Walt Disney's Zorro ##1051
Dell Comics • Dell Four Color (Series 2)
Writer
John David Spiegle
Interior Artist
Alex Toth
Cover Artist
Photo Cover (Guy Williams)
Publication Date
October / December 1959
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the story 'Garcia's Secret' and 'The Little House that Wasn't There'. Based on the 1957 Walt Disney television series starring Guy Williams as Don Diego de la Vega / Zorro.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine roll/stress, blunting on all corners, a vertical crease on the right side of the cover, and significant edge wear. The Dell logo area shows minor color fading.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $50 | Graded (4.0): $80 - $110
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade copies range from $45 to $75 depending on eye appeal. High-grade (9.0+) copies can fetch over $400 due to Alex Toth interior art.
Grading Recommendation
Not highly recommended for professional grading in this condition unless for sentimental value. A professional press and clean could improve it to a 5.0, but the costs of grading may outweigh the market value increase.
Notable Features
Interior art by the legendary Alex Toth. Part of the prolific Dell Four Color anthology series. Photo cover featuring Guy Williams.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Dell publication. Distinguishable by the matte paper stock typical of the late 1950s and the specific color saturation of the Dell logo and photo cover.