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Spicy Mystery Stories #9 February 1936 (Culture) CGC FN- 5.5 Off-white to white pages. This iconic issue sports a classic lingerie and hanging cover by H. J. Ward for Lew Merrill's "Batman", over three years prior to Bob Kane and Bill Finger debuting the comic-book superhero Batman in Detective Comics #27. This is a remarkably attractive copy of one of the most beloved Spicy pulps. CGC notes, "From the Collection of Dr. Richard Meli". Bookery's Guide to Pulps Second Edition 2020 VG 4.0 value = $750. CGC census 10/25: 1 in 5.5, 3 higher.


CGC Grader Notes:
crease left top of back cover
fingerbends right center of front cover
light crease right center of front cover

View the certification for CGC Certification ID 4616935002, including grader's notes if available and a link to the latest full census report for the issue.*

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Sold on Nov 20, 2025 for: $19,200.00
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