Famous Monsters of Filmland #13

CGC9.4

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

Issue Date: Aug 1961
Pages: OW/W
Status: In Collection
CGC Cert: 4074010003

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Collector's Notes

This stunning CGC 9.4 copy of Famous Monsters of Filmland #13 from August 1961—the magazine’s first 100-page “Collector’s Edition”—celebrates with Basil Gogos’ iconic painted Frankenstein monster cover, boldly proclaiming “BEST ISSUE EVER!” in vibrant yellow text. Inside, Forrest J Ackerman delivers the fan-favorite “Of ‘Curse’ They’re Inside Waiting” photo spread revealing Universal’s classic creature secrets, alongside in-depth coverage of *Blood of the Vampire*, *The Pit and the Pendulum*, and a monster makeup contest judged by Jack Pierce—cementing this oversized issue as a landmark in horror magazine history.