Nancy and Sluggo Summer Camp ##36
Dell Comics • Dell Giant
Writer
John Stanley
Interior Artist
John Stanley, Dan Gormley
Cover Artist
John Stanley (attributed)
Publication Date
August 1960
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover (Standard 25¢ Silver Age Giant)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A collection of humor stories featuring Nancy, Sluggo, and their friends at summer camp. The issue includes short gags and longer adventures revolving around camping mishaps, interactions with animals (like the skunk seen on the cover), and typical rivalry between the campers.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good (CGC 2.0)
Condition Details
Extensive spine wear with visible splitting and rolling; heavy color-breaking creases across the front cover; blunted and rounded corners; significant soiling and surface grime consistent with age; possible edge tears and minor paper loss along the left-hand spine edge.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (CGC 2.0): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Low-grade copies of Silver Age Dell Giants typically sell for under $20 on secondary markets like eBay. Higher grade copies (VF or better) can fetch significantly more, but low-grade specimens remain common and affordable.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS services (estimated $30-$50 including shipping/fees) exceeds the market value of the book in this specific condition.
Notable Features
Dell Giant square-bound format; 25-cent cover price; classic Ernie Bushmiller characters as interpreted by the legendary John Stanley (of Little Lulu fame).
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic 1960 first printing based on 'Dell Giant' branding, the specific 25-cent price point, and appropriate paper oxidation/tanning visible on the edges.