Famous Monsters of Filmland #2 CGC 8.0 · Cert 3735584001

CGC · UNIVERSAL

8.0 · VF

Bindery: A limited accumulation of minor bindery/printing defects is allowed.
Cover Appearance: Cover is relatively flat with minimal surface wear beginning to show, possibly including some minute wear at corners. An unnoticeable 1/4" crease is acceptable if color is not broken.
Inks: Inks are generally bright with moderate to high reflectivity.
Corners: Minimal surface wear beginning to show, possibly including some minute wear at corners.
Cover Condition: Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. Minor foxing.
Spine: Spine is almost completely flat with a possible minor color break
Staples: Staples may show some discoloration. Very slight staple tears and a few almost insignificant stress lines may be present. A very minor accumulation of stress lines may be present if they are nearly imperceptible.
Paper: Paper is cream to tan and supple.
Interior: Centerfold is mostly secure. Minor interior tears at the margin may be present.

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Issue Date: Sep 1958
Pages: OW/W
Status: In Collection
CGC Cert: 3735584001

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Collector's Notes

CGC 8.0 · OW/W pages

A solid mid-grade copy. Heavily graded — 118 on the census.

CGC census: 9 graded at 8.0 · 14 graded higher · 118 total · avg 6.34 (CGC Universal label)

Issue #2 doubles down on the cover gag that built the brand: James Warren again, this time in a horned Mr. Hyde mask with oversized monster hands, holding a card reading “First Issue Sold Out!” The mail column carries a letter from Robert Bloch.

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