Classics Illustrated No. 138 – A Journey to the Center of the Earth Jules Verne
$ 13.18
Description
Classics Illustrated No. 138 – A Journey to the Center of the Earth Jules Verne. • Adapted From: Jules Verne. • Beautifully illustrated mid-century adaptation of Jules Verne’s classic novel. • Issue No.: 138. • Series: Classics Illustrated. • Collectible 15¢ cover variant from the Golden Age Classics Illustrated line. Offered for sale is Classics Illustrated No. 138 – A Journey to the Center of the Earth by Jules Verne, published by Gilberton Company, Inc. as part of their celebrated Classics Illustrated series. This vintage issue brings Verne’s timeless adventure story to life with vibrant Golden Age artwork, retelling the 1864 novel about Professor Lidenbrock’s expedition deep beneath the Earth’s surface. This copy features the 15¢ cover price and back cover ad listing titles through No. 167 (“Faust”), which dates it to a 1957–1959 printing, part of the later Golden Age run. Key Details: • Title: A Journey to the Center of the Earth • Series: Classics Illustrated • Issue No.: 138 • Publisher: Gilberton Co., Inc., New York • Publication Era: Late 1950s • Cover Price: 15¢ • Adapted From: Jules Verne • Format: Comic book, saddle-stapled • Back Cover Ad: “Own the Greatest Stories by the World’s Great Authors” – includes issue list through #167 • Notable Feature: Iconic prehistoric creature cover art with plesiosaur and ichthyosaur scene Condition: • Estimated Grade: Very Good (VG 4.0–4.5) • Front Cover: Bright colors, light surface wear and corner stress • Back Cover: Minor discoloration, clean overall • Spine: Solid with light roll and a few small stress marks • Interior Pages: Clean, complete, off-white to light tan pages • Staples: Tight and rust-free Features: • Beautifully illustrated mid-century adaptation of Jules Verne’s classic novel • Collectible 15¢ cover variant from the Golden Age Classics Illustrated line • Sought-after title among Verne and vintage comic enthusiasts
