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nbsp A RARE-ABOVE-NEAR MINT nbsp KEY HORROR nbsp COMIC FROM 0. In the sixties and seventies a reader wanting thought-provoking fare by the top writers and artists of the day could do no better than a Marvel comic by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. nbsp These tales are compelling and beautifully illustrated, while a competitor s publication next to it on the newsstand may have nbsp had but one tale that was above mediocre. nbsp nbsp This is nbsp an important early bronze horror comic, and due in part to the thick square-spine format, it s notoriously tough in the Near Mint range. nbsp It s been nbsp almost half a decade since nbsp the last . changed hands. nbsp If you nbsp consider only that rarified air above NM . , a paltry two TOTAL copies have ever changed hands CGC nbsp graded at . . nbsp There have only been a few sightings ever, in this inhumane . state, so don t overlook this unique opportunity, as this one also features spot-on centering, which is quite unusual. nbsp nbsp
For the fan who demands the finest condition, this issue is one of the toughest, with just four total copies ever nbsp topping the CGC census at nbsp . , --with most copies not being centered accurately. nbsp nbsp For any fan of the King , this thick book with the Monstrom cover and story is a real must-have. nbsp This issue has a CLASSIC COVER by Jack Kirby, along with multiple tales by the same masterful artist, and nbsp written by Stan Lee. THIS SOUGHT-AFTER COMIC-BOOK WAS OBVIOUSLY NEVER READ. nbsp ZERO COPIES HAVE EVER GRADED HIGHER, EVEN nbsp ALL THE PEDIGREE nbsp COPIES FALL SHORT OF THIS LOFTY PLATEAU For fans of nbsp horror and shock and suspense, nbsp It doesn t get nbsp any nbsp better than this nbsp nbsp nbsp This nbsp incredible nbsp original first-print nbsp comic-book nbsp WILL find a new home, as the Buy It Now price is low nbsp and there is NO RESERVE nbsp This nbsp historic comic is nbsp a real find in nbsp unopened shape. nbsp This copy has blinding bright colors, heavy glossy, and snowy-white pages, with nbsp spot-on alignment and no noteworthy flaws, which nbsp makes an amazing presentation. nbsp Good luck finding an unrestored example with this level of eye appeal again in the future nbsp So, if you want nbsp the true nbsp best-of-the-best example, THIS is likely nbsp your ONLY opportunity Note that our scanner makes it appear that there s nbsp lighter areas or haze to the issue or slab. nbsp But there nbsp are no such light nbsp spots or scratches on the comic OR the nbsp clear new CGC holder. nbsp We are also nbsp now offering other great nbsp CGC nbsp comics, plus unslabbed vintage key issues, and even rare nbsp comic art And we ll be offering hundreds of other collectable comics in the next nbsp few months. nbsp Check out our ebay items regularly The classic-cover nbsp issues and nbsp important supernatural and occult nbsp comic-books are nbsp heating up, and nbsp condition-conscious fans will always seek out the coveted nbsp top-graded copies, because of their undeniable mystique and superior preservation. nbsp nbsp nbsp A lot has happened with nbsp comics in the past nbsp FOUR-PLUS DECADES since this nbsp historic first issue nbsp came out, adding more allure to the nbsp famous issues such as this nbsp so I don t suggest waiting around until these crucial books have gone through the roof.... nbsp High-grade specimens of this hot issue are always in demand, but nbsp are nbsp almost never seen in the market, in superior condition like this nbsp nbsp This is an certified investment that you can show and display proudly, without worrying about damage or degradation of the fresh bone white paper, thanks to the benefit of the Comics Guaranty Company encapsulation. nbsp With demand that exceeds supply, premium prices nbsp can occur when an unsurpassed copy such as this finally reaches the market. nbsp nbsp Great cover colors The gloss nbsp and richness nbsp must be seen in person to be appreciated. nbsp If you are a discriminating nbsp collector, serious nbsp Kirby fan, or the nbsp serious Bronze-Age investor, or just a devout swamp monster or armageddon nbsp ephemera collector, and prefer unrestored items in unused shape, then NOW is your brief window of opportunity. nbsp It looks less appealing nbsp in the disappointing picture, with lots of glare and nbsp odd whitish areas from specks of dust on our scanner, which also nbsp has flaws on the scanner glass, nbsp nbsp but in person the book looks spectacular and the super bright colors really leap out at you nbsp nbsp nbsp The conservative Overall Grade is NEAR MINT/MINT nbsp --it is extremely bright, so it s hard to believe it s almost half-a-century old already This is nbsp quite possibly an unmatched copy with superb paper quality, so BUY IT NOW, while you have a chance. nbsp UNRESTORED BEST-GRADED GEM

We are prompt shippers secure packagers, expect to be pleased. ASKING PRICE IS nbsp LOW AND THERE IS NO RESERVE This auction includes: nbsp FEAR nbsp CGC nbsp . Condition with nbsp Off-White to White Pages. SENSATIONAL MONSTER COVER COURTESY OF KIRBY. INCLUDES THE FAMOUS MONSTROM STORY BY KIRBY, PLUS STORIES WITH MUMMIES, ALIENS, ROBOTS, AND OTHER MONSTERS AND IMAGINATIVE CRITTERS, INCLUDING SIMON DRUDD AND A GENIE TALE, BOTH BY KIRBY AND AN END OF THE WORLD TALE, AND MORE DOUBLE-LENGTH COLOR COMIC, WHICH WAS ORIGINALLY SOLD AT A PRICE OF -CENTS, BACK DURING THE LATE SILVER-AGE TO EARLY BRONZE-AGE, DEPENDING ON HOW YOU DEFINE EACH ERA. MULTIPLE TALES CONTAINING ART BY JACK KIRBY, STEVE DITKO, DON HECK...WOW, IS IT NOT AMAZING THAT SO MUCH TALENT COULD BE PACKED INTO A SINGLE ISSUE nbsp Published by Marvel Comics as the nbsp 0 first-printing. This comic boasts deep rich colors and great printing registration on both the front back covers, which are very glossy. nbsp Sorry about the weak images, as our scanner glass has smudges which show up in the picture The actual item has uniform ultra-bright colors that you simply must see in person to appreciate.

KEY COMICS is a Power GOLD Seller and CBM Market Reporter and Authorized CGC Member Dealer that has specialized in Mail-Order Comics for over a quarter-century
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BUY IT nbsp NOW, AND DON T REGRET LOSING IT, FOREVER SATISFACTION GUARANTEED INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS WELCOME. Please Include .00 for Insured Priority-mail boxed securely within the USA. nbsp nbsp The ebay shipping calculator is USUALLY INACCURATE when it comes to expensive items shipped to foreign countries, so please contact us for our nbsp International rates, or with any questions. nbsp Please BUY MORE KEY COMICS nbsp AND SAVE: Additional CGC Comics add apiece to your shipping total, and Unslabbed comics add just twenty cents apiece to the shipping cost. KEY COMICS IS ALWAYS DEALING IN OLD COMICS ART
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