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MAD #1 (EC, 1952) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages....
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MAD #1 (EC, 1952) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. The historic first issue of the first satire comic. Harvey Kurtzman story and cover. Kurtzman, Wally Wood, Jack Davis, John Severin, and Bill Elder art. CGC notes, "'To Tim! This is a numero uno!! Handle with care! Harvey Kurtzman' written on 1st page in marker." Overstreet 2024 VF 8.0 value = $4,344; VF/NM 9.0 value = $6,922. CGC census 9/25: 11 in 8.5, 26 higher.CGC Grader Notes:
Bottom Staple Lite Rusted
Bottom Staple Lite Rusted
Right Top Back Cover Rust stain
Spine Stress Lines
Top Back Cover Small Crease
Front Cover Address/Date/Name Stamp
Bottom Interior Marker/Pen
View the certification for CGC Certification ID 0900804001, including grader's notes if available and a link to the latest full census report for the issue.*
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