Forbidden Worlds ##118
American Comics Group (ACG) • Forbidden Worlds Vol. 1
Writer
Richard Hughes (AKA Shane Worth)
Interior Artist
Ogden Whitney
Cover Artist
Ogden Whitney
Publication Date
February 1964
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the lead story 'Don't Let the Ghost Take Shape!' along with other supernatural tales including 'The Mystery of the Man-Beast' and 'The Unreachable World'. The series is a classic Silver Age anthology focusing on science fiction and the occult.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible flaws include a non-original red price sticker adhered to the cover, significant spine wear with color-breaking stress lines, blunting and small tears on corners, multiple surface creases, and visible shelf wear/scuffing. Edge wear is present on the right-hand side.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $30; Graded (4.0): $45 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade raw copies vary between $20 and $40. High-grade (CGC 9.0+) copies of this Silver Age title can reach $150+, but low-to-mid grade prices remain stable.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The presence of the adhesive price sticker and general surface wear significantly caps the potential grade. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading would likely exceed the market value of the book.
Notable Features
Features the 12-cent silver age cover price. Includes 'Comics Code Authority' seal. This issue is notable for its Ogden Whitney artwork, who is famous for creating Herbie Popnecker.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic original 1964 printing. Paper shows age-appropriate oxidation. Staples (though partially obscured) show signs of minor corrosion consistent with ACG books from this era.