Dennis the Menace #No. 77
Fawcett Publications • Dennis the Menace Vol. 1
Writer
Fred Toole
Interior Artist
Owen Fitzgerald
Cover Artist
Owen Fitzgerald
Publication Date
April 1965
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover (12c Newsstand)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
General humor stories featuring Dennis Mitchell, his parents Henry and Alice, and his long-suffering neighbor Mr. Wilson. This issue depicts Dennis making a peanut butter sandwich for himself and a parakeet.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress and wear, minor color breaking at the spine, light tanning on the outer edges of the cover, corner blunting on the bottom left and top right, and some light surface soiling/staining near the title.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10.00 - $18.00; Graded (CGC 5.0): $45.00 - $60.00
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade Silver Age Dennis the Menace comics typically range from $8 to $20 depending on specific issue demand. High-grade (9.0+) copies can reach $100+.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading fees ($25-$40 + shipping) currently exceeds the retail market value for a mid-grade common Silver Age humor book.
Notable Features
Features the 12-cent cover price; Silver Age humor title; No major keys or first appearances noted in this specific issue.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Silver Age newsprint and cover stock. Proper dot-matrix printing and staple placement consistent with mid-1960s Fawcett production. Natural paper oxidation (yellowing) consistent with age.