{"product_id":"the-beyond-17-1952-graded-cgc-5-0-vg-fn","title":"The Beyond #17 (1952) Graded CGC 5.0 VG\/FN","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis copy of \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Beyond #17\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e—published by \u003cb\u003eAce Periodicals\u003c\/b\u003e in November 1952—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:\u003c\/b\u003e Released at the height of the early 1950s Pre-Code Horror craze, \u003ci\u003eThe Beyond\u003c\/i\u003e stands as one of Ace Periodicals' premier horror titles. Featuring macabre cover and interior art by Golden Age favorites like \u003cb\u003eLou Cameron\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eKen Rice\u003c\/b\u003e, this issue captures the shocking, boundary-pushing tales of terror that made pre-code comics world-famous prior to the implementation of the Comics Code Authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat a 5.0 Means:\u003c\/b\u003e A CGC grade of \u003cb\u003e5.0 Very Good\/Fine\u003c\/b\u003e represents an above-average mid-grade copy with strong overall presentation and solid structural tightness. The book displays vibrant colors and clear cover lines, showing moderate, evenly distributed wear (such as slight spine stress, light cover creasing, or minor paper toning) typical of a well-kept 1950s newsstand survivor.\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 1952 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 vintage horror status remain preserved indefinitely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ace Periodicals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49004446875818,"sku":"4749502010","price":394.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0510\/3052\/4074\/files\/CGC4749502-010_OBV.jpg?v=1785805174","url":"https:\/\/digitalheroes.com\/products\/the-beyond-17-1952-graded-cgc-5-0-vg-fn","provider":"Digital Heroes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}