Dennis the Menace and Dirt #One Shot
Fawcett Publications / Hallden Publications • Dennis the Menace Giveaway / Promotional Series
Writer
Fred Toole
Interior Artist
Al Wiseman
Cover Artist
Hank Ketcham
Publication Date
1960
Cover Variant
Giveaway / Promotional Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A promotional giveaway comic produced in cooperation with public health organizations or cleaning brands. The story follows Dennis Mitchell as he navigates the humorous consequences of getting dirty and the importance of hygiene.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible foxing and heavy tanning/soiling on the top and right margins of the cover. Minor spine stress and corner rounding. The paper stock appears aged and delicate. Significant color fading on the pink/white background areas.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $15.00 | Graded: $30.00 - $50.00
Recent Sales
Recent sales for low-to-mid grade copies of this specific giveaway range from $3 to $12 on auction platforms. Higher grade copies (8.0+) can reach $25+.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading exceeds the current market value of the comic in this condition. The heavy foxing and staining would result in a low technical grade.
Notable Features
This is a promotional giveaway (Premium) item, discernible by the lack of a price tag or UPC code. It features the classic art style of the early 1960s Dennis the Menace era.
Authentication Notes
Authentic period-correct newsprint. The staple placement is standard for 1960s thin giveaways. No signs of modern reproduction; natural aging patterns (foxing) are consistent with the paper stock of that era.