Rawhide Kid ##105
Marvel Comics • The Rawhide Kid Vol. 1
Writer
Larry Lieber
Interior Artist
Larry Lieber
Cover Artist
Larry Lieber and Frank Giacoia
Publication Date
November 1972
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the story 'The Sinister Sons of Ma Morgan!' starring Johnny Bart (The Rawhide Kid). The Kid faces off against an outlaw matriarch and her gang of sons.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible circular red sticker on the upper right cover. Heavy blunting and wear on the bottom left and right corners. Spine shows multiple color-breaking stress lines. Overall cover gloss is diminished, and there appears to be general shelf wear and minor soiling.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20; Graded (CGC 4.0): $35 - $45
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade raw copies of this Bronze Age western title range from $8 to $22 depending on the presence of stickers or markings.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading and shipping would likely exceed the market value of the book, especially with the non-original price sticker on the cover and the moderate wear.
Notable Features
Includes a classic 20-cent cover price. This issue is part of Marvel's Bronze Age western line. Notable for the Larry Lieber artwork.
Authentication Notes
The item appears to be an authentic 1972 Marvel production with appropriate 'Marvel Comics Group' trade dress and contemporary newsstand pricing indicators. No signs of reproduction or counterfeiting.