Famous Monsters of Filmland #112 CGC 9.6 · Cert 1396954013

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: Dec 1974
Pages: OW/W
Status: In Collection
CGC Cert: 1396954013

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Collector's Notes

CGC 9.6 · OW/W pages

Among the finest — only 2 graded higher. A modest census of 23.

CGC census: 2 graded at 9.6 · 2 graded higher · 23 total · avg 9.21 (CGC Universal label)

A showpiece: Basil Gogos hangs one of his Bride of Frankenstein paintings — Karloff’s Monster and Lanchester’s Bride together — out front, while Issue #112 sounds the call for the first Famous Monsters Convention. Inside, rare Bela Lugosi photos and farewells to Agnes Moorehead and Bud Abbott.

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Karloff's Monster and Lanchester's Bride (Gogos cover, The Bride of Frankenstein)

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CGC 9.6 flyover; Basil Gogos's December 1974 cover pairing Karloff's Monster AND Lanchester's Bride together (distinct from his solo-Lanchester issue 17, 1962); mid-1970s reprint-era Warren still landing a marquee Gogos; contents include Forry's pan of the 3-D Andy Warhol's Frankenstein, a Horror Express preview, and obituaries for Agnes Moorehead and Bud Abbott

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