Weird War Tales ##61
DC Comics • Weird War Tales Vol. 1
Writer
Wyatt Gwyon (pen name for J.M. DeMatteis), Bob Toomey
Interior Artist
Dick Ayers, Romeo Tanghal, Frank Redondo
Cover Artist
Joe Kubert
Publication Date
March 1978
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition (Barcode visible in lower left corner)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
An anthology horror-war comic featuring 'The Last Cavalry Charge!' where a centaur armed with a machine gun battles a tank. It also features 'The Ghostly Guardian of the Galactic Gateway' and a 'Day After Doomsday' story narrated by Death.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and color-breaking ticks throughout the spine. Corner blunting on all corners, especially the top right. Moderate edge wear and a potential subscription crease or vertical spine roll. Surface scuffing visible on the dark areas of the tank illustration.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $12; Graded (CGC 4.0): $25 - $35
Recent Sales
Recent low-grade raw copies have sold for between $4 and $10 plus shipping. High-grade (NM 9.4+) copies generally sell for $60 - $80.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service (approx $25-$40) would likely exceed the final market value of a mid-to-lower grade Bronze Age anthology book.
Notable Features
Iconic Joe Kubert centaur cover. Newsstand edition with UPC barcode. Features early work by J.M. DeMatteis.
Authentication Notes
The item appears to be an authentic 1978 DC comic book. Paper oxidation (yellowing) is consistent with the era and the 35-cent price point is correct for the publication year.