LAUGH 53 VG October 1952 Girls on the beach - how often does that happen?

Item Specifics

Publisher

Archie Comics

Genre

Horror & Sci-Fi

Item Description

Condition: scarce in any grade - VERY GOOD
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LAUGH 53 VERY GOOD OCTOBER 1952

one could argue - depending on one's predispositions - that Betty and veronica should be in the foreground

In the 1940s there were 100s of comics publishers, some now gone but legendary, some just gone. Of that golden age cohort, only three have survived into the present: Marvel & DC both of whom strayed into every genre, every format and introduced 1000s of characters in their relentless quest for relevance -
and then there is Archie Comics, anchored by a Riverdale cast of 12-15 characters -
to quote Kenan Thompson "What's Up With That"

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M = Mint
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VF = Very Fine
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F = Fine
A nice book, still attractive to look at. An optimistic first glance might reasonably hope for a vf or even a vf-nm. Staples still firm, there is at least some gloss, good corners, but closer look reveals yet more imperfections.

Vg = Very Good
A solid book. Immediately visible but not dramatic flaws - conversely no dramatic virtues either. Just clean somewhat worn and solid. Maybe some creases but no significant tears. Staples still solid. Book still solid, but clearly worn.

G = Good
As vg, but with flaws more pronounced. Creases are a little bigger, maybe a larger tear, staples still attached, but may have stress tears around them. There may be small chips out of the cover. The wear is everywhere but the book is still sound.

Fr = fair

A fair comic is well worn with large flaws, but the book and cover are still there, possibly a piece or two missing from the cover, a staple may be loose. Ok for a reader, a cheap placeholder for a collector.

Pr = Poor
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We tend to call attention to major flaws that may not be visible in a scan: loose staples, covers, spine splits, tape, extra staples

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