National Lampoon #January 1978
National Lampoon, Inc. (21st Century Communications) • National Lampoon Magazine
Writer
Various (P.J. O'Rourke, Tony Hendra, John Hughes)
Interior Artist
Various (Shary Flenniken, Bobby London, Gahan Wilson)
Cover Artist
Mara McAfee
Publication Date
January 1978
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A humor magazine featuring the theme 'The Role of Sex in History'. Notable for the 'Pharaoh Phawcett-Majors' cover parodying Farrah Fawcett as a Sphinx. Contains satirical articles, adult comics, and various parodies characteristic of 1970s National Lampoon.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible heavy wear including a significant tear on the left spine edge about 1/3 of the way up, corner blunting on all corners, surface scuffing, and visible tanning/yellowing of the white cover stock. Significant spine stress and possible moisture rippling at the top right.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (9.8): $100 - $150 (Note: This copy is low grade)
Recent Sales
Copies in similar mid-to-low grade condition typically sell on eBay for approximately $8.00 to $12.00 plus shipping. High-grade NM copies reach $40+.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading (approx. $30-$50) exceeds the market value of a 4.0 copy. Preservation in a poly bag with board is recommended instead.
Notable Features
Iconic Farrah Fawcett parody cover. Features early work by legendary satirists and cartoonist Gahan Wilson. Includes 'The Role of Sex in History' feature and 'Foto Funnies'.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1978 newsstand-style humor magazine. Paper stock is standard period newsprint/slick hybrid which shows expected age-related tanning. Logo and pricing ($1.50) match original production runs.