Gold Key Comics Bugs Bunny 144 July 1972 Appraisal

Gold Key Comics Bugs Bunny #144 (July 1972)

This is a vintage American comic book published by Gold Key Comics (Western Publishing), featuring the iconic Looney Tunes character Bugs Bunny. The cover art depicts Bugs Bunny lying in white sand wearing a red scarf and yellow gloves, while a brown dog with a water jug walks behind him against a green background. The masthead features the 'Gold Key' logo in the top left corner, with the character name 'BUGS BUNNY' prominently displayed in yellow stylized font. The cover shows a printed price of 15 cents, and and a pencil annotation of '10¢' is visible near the top margin. In the lower right corner, the copyright text '© 1972 Warner Bros. Inc.' is present. The item is constructed of standard periodic newsprint with a heavier weight glossy paper cover. Regarding condition, this specimen shows significant visible wear consistent with its age. There is prominent vertical and diagonal creasing on the front cover, particularly along the right edge and corners. The spine shows stress lines and color breaking. There is visible corner rounding and some fraying at the top right. Some surface soiling and minor staining are visible on the beige sand area. The interior pages appear to have darkened or 'foxed' with age, shifting toward a tan hue. Despite these condition issues, the graphics remain vibrant, making it a representative example of Bronze Age animation-inspired comic media.