{"product_id":"vintage-dark-shadows-horror-comic-book-gold-key-1-classic-tv-1968","title":"Vintage DARK SHADOWS Horror Comic Book Gold Key #1 Classic TV 1968","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage DARK SHADOWS Comic Book Gold Key #1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic 1960s TV Memorabilia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e1968 Dark Shadows #1 Gold Key Comic with Original Barnabas Collins Poster Insert\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA scarce and exceptionally desirable piece of vintage television and horror memorabilia, this is the premiere 1968 issue of \u003cem\u003eDark Shadows\u003c\/em\u003e from Gold Key Comics—complete with its original giant Barnabas Collins poster still inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing Jonathan Frid as the legendary vampire Barnabas Collins, the dramatic photo cover immediately captures the gothic atmosphere that made \u003cem\u003eDark Shadows\u003c\/em\u003e a television phenomenon. Inside is the full-length comic adventure, written by Don Arneson and illustrated by Joe Certa, along with the prized Barnabas Collins pull-out poster—an insert frequently removed, displayed, damaged, or lost over the decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe survival of the original poster makes this example far more complete and collectible than the typical copy found today\u003c\/strong\u003e. The poster features a striking image of Jonathan Frid in character, creating a remarkable crossover collectible for fans of classic horror, vintage comics, cult television, vampires, and 1960s pop culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished by Gold Key in 1968, this historic first issue launched a 35-issue comic-book series inspired by Dan Curtis’s groundbreaking ABC gothic drama. More than half a century later, Barnabas Collins remains one of television’s most recognizable and beloved supernatural characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe comic displays honest age and handling consistent with an original 1968 publication, while the rare poster insert remains present inside. Please examine the photographs carefully for the exact condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderfully atmospheric survivor from the golden era of television horror—and a difficult opportunity to acquire the first \u003cem\u003eDark Shadows\u003c\/em\u003e Gold Key comic with its most important original bonus still intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e* Like any genre of collecting, condition is King. \u003c\/strong\u003e A beat up #1 issue might sell for $20.  But a high grade 8-9 will sell for over $2000!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:  \u003c\/strong\u003e Very Fine.  Just some minor stress at spine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e* See enlargeable images\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn iconic first issue from the beginning of a television legend—and a genuine piece of 1960s TV history.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CVTreasures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55228506636567,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0882\/6781\/7239\/files\/Dark-Shadows.jpg?v=1789419490","url":"https:\/\/www.cvtreasures.com\/products\/vintage-dark-shadows-horror-comic-book-gold-key-1-classic-tv-1968","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}