HAUNTED #NO. 17
Charlton Comics • Haunted (Vol. 1)
Writer
Joe Gill
Interior Artist
Tom Sutton
Cover Artist
Tom Sutton
Publication Date
July 1974
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (6p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Anthology of supernatural horror stories. Features 'The Grave Of Sadu-Hem', 'The Moon Is Red', and 'The Man Who Looked Back'. Hosted by Baron Weirwulf.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and color-breaking ticks throughout the left edge; significant corner blunting at top and bottom left; surface scuffing and horizontal creasing across the bottom; slight center edge wear; paper tanning typical of 1970s Charlton stock.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $12; Graded (9.0+): $60 - $90 (Note: UK variants may have slightly lower demand than US 25c editions unless for completionists).
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade raw copies of this issue range from $4 to $15 depending on the presence of the UK price mark versus the standard US cent mark.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (CGC/CBCS) would likely exceed the market value of a mid-grade copy. Excellent candidate for a Mylar sleeve and board.
Notable Features
Features evocative cover art by Tom Sutton. Notable for the 'UK 6p' price variant printed on the cover. Baron Weirwulf appearance.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1970s Charlton production. Correct masthead logo, Comics Code Authority seal, and specific Tom Sutton signature in the bottom right corner of the art. Paper shows expected age-related oxidation.