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Snafu 3

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Curated Atlas tales, timelines, and cover art notes.

Published November 1955 – March 1956
Issue Numbers 1 – 3
Total Issues 3
Notes

Magazine size "Mad" type publication.

Market Pricing

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How much is Snafu #3 worth? Current market pricing for Snafu #3 shows a latest graded sale of CGC 8.5 sold for $660 on February 17th, 2025.
Graded price ranges include CGC 8.5 $660 (1 comp).
Pricing data last updated June 29th, 2026.

Issue Information
Cover Date
March 1956
Sighted Date Stamp
DEC 22
 
Cover Credits
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Issue Overview

Snafu #3 was published in March 1956. It is part of the Snafu series, which ran from November 1955 to March 1956.

Atlas Tales indexes 40 stories for this issue, including "Low Lights In The World Of Sport." Indexed story credits include Joe Maneely and John Severin, among others.

Stories

Notes: Beauty Contest.
Notes: Re: coming attraction.
Notes: Cheesecake section.
Notes: Maneely with Severin?
Notes: Letter from Karvey Hurtzman.
Notes: Photos with drawn background.
Notes: Back cover.
Notes: Inside cover.
Notes: Ad parody.
Notes: By Mickey Spitoon.

Market Pricing

Last Updated 2026-06-29 07:35:04
Last Graded Sale CGC 8.5 sold for $660 on February 17th, 2025
Reported Sources Heritage Auctions

Graded Price Ranges

CGC 8.5 $660 (1 comp)
View Sold Comps (1)
Grade
Price
Date
Source
Link
8.5
$660
February 17th, 2025
Heritage Auctions

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