Golden & Silver Age Comic & Collectibles Auction
Lot 287:
Description
This MAD #6 comic book, published by E.C. Comics in August-September 1953, is professionally graded by CGC with a Universal Grade of 5.5 and noted “OFF-WHITE TO WHITE Pages.” The cover, signed by H. Kurtzman, features a whimsical jungle scene depicting five safari-clad characters with various weapons standing on a large, severed hand. A speech bubble reads, “BAH! WE HAVEN’T FOUND A TRACE OF ANYTHING! I THINK THE STORY OF A MONSTER LIVING HERE IS A FAKE!” The main title is “TALES CALCULATED TO DRIVE YOU MAD” with “HUMOR IN A JUGULAR VEIN” running vertically along the left edge. Originally priced at 10¢, the comic is encapsulated in a clear plastic protective slab.
Condition report:
The comic book is professionally graded by CGC at 5.5 (Universal Grade) with \'OFF-WHITE TO WHITE Pages\'. The item is encapsulated in a tamper-evident clear plastic slab. The condition is consistent with the stated grade, indicating moderate wear typical for a comic of its age, but well-preserved within its protective casing.
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