Magnus Robot Fighter 4000 A.D. ##4
Gold Key Comics • Magnus Robot Fighter 4000 A.D. Vol. 1
Writer
Russ Manning
Interior Artist
Russ Manning
Cover Artist
Russ Manning
Publication Date
November 1963
Cover Variant
Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
In this issue, Magnus and Leeja Clarane go underwater to battle a rogue robot shark and an undersea 'Think-Rob'. This series is set in North Am in the year 4000 where humans have become overly dependent on robots.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fair/Good (CGC 1.5)
Condition Details
Highly visible adhesive tape repair at the top center cover. Moderate to heavy spine wear with color-breaking creases. Significant corner blunting and edge wear. Notable yellow price sticker residue/sticker on the bottom left. Creasing throughout the cover and probable foxing based on age and visible surface wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20 USD. Graded: Very limited value increase due to the extensive tape damage which typically nets a 'Qualified' or very low numerical grade.
Recent Sales
High-grade copies of this issue can reach $100+, but low-grade/damaged copies frequently sell in bulk lots or for under $15 in the current market.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The presence of tape is a major defect in the eyes of CGC/CBCS and often prevents a blue label (Universal) grade. The cost of grading exceeds the market value of the book in this condition.
Notable Features
Early Silver Age appearance of Magnus; Iconic painted-style cover by Russ Manning. Notable for the '12c' price point typical of the era.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Gold Key publication. Features the characteristic 'Key' logo and the 10046-311 product code on the cover. Paper stock shows age-appropriate tanning.