The National Police Gazette #Vol. 156, No. 12
National Police Gazette Corp. • The National Police Gazette
Writer
Multiple (Uncredited on cover)
Interior Artist
Various (Photographs and illustrations)
Cover Artist
Uncredited (Photo Composite/Illustration)
Publication Date
December 1951
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This is a men's lifestyle/sensationalist magazine rather than a traditional comic book. The lead story claims that Adolf Hitler survived WWII and escaped to South America with Eva Braun after faking their suicides. Secondary features include a piece on Sugar Ray Robinson and Joseph Stalin's alleged plans for Alaska.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good (CGC 2.0)
Condition Details
Moderate to heavy wear including significant paper loss at the top left corner, tearing along the right edge, multiple color-breaking creases across the cover, spine splitting, and general foxing or yellowing of the paper stock.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30.00 - $60.00; Graded (CGC/CBCS): $120.00 - $180.00 (Note: Value is driven by sensationalist cover topic).
Recent Sales
Comparable issues of National Police Gazette from the early 1950s with Hitler sensation covers typically sell between $40 and $75 in low-to-mid raw condition.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading due to the significant paper loss and heavy creasing/tearing. The cost of grading likely exceeds the value added for this specific condition.
Notable Features
Famous 'Hitler is Alive!' sensationalist cover. This is a primary example of post-war conspiracy theories and tabloid style journalism of the era. Features sports legend Sugar Ray Robinson.
Authentication Notes
The paper aging, halftone printing patterns, and specific 20-cent price point for the 1951 era appear consistent with an authentic original issue.