Dracula ##2
Dell Comics • Dracula Vol. 1 (Superhero)
Writer
D. J. Arneson
Interior Artist
Tony Tallarico
Cover Artist
Bill Fraccio
Publication Date
November 1966
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the origin of the 'New Dracula' (Nikolaus Dracula), a descendant of the original Count who uses a serum to gain bat-like superpowers to fight for good. A unique Silver Age attempt to turn a horror icon into a superhero.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and small ticks near the spine. Slight color loss on the left edge. Minor corner blunting on the top and bottom left. Cover retains good gloss and vibrant red color. No significant creasing visible through the bag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $55; Graded (CGC 7.0+): $120 - $180
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-to-high grade raw copies range from $40 to $75. A CGC 9.2 sold for approximately $350 in 2023.
Grading Recommendation
Only worth grading if it can achieve an 8.0 or higher. A professional press and clean could improve the grade. The book is a cult favorite but not a primary key.
Notable Features
Second issue of the 1960s superhero Dracula series. Often sought by collectors of 'bad' or kitschy Silver Age comics. Notable for the radical departure from Bram Stoker's source material.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 12-cent Dell publication. Displays correct 12-231-611 code for the era. Ink saturation and paper aging are consistent with 1966 production.