The Destructor ##4
Atlas Comics (Seaboard) • The Destructor Vol. 1
Writer
Archie Goodwin
Interior Artist
Steve Ditko (pencils), Wally Wood (inks)
Cover Artist
Steve Ditko
Publication Date
August 1975
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The Destructor (Jay Hunter) travels to a hidden underground civilization where he battles primitive sub-terrestrial beings. This was the final issue of the series before Atlas Comics (Seaboard) ceased publication. Key characters include Jay Hunter (Destructor) and his father, Simon Hunter.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress/ticks; heavy blunting and wear on the upper right corner; minor edge wear along the top; slight surface scuffing visible on the black header area; corners show rounding; likely off-white pages based on age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15. Graded (9.0+): $40 - $70.
Recent Sales
The series has low demand; recent raw copies in mid-to-high grade typically sell for under $10. High-grade slabbed copies rarely exceed $100 unless at a 9.8 grade.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading would exceed the final market value of the comic. The visible corner wear and spine ticks suggest a mid-grade result, making it a better candidate for a personal collection in a bag and board.
Notable Features
Features the legendary art team of Steve Ditko and Wally Wood. It is also the final issue of the series. Published by the short-lived 1970s Seaboard period of Atlas Comics.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears authentic with correct 25-cent price point for 1975, age-appropriate paper oxidation, and period-accurate color printing. No signs of reproduction or counterfeiting are visible.