Famous Monsters of Filmland #43 CGC 9.6 · Cert 3924445010

CGC · UNIVERSAL

9.6 · NM+

Bindery: Only subtle bindery or printing defects are allowed. No bindery tears are allowed, although on Golden Age books bindery tears of up to 1/8" have been noted.
Cover Appearance: Cover is flat with no surface wear.
Inks: Inks are bright with high reflectivity and a minimum of fading.
Corners: One corner may be almost imperceptibly blunted, but still almost sharp and cut square.
Cover Condition: Almost imperceptible indentations are permissible, but no creases, bends, or color break. Small, inconspicuous, lightly penciled, stamped or inked arrival dates are acceptable as long as they are in an unobtrusive location.
Spine: Spine is tight and flat.
Staples: Staples must be original, generally centered, with only the slightest discoloration.
Paper: Paper is off-white, supple and fresh.
Interior: Only the slightest interior tears are allowed.

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Issue Date: Mar 1967
Pages: OW/W
Status: In Collection
CGC Cert: 3924445010

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Collector's Notes

CGC 9.6 · OW/W pages

Among the finest — only 2 graded higher. A healthy census of 56.

CGC census: 10 graded at 9.6 · 2 graded higher · 56 total · avg 8.66 (CGC Universal label)

Ron Cobb’s Christopher Lee Dracula rises from the tomb on Issue #43, which spans gothic to space-age inside: a House of Dracula filmbook, a photo feature on the then-new Fantastic Voyage, and a report on the Count Dracula Society Awards — organized fandom entering the record.

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Christopher Lee as Dracula (Ron Cobb cover)

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CGC 9.6 showcase; Ron Cobb, the future Alien/Star Wars/Conan designer, painted Christopher Lee's Hammer Dracula rising from the tomb (Mar 1967); census rarity (only two finer than this 9.6); reel walks front/art/Captain Company reverse

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