Buck Rogers in the 25th Century ##13
Whitman / Western Publishing • Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (Whitman Series)
Writer
Uncredited
Interior Artist
Win Mortimer
Cover Artist
Uncredited (Painted Cover)
Publication Date
October 1981
Cover Variant
Whitman Edition (Bagged/Direct)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
In the story 'The Punishment Machine', Buck Rogers must deal with a deadly automated threat in deep space. Features classic sci-fi action based on the late 70s/early 80s TV series aesthetics.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and color-breaking ticks throughout the left edge; corner blunting at all four corners with significant wear on the bottom right; color chipping along the right vertical edge; surface scuffing and minor soiling visible in the white area of the logo and top margin; slight cover misalignment/roll.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $10.00; Graded (CGC 4.0): $25.00 - $35.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies of this mid-grade issue have sold between $4 and $12 on sites like eBay. High-grade (CGC 9.6+) copies of later Whitman issues occasionally reach $50-$80 due to lower distribution compared to early issues.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service exceeds the market value of the comic in this condition. It is a common back issue with moderate wear.
Notable Features
Whitman 3-pack variant. Features a photo-reference likeness of Gil Gerard as Buck Rogers on the cover art. Distinguishable by the Whitman logo (Smiling W) in the top left corner instead of the Gold Key logo.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1981 Whitman printing. Paper stock shows age-appropriate light tanning. Gloss level is consistent with 80s Western Publishing materials. Staples show minor oxidation but are original.