Cracked #No. 136
Major Magazines • Cracked Magazine
Writer
Various (including Mazaneck, Vickers, etc.)
Interior Artist
John Severin, Bill Ward, Howard Post, etc.
Cover Artist
John Severin
Publication Date
October 1976
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Humor magazine featuring a parody of the hit TV shows Happy Days and Laverne & Shirley. The cover depicts 'The Fonz' sitting on a brewery assembly line with Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams characters.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible heavy crease on the upper right corner extending toward the figure's head; spine stress visible with color breaking; blunted corners; general shelf wear and minor soiling on the white background.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded: $30 - $50 (market for lower-grade satire magazines is limited)
Recent Sales
Similar issues in VG condition typically sell for under $10 on eBay; higher grade copies (VF/NM) can reach $25-$40.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (CGC/CBCS) would exceed the market value of the magazine in this condition.
Notable Features
Cover art by legendary EC artist John Severin. Features TV-themed parodies from the mid-70s peak of sitcom popularity.
Authentication Notes
Genuine mid-1970s newsprint humor magazine. Correct 50 cent cover price and period-accurate logo and fonts.