Tweety and Sylvester ##21
Dell Comics • Tweety and Sylvester (Dell Series)
Writer
Various (Internal Dell staff)
Interior Artist
Phil de Lara
Cover Artist
Phil de Lara (attributed)
Publication Date
Oct. - Nov. 1958
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features classic slapstick adventures with Sylvester the Cat and Tweety Bird. Includes stories like 'The Early Bird Gets the Worm' or similar cat-and-bird chases. Usually includes secondary characters like Granny or Spike the Bulldog.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress and potential color-breaking creases. Rounded corners on the top right and bottom left. Minor surface wear and potential edge wear along the right side. A price sticker or inventory tag is visible on the top left, which may leave residue if removed.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $25; Graded (9.0+): $80 - $150. In this estimated condition, it is likely a $15-$20 book.
Recent Sales
Comparable mid-grade Dell Looney Tunes titles from the late 50s typically sell for $10 to $30 on sites like eBay. High-grade copies (9.0+) are rare and command premiums.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading would likely exceed the market value of the book in this condition. Best kept as a raw collectible in a bag and board.
Notable Features
Features the Dell 'Pledge to Parents' on the inside cover; typical 10-cent cover price variant; newsstand distribution format.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic 1958 Dell publication based on the 'Still 10c' marking, specific Dell logo typeface, and matte paper stock typical of the era. No signs of modern reproduction or counterfeiting.