Tales of the Uncanny #Book Three
Image Comics • 1963
Writer
Alan Moore
Interior Artist
Rick Veitch
Cover Artist
Rick Veitch
Publication Date
June 1993
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A pastiche of Silver Age Marvel comics, specifically mimicking the Dr. Strange and Spider-Man dynamic. Features characters like N-Man and the Fury. Part of Alan Moore's six-issue '1963' miniseries.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (CGC 9.4)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible on left edge; corners appear sharp with very slight blunting on bottom right; cover gloss is excellent with no visible color-breaking creases.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5-$10; Graded (9.8): $40-$60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies sold for approximately $3-$8 on eBay; 9.8 graded copies have sold in the $45-$55 range.
Grading Recommendation
Generally not recommended for professional grading unless a high personal value is attached; the cost of grading often exceeds the market value of the comic in this tier unless it is a guaranteed 9.8.
Notable Features
Written by Alan Moore; art intentionally mimics the Steve Ditko style of the early 1960s; includes fake vintage ads and a period-accurate editorial style.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1993 Image Comics production. Higher quality paper stock than actual 1960s books, but mimics the aesthetic perfectly. No signs of reproduction or counterfeiting.