The Three Stooges ##36
Gold Key Comics • The Three Stooges (Gold Key Series)
Writer
Uncredited
Interior Artist
Stanley Kay
Cover Artist
Photo Cover (Moe Howard, Larry Fine, and Joe DeRita)
Publication Date
August 1967
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the 'Slap-Happy Stooges' in photo-cover format. This issue includes the main story 'The Mystery of Bad-Medicine Rock' along with various comedy backup strips and activities. Features the Joe DeRita era of the trio.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress and color-breaking ticks. Corner blunting on all four corners. Minor surface wear and potential edge wear along the right side. Some slight yellowing/tanning visible on the cover's white and yellow sections.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $25; CGC 9.0+: $120+
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade copies of this era of Gold Key Three Stooges generally range from $10 to $30 depending on specific issue rarity and condition.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for sentimental reasons. The current market value in this estimated mid-grade range does not justify the grading fees ($30+). However, a professional press and clean could improve it to a 6.0.
Notable Features
Photo cover featuring Moe, Larry, and 'Curly' Joe DeRita. Gold Key era logo. 12-cent original price point.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears to be an authentic Silver Age Gold Key publication. The ink saturation and newsprint aging are consistent with 1960s Western Publishing production. No signs of restoration or counterfeiting are visible in the low-resolution image.