Ripley's Believe It or Not! True Ghost Stories ##58
Gold Key Comics / Western Publishing Company • Ripley's Believe It or Not! (Vol. 1)
Writer
Uncredited
Interior Artist
Uncredited
Cover Artist
George Wilson (attributed)
Publication Date
October 1975
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Anthology series featuring 'True Ghost Stories' including 'The Ghost of the Grotto', 'The Haunted Portrait', and other short paranormal encounters adapted into comic form.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good (CGC 2.0)
Condition Details
Heavy wear visible including multiple color-breaking creases across the cover, significant spine stress, corner rounding, and general surface scuffing. Horizontal crease through the middle. Possible water damage or heavy wrinkling on the bottom right quadrant.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8. Graded (9.2+): $40+.
Recent Sales
Low-grade copies of this era of Ripley's typically sell in bulk lots for $2-$5 each. Higher grade specimens (VF or better) fetch $15-$25.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service exceeds the market value of the book in this specific condition.
Notable Features
Painted cover art, which was a hallmark of Gold Key horror/mystery titles from this era. 25-cent price point.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Gold Key comic based on the logo style, price variant (25c), and item code (90208-510) visible in the top left corner.