THIRTEEN "Going on Eighteen" ##22
Dell Comics • Thirteen "Going on Eighteen" (Dell)
Writer
John Stanley (likely)
Interior Artist
John Stanley
Cover Artist
Uncredited (Likely hy hines or characteristic Dell house style)
Publication Date
September 1966
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Humorous teen-drama stories featuring Judy, high-energy girl Val, and various teen archetypes. This series was a spin-off of the successful teen-genre titles of the 1960s, focusing on the comedic trials of growing up.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible foxing/toning across the front cover, significant blunting and rounded corners, multiple spine stress lines, and slight color breakdown. Interior page condition is likely tanned based on external yellowing.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15; Graded (4.0): $30 - $45
Recent Sales
Comparable low-to-mid grade issues typically sell between $8 and $20 on secondary markets. High-grade copies are rare but command a premium.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading. The costs of grading (CGC/CBCS) would exceed the market value of the comic in this condition.
Notable Features
Dell Giant-sized spin-off style; Silver Age teen humor; no UPC (common for this era of Dell). Features character Judy and the 'Going on Eighteen' tagline.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Dell Silver Age copy. Paper stock shows age-appropriate oxidation (browning). Ink saturation is consistent with 1960s web-fed offset printing.