{"product_id":"beware-13-1-1953-graded-cgc-4-5-vg","title":"Beware #13 (#1) (1953) Graded CGC 4.5 VG+","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis copy of \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeware #13\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e—published by \u003cb\u003eTrojan Magazines (Merit Publications)\u003c\/b\u003e in January 1953—has been professionally evaluated, graded, and encapsulated by \u003cb\u003eCGC (Certified Guaranty Company)\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClassic Pre-Code Horror Premiere Issue:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eBeware\u003c\/i\u003e debuted with issue #13 (continuing the numbering from Trojan's \u003ci\u003eWestern Crime Busters\u003c\/i\u003e) before re-numbering to #1 with the subsequent release, making this issue the true \u003cb\u003e#1 debut of the iconic Pre-Code Horror series\u003c\/b\u003e. Renowned for its shocking, visceral tales and dark atmospheric art, Trojan horror titles are prized by collectors for their raw 1950s shock value produced prior to the implementation of the Comics Code Authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat a 4.5 Means:\u003c\/b\u003e A CGC grade of \u003cb\u003e4.5 Very Good+\u003c\/b\u003e represents a solid, highly presentable mid-grade copy of a key 1950s horror premiere. The book remains completely intact with good structural integrity and clear cover art, exhibiting moderate, evenly distributed wear typical for a 70-plus-year-old newsstand survivor (such as spine stress, cover creasing, or minor surface scuffing).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGuaranteed Authenticity:\u003c\/b\u003e CGC experts independently verify that the book is an official, original 1st printing from 1953 and confirm its condition before sealing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePermanent Preservation:\u003c\/b\u003e Housed in CGC’s archival-quality, tamper-evident plastic shell (\"slab\"), this heavy-duty casing protects the delicate 1950s newsprint from dust, moisture, UV degradation, and further handling wear—ensuring its historical value and key issue status remain preserved indefinitely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Trojan Magazines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49004460376234,"sku":"4749502012","price":394.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0510\/3052\/4074\/files\/CGC4749502-012_OBV.jpg?v=1785806915","url":"https:\/\/digitalheroes.com\/products\/beware-13-1-1953-graded-cgc-4-5-vg","provider":"Digital Heroes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}