WEIRD #Vol. 3, #1
Eerie Publications • Weird (1966 Series)
Writer
Various (Archive Stories)
Interior Artist
Various (including Dick Ayers, Chic Stone)
Cover Artist
Bill Alexander
Publication Date
February 1969
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
An anthology of pre-code horror reprints from the 1950s, updated with new, gorier artwork. Features 'Nightmare Mansion' and 'Hissing Horror'. Eerie Publications was known for its 'Picto-Fiction' format and extremely graphic covers and interiors compared to mainstream comics of the era.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and surface wear. Corner blunting visible at bottom right and top left. Minor edge wear along the right side and slight color rubbing on the red background. Potential tanning on interior edges based on age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $35 - $60 / Graded (CGC 5.0): $100 - $140
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for mid-grade Eerie Publications range from $40 to $75 depending on cover gore intensity. Higher grades (9.0+) command significant premiums ($300+).
Grading Recommendation
Only worth professional grading if it benefits from a 'Press' to fix minor surface indentations. In current condition, the cost of grading and shipping may exceed the value added. Recommended for raw collection.
Notable Features
Iconic 'Acid Vats' cover by Bill Alexander. Higher cover price (35 cents) for the era. Significant for its use of graphic violence and gore which bypassed the Comics Code Authority.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Eerie Publications print. Characteristic high-gloss cover and pulp-quality interior pages. Staple placement and cover alignment are consistent with late 1960s independent printing standards.