Famous Monsters of Filmland #136

CGC9.2

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

Issue Date: Aug 1977
Pages: OW/W
Status: In Collection
CGC Cert: 4242473002

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Collector's Notes

Famous Monsters of Filmland #136, an August 1977 Warren Publishing highlight edited by Forrest J. Ackerman, showcases a captivating production still cover from Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger, spotlighting Ray Harryhausen's stop-motion wizardry in this mythical adventure packed with ferocious minotaurs and mechanical bees. Enthusiasts revel in exclusive articles and images celebrating Harryhausen's fantastical creatures, alongside thrilling previews of groundbreaking sci-fi epics Close Encounters of the Third Kind and Star Wars that foreshadowed blockbuster revolutions. This vintage horror magazine issue remains a sought-after treasure for collectors of 1970s Famous Monsters gems blending fantasy filmmaking with interstellar anticipation.