Sorcery ##11
Red Circle Comics Group (Archie Comics imprint) • Sorcery (Vol. 1)
Writer
John Albano
Interior Artist
Vicente Alcazar, Gray Morrow
Cover Artist
Gray Morrow
Publication Date
February 1975
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
An anthology horror series featuring 'Monster on My Back' where an occult shop is protected by a demon guardian. The story follows a man who attempts a theft and finds himself literally haunted by a creature that won't let go.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and color-breaking ticks along the left edge. Minor corner blunting on the top right. Some surface wear and potential light tanning along the right edges. The cover remains bright with good registration, but handling wear is evident.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $25; Graded (CGC 9.0+): $60 - $120
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for mid-grade copies range from $12 to $18. High-grade copies (9.0+) occasionally reach $75+ due to low census counts for Red Circle bronze age horror.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless a high 9.0+ is expected. The current estimated grade of 6.0-7.0 does not provide a significant return on investment after grading fees. Pressing could improve the grade slightly by removing non-color-breaking dimples.
Notable Features
Features the Red Circle branding, which was Archie Comics' attempt at more mature horror in the 1970s. Includes work by acclaimed artist Gray Morrow. Bronze Age horror semi-key.
Authentication Notes
Authentic copy. Displays period-accurate 25-cent price point and 'Approved by the Comics Code' seal. Paper texture and ink saturation (especially the yellow background) are consistent with 1975 newsstand printing.