Dennis the Menace #No. 146
Fawcett Publications • Dennis the Menace (1953 Fawcett series)
Writer
Fred Toole
Interior Artist
Al Wiseman / Owen Fitzgerald
Cover Artist
Hank Ketcham (credited)
Publication Date
January 1976
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Humorous episodic stories featuring Dennis Mitchell, his parents, and his neighbor Mr. Wilson. This issue includes standard gag-style storytelling characteristic of the Bicentennial era publication.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good (CGC 2.0)
Condition Details
Significant damage to the right edge with multiple tears and missing paper fragments. Moderate spine wear and color-breaking creases. Corner blunting and surface soiling on the white star graphic.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $1.00 - $3.00 | Graded (9.0+): $30.00 - $50.00
Recent Sales
Comparable low-grade bronze age Dennis issues typically sell in bulk lots for under $2.00 per issue. High-grade slabbed copies are rare but maintain low liquidity.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth grading. The cost of professional grading (CGC/CBCS) far exceeds the market value of the comic, especially given the significant structural damage to the right-hand margin.
Notable Features
Bicentennial-themed cover with large white star and patriotic red/white/blue motif. 30 cent price variant.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Fawcett publication from 1976. Correct paper stock aging for the mid-70s newsprint; staple placement and ink density match period standards.