Forbidden Worlds ##136
American Comics Group (ACG) • Forbidden Worlds Vol. 1
Writer
Richard Hughes (as Shane O'Shea)
Interior Artist
Ogden Whitney
Cover Artist
Ogden Whitney
Publication Date
July 1966
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features a battle between two ACG staples: Magicman meets Nemesis. Magicman (Tom Cargill) uses his mystical powers to combat the super-powered Nemesis (Steve Wood), who is an operative for the secret organization HUB.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress, blunted corners, moderate surface soiling, and two yellow price stickers in the upper right corner which may leave residue or cause paper loss if removed. Possible spine roll and light edge wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $20 - $35; Graded: $60 - $85 (based on current 4.0 grade)
Recent Sales
Comparable mid-grade copies of silver-age ACG titles usually sell in the $25-$45 range depending on the specific key interest and superhero content.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS services would likely exceed the market value of the book in this condition. It is a great reader/filler copy.
Notable Features
12-cent cover price. Significant for featuring a crossover between Magicman and Nemesis, two of ACG's premier Silver Age characters as they attempted to join the superhero trend of the 1960s.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic Silver Age copy. Paper stock shows appropriate age-related browning. The ACG logo and 'Stories of Strange Adventure' header are consistent with 1966 production standards.