Plop! Giant ##24
DC Comics • Plop!
Writer
Various
Interior Artist
Don Martin, Sergio Aragones, Basil Wolverton
Cover Artist
Don Martin
Publication Date
November/December 1976
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Plop! was DC's humor anthology series known as 'The Magazine of Weird Humor.' This giant issue features a collection of gags, short stories, and 'beastly' drawings. It prominently features the work of the 'Three Musketeers' of humor: Sergio Aragones, Don Martin, and Basil Wolverton.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate wear throughout. Multiple spine stress marks and color breaks. Visible '2 for 49 cents' price sticker on the top right quadrant which may cause tearing on removal. Corner blunting and edge wear on the right side and spine. Minor tanning of paper edges visible. General surface scuffing.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (9.0+): $60 - $100
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-grade condition have sold for $8 to $12. High-grade slabbed copies are infrequent but range between $75 and $125 depending on the specific grade.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading would likely exceed the market value of the comic in its current condition (VG 4.0). The presence of the large price sticker is a significant detractor and potential risk factor.
Notable Features
Features cover art by MAD Magazine legend Don Martin. Includes the 'Beast of the Month' and various pantomime strips. 50-cent giant issue. Part of the final run of the series.
Authentication Notes
Authentic bronze-age DC publication. Correct paper stock and printing dots (Ben-Day dots) visible upon closer inspection. The UPC barcode is consistent with mid-70s DC distribution.