Golden & Silver Age Comic & Collectibles Auction
Lot 334:
Description
This comic book is identified as “Chamber of Chills #9” from Harvey Publications, dated June 1952, and has been professionally encapsulated by CGC with a Universal Grade of 4.5. The pages are noted as “OFF-WHITE TO WHITE.” The cover art, attributed to Al Avison, depicts a horror-themed illustration featuring a snarling, hairy creature, resembling a werewolf or beast-man, bound by straps amidst scientific equipment. Two male scientists and a woman in a red dress are shown reacting in alarm. Text on the cover includes “TALES OF TERROR AND SUSPENSE!”, “NOW PUBLISHED MONTHLY”, and “10¢ MAGAZINE,” with a speech bubble exclaiming, “I HEAR HIS HEART BEAT! THAT FIEND HAS BROUGHT HIM BACK TO LIFE!” The CGC label specifically notes “Bondage cover.” The comic is secured within a clear, hard plastic slab, characteristic of third-party grading services.
Condition report:
The comic book is encapsulated and graded 4.5 (Very Good+) by CGC, with \"OFF-WHITE TO WHITE Pages.\" The item is preserved within its sealed, hard plastic slab.
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