{"product_id":"beyond-19-1953-graded-cgc-4-5-vg","title":"The Beyond #19 (1953) Graded CGC 4.5 VG+","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis copy of \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Beyond #19\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e—published by \u003cb\u003eAce Periodicals\u003c\/b\u003e in March 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\u003ePre-Code Horror Rarity:\u003c\/b\u003e Released during the peak of the wild, unrestricted Pre-Code Horror boom of the early 1950s, \u003ci\u003eBeyond\u003c\/i\u003e is celebrated among collectors for its eerie covers and dark, unsettling interior stories. Featuring artwork by notable Golden Age creators such as \u003cb\u003eLou Cameron\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eKen Rice\u003c\/b\u003e, pre-code issues from Ace Periodicals are notoriously tough to find in collectible condition due to low print runs and newsstand destruction prior to the creation 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 classic 1950s horror book. The issue retains great structural integrity and clear cover art, exhibiting moderate, honest wear typical of the era (such as spine stress, light cover creasing, or mild paper aging) without sacrificing key visual presentation.\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 classic horror status remain preserved indefinitely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ace Periodicals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49004421021866,"sku":"4749502009","price":194.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0510\/3052\/4074\/files\/CGC4749502-009_OBV.jpg?v=1785804442","url":"https:\/\/digitalheroes.com\/products\/beyond-19-1953-graded-cgc-4-5-vg","provider":"Digital Heroes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}