Rawhide Kid #55/56
Editions Héritage • Rawhide Kid (French Canadian Series)
Writer
Larry Lieber
Interior Artist
Larry Lieber / Jack Kirby (reprints)
Cover Artist
Larry Lieber (pencils) and George Roussos (inks) - layout by John Romita Sr.
Publication Date
Circa 1974-1976
Cover Variant
Regular (Double Issue Format / Format Double)
Printing
First Printing (Heritage Edition)
Comic Description
A French-language Canadian reprint of Marvel's Rawhide Kid. This specific double issue contains two stories: 'Bataille en règle à la frontière!' (Showdown at the Border) and likely a secondary backup story or second issue reprint. It features Johnny Bart, the Rawhide Kid, in classic western gun-slinging adventures.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good / Fine (CGC 5.0 equivalent)
Condition Details
Visible ink writing (signature/scribble) over the word 'KID' on front cover. Significant spine stress and color breaking. Softness and blunting on the bottom-right corner. Slight edge wear and some scuffing on the black ink backgrounds.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $12.00 USD. Graded: $30.00 - $45.00 USD (though rarely graded).
Recent Sales
Heritage Marvel reprints typically sell in lots for $3-$8 per book. Individual high-grade copies of western titles occasionally reach $15-20 among specialized Canadian variant collectors.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The ink writing on the cover is a major defect that would result in a 'Qualified' grade or a significantly lowered numerical grade. The cost of grading exceeds the market value of the book.
Notable Features
Canadian Edition (En Français); 52 pages; includes a '2 numéros réunis en un seul' (2 issues in 1) logo; features the Editions Héritage 'EH' logo in top left.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Editions Héritage publication. These were distributed specifically in Quebec and French-speaking regions of Canada. The paper stock is typically lower quality (more newsprint-like) than contemporary US Marvel editions.