Get Smart ##1
Dell Comics • Get Smart (1966 Dell Series)
Writer
Uncredited (Standard for Dell publishing)
Interior Artist
Henry Scarpelli
Cover Artist
Photo cover featuring Don Adams
Publication Date
September 1966
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The premiere issue of the comic adaptation of the hit TV show. Maxwell Smart (Agent 86) and Agent 99 must combat K.A.O.S. and their various schemes. Features the first appearance of the Get Smart cast in comic book form.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good (CGC 2.0)
Condition Details
Extensive spine wear with multiple color-breaking stress lines, heavy corner blunting (especially top-left), a large circular price sticker on the 'G' of the title, surface soiling, edge chipping, and visible creases on the right-hand side. The cover appears dull with significant handling wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20; Graded (in this condition): $35 - $50
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in low grade (2.0 - 3.0) range from $12 to $25. High-grade (9.0+) copies can fetch over $300.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS fees would exceed the actual market value of the book in this specific condition. Best kept as a 'reader' copy or a nostalgic collectible.
Notable Features
First Issue. Features a photo cover of Don Adams as Maxwell Smart feeding a piece of 'meat' to Fang the dog. 12 cent cover price version.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Silver Age Dell publication. Features characteristic Dell 12-cent layout, authentic paper aging (yellowing edges), and period-correct printing dots on the red subtitle box.