Popular Comics #123 (1946) Graded CGC 6.5 Fine+

This copy of Popular Comics #123—published by Dell Comics in 1946—has been professionally evaluated, graded, and encapsulated by CGC (Certified Guaranty Company).

• Classic Golden Age Anthology: Featuring memorable cover art by legendary artist Walt Kelly (Pogo), this mid-1940s issue showcases classic character features and comic strip favorites including Smokey Stover, Gasoline Alley, and Terry and the Pirates. Golden Age Dell titles from this era are increasingly difficult to locate in solid, unrestored grades due to the fragile nature of 1940s newsprint and heavy contemporary newsstand handling.

• What a 6.5 Means: A CGC grade of 6.5 Fine+ indicates an above-average, highly desirable vintage collectible with strong structural integrity. The issue retains solid cover gloss, vibrant color, and clean overall eye appeal, exhibiting only minor mid-level flaws typical of an 80-year-old comic (such as mild spine stress, subtle cover creasing, or minor paper toning).

• Guaranteed Authenticity: CGC experts independently verify that the book is an official, original 1st printing from 1946 and confirm its condition before sealing.

• Permanent Preservation: Housed in CGC’s archival-quality, tamper-evident plastic shell ("slab"), this heavy-duty casing protects the delicate Golden Age paper stock from dust, moisture, UV degradation, and handling wear—ensuring its historical value remains preserved indefinitely.