Turok Son of Stone ##67
Gold Key Comics (Western Publishing) • Turok Son of Stone Vol. 1
Writer
Paul S. Newman (uncredited)
Interior Artist
Alberto Giolitti
Cover Artist
George Wilson (painted cover)
Publication Date
June 1969
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover (Standard Newsstand)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Turok and Andar face a massive carnivorous dinosaur using a giant mountain-mounted crossbow. The issue features the stories 'Weapon of Fear' and 'The Long Descent.'
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and splitting along the lower spine; color-breaking vertical crease on the left side; blunted corners (especially bottom right); minor edge wear and surface scuffing; possible tanning of the back cover and interior pages given age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10.00 - $20.00; Graded (CGC 4.0): $45.00 - $60.00
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for mid-grade raw copies of this issue range from $12 to $25. High-grade (CGC 9.0+) copies can fetch over $150, but low-to-mid grade issues are common.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading and shipping would likely exceed the market value of the comic in this condition ($20 range). Better suited for a protective bag and board.
Notable Features
Features a classic painted dinosaur cover by George Wilson. Notable for being part of the long-running Gold Key era of the character before Valiant Comics acquired the rights in the 1990s. 15-cent price variant.
Authentication Notes
The item appears to be an authentic 1969 original based on the paper stock aging, the specific Gold Key logo typography, and the ink saturation of the painted cover. No signs of reproduction or counterfeiting are visible.