All New Beetle Bailey #No. 103
Charlton Comics • Beetle Bailey Vol. 1
Writer
Mort Walker
Interior Artist
Mort Walker
Cover Artist
Mort Walker
Publication Date
November 1973
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A humor anthology featuring the lazy Pvt. Beetle Bailey and his antagonist Sgt. Snorkel at Camp Swampy. The issue contains short gag strips and vignettes based on Mort Walker's long-running newspaper strip.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good/Very Good (CGC 3.0)
Condition Details
Moderate to heavy spine stress with color-breaking ticks; significant corner blunting; small chips/tears at the top edge of the cover; visible soiling and thumbing marks across the front surface; handwriting in blue ink ('Alburger' or similar) on the bottom right of the cover art; potential moisture staining or tanning along the edges.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $8.00; Graded (9.2+): $40.00 - $60.00 (in current condition, grading is not economically viable).
Recent Sales
Comparable low-grade copies of 1970s Charlton Beetle Bailey issues typically sell for $2.00 to $5.00 in bulk lots or discount bins. Higher grade copies (VF or better) can reach $15.00.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (approx. $25-$40) significantly exceeds the market value of a low-grade 1970s humor comic. The presence of ink writing on the cover and general wear limits the ceiling value.
Notable Features
Features the '20c / UK 6p' price variant; Comics Code Authority seal present; includes the signature/branding of Mort Walker.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1973 Charlton production; paper stock shows age-appropriate oxidation (tanning). No signs of modern reproduction or restoration observed.