Sad Sack ##270
Harvey Comics • Sad Sack Comics
Writer
George Baker
Interior Artist
George Baker
Cover Artist
George Baker
Publication Date
March 1979
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Humorous military-themed adventures of Sad Sack, a bumbling private in the United States Army. Features various short gag strips including appearances by Sarge and other base regulars.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and ticks; significant corner blunting; visible creasing on the bottom right corner; some yellowing/browning of the cover edges; likely tanning of interior pages based on age and grade.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded: $20 - $35
Recent Sales
Comparable high-issue number Sad Sack comics in mid-grade condition typically sell for under $10 in raw form on platforms like eBay.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service exceeds the market value of the book in this condition. This is a common Bronze Age humor comic with low collector demand.
Notable Features
Features the 35-cent price point and a UPC barcode, which characterizes the later run of the Harvey series. Cover depicts Sad Sack reading a 'Sad Sack and Stanley Sack' comic book (meta-reference).
Authentication Notes
The item appears to be an authentic 1979 Harvey publication. The paper stock and ink saturation are consistent with late 1970s chemical wood pulp paper used by Harvey Comics. No signs of restoration are visible through the bag.