Vampirella #45 - F- (5.5)

VAMPIRELLA #45 — F− (5.5)

Warren Publishing | September 1975 | “Special Summer Giant” Issue

Pure 1970s gothic sleaze, in the best way.

This oversized Special Summer Giant issue of Vampirella is a time capsule from the peak of bad-girl horror magazine culture — lurid covers, moody black-and-white interiors, and just enough literary ambition to keep things interesting.

Issue #45 is a true grab-bag showcase, featuring stories by Len Wein, Gerry Boudreau, and Budd Lewis, with art from Gonzalo Mayo, Esteban Maroto, José Ortiz, and others. The cover is a composite tribute to earlier Vampirella imagery, pulling vignettes from classic covers into one delirious collage.

84 pages of pulp horror, dark romance, and supernatural melodrama.

🛸 MAJ. PICTO’S GRADING NOTES

Grade: F− (5.5)

This is a solid reader copy with honest wear from age and handling.

Expect:

• Noticeable edge wear and corner rounding

• Spine stress and cover wear from reading

• Color still present with some dulling

• Interior complete and readable

• No major missing content observed

This isn’t a safe-queen — it’s a survivor. Worn, read, and real.

Perfect if you want the experience more than the investment slab.