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Title: IF THE DEVIL WOULD TALK (1958 Version)
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Publisher:Catechetical Guild
Date Published: 1958
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CGC certified: NM (9.4). Off-white to white pages. Demetrius Manousos story. Addison Burbank art. Paper cover. More or less identical to the 1950 edition, except that Satan's shadow is now in shades of grey rather than stark black (printing glitch or jesuitical commentary on the nature of sin?). GPAnalysis: A 9.4 copy was sold for $595 in 2020.

"This comic's enigmatic title and renowned scarcity have sparked the imagination of many a collector, conjuring Necronomicon-like images of a strange book of forbidden lore. Great cover illustration of a leering, flamboyant Satan casting his shadow over the globe." — EC, MAD and Pre-Code HORROR Comics of the 1950s. Green Apple: 1997, p. 25.

A limited edition of 150 softcover and 15 hardcover catalogues is available. 400 lots, fully illustrated. Fun reference, great keepsake. Softcover $30, deluxe hardcover with dust jacket and limitation plate $200. Ten of the 15 hardcovers are pre-ordered and the rest will go quickly, so reserve yours now. To order, contact ivan@pbagalleries.com.

Consignments welcome for PBA's December 2021 Comic Book sale. Top prices for Pre-Code Horror, Golden Age, Silver Age, original art and ephemera. Send inquiries to ivan@pbagalleries.com.