Golden & Silver Age Comic & Collectibles Auction
Lot 298:
Description
A professionally graded “Zap Comix #1” comic book, issued by Apex Novelties in November 1967, identified as a Third Printing. The comic is encased within a clear CGC Universal Grade slab, with a stated grade of 9.2 and Off-White Pages. The grading label specifies “Robert Crumb story, cover and art” and “Mr. Natural cover and story.” The cover features a bold yellow background with a large blue “Zap Comix” title and additional text including “FAIR WARNING: FOR ADULT INTELLECTUALS ONLY!”, “NO.1”, “all new”, “Zap Comics are Squinky Comics!!”, a 35¢ price, and an “APPROVED BY THE GHOST WRITERS IN THE SKY” stamp. The distinctive underground comix style illustration depicts Mr. Natural driving a yellow vehicle through a cityscape with other exaggerated, cartoonish figures. Visible speech bubbles include “I wish somebody would tell me what ‘Diddy-wah-diddy’ means..” and “If you don’t know by now, lady, don’t mess with it!”, while other markings read “Special Bonus! KITCHEN KUT-OUTS!” and “MR. NATURAL VISITS THE CITY.”
Condition report:
Excellent, well-preserved condition, consistent with its professional CGC Universal Grade of 9.2 and encapsulation. No visible damage or wear beyond what is expected for the stated grade.
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