{"product_id":"popular-comics-123-1946-graded-cgc-6-5","title":"Popular Comics #123 (1946) Graded CGC 6.5 Fine+","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis copy of \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePopular Comics #123\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e—published by \u003cb\u003eDell Comics\u003c\/b\u003e in 1946—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 Golden Age Anthology:\u003c\/b\u003e Featuring memorable cover art by legendary artist \u003cb\u003eWalt Kelly\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci\u003ePogo\u003c\/i\u003e), this mid-1940s issue showcases classic character features and comic strip favorites including \u003ci\u003eSmokey Stover\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGasoline Alley\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eTerry and the Pirates\u003c\/i\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat a 6.5 Means:\u003c\/b\u003e A CGC grade of \u003cb\u003e6.5 Fine+\u003c\/b\u003e 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).\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 1946 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 Golden Age paper stock from dust, moisture, UV degradation, and handling wear—ensuring its historical value remains preserved indefinitely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DELL COMICS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49004350668970,"sku":"4749502005","price":99.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0510\/3052\/4074\/files\/CGC4749502-005_OBV.jpg?v=1785800620","url":"https:\/\/digitalheroes.com\/products\/popular-comics-123-1946-graded-cgc-6-5","provider":"Digital Heroes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}