Tweety and Sylvester ##254
Dell Comics • Dell Giant: Tweety and Sylvester (Four Color #1128)
Writer
Unknown (Dell Staff)
Interior Artist
Phil de Lara
Cover Artist
Phil de Lara
Publication Date
August-October 1960
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features a collection of short humor stories starring the Looney Tunes duo Sylvester the Cat and Tweety Bird. Includes 'The Cat Who Came to Dinner' and 'The Bird-Watchers'. Secondary characters like Granny often appear in these Dell-era adventures.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Generally well-preserved with vibrant colors. Minor spine stress visible, slight corner blunting at bottom right, and potential light surface wear common for Dell's matte covers. Subject to inspection of the back cover and interior scanning.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $50; Graded (CGC 7.5+): $120 - $180
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for mid-to-high grade raw copies range from $25 to $55. 9.0+ graded copies can reach $200+.
Grading Recommendation
Only worth grading if the owner believes it would hit a 9.2 or higher. For this specific copy, a professional dry-cleaning and press could potentially bump it from a 7.5 to an 8.5/9.0, making it a stronger candidate for CGC encapsulation.
Notable Features
Dell 'Four Color' series entry (index #1128). Tweety and Sylvester gumball machine cover. This era of Dell comics is known for high-quality paper but fragile spines compared to modern books.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1960 Dell publication. Features the characteristic 10-cent price point and Dell logo in the upper left corner. No signs of restoration or reproduction evident from the image.