Ghostly Tales #No. 66
Charlton Comics • Ghostly Tales Vol. 1
Writer
Joe Gill (uncredited)
Interior Artist
Pat Boyette, Rocke Mastroserio
Cover Artist
Pat Boyette
Publication Date
May 1968
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
An anthology horror comic featuring supernatural stories hosted by Mr. Dedd. This issue includes 'The Deep' featuring scuba diver Ed Maroon, 'The Phantom of the Palace', and 'Death Lives On'.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good (CGC 2.0)
Condition Details
Extensive spine stress and color-breaking creases; heavy surface creasing across the center; corner blunting; visible edge wear and small tears; vertical subscription-style crease on the right side; possible foxing or staining on the white borders.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (CGC 2.0): $30 - $40
Recent Sales
Low-grade copies of silver-age Charlton horror titles typically sell for under $20. Recent sales for similar issues in better (Fine) condition average $40-$60.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service exceeds the market value of the book in this low-grade condition. A 'press and clean' would have limited impact on heavy color-breaking creases.
Notable Features
Features a classic underwater horror cover by Pat Boyette. Contains 12-cent silver age pricing and the Charlton Comics 'C' logo. Predates the bronze age horror boom.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic. The paper aging (tanning), print quality (dot gain), and Charlton Group distributor markings in the logo are consistent with original 1968 production.