Famous Monsters of Filmland #68

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 1970
Pages: CR/OW
Status: In Collection
CGC Cert: 4030841005

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Collector's Notes

Famous Monsters of Filmland #68 plunges readers into abyssal horrors with Vic Prezio's vibrant painted cover depicting MYSTERIOUS ISLAND sea creatures lurking in hidden depths, a thematic triumph from its August 1970 Warren Publishing release edited by the inimitable Forrest J. Ackerman. Inside, enthusiasts uncover a detailed filmbook on the Jules Verne-inspired Mysterious Island, a haunting exploration of the Phantom of the Opera's cinematic legacy, and the delightfully spooky Monster Horrorscopes that blend astrology with monster mayhem. This vintage horror magazine issue remains a collector's gem for fans searching for classic Famous Monsters features that fueled the golden age of genre fandom.