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Ace Mystery #1 May 1936 (Ace) CGC VF+ 8.5 White pages....
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Ace Mystery #1 May 1936 (Ace) CGC VF+ 8.5 White pages. Wow, that is vibrant! This issue's classic horror cover by Howard Sherman looks brand-new on this sole highest-graded CGC copy. Although this title lasted only three issues, they are all highly sought-after. With a cover evoking yet undreamt of horror comics like Suspense Comics #3 and Shock SuspenStories #6, this image is sure to linger in your memory.Pulp stalwarts Frederick Davis and Hugh B. Cave both contributed stories to this much-loved entry. The highest-graded copy we've previously encountered was a CGC 6.0, which sold for $3,120. CGC notes, "From the Collection of Dr. Richard Meli." Bookery's Guide to Pulps: Revised Third Edition 2025 VF 8.0 value = $3,000. CGC census 4/26: 1 in 8.5, none higher.
From the Dr. Richard Meli Collection. Learn About the Collection.
CGC Grader Notes:
overhang tears to cover
overhang creasing to cover
wear right top of front cover breaks color
View the certification for CGC Certification ID 4696510025, including grader's notes if available and a link to the latest full census report for the issue.*
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