Popular Comics #142 (1947) Graded CGC 7.5 VF-

This copy of Popular Comics #142—published by Dell Comics in 1947—has been professionally evaluated, graded, and encapsulated by CGC (Certified Guaranty Company).

• Penultimate Golden Age Run Issue: As one of the final issues in Dell's landmark anthology series (which concluded just three issues later with #145), this 1947 issue features classic Golden Age comic strip features and humor strips, including Smokey Stover, Gasoline Alley, and Terry and the Pirates. Late-run issues of long-running Golden Age titles are notoriously difficult for run collectors to find in higher preserved grades.

• What a 7.5 Means: A CGC grade of 7.5 Very Fine- represents a superior, exceptionally well-preserved Golden Age collectible that stands well above average surviving copies from the late 1940s. The issue displays sharp colors, impressive cover gloss, and strong structural integrity, exhibiting only minor, light wear (such as faint spine ticks or minor edge stress) 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 fragile vintage newsprint from dust, moisture, UV degradation, and handling wear—ensuring its historical value and high-grade status remain preserved indefinitely.