The Lone Ranger ##21
Gold Key Comics / Western Publishing • The Lone Ranger
Writer
Paul S. Newman (likely)
Interior Artist
Tom Gill
Cover Artist
Don Spaulding (Painted Cover)
Publication Date
January 1969
Cover Variant
Regular / Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features a classic Western story 'The Unmasked Man.' In this issue, the Lone Ranger’s secret identity is threatened as he must navigate a situation where he appears unmasked to his enemies. Includes Tonto.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good/Very Good (3.0)
Condition Details
Moderate to heavy spine wear with significant color-breaking stress lines and multiple 'ticks.' Notable corner rounding and blunting at all corners. Surface scuffing and minor creasing on the right side. The top left corner shows a minor paper pull/tear. Overall moderate shelf wear and handling marks.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 USD. Graded: $30 - $60 USD.
Recent Sales
Copies in mid-grade (5.0-6.0) typically sell for $15-$25. Low-grade reader copies like this one frequently sell in lots or individually for under $10.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of CGC or CBCS grading would exceed the final market value of the comic in this specific condition.
Notable Features
Painted cover by Don Spaulding. 15-cent cover price. Silver Age Gold Key publication featuring the 'See the Lone Ranger Unmasked!' teaser.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Gold Key edition. Correct paper stock for late 1960s Western Publishing printing; standard 'Key' logo present. Ink saturation matches the era's offset printing methods.