Casper's Ghostland and all his friends ##47
Harvey Comics • Casper's Ghostland
Writer
Uncredited (Standard Harvey editorial staff)
Interior Artist
Uncredited (Likely Warren Kremer or similar Harvey artist)
Cover Artist
Uncredited (Harvey House Style)
Publication Date
April 1971
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (Giant Size)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A 'Giant Size' anthology issue featuring various stories starring Casper the Friendly Ghost, Wendy the Good Little Witch, Spooky the Tuff Little Ghost, Nightmare the Galloping Ghost, and The Ghostly Trio (Fatso, Fusso, and Lazzo). The stories focus on lighthearted adventures and the internal conflict of ghosts who want to be helpful rather than scary.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and rolling, visible color-breaking creases along the spine, minor corner blunting, potential foxing on the yellow cover, and general edge wear consistent with age and reader handling.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $12.00; Graded (CGC 4.0): $30.00 - $45.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-grade condition have sold for approximately $8.00 to $10.00 on secondary markets. High-grade (NM) copies are rare but more valuable.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS services would likely exceed the final market value of the book in this condition grade.
Notable Features
Giant Size 68-page format; contains multiple backup features including Wendy and Spooky; 35 cent cover price; distinct yellow Harvey 'Giant Size' trade dress.
Authentication Notes
The book appears to be an authentic 1971 Harvey publication based on the paper stock (newsprint visible at edges), staple placement, and the specific 35-cent price point associated with this era of Harvey Giants.