Description: Rare Horror Comic: Strange Mysteries This Auction Includes: LOT OF 1 VINTAGE COMIC BOOK: STRANGE MYSTERIES #11 From Superior Comics As The May, 1953, Horror-Themed Issue; CGC 3.0 With Off-White Pages. This Sought-After Issue Features A Classic Skeleton Cover With A Long-Decomposed Husband Contacting His Widow, -- SOMETIMES A ZOMBIE MAKES A PHONE CALL FROM THE GRAVE! Perfect Cover Image To Promote The Related Story, "Dial C For Corpse", In Which The Rotting Devoted Husband Calls His Wife From His Phone Inside His Coffin. This Jaw-Dropping Cover Makes An Excellent Representation Of This Publisher's Quirky Supernatural Output, Much Like With Sister-Title "Journey Into Fear". If You Pursue Well-Preserved Copies Of Even The Scarcer Pre-Code Horror Books And You Don't Already Own This Issue Then This Is Not An Opportunity To Overlook. Excellent Undead Ghoul Cover And Lead Story, Plus The "If The Coffin Fits" Tale Starring An Unwitting Undying Yet Still Not Living Bloke Who Finally Realizes He's A Walker, Making This Issue Essential For Walking Dead Fans. Don't Miss This Chance At An Authentic Unrestored Well Preserved Example Or You Could End Up Spending Thou$ands On A Copy That Is Graded Slightly Higher Yet Doesn't Look Any Better From The Front... The Pre-Code Horror Craze Was In Full Swing So It's Got The Ubiquitous Lurid Content Including Undead Walkers And Cheesecake And Graphic Extreme Violence And Good Girl Art And Other Classic Elements Of The Gritty Fifties Comics. THIS HAD AN ORIGINAL PRICE OF TEN CENTS. The Horror And Good-Girl And Supernatural Themes Never Go Out Of Style! This hails from a dark, dry, smoke-free, climate-controlled environment. It was graded way strictly, it looks finer than you'd expect from outside the case with the naked eye. See the various pictures, which give it a washed-out appearance with glare and reflections although it looks bold and striking in person. It still retains an amazing amount of luster and the eye appeal is stunning for the grade. Crucial issue for any zombie fan or any investor interested in acquiring sharp pre-code horror comics. This sought-after collectible will be carefully packaged to ensure safe delivery. SCARCE ISSUE FROM ONE OF THE RED-HOT SALACIOUS SMALL PRESS HORROR TITLES WHICH HAS GAINED MANY FANS IN RECENT YEARS. Any pre-code fan will want to see our ebay store, featuring many sweet horror, crime and sci-fi offerings. WE ACTIVELY BUY, SELL AND TRADE VINTAGE COMICS, SO PLEASE CONTACT US WITH IDEAS & OFFERS. Many of you long-term fans have dealt with us through our ads in CBM, CBG, O.P.G., etc. (Comic Book Marketplace, Comics Buyer's Guide, Overstreet Price Guide, Wizard, Comic Source, Combo, +...) KEY COMICS is a long-term top rated eBay Seller and CBM Market Report contributor and CGC Member Dealer that has specialized in vintage comics and comic-art for over three decadese. WE LIST SCARCE INVESTMENT-GRADE COLLECTABLE COMICS FREQUENTLY, SO PLEASE CHECK BACK OFTEN! We accept PayPal; checks/MO. * * SATISFACTION GUARANTEED * * International Customers Welcome. Please add $16 for fast Priority-Mail shipping with tracking within USA. Please contact us for current International Shipping Rates as the ebay shipping calculator is often inaccurate. Buy additional comics and save: just add $2 for each CGC/CBCS comic. KEY COMICS IS ALWAYS DEALING IN COMICS & ART! (1930's to `80's) Add keycomics to your Favorite Sellers list if you buy/sell/trade rare comics or comic artwork! For more samples from our diverse inventory, including Key Back-Issue Comics, plus more CGC horror comics, and rare Comic Line Art, and DC COVER ART from the historic Jack Adler Collection that we listed in assorted categories, please see our ebay store.
Price: 1099.95 USD
Location: Mesa, Arizona
End Time: 2025-01-26T06:04:14.000Z
Shipping Cost: 16 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Tradition: US Comics
Certification Number: 3694195004
Series Title: Strange Mysteries
Grade: 3.0 Good/Very Good
Publisher: Superior
Scarce Antique Comic Book: Pre-Code Horror, Classic Cover And Story
Certification: CGC
Vintage: Yes
Publication Year: 1953
Issue Number: 11
Era: Golden Age (1938-55)
Professional Grader: Certified Guaranty Company (CGC)
Genre: Crime & Thriller, Fiction, Folklore, Good Girl, Gothic, Horror & Sci-Fi, Monster, Mystery, Noir, Occult, Propaganda, Science Fiction, Supernatural, Suspense, Vampire, Weird
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
