Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies Comics ##45
Dell Comics • Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies Comics
Writer
Various (including Gaylord DuBois and Chase Craig)
Interior Artist
Various (including Roger Armstrong and Vivie Risto)
Cover Artist
Walt Kelly (Attributed)
Publication Date
July 1945
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Anthology series featuring iconic Warner Bros. characters. This issue includes stories featuring Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, Elmer Fudd, and Yosemite Sam. It is a Golden Age comic produced during the height of the series' popularity.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible edge wear and softening of corners; notable tanning/yellowing of the cover consistent with age; possible small tears along the left spine edge; minor staining/soiling visible on the white border and Bugs Bunny's fur area; slight spine roll and staple wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $40 - $75 | Graded (4.0): $100 - $130
Recent Sales
Copies in mid-grade (VG/FN) typically sell between $50 and $90; lower grade copies (GD) average around $25. Value is driven by the WWII 'War Bond' cover motif.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal preservation. The costs of grading ($30+) plus shipping would likely exceed the immediate value increase for a 4.0 copy. A professional press and clean might improve the grade slightly by removing surface dirt and flattening creases.
Notable Features
WWII War Bond cover featuring Bugs Bunny and a message 'To The American People' with facsimile signatures of military leaders including Eisenhower and Nimitz. Historically significant as wartime propaganda memorabilia.
Authentication Notes
The Dell 'pledge' logo and 10-cent price point are consistent with 1945 production. Paper stock is newsprint, which is expected to show significant toning (browning) internally and on the edges for this era.