Famous Monsters of Filmland #13 CGC 9.4 · Cert 4074010003

CGC · UNIVERSAL

9.4 · NM

Bindery: Subtle bindery/printing defects are allowed. Bindery tears must be less than 1/16" on Silver Age and later books, although on Golden Age books bindery tears of up to 1/4" 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: Corners are cut square and sharp with ever-so-slight blunting permitted. A 1/16" 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 are generally centered; may have slight 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: Aug 1961
Pages: OW/W
Status: In Collection
CGC Cert: 4074010003

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Collector's Notes

CGC 9.4 · OW/W pages

A top-of-census copy — only 6 graded higher. A healthy census of 73.

CGC census: 5 graded at 9.4 · 6 graded higher · 73 total · avg 7.28 (CGC Universal label)

Issue #13 is the first 100-page FM, its banner reading “BEST ISSUE EVER!” The cover is Basil Gogos’ first Frankenstein Monster — painted as a try-out for James Warren, who bought it on the spot and ran it as the cover; the original later sold at Heritage Auctions. “Monsters in Review” indexes the first twelve issues inside.

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