Teen Beam #No. 2
Pioneer Publications • Teen Beam (Volume 1)
Writer
Uncredited (Editorial Staff)
Interior Artist
Various (Photographs and Clip Art)
Cover Artist
Photo cover featuring Mark Lindsay
Publication Date
February 1967
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A teen fan magazine focused on 1960s pop culture, music, and television stars. Issue features content on Mark Lindsay (of Paul Revere & The Raiders), The Monkees, Herman's Hermits, and The Association.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible edge wear and light corner rounding. Minor spine stress lines. Superficial scuffing on the black areas of the cover. Slight tanning to the paper edges visible through the poly bag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $20.00 - $45.00 / Graded: $80.00 - $120.00
Recent Sales
Similar mid-century teen magazines in mid-grade typically sell for $15-$30; high-demand issues with specific band features (like The Monkees) can see higher premiums.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal preservation. The high cost of grading ($30+) usually outweighs the market value of these non-comic teen magazines unless in 9.8 condition.
Notable Features
Includes a Monkees family album feature, a story on Herman's Lonely Christmas, and coverage of Paul Revere and the Raiders. Marketed as 'The only full color mag for 12 cents'.
Authentication Notes
Authentic period publication. Glossy cover finish matches 1967 printing standards for Pioneer Publications. Staple placement and paper stock appear consistent with the era.