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Classics Illustrated 147 Ben Hur (1958) comic books 1959 or before

  • 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.