Western Team-Up featuring The Rawhide Kid and the Dakota Kid ##1
Marvel Comics Group • Western Team-Up Vol. 1
Writer
Larry Lieber
Interior Artist
Larry Lieber
Cover Artist
Gil Kane
Publication Date
November 1973
Cover Variant
Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A Western anthology series featuring the adventures of the Rawhide Kid (Johnny Bart) and the introduction of the Dakota Kid. The story 'Ride the Lawless Land!' follows the duo as they are surrounded by outlaws and must shoot their way out of a trap.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and ticks; significant color-breaking crease in the bottom right quadrant; writing in pen/marker on the front cover ('1st Dakota Kid') inside a white circle; corner blunting; minor edge wear and surface scuffing visible through the polybag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw (with writing): $5 - $15. Graded (CGC 4.0): $35 - $45.
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for mid-grade raw copies range from $8 to $20. High-grade (NM 9.4+) copies occasionally reach $100+, but copies with significant cover writing face heavy discounts.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The ink writing on the cover is a major defect that severely limits the grade and marketability. The cost of grading would exceed the final market value of the book.
Notable Features
First issue of the series; first appearance of the Dakota Kid (Frank Larabee); Bronze Age Marvel Western; features '20c' price point.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic First Printing. The '20c' price, 02903 product code, and specific Marvel Comics Group header align with 1973 production standards. The ink writing is post-manufacturer defacement.