Ripley's Believe It or Not! ##74
Gold Key Comics • Ripley's Believe It or Not! True Demons and Monsters
Writer
Various
Interior Artist
Various
Cover Artist
Unattributed / In-house Gold Key staff artist
Publication Date
June 1969
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
An anthology horror and monster-themed issue featuring various eerie tales adapted from Robert Ripley's famous Believe It or Not newspaper feature. Stories include 'The Demon of Beachy-Head', 'Foxes of Doom', 'Monster of Croglin Grange', and 'The Horror of Lincoln Inn'.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate to heavy spine wear, spine stress lines with minor color breaks, blunted corners, slight edge wear along the top and bottom, mild tanning to the paper stock, and some surface scuffing visible on the glossy cover.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $30; Graded (CGC 4.0): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent sales for Bronze Age Gold Key horror/monster titles in similar mid-grades range between $20 and $50 depending on eye appeal and specific issue demand.
Grading Recommendation
Professional grading is generally not recommended for a mid-to-lower grade vintage Gold Key comic of this value, as the grading and shipping costs would exceed the potential value increase. Keeping it raw in a protective bag and board is ideal.
Notable Features
Features a classic horror-themed painted cover typical of Gold Key's late 1960s output, highlighting true demons and monsters with prominent 15c cover price and Gold Key logo.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic based on standard 1969 paper stock characteristics, vintage newsprint quality interior, correct Gold Key bullet/key logo placement, and appropriate ink saturation for the era with no obvious modern counterfeiting signs.