The Shadow ##10
DC Comics • The Shadow Vol. 1
Writer
Denny O'Neil
Interior Artist
Frank Robbins
Cover Artist
Michael Wm. Kaluta
Publication Date
May 1974
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the story 'Night of the Killers'. The Shadow investigates a mystery involving a syndicate of assassins targeting his agents. Key characters include Kent Allard (The Shadow) and Margo Lane.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and color-breaking ticks along the left edge. Minor corner blunting on the top right. Some surface wear/scuffing identifiable in the dark ink regions. Slight yellowing of the cover edges consistent with Bronze Age newsprint stock.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $25 | Graded (9.0+): $60 - $120
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw mid-grade copies range between $8 and $15. High-grade CGC 9.6 copies have reached $150 in recent auctions.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless a press results in a 9.4 or higher. The cost of grading currently exceeds the market value of a raw mid-grade copy. A professional clean and press would improve the 'Fine' appearance but likely won't overcome the spine ticks.
Notable Features
Cover art by the legendary Michael Wm. Kaluta, known for his definitive take on the pulp character. This issue is part of the highly acclaimed 1970s Bronze Age run. Features the 'DC Line of Super-Stars' logo and 25-cent price point.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1974 DC publication. Paper stock shows appropriate age-related tanning on edges. The 'MW Kaluta' signature is characteristic of the artist's work for this series.