Edgar Rice Burroughs' Tarzan ##124
Dell Comics • Tarzan Vol. 1 (Dell)
Writer
Gaylord DuBois
Interior Artist
Jesse Marsh
Cover Artist
Morris Gollub
Publication Date
May-June 1961
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Tarzan and the Waziri battle warriors of the Walled Valley. The issue also includes stories featuring Boy and the Brothers of the Spear. The Waziri are portrayed as Tarzan's allies in a conflict against a secluded tribal group.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good (CGC 2.0)
Condition Details
Significant spine wear and splitting, heavy edge wear with multiple small tears and creases, substantial paper loss/chips on the bottom right and top center edges, rounded corners, and visible surface scuffing. Heavy tanning consistent with age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $12.00; Graded (CGC 2.0): $25.00 - $35.00
Recent Sales
Low-grade raw copies of this era typically sell for under $10. High-grade (9.0+) copies can reach over $100, but such condition is rare for this issue.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The cost of professional grading (CGC/CBCS) would exceed the market value of the comic in this condition. It is a 'reader copy' best kept in a bag and board for personal enjoyment.
Notable Features
Painted cover by Morris Gollub. Features the Waziri tribe. Typical Dell 10-cent era silver age issue with non-glossy, high-acid paper stock susceptible to edge chipping.
Authentication Notes
Authentic vintage Dell publication. Matches the 10-cent cover price and specific layout of the 1961 Dell lineup. No signs of reproduction; paper aging and wear patterns are consistent with authentic 1960s newsprint.