The National Police Gazette #Volume 158, Number 6
National Police Gazette Corp. • The National Police Gazette (December 1951)
Writer
Various (Staff Writers)
Interior Artist
Various Photographers and Illustrators
Cover Artist
Uncredited (Photo-Illustration)
Publication Date
December 1951
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This is a 'Men's Adventure' style tabloid magazine featuring sensationalist stories. The lead story claims Adolf Hitler and Eva Braun escaped Berlin and faked their suicides. Other stories include features on Sugar Ray Robinson and Joseph Stalin.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fair/Good (CGC 1.5 equivalent)
Condition Details
Heavy wear along the top edge with significant chips and tears; multiple color-breaking creases across the cover; spine split and chipping; heavy edge wear on the right side; overall tanning and yellowing due to age; visible stains and handling marks.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30.00 - $60.00; Graded: Not applicable (grading this grade rarely justifies the cost)
Recent Sales
Copies of this specific 1951 'Hitler is Alive' issue typically sell between $40.00 and $75.00 depending on the level of preservation. High-grade copies are very rare for this era of tabloid magazine.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The condition is too low to justify the certification fees, and the item is a magazine/tabloid rather than a standard comic book, which requires specialized slabs.
Notable Features
Features a famous and controversial conspiracy theory cover regarding Adolf Hitler. Includes a sports feature on Sugar Ray Robinson. Iconic 'sensationalist' era tabloid journalism.
Authentication Notes
The item appears to be an authentic 1951 newsprint publication. The yellowing of the paper and the specific ink saturation for this era are consistent with original prints. No evidence of modern reproduction is visible.