Buck Rogers in the 25th Century ##16
Whitman / Gold Key (Western Publishing) • Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
Writer
Paul S. Newman
Interior Artist
Al McWilliams
Cover Artist
Joe Staton (attributed) / Al McWilliams
Publication Date
May 1982
Cover Variant
Whitman Edition (Standard for this issue)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Buck Rogers is captured and sold at a slaver's market to the highest bidder. The story features Buck attempting to escape extraterrestrial captivity alongside other strange alien species. This series was a licensed adaptation based on the 1979 television series starring Gil Gerard.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good / Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks; significant blunting and wear on the bottom left and top left corners; minor edge wear and surface scuffing; possible light tanning near the edges; general shelf wear from storage in a loose poly bag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $12 | Graded (estimated 5.0): $30 - $45
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade raw copies of this issue range from $4 to $10. High-grade (NM) copies occasionally reach $20-$25 due to low census and Whitman distribution rarity.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading exceeds the current market value of a mid-grade copy. This issue is best kept as a raw collectible for fans of the Bronze Age series.
Notable Features
Whitman Logo edition (Issue #16 was part of the final run of the series produced by Western Publishing); features the 'Slaver's Market' cover theme; 60 cent price variant.
Authentication Notes
Authentication likely genuine; features correct Whitman logo branding, Western Publishing copyright details (1982 Robert C. Dille), and period-accurate color printing and paper stock typical of 1980s newsstand/bagged products.