The Flintstones with Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm ##28
Gold Key (Western Publishing) • The Flintstones Vol. 1
Writer
Uncredited
Interior Artist
Harvey Eisenberg
Cover Artist
Harvey Eisenberg
Publication Date
January 1966
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the adventures of Fred Flintstone, Wilma, Pebbles, and Bamm-Bamm. The central story 'The Blip from Outer Space' features The Great Gazoo.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and creasing, notable tanning/yellowing of the cover paper, corner blunting on all four corners, and edge wear consistent with age. Visible surface dirt/soiling on the light yellow background.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $35; Graded (4.0): $60 - $85
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar mid-lower grade have sold between $12 and $40. High-grade (CGC 9.0+) copies of this specific issue can fetch over $150.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal sentimental value. The cost of grading (CGC/CBCS) would likely exceed the market value of the book in this condition.
Notable Features
Early appearance of The Great Gazoo in comics (The Great Gazoo first appeared in the TV series in October 1965). 12-cent cover price. Gold Key logo at top left.
Authentication Notes
Appearance is consistent with 1960s Gold Key silver age production, featuring the characteristic staple placement and paper stock of Western Publishing. No immediate signs of reproduction.