Casper Giant Size ##4
Harvey Comics (Harvey Classics) • Casper Giant Size (Vol. 1)
Writer
Unknown/Harvey Staff Writer
Interior Artist
Various (Harvey Anthology Staff)
Cover Artist
Identification not printed on cover; likely Harvey House Artist (Warren Kremer-style)
Publication Date
November 1992
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (Direct Market with UPC)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A 68-page giant featuring classic reprint stories of Casper the Friendly Ghost. The lead story featured on the cover is 'Powfinger Meets the Voo Doo Doo!'. Other stories likely feature characters from the Harvey library such as Spooky, Wendy, or The Ghostly Trio.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress marks, significant corner blunting (especially top and bottom left), minor creasing on the right edge, cover soiling/surface wear, and evidence of page yellowing along the edges. The book appears to have been read frequently and lacks original gloss.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $8.00 | Graded (9.0+): $30.00 - $50.00 (Market for 1990s Harvey reprints is currently low).
Recent Sales
Comparable Harvey Classics issues from the early 90s typically sell in bulk lots for $1.00 - $5.00 per book or individually for under $10.00 in mid-grade condition.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service ($25+) significantly exceeds the market value of the book in this condition. It is a 'reader copy' only.
Notable Features
Giant 68-page format, $2.25 cover price variant, includes the Powfinger crossover story, Direct Edition UPC present.
Authentication Notes
The book displays appropriate aging for early 1990s newsprint and glossy cover stock. No signs of restoration or reproduction detected; standard Harvey Classics trade dress and 'Comics Code Authority' seal are present.