Grade | FR/GD 1.5 |
Year | 1945 |
Publisher | National Periodical Publ |
4.5" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached. Cover oxidation.
This is a low grade item. The story will be complete and readable, but the item itself will have low eye appeal and will display major damage. Allowed defects for this grade include: non-story elements such as coupons, ad pages, or Marvel Value Stamps cut or torn out of the book; spine split of up to 2/3 the length of the book; a missing back cover provided the front cover is still attached; severe water damage, residue, mold, or paper deterioration due to oxidation; vertical book-length crease; detached cover or centerfold; writing or other marks on the cover; major tears; discoloration, staining, or brittleness.
Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Steve Brodie. The Style Show of Suicide Slum starring the Newsboy Legion, script by Don Cameron, art by Joe Kubert (signed as Simon and Kirby). Emergency Kit for Crime starring Robotman, script by Joe Samachson, art by Jimmy Thompson. Mr. Gadget Breaks Jail starring the Star Spangled Kid, script by Joe Samachson, art by Jon Small. Thar's Gold in Them Thar Chills starring Penniless Palmer, script by Whitney Ellsworth, art by Thurston Harper. Escape to Switzerland starring Liberty Belle, script by Joe Samachson, art by Chuck Winter. 52 pgs. $0.10.
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