The Cat ##1
Dell Comics • The Cat (Dell, 1967 Series)
Writer
Unknown
Interior Artist
Jack Sparling
Cover Artist
Photo Cover (Robert Loggia)
Publication Date
April 1967
Cover Variant
Regular (Photo Cover)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Based on the short-lived NBC television series 'T.H.E. Cat' starring Robert Loggia. The story follows Thomas Hewitt Edward Cat, a former cat burglar and circus aerialist who works as a professional bodyguard and security expert in San Francisco.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5 - 8.0 range)
Condition Details
Light spine stress marks, minor corner blunting on the bottom right, slight white edge wear on the right side, and a small amount of surface scuffing in the black ink areas. Generally very flat with vibrant colors.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $20 - $45; Graded (CGC 8.0): $100 - $140
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-to-high grade raw copies typically range between $25 and $50 depending on eye appeal. High-grade CGC copies (9.4+) have reached over $200.
Grading Recommendation
Only worth professional grading if it is a high-grade specimen (9.4 or higher). In its current estimated 8.0 condition, the cost of grading may equal or exceed the value increase. Pressed/cleaned, it could potentially reach an 8.5.
Notable Features
First issue of the series. Features actor Robert Loggia on the cover. A classic 1960s TV-tie in comic. Includes the story 'Castle Deadly'.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Dell 12-cent silver-age comic book. Displays period-accurate paper stock, Dell logo formatting in the top left, and appropriate copyright information for National Broadcasting Company Inc. (NBC) at the bottom.