Nancy and Sluggo #No. 16
United Feature Comics • Nancy and Sluggo Vol. 1
Writer
Ernie Bushmiller
Interior Artist
Ernie Bushmiller
Cover Artist
Ernie Bushmiller
Publication Date
July-September 1957
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the continuing humor and antics of Nancy, a precocious young girl, and her friend Sluggo Smith. Stories typically revolve around school life and suburban neighborhood misunderstandings.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good (CGC 2.0)
Condition Details
Visible surface wear, paper loss on right edge (chipping), significant spine wear with color breaks, blunted corners, and some minor staining. Top edge shows minor tearing and rounding.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $30; Graded (2.0): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Comparable issues of Nancy and Sluggo from the late 50s in low grade typically sell between $10 and $25 on auction sites.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of CGC/CBCS grading would likely exceed the market value of the book in its current 2.0 condition.
Notable Features
Cover art and signature by original creator Ernie Bushmiller. Features 'Ten Cents' price point consistent with pre-Silver Age transition.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1950s production. Paper stock shows age-appropriate oxidation and newsprint texture. Authentic signature for Ernie Bushmiller is integrated into the printed cover art.