The Startlingly New Metal Men ##41
DC Comics • Metal Men Vol. 1
Writer
Mike Sekowsky
Interior Artist
Mike Sekowsky
Cover Artist
Mike Sekowsky
Publication Date
November 1969
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The Metal Men face a soft-reboot in this era known as the 'Mod' or 'Human' era where they took on human identities. In this issue, titled 'The Dreadful Hunt', the team continues their transition into their new status quo. Key characters include Gold, Iron, Lead, Mercury, Tin, and Platinum (Tina).
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good (CGC 2.0)
Condition Details
Significant spine wear with heavy stress lines and color loss, rounded corners, multiple creases (including color-breaking creases), soiling/yellowing of the cover, and potential edge tears. The staple area shows heavy wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15. Graded: $30 - $45 (though grading costs would exceed value).
Recent Sales
Copies in mid-grade (FN/VF) sell for $20-$40; low-grade copies often sell in bulk lots or for under $10.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC or CBCS services would significantly outweigh the market value of the book in this condition.
Notable Features
Part of the Mike Sekowsky 'relaunch' era where the Metal Men were given human appearances and secret identities. Features a 15-cent cover price common for the late Silver age/early Bronze Age transition.
Authentication Notes
The wear patterns, paper oxidation (yellowing), and print registration are consistent with a genuine 1969 DC national periodical publication.