Little Max Comics ##1
Harvey Comics • Little Max Comics Vol. 1
Writer
Ham Fisher
Interior Artist
Ham Fisher / Harvey Staff
Cover Artist
Ham Fisher
Publication Date
October 1949 (Estimated based on US release)
Cover Variant
Canadian Edition
Printing
First Printing (Canadian)
Comic Description
First solo series for Little Max, the young protégé and companion of the heavyweight boxing champion Joe Palooka. The issue features wholesome, humor-based stories focusing on Max's adventures and kind-hearted nature.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Moderate tanning and foxing throughout the cover. Visible spine stress including small ticks and minor color-breaking creases. Corner blunting on all four corners, particularly noticeable at the bottom right. Surface dirt/soiling consistent with age. Subtle staining near the bottom edge.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $60; Graded (CGC 5.0): $100 - $150
Recent Sales
US Editions in Mid-Grade (4.0-6.0) sell between $40-$80. Canadian editions can command a 20-30% premium for specialized collectors, though they are often harder to move.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal preservation. The cost of CGC grading plus shipping would likely exceed the incremental value gain for a mid-grade Canadian variant of this specific title.
Notable Features
First issue in the Little Max solo series. Specifically noted as a 'Canadian Edition' on the middle right of the cover. 10 cent cover price. Infinite cover (Max and Joe looking at a copy of the comic they are on).
Authentication Notes
Authentic Canadian Edition. Paper stock shows appropriate age-related browning (tanning). Ink density and dot matrix patterns are consistent with late 1940s/early 1950s printing processes.