Famous Monsters of Filmland #23

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: Jun 1963
Pages: CR/OW
Status: In Collection
CGC Cert: 0501852008

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Collector's Notes

This exceptional CGC 9.2 copy of Famous Monsters of Filmland #23 from June 1963 showcases Basil Gogos' dramatic painted cover of the colossal radioactive giant from Bert I. Gordon's 1958 sci-fi horror *War of the Colossal Beast*, its hulking, melting form rendered in fiery reds and oranges against a stormy night sky that epitomizes 1950s atomic-age monster cinema. Inside, Forrest J. Ackerman concludes the gripping "Son of Kong" serialization with rare production insights from the 1933 RKO sequel, delivers an exclusive interview with Boris Karloff sharing personal anecdotes from his Frankenstein legacy and beyond, and unveils the "most unusual Frankenstein photo ever" alongside Dick Smith's innovative makeup techniques and fan-favorite "Fang Mail"—making this anniversary-era issue a collector's gem for vintage horror enthusiasts. Giant from War of the Colossal Beast! Karloff interview.