Stories by Famous Authors Illustrated: Hamlet #No. 8
Seaboard Publishers • Stories by Famous Authors Illustrated
Writer
William Shakespeare (Adapted by Dana E. Dutch)
Interior Artist
Henry C. Kiefer
Cover Artist
Unknown
Publication Date
1950
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A comic book adaptation of William Shakespeare's tragedy, Hamlet. The story follows Prince Hamlet of Denmark as he seeks revenge against his uncle, Claudius, who has murdered Hamlet's father and seized the throne.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good (CGC 2.0)
Condition Details
Heavy wear visible; significant spine stress and vertical creasing; '1950' written in marker/ink on cover; corner blunting; edge chipping; potential moisture rippling; overall structural integrity appears fragile.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $35; Graded: $60 - $100 (market demand for non-Classics Illustrated literary comics is niche)
Recent Sales
Similar issues in mid-low grade typically sell for $20-$40 on auction sites; high-grade specimens are rare and can exceed $100.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The heavy wear, writing on the cover, and low market demand for this specific series suggest that grading fees would likely exceed the value increase of a low-grade slab.
Notable Features
Early literary adaptation outside of the Gilberton 'Classics Illustrated' line; features 10-cent cover price; unique 'book-within-a-book' cover design.
Authentication Notes
The aging of the paper stock (visible tanning), the 10-cent price point consistent with 1950, and the specific typeface used in the 'Stories by Famous Authors' logo are consistent with an original 1950 publication.