Famous Monsters of Filmland #120 CGC 9.2 · Cert 3924445009

CGC · UNIVERSAL

9.2 · NM−

Bindery: A limited number of minor bindery/printing defects are allowed.
Cover Appearance: Cover is flat with no surface wear.
Inks: Inks are bright with only the slightest dimming of reflectivity.
Corners: Corners are cut square and sharp with ever-so-slight blunting permitted. A 1/16-1/8" bend is permitted with no color break.
Cover Condition: Small, inconspicuous, lightly penciled, stamped or inked arrival dates are acceptable as long as they are in an unobtrusive location. Slight foxing.
Spine: Spine is tight and flat.
Staples: Staples may show some discoloration. Almost no stress lines.
Paper: Paper is off-white to cream, supple and fresh.
Interior: Slight interior tears are allowed

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Issue Date: Oct 1975
Pages: White pages!
Status: In Collection
CGC Cert: 3924445009

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Collector's Notes

CGC 9.2 · White pages

A high-grade copy. A modest census of 30.

CGC census: 6 graded at 9.2 · 11 graded higher · 30 total · avg 8.52 (CGC Universal label)

Harry Roland’s Gill-Man — another distinctive take on the Creature from the Black Lagoon — fronts Issue #120. Horror-host history lives inside: the Seymour farewell, a touchstone for host-fandom collectors, with a Fredric March memorial adding classic-Hollywood weight.

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Creature from the Black Lagoon (Harry Roland cover)

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CGC 9.2 showcase; Harry Roland paints the Gill-man; the suit/face designed by Milicent Patrick (Westmore took credit ~50 yrs); Ben Chapman on land, Ricou Browning underwater; census 30 certified, 11 finer

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