The Gallant Men ##1
Gold Key • The Gallant Men Vol. 1
Writer
Paul S. Newman
Interior Artist
Jack Sparling
Cover Artist
Photo Cover
Publication Date
October 1963
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A television tie-in comic based on the ABC TV series 'The Gallant Men'. The story follows a war correspondent and a platoon of American soldiers fighting in Italy during World War II. Key characters include Captain Jim Benedict and 1st Lt. Gilbert Young.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and creasing, corner blunting, visible edge wear, and significant surface wear on the back cover visible through the plastic. The cover colors remain somewhat vibrant but show age-related toning.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $25; Graded: $60 - $100 depending on final grade.
Recent Sales
Recent low-grade raw copies have sold for $10-15. Mid-grade copies occasionally reach $30. Graded 9.0+ copies are rare but can exceed $150.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for sentimental value. The potential market value increase is offset by the cost of grading fees for this specific title and its current visible condition.
Notable Features
First and only issue of the series. Features a photo cover of the cast from the 1962-63 television show produced by Warner Bros.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Gold Key 12-cent silver age printing. Correct 10085-310 stock number visible under the Gold Key logo. Paper stock shows appropriate age-related browning.