Collectable Comic Book Appraisal

Strange Worlds #1 Comic Book

This item is identified as 'Strange Worlds' comic book, issue number 1, published in December and originally priced at 10 cents. The comic features a classic sci-fi/fantasy cover depicting a large, dark-colored, possibly purple or deep red, multi-legged flying saucer, reminiscent of a spider, hovering over a rocky, mountainous terrain. Below the hovering craft, a crowd of diverse individuals, presumably Earthlings, are shown looking up in awe and trepidation. The color palette of the cover is vibrant, with the red title 'STRANGE WORLDS' prominently displayed at the top. The top right corner includes the 'APPROVED BY THE COMICS CODE AUTHORITY' stamp, signifying its adherence to the Comics Code. A yellow speech bubble emanates from the flying saucer, stating, 'THIS IS A LAST WARNING, EARTHLINGS! DON'T COME ANY CLOSER! YOU MUSTN'T DISCOVER THE REAL SECRET BEHIND THE FLYING SAUCERS!' Another red, starburst-shaped speech bubble at the bottom center reads, '"I DISCOVERED THE SECRET OF THE FLYING SAUCERS!"' The condition of the comic appears to be good for its age, though there is visible wear along the edges and corners, particularly the top right and bottom left, indicating handling and minor creasing. The spine also shows some wear. The paper seems to have some minor discoloration consistent with age, but the colors remain relatively bright and intact. The overall construction is typical of early to mid-20th century comic books, featuring stapled paper pages. The art style suggests a period consistent with the Comics Code Authority's establishment, likely the 1950s or early 1960s, a golden or silver age of science fiction comics. The craftsmanship is typical of mass-produced comics of this era.