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Classics Illustrated 147 Ben Hur (1958) comic books

  • Issue #1
    Classics Illustrated 147 Ben Hur (1958) 1
    • Centerfold detached at one staple.
    • INTERIOR COMPLETE. 4 1/2" cumulative spine split. 2" tear on front cover. Cover detached. Mold. Cover oxidation.

    Ben Hur, 1st Printing, Painted Cover. Art by Joe Orlando. (HRN 147, with 11/58 date). At the time of Jesus, young Judah Ben-Hur, son of a prince of Jerusalem, had wealth, family and power. In a day he was stripped of this by Messala, a Roman. Through years of toil as a galley slave, Ben-Hur thought of nothing by vengeance. Then one day his wish was granted. He met Mesalla in a chariot race. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #4
    Classics Illustrated 147 Ben Hur (1958) 4

    Ben Hur, 4th Printing, Painted Cover. Art by Joe Orlando. (HRN 158). At the time of Jesus, young Judah Ben-Hur, son of a prince of Jerusalem, had wealth, family and power. In a day he was stripped of this by Messala, a Roman. Through years of toil as a galley slave, Ben-Hur thought of nothing by vengeance. Then one day his wish was granted. He met Mesalla in a chariot race. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #5
    Classics Illustrated 147 Ben Hur (1958) 5

    Ben Hur, 5th Printing, Painted Cover. Art by Joe Orlando. (HRN 167). At the time of Jesus, young Judah Ben-Hur, son of a prince of Jerusalem, had wealth, family and power. In a day he was stripped of this by Messala, a Roman. Through years of toil as a galley slave, Ben-Hur thought of nothing by vengeance. Then one day his wish was granted. He met Mesalla in a chariot race. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #7
    Classics Illustrated 147 Ben Hur (1958) 7

    Ben Hur, 7th Printing, Painted Cover. Art by Joe Orlando. (HRN 167, with 9/66 date). At the time of Jesus, young Judah Ben-Hur, son of a prince of Jerusalem, had wealth, family and power. In a day he was stripped of this by Messala, a Roman. Through years of toil as a galley slave, Ben-Hur thought of nothing by vengeance. Then one day his wish was granted. He met Mesalla in a chariot race. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #8A
    Classics Illustrated 147 Ben Hur (1958) 8A

    Ben Hur, 8th Printing, Painted Cover on SOFT paper. Art by Joe Orlando. (HRN 166, with Fall 1968 date). At the time of Jesus, young Judah Ben-Hur, son of a prince of Jerusalem, had wealth, family and power. In a day he was stripped of this by Messala, a Roman. Through years of toil as a galley slave, Ben-Hur thought of nothing by vengeance. Then one day his wish was granted. He met Mesalla in a chariot race. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #8B
    Classics Illustrated 147 Ben Hur (1958) 8B

    Ben Hur, 8th Printing, Painted Cover on STIFF paper. Art by Joe Orlando. (HRN 166, with Fall 1968 date). At the time of Jesus, young Judah Ben-Hur, son of a prince of Jerusalem, had wealth, family and power. In a day he was stripped of this by Messala, a Roman. Through years of toil as a galley slave, Ben-Hur thought of nothing by vengeance. Then one day his wish was granted. He met Mesalla in a chariot race. Cover price $0.25.