Captain Atom ##83
Modern Comics • Captain Atom (Modern Comics Reprint)
Writer
Gary Friedrich
Interior Artist
Steve Ditko
Cover Artist
Steve Ditko and Rocke
Publication Date
October 1978
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features adventures of Charlton Comics heroes Captain Atom and the Blue Beetle, originally published by Charlton and reprinted here by Modern Comics in the late 1970s.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress lines with minor color breaks, slight corner blunting, minor edge wear along the top and right margins, mild paper tanning typical of 1970s newsprint, and clean staples with no rust visible.
Estimated Market Value
Raw value: $15 - $30. Graded (CGC 6.0): $40 - $60.
Recent Sales
Recent sales for Modern Comics reprints from this era in mid-grades generally range between $20 and $50 depending on platform and buyer demand.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally recommended for professional grading unless part of a personal collection or high-grade run, as the grading and shipping fees would exceed the raw market value for a Fine grade copy.
Notable Features
Modern Comics reprint edition featuring art by legendary creator Steve Ditko, including both Captain Atom and Blue Beetle features.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic 1978 Modern Comics reprint with correct paper stock, standard newsprint interior, and appropriate Modern Comics branding on the upper left corner.