover the truth, Jo and the others find themselves tangled in a mystery that’s far from what it seems.

Untitled Adventure story
10 pp · Adventure, Detective-Mystery
Homer K. Beagle (detective)Mr. Nilby (innkeeper)Barfoot BenJellaby Behan (detective)Letitia Luger

ComicBooks.com Value

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Raw (Good) $68
CGC 9.6 · 1 in census $2,917*
CGC 9.4 none in existence
CGC 9.2 none in existence
CGC 9.0 · 1 in census $831*
CGC 8.5 none in existence
CGC 8.0 · 1 in census $455*
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CGC 7.5 none in existence
CGC 7.0 none in existence
CGC 6.5 · 1 in census $255*
CGC 6.0 · 1 in census $220*
CGC 5.5 none in existence
CGC 5.0 none in existence
CGC 4.5 · 1 in census $150*
CGC 4.0 none in existence
CGC 3.5 none in existence
CGC 3.0 none in existence
CGC 2.5 · 1 in census $83*
* estimate — limited direct-sales data at this grade
Our model’s value — refined as new sales data arrives · CGC census counts shown where available

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Full credits

artist, inker Jim Wilcox
cover pencils, inks Jim Wilcox

Reprints

Reprinted in Criminals on the Run #10 (1949), 4 Most Boys #39 (1950)

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