Fruity Pebbles Comic Appraisal

Marvel Comics Group: Hanna-Barbera's The Flintstones #1 (October 1977)

This is a physical copy of The Flintstones #1, published by Marvel Comics Group in October 1977. The cover art features classic Hanna-Barbera characters Fred Flintstone, Barney Rubble, Pebbles, and Dino discovering a chest of gold coins under the tagline 'From Rocks to Riches!'. The comic follows the standard Bronze Age format, roughly 6.6 x 10.1 inches, printed on newsprint paper with a glossy cardstock cover. Notable markings include the original '30c' price point and the '02081' product code in the upper right corner, alongside the Comics Code Authority seal. The left margin features a 'film strip' graphic showcasing various Hanna-Barbera characters. Condition-wise, the book shows moderate signs of shelf wear and aging, specifically some blunting at the spine corners, minor edge wear, and visible stress marks along the spine. The white areas of the cover show slight yellowing, typical of newsprint items from the late 1970s. The UPC barcode is present in the lower-left corner. This issue is significant as it represents the first issue in the Marvel-run Hanna-Barbera series, marking a specific era of cross-license publishing history between the animation giant and the comic powerhouse.