Colonel Sanders Comics ##1
Comic Page Features Production • Colonel Sanders Comics
Writer
Unknown
Interior Artist
Unknown
Cover Artist
Edmiston & McCarron
Publication Date
1960s (Estimated)
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Promotional comic book featuring Colonel Sanders protecting the secret Kentucky Fried Chicken recipe from a thief attempting a 'brain robbery'.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 9.2)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress ticks, slight corner blunting, faint toning on edges, overall well-preserved with vibrant colors and intact coupon strip at the bottom.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $60, Graded (CGC 9.2): $150 - $250
Recent Sales
Promotional and advertising comics from this era generally see sporadic sales, but high-grade copies with intact coupons command collector interest between $100 and $200 depending on platform.
Grading Recommendation
Worth grading if confirmed to be in high grade without hidden interior defects, as promotional corporate comics from the 1960s with intact coupons are scarce in high grades.
Notable Features
Includes a promotional perforated 'Free Coupons' strip at the bottom of the front cover, which is frequently torn off or missing in copies found today.
Authentication Notes
Standard newsprint paper stock consistent with 1960s promotional giveaways, clean color registration, proper staple placement, and no signs of modern reproduction.