Cracked Magazine ##140
Major Publications • Cracked Magazine Vol. 1
Writer
Various (including Maz Kaydn, Lou Silverstone, and others)
Interior Artist
John Severin, Bill Ward, Howard Post, Bill Everett
Cover Artist
John Severin
Publication Date
March 1977
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A humor magazine featuring pop culture parodies. This issue includes a main parody of the 1976 'King Kong' film titled 'We Monkey with King Kung'. It also features Sylvester P. Smythe and various satirical gags.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good/Very Good (CGC 3.0)
Condition Details
Visible heavy corner blunting, a significant vertical crease along the right edge, color-breaking spine stress ticks, surface soiling, and edge wear. The bottom right corner shows signs of delamination or tearing.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $12.00; Graded (CGC 3.0): $25.00 - $35.00 (Grading costs likely exceed market value).
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for mid-grade raw copies of this issue range from $8 to $15 depending on the presence of the original poster insert.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS services (shipping and fees) far exceeds the market value of a low-to-mid grade humor magazine from this era.
Notable Features
King Kong cover parody by John Severin. Notable for 'The Famous Big Ape Poster' insert mentioned on the cover; value is significantly higher if this poster is still intact and attached.
Authentication Notes
The magazine appears to be an authentic 1977 publication based on the 'Only 50 cent' price point, paper oxidation visible on the edges, and period-accurate logo typography.