Captain Savage and his Battlefield Raiders! ##16
Marvel Comics • Captain Savage and his Battlefield Raiders (Formerly Captain Savage and his Leatherneck Raiders)
Writer
Gary Friedrich
Interior Artist
Dick Ayers
Cover Artist
Syd Shores
Publication Date
September 1969
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (Standard 15c price point)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A Silver Age war story titled 'On Ice!' featuring Captain Simon Savage. The Battlefield Raiders face off against enemy forces in a snowy, arctic environment. Key characters include Captain Savage and his specialized squad.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate color-breaking spine stress, significant corner blunting at top/bottom right, heavy creasing on the right edge, noticeable surface dirt and light foxing on the white snowy areas, and a visible roll to the spine. The top edge shows minor chips.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20; Graded (CGC 4.0): $40 - $55
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade raw copies of this issue typically fall between $12 and $18. Graded copies in high grade (9.0+) can reach $100+, but low-to-mid grades usually sell for the cost of grading plus a small premium.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading (approx. $25-$40) would exceed the market value of the book in its current 4.0 (VG) condition. Only high-grade copies (9.0+) or key issues from this run are generally worthwhile for investment-style grading.
Notable Features
This issue is part of the later run where the title changed from 'Leatherneck Raiders' to 'Battlefield Raiders'. It features the classic 15-cent Silver Age cover price and the 'Marvel Comics Group' border art.
Authentication Notes
The item appears to be an authentic 1969 printing based on the age-appropriate paper oxidation (yellowing) visible at the edges, the specific ink saturation levels of the period, and the original 15-cent price box and 1960s-style Marvel logo.