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 BooksCGC LabelCGC TotalAvg. Grade109.99.89.69.49.29.08.58.07.57.06.56.05.55.04.54.03.53.02.52.01.81.51.00.5
 1. Startling Comics 49 (1/48, Better Publications)
            Classic robot cover. Bondage cover. Airbrushed cover. Alex Schomburg cover Hal Sherman art
Universal1355.454323699798121010977831224
 2. Startling Comics 47 (9/47, Better Publications)
            Bondage cover. Bob Oksner, Sheldon Moldoff, Ken Battefield and Mike Suchorsky art Alex Schombu
Universal785.5532237475555410441115
 3. Startling Comics 46 (7/47, Better Publications)
            Bondage cover. Hal Sherman art Graham Ingels cover and art
Universal755.8412236422547464555521
 4. Startling Comics 50 (3/48, Better Publications)
            Art Saaf text illustration. Airbrushed cover. Hal Sherman art Alex Schomburg cover
Universal716.264155364354475614112
 5. Startling Comics 48 (11/47, Better Publications)
            Airbrushed cover. Hal Sherman, Ken Battefield and Leonard Sansone art Alex Schomburg cover
Universal676.184215656553279322
 6. Startling Comics 53 (9/48, Better Publications)
            Pretty Boy Floyd backup story. Airbrushed cover. Last issue. Alex Schomburg cover Chas M. Quinla
Universal656.581233268146411752
 7. Startling Comics 51 (5/48, Better Publications)
            Airbrushed cover. Charles Quinlan, Hal Sherman and Don Christensen art Alex Schomburg cover
Universal596.671223541066332522111
 8. Startling Comics 52 (7/48, Better Publications)
            Airbrushed cover. Hal Sherman, Artie Saaf and Al Hartley art Alex Schomburg cover
Universal576.531222456331676212211
 9. Startling Comics 45 (5/47, Better Publications)
            Origin and 1st appearance of Tygra. Al Hartley art Graham Ingels cover and art
Universal384.783714153522113
 10. Startling Comics 35 (9/45, Better Publications)
            Hypodermic needle panels. Alex Schomburg cover Leonard Sansone art
Universal365.1512142422634311
 11. Startling Comics 38 (3/46, Better Publications)
            Hyopdermic needle cover. Al Camy, Ed Moritz, Ken Battefield and Leo Morey art Alex Schomburg c
Universal366.2112312444343221
 12. Startling Comics 37 (1/46, Better Publications)
            Leonard Sansone art Alex Schomburg cover
Universal355.751121421212564111
 13. Startling Comics 34 (7/45, Better Publications)
            Origin and only appearance of the Scarab (Peter Ward). Maurice Gutwirth art Alex Schomburg cove
Universal314.99111142632211222
 14. Startling Comics 40 (7/46, Better Publications)
            Alex Schomburg cover Leonard Sansone and Al Camy art
Universal315.5813153131352111
 15. Startling Comics 1 (6/40, Better Publications)
            Origin of Captain Future, Mystico and Wonder Man. Masked Rider begins. Drug use story. Kin Platt
Universal305.5511122331221413111
 16. Startling Comics 27 (5/44, Better Publications)
            Maurice Gutwirth and Leonard Sansone art Alex Schomburg cover
Universal305.801231122345213
 17. Startling Comics 33 (5/45, Better Publications)
            Maurice Gutwirth and Leonard Sansone art Alex Schomburg cover
Universal304.92111113624322111
 18. Startling Comics 41 (9/46, Better Publications)
            Front Page Peggy begins. Bob Oksner art Alex Schomburg cover
Universal286.58111313441122211
 19. Startling Comics 44 (3/47, Better Publications)
            Lance Lewis, Space Detective begins. Hal Sherman art Graham Ingels cover and art
Universal284.982211322171231
 BooksCGC LabelCGC TotalAvg. Grade109.99.89.69.49.29.08.58.07.57.06.56.05.55.04.54.03.53.02.52.01.81.51.00.5
 20. Startling Comics 29 (9/44, Better Publications)
            Alex Schomburg cover Maurice Gutwirth art
Universal276.10312215413212
 21. Startling Comics 30 (11/44, Better Publications)
            Maurice Gutwirth art Alex Schomburg cover
Universal265.39123231143222
 22. Startling Comics 12 (1/42, Better Publications)
            Hitler, Tojo and Mussolini cover. Ed Wexler cover, Al Wenzel, Kin Platt, August Froehlic art
Universal255.181133412112411
 23. Startling Comics 43 (1/47, Better Publications)
            Ken Battefield and Bob Oksner art Alex Schomburg cover
Universal245.131241122124211
 24. Startling Comics 36 (11/45, Better Publications)
            Last Four Comrades. Alex Schomburg cover Maurice Gutwirth and Al Camy art
Universal235.53121431312221
 25. Startling Comics 31 (1/45, Better Publications)
            Alex Schomburg cover Maurice Gutwirth art
Universal226.081112211131131111
 26. Startling Comics 28 (7/44, Better Publications)
            Everett Raymond Kinstler, Ken Battefield Maurice Gutwirth and Leonard Sansone art Alex Schomburg
Universal215.661131222423
 27. Startling Comics 10 (9/41, Better Publications)
            Origin and 1st appearance of the Fighting Yank (Bruce Carter III). Richard Hughes story, Elmer
Universal194.7211112412411
 28. Startling Comics 16 (8/42, Better Publications)
            Jack Binder, Kin Platt, John Daly, Maurice Gutwirth, Leonard Sansone and August Froehlich art
Universal194.8911223122311
 29. Startling Comics 25 (1/44, Better Publications)
            Alex Schomburg cover
Universal183.87112121411112
 30. Startling Comics 32 (3/45, Better Publications)
            Leonard Sansone art Alex Schomburg cover
Universal185.46113211411111
 31. Startling Comics 24 (11/43, Better Publications)
            Alex Schomburg cover Maurice Gutwirth and Henry Kiefer art
Universal175.241111211112131
 32. Startling Comics 39 (5/46, Better Publications)
            Ed Hamilton, Leonard Sansone and Ken Battefield art Alex Schomburg cover
Universal176.641111222121111
 33. Startling Comics 3 (10/40, Better Publications)
            Leonard Sansone, Leo Morey, John Daly, Max Plaisted and Ray Thayer art Kin Platt cover and art
Universal165.2911121222121
 34. Startling Comics 11 (11/41, Better Publications)
            Ed Wexler cover and art Kin Platt and August Froehlich art
Universal165.4411113144
 35. Startling Comics 14 (4/42, Better Publications)
            Jack Binder, August Froehlich, Kin Platt and Leo Morey art
Universal165.39111111221221
 36. Startling Comics 19 (2/43, Better Publications)Universal164.88231122311
 37. Startling Comics 21 (5/43, Better Publications)
            Bondage cover. Alex Schomburg cover Maurice Gutwirth art
Universal155.7911141211111
 38. Startling Comics 23 (9/43, Better Publications)
            Hitler appearance. Maurice Gutwirth, Henry Kiefer and Ken Battefield art Alex Schomburg cover
Universal154.89121111112211
 39. Startling Comics 26 (3/44, Better Publications)
            Alex Schomburg cover, Ken Battefield, Everett Raymond Kinstler, Kin Platt, Leonard Sansone & Mau
Universal155.851311123111
 BooksCGC LabelCGC TotalAvg. Grade109.99.89.69.49.29.08.58.07.57.06.56.05.55.04.54.03.53.02.52.01.81.51.00.5
 40. Startling Comics 18 (12/42, Better Publications)
            Origin of Pyroman. 1st Pyroman in this title. Maurice Gutwirth, Leonard Sansone and Kin Platt a
Universal145.14221221121
 41. Startling Comics 20 (3/43, Better Publications)
            1st appearance and origin of Oracle. Jack Binder cover, Ken Battefield, Jack Alderman, Maurice
Universal144.93211223111
 42. Startling Comics 22 (7/43, Better Publications)
            Alex Schomburg cover Jack Alderman, Maurice Gutwirth and Henry Kiefer art
Universal135.92112122121
 43. Startling Comics 42 (11/46, Better Publications)
            Alex Schomburg cover Bob Oksner art
Universal136.311111112221
 44. Startling Comics 4 (12/40, Better Publications)
            Kin Platt cover John Daly, Leo Morey, Max Plaisted and Leonard Sansone art
Universal124.5111111214
 45. Startling Comics 8 (7/41, Better Publications)
            Alex Schomburg cover John Daly Leonard Sansone, Leo Morey, Max Plaisted and Kin Platt art
Universal124.51111221112
 46. Startling Comics: Facsimile Edition 49 (2023, PS Artbooks)
            Reprints Startling Comics #49 (1/48) Alex Schomburg cover
Universal119.8229
 47. Startling Comics 2 (8/40, Better Publications)
            Don Davis and Espionage Ace begins. Jack Lehti and John Daly art Kin Platt cover and story
Universal104.59111112111
 48. Startling Comics 6 (4/41, Better Publications)Universal95.9911121111
 49. Startling Comics 7 (5/41, Better Publications)
            Kin Platt cover & art Leonard Sansone, Leo Morey, Max Plaisted John Daly & Ray Thayer art
Universal94.4411121111
 50. Startling Comics 15 (6/42, Better Publications)
            Jack Binder cover and art Kin Platt, August Froehlich, John Daly, Leonard Sansone and Leo Morey
Universal86.56112112
 51. Startling Comics 5 (2/41, Better Publications)
            Leo Morey, Max Plaisted, Kin Platt & Leonard Sansone art
Universal74.57112111
 52. Startling Comics 9 (8/41, Better Publications)
            Bondage cover. Kin Platt, Leonard Sansone, Max Plaisted, John Daly and Leo Morey art
Universal75.0912211
 53. Startling Comics 13 (2/42, Better Publications)
            Jack Binder, August Froehlich and Kin Platt art
Universal77.19211111
 54. Startling Comics 17 (10/42, Better Publications)
            Last Masked Rider and Mystico. Jack Binder cover and art Maurice Gutwirth, August Froehlich, J
Universal74.9911311
 55. Startling Comics 49 (1/48, Better Publications)Restored65.1312111
 56. Startling Comics 50 Canadian Edition (3/48, Better Publications)
            Airbrushed cover. Alex Schomburg cover Hal Sherman art
Universal65.7712111
 57. Startling Comics 1 (6/40, Better Publications)Restored54.902111
 58. Startling Comics 44 (3/47, Better Publications)Restored55.1011111
 59. Startling Comics 45 (5/47, Better Publications)Restored55.601121
 BooksCGC LabelCGC TotalAvg. Grade109.99.89.69.49.29.08.58.07.57.06.56.05.55.04.54.03.53.02.52.01.81.51.00.5
 60. Startling Comics 49 (1/48, Better Publications)Qualified57.482111
 61. Startling Comics 51 Canadian Edition (5/48, Better Publications)
            Airbrushed cover. Charles M. Quinlan and Hal Sherman art Alex Schomburg cover
Universal55.5011111
 62. Startling Comics 39 Canadian Edition (5/46, Pines)
            Ed Hamilton story Leonard Sansone and Ken Battefield art Alex Schomburg cover
Universal45.881111
 63. Startling Comics 53 Canadian Edition (9/48, Better Publications)
            Pretty Boy Floyd backup story. Airbrushed cover. Last issue. Alex Schomburg cover Chas M. Quinla
Universal47.431111
 64. Startling Comics 10 (9/41, Better Publications)Restored32.33111
 65. Startling Comics 11 (11/41, Better Publications)Restored35.5021
 66. Startling Comics 12 (1/42, Better Publications)Restored32.6021
 67. Startling Comics 17 (10/42, Better Publications)Restored34.83111
 68. Startling Comics 18 (12/42, Better Publications)Restored34.83111
 69. Startling Comics 21 (5/43, Better Publications)Restored33.83111
 70. Startling Comics 25 (1/44, Better Publications)Restored33.50111
 71. Startling Comics 27 (5/44, Better Publications)Restored34.33111
 72. Startling Comics 33 Canadian Edition (3-5/45, Publication Enterprises)
            Maurice Gutwirth and Leonard Sansone art Alex Schomburg cover
Universal35.33111
 73. Startling Comics 40 (7/46, Better Publications)Restored34.83111
 74. Startling Comics 46 (7/47, Better Publications)Restored35.50111
 75. Startling Comics 47 (9/47, Better Publications)Restored34.17111
 76. Startling Comics 50 (3/48, Better Publications)Qualified35.33111
 77. Startling Comics 51 (5/48, Better Publications)Restored35.50111
 78. Startling Comics 52 Canadian Edition (7/48, Better Publications)
            Airbrushed cover. Hal Sherman, Artie Saaf and Al Hartley art Alex Schomburg cover
Universal36.07111
 79. Startling Comics 8 (7/41, Better Publications)Qualified24.0011
 BooksCGC LabelCGC TotalAvg. Grade109.99.89.69.49.29.08.58.07.57.06.56.05.55.04.54.03.53.02.52.01.81.51.00.5
 80. Startling Comics 15 (6/42, Better Publications)Restored24.2511
 81. Startling Comics 16 (8/42, Better Publications)Restored24.5011
 82. Startling Comics 20 (3/43, Better Publications)Restored24.2511
 83. Startling Comics 23 (9/43, Better Publications)Restored25.0011
 84. Startling Comics 24 (11/43, Better Publications)Restored24.7511
 85. Startling Comics 32 (3/45, Better Publications)Restored26.2511
 86. Startling Comics 33 (5/45, Better Publications)Restored24.502
 87. Startling Comics 34 (7/45, Better Publications)Restored25.0011
 88. Startling Comics 34 Canadian Edition (7-9/45, Publication Enterprises)
            Origin and only appearance of the Scarab (Peter Ward). Alex Schomburg cover
Universal24.5011
 89. Startling Comics 35 Canada (10-12/45, Publication Enterprises)
            Alex Schomburg cover Leonard Sansone art
Universal24.5011
 90. Startling Comics 41 (9/46, Better Publications)Restored24.002
 91. Startling Comics 42 Canada (11/46, Pines)
            Alex Schomburg cover Bob Oksner art
Universal25.0011
 92. Startling Comics 53 (9/48, Better Publications)Qualified25.7511
 93. Startling Comics 4 (12/40, Better Publications)Restored13.501
 94. Startling Comics 6 (4/41, Better Publications)Restored16.001
 95. Startling Comics 8 (7/41, Better Publications)Restored12.501
 96. Startling Comics 20 (3/43, Better Publications)Qualified19.201
 97. Startling Comics 22 (7/43, Better Publications)Restored14.001
 98. Startling Comics 24 (11/43, Better Publications)Qualified19.001
 99. Startling Comics 28 (7/44, Better Publications)Restored14.001
 BooksCGC LabelCGC TotalAvg. Grade109.99.89.69.49.29.08.58.07.57.06.56.05.55.04.54.03.53.02.52.01.81.51.00.5
 100. Startling Comics 29 (9/44, Better Publications)Restored12.001
 101. Startling Comics 30 (11/44, Better Publications)Restored13.001
 102. Startling Comics 31 (1/45, Better Publications)Restored15.001
 103. Startling Comics 32 (3/45, Better Publications)Qualified14.501
 104. Startling Comics 33 (5/45, Better Publications)Qualified17.001
 105. Startling Comics 35 (9/45, Better Publications)Restored14.001
 106. Startling Comics 36 (11/45, Better Publications)Restored17.501
 107. Startling Comics 37 (1/46, Better Publications)Restored16.001
 108. Startling Comics 39 (5/46, Better Publications)Restored14.501
 109. Startling Comics 41 Canadian Edition (9/46, Pines)
            Front Page Peggy begins. Atomic bomb cover. Alex Schomburg cover Bob Oksner art
Universal19.001
 110. Startling Comics 43 (1/47, Better Publications)Restored15.501
 111. Startling Comics 45 (5/47, Better Publications)Qualified14.001
 112. Startling Comics 47 (9/47, Better Publications)Qualified19.801
 113. Startling Comics 48 (11/47, Better Publications)Restored17.001
 114. Startling Comics 48 (11/47, Better Publications)Qualified13.501
 115. Startling Comics 51 (5/48, Better Publications)Qualified14.501
 116. Startling Comics 52 (7/48, Better Publications)Qualified14.501

 BooksCGC LabelCGC TotalAvg. Grade109.99.89.69.49.29.08.58.07.57.06.56.05.55.04.54.03.53.02.52.01.81.51.00.5
64 BOOKSUniversal1,5305.690
0.00%
2
0.13%
16
1.2%
37
3.6%
31
5.6%
37
8.0%
65
12.3%
64
16.5%
80
21.7%
81
27.0%
115
34.5%
118
42.2%
99
48.7%
109
56%
113
63%
117
71%
119
79%
81
84%
97
90%
55
94%
30
96%
10
96%
15
97%
10
98%
29
100%
39 BOOKSRestored894.650
0.00%
0
0.00%
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
1
1.1%
0
1.1%
4
5.6%
1
6.7%
6
13.5%
4
18.0%
12
31.5%
5
37.1%
10
48.3%
7
56%
8
65%
9
75%
9
85%
4
90%
3
93%
2
96%
4
100%
0
100%
0
100%
13 BOOKSQualified216.140
0.00%
0
0.00%
1
4.8%
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4.8%
0
4.8%
3
19.0%
1
23.8%
2
33.3%
1
38.1%
0
38.1%
1
42.9%
1
47.6%
0
47.6%
1
52%
0
52%
3
67%
3
81%
3
95%
0
95%
1
100%
0
100%
0
100%
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0
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