February 1977 Comic Appraisal

The Flintstones and Pebbles Comic Book No. 50 (February 1977), Charlton Comics

This is a vintage comic book titled 'The Flintstones and Pebbles,' identified as issue number 50 published by Charlton Comics in February 1977. The cover price is listed as 30 cents, with a corresponding UK price mark of 10p. The cover features artwork by Ray Dirgo, a prominent Hanna-Barbera illustrator, and depicts Fred Flintstone, Wilma, Barney Rubble, and Betty Rubble observing cave wall drawings labeled 'Exhibit Cave Man Art.' The publication displays the 'Comics Code Authority' seal of approval in the top right corner. The item is printed on standard newsprint with a staple-bound softcover. Physically, the comic shows signs of aging consistent with a Bronze Age collectible; there is visible wear along the spine, including minor stress lines. The bottom left corner shows slight creasing, and the edges of the pages appear to have significant yellowing or tanning due to the acidity of the paper. There is a barcode present in the bottom left corner, indicating this was a direct sales or newsstand edition from the late 1970s transition period. The colors remain relatively vibrant, though the purple background of the cover art shows some minor fading or shelf wear. No professional grading (CGC) has been applied to this copy.