Weird War Tales #No. 15
DC Comics • Weird War Tales Vol. 1
Writer
Raymond Marais, Maxene Filer
Interior Artist
Russ Heath, Luis Dominguez, Sam Glanzman
Cover Artist
Luis Dominguez
Publication Date
July 1973
Cover Variant
Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
An anthology horror-war comic hosted by Death. This issue features stories including 'The Pool!' and 'The Ghost of the Gotha!' involving supernatural elements during World War I and World War II.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine- (5.5)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and localized color-breaking ticks along the left edge. Minor corner blunting on the top and bottom right. Slight surface wear on the red title area. Some minor edge wear and light yellowing consistent with age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $25; Graded (CGC 5.5): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade copies of this issue range from $12 to $30 depending on specific eye appeal and spine integrity.
Grading Recommendation
Generally not recommended for professional grading unless the collector desires encapsulation for a complete set. The costs of grading would likely exceed the immediate market value increase for a F- grade copy.
Notable Features
Features a striking skull-in-the-clouds cover by Luis Dominguez. This issue belongs to the highly collectible Bronze Age run of DC horror/war hybrids.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears authentic based on the 20-cent price point, correct DC logo for the 1973 period, high-quality printing registration, and natural paper aging characteristics.