{"product_id":"haunted-thrills-5-1953-graded-cgc-7-0-fn-vf","title":"Haunted Thrills #5 (1953) Graded CGC 7.0 FN\/VF","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis copy of \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHaunted Thrills #5\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e—published by \u003cb\u003eAjax-Farrell (Star 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 Key:\u003c\/b\u003e Renowned for its iconic, shocking cover art by legendary artist \u003cb\u003eL.B. Cole\u003c\/b\u003e, this early issue of \u003ci\u003eHaunted Thrills\u003c\/i\u003e is a standout representation of the 1950s Pre-Code Horror boom. Packed with gory, visceral tales of terror and macabre artwork, titles from Ajax-Farrell are among the most celebrated and fiercely collected pre-code horror runs in the hobby. High-grade surviving copies are particularly scarce due to low print runs and widespread newsstand handling 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 7.0 Means:\u003c\/b\u003e A CGC grade of \u003cb\u003e7.0 Fine\/Very Fine\u003c\/b\u003e represents an exceptional, well-preserved condition for a 1950s horror comic. The book displays striking cover clarity, rich color retention, and strong structural integrity, exhibiting only minor, light wear (such as slight spine stress, subtle edge wear, or faint paper toning) well above average surviving copies of the era.\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 high-grade pre-code horror status remain preserved indefinitely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ajax-Farrell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49004621398186,"sku":"4696981002","price":7494.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0510\/3052\/4074\/files\/CGC4696981-002_OBV.jpg?v=1785811653","url":"https:\/\/digitalheroes.com\/products\/haunted-thrills-5-1953-graded-cgc-7-0-fn-vf","provider":"Digital Heroes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}