Issue: #949 Publisher: Dell Comics / Four Color Series (1958) Estimated Grade: ~6.0 (Fine) Conservation:Not cleaned or pressed ✅
About This Issue:
This issue features explorer-journalist Lowell Thomas on assignment — “New Guinea Headhunters!” — set in the late 1950s golden age of adventure comics. A fun piece for Golden Age collectors, especially fans of non-superhero, pulp-style adventure titles.
Condition Notes (Approx. 6.0):
• Cover shows moderate wear consistent with Fine grade: minor creases, light spine stress, edge/tip wear while still intact.
• Colors remain acceptable; some light fading or handling wear expected for 1958.
• Interior pages original, unrestored; reading copy quality.
• Staples intact, binding stable (buyer to confirm via photos).
Collector Info:
• Not a high-grade key-issue, but a strong mid-grade Golden Age adventure piece.
• Ideal for a run of Four Color/Golden Age titles, or as a display/reader copy.
Shipping & Packaging:
• Will be bagged & boarded with acid-free materials, shipped in a rigid mailer.
• U.S. shipping flat rate; combined shipping available for multiple purchases.
Feel free to ask for close-up photos of spine, edges, staples and interior pages — happy to help you assess condition! 💖