Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea ##2
Gold Key Comics • Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (1964 Series)
Writer
Uncredited (Unknown)
Interior Artist
Alberto Giolitti
Cover Artist
George Wilson
Publication Date
December 1964
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Based on the 1960s television series. In this issue, Admiral Nelson and the crew of the Seaview face man-made tidal waves as they are lured into a trap by the undersea fortress of the villainous Doctor Gamma.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good (CGC 2.0)
Condition Details
Numerous heavy color-breaking creases across the front cover; significant edge wear and corner blunting; visible spine splitting and stress; multiple nonoriginal red price stickers applied directly to the cover art; significant surface soiling and possible water damage indicated by the wavy texture on the right edge.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (CGC 2.0): $30 - $45
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for low-grade raw copies of issue #2 range between $8 and $12. High-grade copies (VF or better) can exceed $100, but low-grade copies are common.
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. The stickers and heavy creasing severely limit the potential grade.
Notable Features
Second issue in the Gold Key series. Features a classic painted cover by George Wilson. Notable for the early 12c silver age price point and the 'Doctor Gamma' storyline.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Silver Age Gold Key publication. Displays correct paper aging (tanning), 12c price mark, period-accurate indicia at the bottom right of the cover art, and characteristic Gold Key 'Key' logo in the upper left corner.