Popular Comics #141 (1947) Graded CGC 7.5 VF-

This copy of Popular Comics #141—published by Dell Comics in 1947—has been professionally evaluated, graded, and encapsulated by CGC (Certified Guaranty Company).

• Late Golden Age Anthology Issue: Part of the final stretch of Dell's historic flagship anthology run (which concluded with issue #145 in 1948), this post-WWII issue features classic comic strip favorites and humorous adventure features, including Smokey Stover, Gasoline Alley, and Terry and the Pirates. Mid-grade to high-grade surviving copies from this final leg of the series are particularly difficult for Golden Age completionists to locate.

• What a 7.5 Means: A CGC grade of 7.5 Very Fine- represents a superior, well-preserved Golden Age comic book that far exceeds the average surviving condition for 1940s newsprint. The book displays vibrant original color, strong cover gloss, and excellent structural tightness, showing only minor, light wear (such as slight spine tick marks or faint cover creasing) consistent with age.

• Guaranteed Authenticity: CGC experts independently verify that the book is an official, original 1st printing from 1947 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 1940s paper stock from dust, moisture, UV degradation, and handling wear—ensuring its historical value and high-grade status remain preserved indefinitely.