Dennis the Menace #No. 77
Fawcett Publications • Dennis the Menace Vol. 1
Writer
Fred Toole
Interior Artist
Owen Fitzgerald
Cover Artist
Owen Fitzgerald
Publication Date
April 1965
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the mischievous adventures of Dennis Mitchell. In this issue, Dennis causes chaos in the kitchen while attempting to share a peanut butter sandwich with a pet bird. Typically contains several short gag stories featuring Mr. Wilson, Alice, and Henry Mitchell.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible foxing/yellowing along the top and right edges of the cover. Minor blunting on the bottom-left and top-left corners. Slight spine stress marks. Overall color remains vibrant but paper aging is apparent.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20; Graded (9.0+): $60 - $100+
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade Silver Age Dennis the Menace issues fluctuate between $8 and $25 depending on specific cover eye appeal. High-grade slabbed copies are rare and can exceed $100.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for sentimental reasons. The cost of CGC grading ($20-$40+) likely exceeds the market value of a 6.0 raw copy. A clean and press could improve the grade but the ROI remains low.
Notable Features
Silver Age 12-cent cover price. Features the Comic Code Authority seal. Classic house-style art by Owen Fitzgerald, who defined the look of the Fawcett and Hallden era comics.
Authentication Notes
Appearance is consistent with 1960s newsprint and Fawcett ink saturation. No signs of reproduction or modern reprinting visible; staple placement appears original to the era.