Inside Kung-Fu #July 1988 (Vol. 15, No. 7)
Curtis Publishing / CFW Enterprises • Inside Kung-Fu Magazine
Writer
Various (Includes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Robert Clouse, Dan Lee)
Interior Artist
Photography and Diagrams
Cover Artist
Bruce Lee (Photography)
Publication Date
July 1988
Cover Variant
Regular Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A special 15th Anniversary issue dedicated to Bruce Lee. Features include an exclusive interview with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar regarding his time with Bruce, a biography by Robert Clouse (Director of Enter the Dragon), and a 'What If' scenario regarding Dan Inosanto.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0 - 5.5)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks and ticks along the left edge. Edge wear on the top and bottom corners. Some surface scuffing is apparent on the black background. Minor color-breaking creases near the spine.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $20 - $40 USD; Graded: $80 - $120 USD (market for magazines is more niche than comics).
Recent Sales
Comparable Bruce Lee cover issues of Inside Kung-Fu from the late 80s typically sell between $15 and $35 depending on if the poster is still attached.
Grading Recommendation
Generally not recommended for professional grading unless the 'Free Full-Color Bruce Lee Poster' mentioned on the cover is still intact inside and the buyer is a Bruce Lee completionist. The value jump from CGC grading for 1980s martial arts magazines is currently low compared to the cost of the service.
Notable Features
15th Anniversary Issue; Newsstand UPC barcode; Features a free Bruce Lee poster (if included); Coverage of the relationship between Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Bruce Lee.
Authentication Notes
The magazine shows appropriate age-related wear for a 1988 publication. The UPC barcode is standard for newsstand distribution. Binding appears to be intact square-bound or heavy staple-bound common for this title.