The Three Stooges ##52
Gold Key Comics • The Three Stooges (Gold Key Series)
Writer
Uncredited (Unknown)
Interior Artist
Pete Alvarado
Cover Artist
Photo Cover (Moe Howard, Larry Fine, Curly-Joe DeRita)
Publication Date
July 1971
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the Three Stooges (Moe, Larry, and Curly-Joe) in comedic mishaps. The photo cover depicts the trio engaging in slapstick carpentry. The issue typical contains multiple short stories and gag strips.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks; significant color-breaking vertical crease/fold on the left side of the cover; blunting and wear on all four corners; light surface soiling and minor staining near bottom edge; potential tanning of interior pages based on age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20 | Graded: $45 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade Gold Key Stooges issues typically fluctuate between $12 and $25 depending on the specific issue number and photo cover appeal.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS services would likely exceed the final market value of the comic in this condition. This is better suited for a raw collection or a 'flipper' book.
Notable Features
Photo cover of the 'Curly-Joe' era Stooges. Features a 15-cent cover price. Gold Key logo prominently displayed in top left corner.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic 1971 Gold Key publication. Note the characteristic 'distressed' look of the newsprint from this era. No signs of reproduction or counterfeiting visible.