Outlaws of the West ##81
Charlton Comics • Outlaws of the West Vol. 1
Writer
Joe Gill
Interior Artist
Pete Costanza, Maurice Whitman
Cover Artist
Tom Sutton (attributed)
Publication Date
August 1980
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Anthology western featuring stories of frontier justice. This late-stage Charlton era usually includes reprints or stories involving characters like Kid Montana or the Gunfighter. Storylines typically involve cattle rustling, bank robberies, and gunfights.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible corner blunting on top and bottom right; spine shows several stress lines with color breaking; slight edge wear along the right side; potential minor foxing near the 'Outlaws' title based on visible discoloration; cover gloss appears moderate but aged.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (9.0+): $35 - $60
Recent Sales
Low-grade copies frequently sell in bulk lots for $2-$4; mid-grade individual copies sell for approximately $5-$10; high-grade slabs are rare and vary based on census availability.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading would exceed the fair market value of the book in this mid-grade condition. Best kept in a fresh bag and board for personal collection.
Notable Features
Includes UPC barcode (Direct edition); Bronze Age Charlton western; features the Charlton 'C' logo with 40-cent cover price.
Authentication Notes
Appearance is consistent with standard Charlton 1980 production quality including newsprint interior and slightly heavier cover stock; no signs of reproduction present.