Forofferden Worlds #17
American Comics Group / ACG
May 1953
Golden Age Pre-Code Horror
Classic 1953 pre-Code horror issue featuring an outstanding Ken Bald werewolf cover and the featured story “Werewolves of the Rockies.”
Cover Artist: Ken Bald
Publisher: American Comics Group / ACG
Indicia Publisher: Preferred Publications Inc.
Editor: Richard Hughes
Cover Date: May 1953
Original Cover Price: 10¢
Pages: 36
Era: Golden Age
Genre: Pre-Code Horror / Supernatural / Science Fiction
Cover Feature: Werewolves of the Rockies
Stories include:
The House in Grosvenor Lane - Pencils by Charles Nicholas
Werewolves of the Rockies - Pencils attributed to Leo Morey, inks by Ed Moritz
The Face of the Fiend - Art by Al Camy
The Recorded Monster! - Art by Jon Blummer
Lost Island - Art by Al Camy
“Werewolves of the Rockies” follows Lars Norden and Fria after an avalanche strands them near an isolated ski village, where the inhabitants harbor a terrifying supernatural secret.
CONDITION:
Low-grade original copy that remains attached and presents nicely for its age.
Front cover retains excellent eye appeal with strong orange, green and black colors and a striking Ken Bald werewolf image.
Visible condition issues include substantial spine wear and stress, creasing, edge and corner wear, surface wear, age-related discoloration and tanning, and a noticeable piece missing from the right edge of the front cover near the speech balloon.
Back cover is present and shows age-related wear, tanning, edge wear, small tears and general handling wear.
Interior pages remain attached and presentable with strong artwork and colors. Pages exhibit expected tanning and age-related wear consistent with a comic published in 1953.
A very displayable affordable example of Golden Age ACG pre-Code horror with an excellent Ken Bald werewolf cover.
Please review all photos carefully for exact condition and completeness. Sold exactly as pictured.
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