Mighty Samson ##19
Gold Key Comics • Mighty Samson Vol. 1
Writer
Otto Binder
Interior Artist
Jack Sparling
Cover Artist
Morris Gollub
Publication Date
May 1969
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (Gold Key did not have separate variants at this time)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Mighty Samson, a hero in a post-apocalyptic New York (N'Yark), battles a two-headed reptilian monster. This issue features the story 'The City of the Sun-Goddess' and includes backup features like 'The Explorers'.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good/Very Good (3.0)
Condition Details
Obvious heavy spine stress with color-breaking ticks; significant cover creasing; corner blunting and rounding; edge wear and small tears; noticeable surface soiling and staining on the bottom left; visible yellowing of the cover stock.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (estimated 3.0): $30 - $45
Recent Sales
Low-grade copies (GD to VG) typically sell between $5 and $12 on platforms like eBay. High-grade copies (NM) can fetch $100+, but this copy represents the lower end of the market.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading fees and shipping would exceed the market value of the comic in this condition.
Notable Features
Post-apocalyptic setting; 15-cent price variant; characteristic Gold Key logo and painted-style cover aesthetic.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Gold Key issue from 1969. Visible wear is consistent with high-acid pulp paper used during this era; staple placement and ink saturation appear correct for the 10148-905 numbering system.