Get Smart ##1
Dell Comics • Get Smart (1966 series)
Writer
Uncredited
Interior Artist
Henry Scarpelli
Cover Artist
Don Adams (photo/illustration)
Publication Date
September 1966
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The debut issue of the comic series based on the popular TV spy spoof. Maxwell Smart (Agent 86) and Agent 99 must thwart the evil organization KAOS. This issue features the story 'The Old Plastic Meat Trick' and appearances by Chief and Fang (the dog).
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good/Very Good (CGC 3.0)
Condition Details
Moderate to heavy spine wear with significant color-breaking stress lines; large chip/piece missing at the top left corner near the Dell logo; multiple red price stickers on the 'G' and 'E' of the title; corner blunting; surface soiling and yellowing consistent with age; possible moisture staining along the left edge.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $20 - $35 | Graded (estimated 3.0): $60 - $85
Recent Sales
High-grade copies (CGC 9.4+) have sold for over $500; mid-grade raw copies (VG/FN) recently average $45-$60; low-grade copies matching this condition typically sell between $15 and $25 on auction sites.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS fees would likely exceed the market value of the book in this specific condition due to the corner loss and heavy spine damage.
Notable Features
First issue of the series; First comic book appearance of Maxwell Smart and Agent 99; Photo cover featuring Don Adams; 12-cent cover price; No UPC (standard for the era).
Authentication Notes
Authentic Silver Age Dell comic. Characteristic 'Dell' logo placement, 12-cent price point, and 12-250-609 product code are present and consistent with 1966 printings.