Armyap for his first book, comedy at the edge, about standup comedy in the 1970s, richard zoglin. Bob were the principal contributors with john and stephen editing. The premier online comics price guide free comic book values. Find the value of the dc comic adventures of bob hope volume 1. The series relies on goofy gags and loose, funfilled artwork to entertain an audience of mostly younger readers. Using an eraser on an arrival date will probably end up with cover color loss and look even worse.
The book is really a lot of facts of what he did professionally. September 10, 1986 goodbye, son, says mom with a hug. Adventures of bob hope 1950 comic books mycomicshop. Published by national periodical publications, inc. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps.
I wanted to know what bob hope was like and i can only guess. Browse the marvel comic series star wars 1977 1986. 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. Bob hope, americas favorite funnyman, stars in an untitled 3part story by cal howard and owen fitzgerald. Bob hope and jane fonda will make appearances, but little will be seen or heard of the. In this issue, a brand new superhero emerges, that goes by the name of barry allen, or the silver age flash. 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. What is your adventures of bob hope comic book worth.
Bob hope performs for servicemen at munda airstrip, new georgia, solomon islands, in 1944. Adventures of bob hope was a comic book published by national periodical publications, an imprint of dc comics. Untitled bob hope story, pencils by owen fitzgerald. One of the most beloved in american history, he has earned over 2,000 awards and honors, including the presidential medal of freedom, 2 honorary oscars, 2 emmys, the national medal of arts received from president. Comedy legend bob hope was a top star in vaudeville, on broadway, on radio, in movies, on tv and through. 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. Adventures of bob hope comic books for sale online. Value framing, fast delivery, 100% satisfaction guarantee. She takes him to the lab of her father, who puts him into a time machine and sends him into the future.
The suburban normal football team puts the benedict arnold faculty out of action. Bob hope dc silver age comics 19561969 for sale ebay. 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. Bob hope comic book cover by mort drucker dc comic books, vintage comic books. Bachelor in paradise 1961 bachelor in paradise 1961.
Bob hope story continued, script by arnold drake, art by bob oksner. A book that has significant damage is likely not worth much. Mar 29, 2019 understand the reasons people collect comic books. Best comic books, vintage comic books, vintage comics, retro vintage, archie comics, funny comics, dc comics, bob hope, thanks for the memories. Letter from womens international exposition used as promotional material by dc comics.
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. Books by bob hope author of dont shoot, its only me. This process takes no more than a few hours and well send you an email once approved. The 10 most valuable comic books in the world today. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. 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. John mcshane, stephen montgomery and bob napier dr.
His character proved to be a big success which led to his own title shortly after. Work on these three major comic book heroes makes him one of the greatest comic book artists of all time. Sir bob hope kbe, kcsg, kss born leslie townes hope. He accidentally strikes carolyn spooner with his yoyo. 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. Comic book price guides, like overstreet, have a minimum price for comic books. A historic collection of classic cartoons howard ziehm endorsed with a foreword by avid golfer and entertainer bob hope from the. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995.
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. 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. Starring the xmen is a 1985 marvel comic book designed to raise awareness about hunger in africa. Population statistics grade universal signature series. Dc comics has released solicitation information and images for new comics and products shipping in june 2020. In this case, however, the comedy is coming from someone who has been sent to entertain the troops, as hope would do. Bob hope dc golden age comics 19381955 for sale ebay.
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. One of the greatest comic book artists of all time. Oct 31, 2014 bob hope with his wife, dolores, are seen here circa 1939. With a career that spanned nearly 80 years, hope appeared in more than 70. The minimum price is not a real reflection of market value. May 29, 1903 july 27, 2003 was a britishamerican standup comedian, vaudevillian, actor, singer, dancer, athlete, and author. Bentley, to find a freshwater current two miles deep in the ocean. Check out individual issues, and find out how to read them. She takes him to the lab of her father, who puts him into a time. Hope moved to bristol before emigrating with his parents to the usa in 1908. Bob hope comics covers bing images vintage comic books. Light reading, it reminded me somewhat of the bestseller from two years earlier about being a private in the army. The 20 most expensive comic books in the world 2020.
Comedy legend bob hope was a top star in vaudeville, on broadway, on radio, in. Bob hope, sex machine, often cheated during his 69year. 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. Adventures of bob hope last edited by billy batson. Dcs june 2020 comics have zombie superheroes, new justice. The adventures of bob hope was an ongoing comic book series featuring a fictional version of comedianactor bob hope, based mainly on the cowardly. When the irs forbids him to leave the country, its suggested that he concentrate on the u. Adventures of jerry lewis vol 1 dc database fandom. Niles, whose specialty is the sexual practices of countries.
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. Adventures of jerry lewis continued the numbering of the previous series adventures of dean martin and jerry lewis, whic back to comics contents. 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. He is also known for cocreating the superhero captain atom. Proceeds from the comic went to the american friends service committee, to assist in their work on behalf of african famine relief and recovery. Adventures of bob hope featured stories based on the us comedian bob hope, along with other miscellaneous humor stories. 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.
With superhero comic sales in the dumps, dc turned to humor, among other genres. Legendary comic performer whose career spanned from the 1930s to the 1990s. Bob hope has 20 books on goodreads with 2101 ratings. The adventures of bob hope is an american celebrity comics comic book series that was published by national periodical publications the series featured. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket.
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. Click v for details, in stock, value, save, todays price. Bob hopes most popular book is dont shoot, its only me. Adventures of bob hope 8 comic books 3539646571757687. The adventures of bob hope comic books from dc atomic avenue.
After world war ii, the popularity of superhero comics waned and didnt rise again until the 60s. Nov 24, 2014 bob hope performs for servicemen at munda airstrip, new georgia, solomon islands, in 1944. 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. 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. How to remove pencil marks on cover comic book grading and. 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. This page contains information about adventures of jerry lewis volume 1. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection. Mar, 2020 the greatest lineup of heroes in comic book history returns with new, fresh stories. Ill go with 3 because i was frustrated reading the book. States that he has been drawing bob hope for four years. Steve ditko is known for cocreating spiderman and creating the supernatural hero doctor strange. A small threeissue collection of the adventures of bob hope.
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