Star Trek ##27
Whitman / Gold Key • Star Trek Vol. 1
Writer
Arnold Drake
Interior Artist
Alberto Giolitti
Cover Artist
George Wilson
Publication Date
December 1974
Cover Variant
Whitman Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The Enterprise crew investigates a group of ancient beings in suspended animation. The story features Captain Kirk, Spock, and McCoy dealing with the consequences of 'Frozen Sleep' in the depths of space.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and color-breaking ticks on left edge; minor corner blunting on top right; surface scuffing visible on the black header area; edge wear along the bottom; some light foxing or tanning consistent with age; possible thumb creases middle right.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $25; Graded (CGC 6.0): $45 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade Star Trek Whitman variants range between $12 and $30 depending on specific issue scarcity and eye appeal. Lower grades trade for under $10.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of CGC submission and shipping would likely exceed the final market value of a 6.0 grade. This is best kept as a raw collector's copy.
Notable Features
Features the Whitman 'W' logo in the top left corner instead of the Gold Key logo. Whitman variants were often sold in pre-sealed 3-packs, making high-grade copies slightly scarcer than standard newsstand counterparts.
Authentication Notes
Consistent with 1970s Gold Key/Whitman print quality. Features the 'W' logo and absence of a UPC bar code, correct for this era of Whitman distribution. Paper stock shows appropriate age-related off-white to yellowish tint.