Hugh O'Brian Famous Marshal Wyatt Earp ##13
Dell Comics • Wyatt Earp (Dell Four Color/Standalone series)
Writer
Unknown (Standard Dell Editorial)
Interior Artist
Russ Manning
Cover Artist
Photo Cover (Hugh O'Brian)
Publication Date
Sept-Nov 1958
Cover Variant
Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features stories based on the popular 1950s television series 'The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp' starring Hugh O'Brian. The main story 'Giant of Dodge City' follows Earp as he deals with a 'friendly enemy' in a classic Western lawman scenario.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible pencil markings/writing above the 'Wyatt' text. Notable color breaking spine stress and vertical creasing along the spine. Significant edge wear and blunting on the right-hand corners. Minor surface scuffing and overall cover dimming due to age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $25; Graded (CGC 4.0): $45 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade raw copies of this era Dell photo-covers typically range from $15 to $30 depending on the specific subject popularity. Wyatt Earp titles remain steady among Western collectors.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS services would exceed the market value of a 4.0 copy. It is best enjoyed as a raw collectible for a Western or Dell enthusiast.
Notable Features
Photo cover of Hugh O'Brian. Dell 'Four Color' lineage (though numbered in its own series here). Interior art by the legendary Russ Manning, known for his work on Tarzan and Star Wars.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1958 Dell production. 10-cent cover price is correct for the era. The aging of the newsprint and the specific 'Authorized Edition' copyright notice for 1958 Wyatt Earp Enterprises, Inc. are consistent with genuine copies.