Cracked Magazine #No. 139
Major Magazines • Cracked Magazine
Writer
Various
Interior Artist
John Severin, Bill Ward, Howard Post, Vic Martin
Cover Artist
John Severin
Publication Date
January 1977
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A satirical humor magazine featuring a parody of the television series Barney Miller ('We Cop Out on Barney Miller'). Includes recurring mascot Sylvester P. Smythe and various gag strips.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible heavy corner blunting on the bottom left and top right, moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks, edge wear, and horizontal surface creasing across the bottom half. Visible tanning and light staining on the right-hand edge.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $10.00 | Graded (CGC 4.0 estimate): $20.00 - $35.00
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for mid-grade issues of Cracked from this era typically fluctuate between $4 and $12 depending on the theme.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading fees ($25+) significantly exceeds the market value of the magazine in this mid-to-low condition.
Notable Features
Features a Barney Miller parody and includes the 'Big Bonus Poster' mentioned on the cover headline. Notable for the cover art by EC Comics legend John Severin.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1970s magazine stock. The 50 cent price point, newsstand barcode-free corner, and specific paper aging are consistent with 1977 publication standards.