Famous Monsters of Filmland #5

CGC8.0

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.

Issue Date: Nov 1959
Pages: OW/W
Status: In Collection
CGC Cert: 3810585001

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Collector's Notes

This stunning CGC 8.0 copy of Famous Monsters of Filmland #5 from November 1959 delivers plot synopses of all three Creature from the Black Lagoon films, an exclusive preview of the chilling Alligator People, and a spotlight on monster greeting card artist Basil Gogos, whose iconic painted cover of Bela Lugosi in test makeup for Island of Lost Souls remains a timeless classic in horror illustration. Forrest J Ackerman's editorial flair shines through with announcements of makeup contest winners and "You Shouldn't See" picks of must-watch monster flicks, fueling the explosive growth of sci-fi and horror fandom in the late 1950s. Bela Lugosi classic cover!