Tono and Kono: The Jungle Twins ##14
Gold Key Comics (Western Publishing) • The Jungle Twins (Tono and Kono)
Writer
Uncredited / Unknown
Interior Artist
Uncredited / Unknown
Cover Artist
George Wilson (attributed)
Publication Date
September 1975
Cover Variant
Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the adventures of Tono and Kono, twin brothers in prehistoric or tribal jungle settings. This issue includes the stories 'Tembo the Avenger' and 'The Killer in the Village'. Key characters include the twins and various jungle fauna such as elephants (Tembo) and great apes.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good/Very Good (CGC 3.0)
Condition Details
Moderate to heavy spine wear with stress lines and color breaks; visible corner blunting and edge wear; pink price sticker on the left side of the front cover; potential moisture rippling/creasing on the right edge; soiling and color rubbing on the dark areas of the cover art.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $8.00; Graded (9.0+): $50.00 - $85.00 (Note: Value in this condition is nominal).
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-to-high grade copies of late-run Jungle Twins ranging from $10 to $25. Low grade copies often sell in bulk lots for under $5 each.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading exceed the market value of the book in this condition. Professional cleaning/pressing would not remove the permanent price sticker or repair significant spine damage.
Notable Features
Painted cover art; Gold Key logo with '90276-509' indexing code; 25 cent price point variant.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1970s Gold Key newsstand-style comic. Paper stock is standard newsprint of the era showing expected oxidation (browning) at the edges. Staple placement appears factory-original.