Dennis the Menace ##1
Marvel Comics • Dennis the Menace Vol. 2 (Marvel Series)
Writer
Various (Based on the characters by Hank Ketcham)
Interior Artist
Various
Cover Artist
Hank Ketcham style (Standard Syndicate Art)
Publication Date
November 1981
Cover Variant
Regular/Newsstand Edition (Barcode visible)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First issue of the Marvel Comics run. Featuring humor strips starring Dennis Mitchell, Mr. Wilson, and the rest of the neighborhood. The cover depicts Dennis accidentally spraying Mr. Wilson with a garden hose.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0 - 9.2)
Condition Details
Appears to be in high-grade condition within its protective sleeve. Very light blunting on the top right corner. Minimal spine stress visible. Colors are vibrant and yellow is saturated. No apparent water damage or significant creasing from this angle.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $25; Graded (CGC 9.8): $100 - $150
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar high grade typically sell for $15-$20. High-grade CGC specimens (9.8) have sold in the $125 range recently.
Grading Recommendation
Only worth professional grading if it is a guaranteed 9.8 to maximize value. As a common 1980s book, the cost of grading often exceeds the value of the book unless it is in pristine condition.
Notable Features
1st Collector's Issue (Marvel Series). Features iconic Newsstand barcode. Includes a 'Win a Columbia Ten-Speed' contest banner on the top of the cover.
Authentication Notes
The paper stock, ink saturation, and price variant (50 cent) are consistent with Marvel's early 1980s production. No signs of restoration visible.