The Best From Boys' Life Comics #Number 3
Gilberton World-Wide Publications (Classics Illustrated) • The Best From Boys' Life Comics
Writer
Various
Interior Artist
Various
Cover Artist
L. J. Ames
Publication Date
1958
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
An anthology reprint collection featuring stories originally published in Boys' Life magazine. It includes adventure, humor, and educational strips such as 'The Tracy Twins' and space-themed stories intended for members of the Boy Scouts of America.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fair (CGC 1.0)
Condition Details
Heavy creasing across the entire cover, significant spine splitting and rolling, edge chipping, heavy blunting of all corners, visible staining, and a large paper surface tear on the bottom right corner.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (CGC 1.0): $25 - $40
Recent Sales
Low-grade copies (GD to VG) typically sell for $10-$20. High-grade copies (VF+) are rare and can exceed $100.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading would significantly exceed the market value of the book in this condition.
Notable Features
Published in cooperation with the Boy Scouts of America; features a distinct Sci-Fi space exploration cover; part of the Classics Illustrated family of publications.
Authentication Notes
The paper stock shows age-appropriate tanning and brittleness consistent with 1950s newsprint; the 35-cent price point and logo placement are consistent with original Gilberton productions.