Ripley's Believe It or Not! ##13
Gold Key Comics • Ripley's Believe It or Not! True Demons and Monsters (1966 Series)
Writer
Uncredited (Unknown)
Interior Artist
Uncredited (Unknown Artist/Staff)
Cover Artist
George Wilson
Publication Date
June 1969
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
An anthology horror/mystery comic featuring 'True Demons and Monsters'. This issue includes the stories: 'The Demon of Beachy-Head', 'Foxes of Doom', 'Monster of Croglin Grange', and 'The Horror of Lincoln Inn'. It is a classic example of Silver Age horror published under Western Publishing's Gold Key imprint.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and cumulative 'ticks' along the spine. Visible corner blunting particularly on the bottom right and top left. Color breaking creases are evident on the top left corner and along the spine edge. Mild tanning visible at the edges of the cover. Significant surface wear/rubbing on the dark red and black background areas.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (CGC 4.0): $25 - $40
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in mid-grade condition range from $8 to $12 plus shipping. Higher-grade copies (VF/NM) can reach $50+.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading ($25-$40) exceeds the current market value of the book in this condition. It is a great reader/display copy but not a high-value investment piece.
Notable Features
Painted cover by George Wilson (common for Gold Key horror titles); features a 15c price point and the Gold Key logo in the top left corner (Serial No. 10208-906).
Authentication Notes
The book appears authentic with correct fiber-rich newsprint paper stock for the late 1960s. The staples show minor oxidation matching the age of the comic. No signs of restoration are visible in the provided image.