Bonanza ##2
Gold Key Comics / Western Publishing • Bonanza (Gold Key Series)
Writer
Unknown (Likely Western Publishing Staff)
Interior Artist
Tom Gill
Cover Artist
Photo Cover (Cast Members)
Publication Date
January 1963
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Adapted from the hit NBC television series, the comic follows the adventures of the Cartwright family—Ben, Adam, Hoss, and Little Joe—as they protect their Ponderosa ranch in Nevada during the 1860s. This issue features the story 'The Choice'.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible surface scuffing and handling wear on the black background areas, spine stress lines including color-breaking ticks, moderate corner blunting on all four corners, and potential slight tanning of the paper edges based on age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10.00 - $20.00; Graded (CGC/CBCS 4.0): $40.00 - $60.00
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for mid-grade raw copies of this issue range from $12.00 to $25.00. High-grade (NM) copies can exceed $100.00.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of third-party grading typically exceeds the market value of a 4.0 copy for this specific title. It is best kept in a bag and board for personal collection.
Notable Features
Early Gold Key issue; features a photo cover of the cast: Lorne Greene, Pernell Roberts, Dan Blocker, and Michael Landon.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears to be an authentic 1960s Gold Key publication. It features the standard 'Gold Key' logo in the top left and characteristic cover gloss for the era. No signs of reproduction or counterfeiting are present.