Weird War Tales ##28
DC Comics • Weird War Tales Vol. 1
Writer
Arnold Drake, Robert Kanigher
Interior Artist
Luis Dominguez, Alex Toth
Cover Artist
Luis Dominguez
Publication Date
August 1974
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Anthology of supernatural and horror war stories hosted by Death. Features 'The Giant of Omaha Beach' and 'The Longest Day'. This issue mixes World War II combat scenarios with weird/fantasy elements.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stressing with color-breaking ticks; blunting on all four corners, especially the bottom right; visible edge wear along the left and right margins; surface scuffing on the black ink background; slight color fading on the yellow landscape.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20; Graded (CGC 4.0): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in mid-grade range from $12 to $25. High-grade (CGC 9.6+) copies can reach $150+ due to the classic Luis Dominguez cover.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal collection preservation. The cost of grading (approx $30-50) likely exceeds the market value of the comic in this specific condition.
Notable Features
Features a classic 'Giant' cover by Luis Dominguez. Notable for the Alex Toth interior art on the story 'The Longest Day'. 20-cent cover price variant.
Authentication Notes
The comic exhibits authentic 1970s DC paper stock (newsprint) and the expected matte finish with color bleed typical of the era. No signs of reproduction or restoration visible.