Weird War Tales ##78
DC Comics • Weird War Tales Vol. 1
Writer
J.M. DeMatteis, Bob Toomey
Interior Artist
Jerry Grandenetti, Dick Ayers, Romeo Tanghal
Cover Artist
Luis Dominguez
Publication Date
August 1979
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (Direct)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
An anthology horror-war comic featuring stories hosted by Death. This issue contains 'The Last Cavalry Charge!', 'The Dead-Beat' and 'The Long Way Home.' It features typical supernatural twists set against military historical backdrops.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and color-breaking ticks. Significant corner blunting on the top and bottom left. Visible edge wear. Likely page yellowing/tanning due to the era's paper quality. Large white price sticker or tape residue on the right side of the cover obscures part of the artwork.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 / Graded (9.0+): $45 - $60
Recent Sales
In the current mid-grade raw condition, this book typically sells for less than $10. High-grade (NM 9.4+) copies occasionally reach $40-$50 in professional slabs.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service (approx. $25-$40) exceeds the market value of the book in this condition. It is a common Bronze Age issue without major 'key' significance.
Notable Features
Features the recurring host 'Death' in his skeletal military uniform. This issue is from the late Bronze Age era of DC's mystery and war titles. It contains a UPC barcode in the bottom left, indicating a regular retail/newsstand distribution.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Bronze Age DC publication. The 35-cent price point matches the 1979 publication date. No signs of reproduction or counterfeiting are visible; wear patterns are consistent with authentic wood-pulp paper aging.