Outlaws of the West ##79
Charlton Comics • Outlaws of the West Vol. 1
Writer
Joe Gill (uncredited on cover)
Interior Artist
Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia
Cover Artist
Charles Nicholas (pencils) and Vince Alascia (inks)
Publication Date
July 1979
Cover Variant
Regular Edition / Newsstand (UPC present)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A classic western anthology featuring stories of frontier justice. This issue features the story 'The New Marshal' and 'The Last Gun'. It stars archetypal western outlaws and lawmen in the Twilight of the West era.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good/Very Good (CGC 3.0)
Condition Details
Significant rounding and blunting on all corners; heavy spine wear with numerous color-breaking stress lines; visible creasing on the bottom right corner; yellowing/tanning of the paper stock consistent with age; possible edge wear and minor surface scuffing visible through the poly-bag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $8.00; Graded (9.0+): $30.00 - $50.00 (Note: Low demand for this specific issue means graded copies are rare).
Recent Sales
Copies of late-run Charlton westerns in mid-grade typically sell for under $10.00. High-grade (9.6+) examples occasionally fetch a premium from set-collectors.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (CGC/CBCS) exceeds the current market value of the book in this condition.
Notable Features
Late Charlton era publication with 40-cent cover price; features a UPC barcode (Newsstand); Charlton 'C' logo on the top left; features a blend of new material and reprinted art common for Charlton during this period.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1970s Charlton publication. Features characteristic thin newsprint paper and slightly off-register color printing typical of Charlton's low-budget production standards.