The Wolfman ##1
Dell Comics • The Wolfman (1964 Dell) Movie Classic
Writer
Don Segall
Interior Artist
Bill Fraccio and Tony Tallarico
Cover Artist
Vic Prezio
Publication Date
September 1964
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A comic book adaptation of the classic 1941 Universal Studios film. It follows the story of Larry Talbot, who returns to his ancestral home in Wales and is bitten by a werewolf, subsequently becoming one himself.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine wear with visible stress lines, corner blunting (specifically bottom right), surface scuffing visible through the polybag, edge wear along the top perimeter, and slight tanning of the cover colors.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $55; Graded (4.0): $100 - $130
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar mid-grade condition have recently sold between $35 and $60. High-grade (9.0+) copies can fetch over $400.
Grading Recommendation
Not highly recommended for professional grading in this condition unless intended for personal preservation. The value increase for a 4.0 grade typically does not offset the combined costs of shipping and grading fees.
Notable Features
First issue of the series; Silver Age Universal Monsters tie-in; features iconic painted cover art; includes backup features and movie stills on the inside covers.
Authentication Notes
The item shows age-appropriate paper oxidation and the specific 12-cent Dell price box and numbering layout consistent with 1964 production standards. No immediate signs of reproduction are visible.