Mandrake the Magician #6
King Comics • Mandrake the Magician Vol. 1
Writer
Dick Wood
Interior Artist
Don Heck
Cover Artist
Don Heck
Publication Date
July 1967
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Mandrake the Magician uses his hypnotic powers to fight crime alongside his companion Lothar. This issue features the story 'The New Master of the World' and a back-up story involving the character Derek.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and ticks visible through the polybag, corner blunting on top left and right, possible light creasing on bottom right, some surface scuffing and minor soiling on the yellow background, and a red circular price sticker or mark on the bottom right.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (9.0+): $60 - $100+
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in Mid-Grade (4.0-6.0) have sold for $8 to $12. Higher grade copies (8.0+) are rarer and can fetch $40+.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading would likely exceed the final market value of the book in this condition. It is a great reader/collector copy, but not a high-value investment piece.
Notable Features
Features Mandrake and Lothar. Classic King Comics era artwork by Marvel mainstay Don Heck. Notable for its 1960s 'Silver Age' adventure themes and the iconic sweating Mandrake cover.
Authentication Notes
The book appears to be an authentic 1967 King Comics production. The ink saturation on the yellow background and the specific typography of the 'King Comics' logo are consistent with originals from this era. No signs of reproduction or counterfeiting detected in this image.