Ripley's Believe It or Not! True Demons and Monsters ##21
Gold Key (Western Publishing) • Ripley's Believe It or Not! (Gold Key)
Writer
Unknown (Standard Gold Key Writer)
Interior Artist
Luis Dominguez
Cover Artist
George Wilson (attributed)
Publication Date
August 1970
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Anthology of supernatural tales allegedly based on true events. Stories include The Demon of Beachy-Head, Foxes of Doom, Monster of Croglin Grange, and The Horror of Lincoln Inn.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and discoloration, corner rounding, edge wear, and visible surface scuffing. Significant tanning on the page edges visible from the side of the book.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20 USD. Graded 4.0: $40 - $50 USD.
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar mid-to-low grade condition typically sell for $15 on eBay. High-grade NM copies reach $100+.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (approx. $30-40) exceeds the value increase for a mid-grade representative copy of this issue.
Notable Features
Features the 15 cent price point. Gold Key comics from this era do not have a standard UPC barcode. Notable for the painted horror cover art consistent with Gold Key's aesthetic.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Gold Key issue. Paper stock and ink saturation are consistent with 1970s Western Publishing production. No signs of restoration visible.