Fightin' Army ##147
Charlton Comics • Fightin' Army Vol. 1
Writer
Joe Gill (credited internally)
Interior Artist
Charles Nicholas
Cover Artist
Charles Nicholas (pencils) & Vince Alascia (inks)
Publication Date
March 1980
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Late Bronze Age war anthology featuring stories of combat. This issue features the protagonist 'The Lonely War of Capt. Willy Schultz' and various World War II themed short stories typical of Charlton's military line.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress lines visible upon close inspection; slight corner blunting at bottom left; cover retains high gloss but shows minor handling wear; typical Charlton production values with slight color registration offset.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $12.00; Graded (CGC 8.0+): $45.00 - $65.00
Recent Sales
Comparable Bronze Age Charlton war titles typically sell for $3-$10 in ungraded mid-to-high grade condition.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS submission ($35+) outweighs the market value for this specific issue unless it is a sentimental piece or part of a registry set.
Notable Features
Features the Charlton 'C' logo with 40-cent price point. The issue contains a UPC barcode, which was standard for newsstand/direct distribution during this era of the early 80s.
Authentication Notes
Visually consistent with Charlton's late 70s/early 80s print quality, which often used lower-grade paper stock that is prone to yellowing (tanning) on the interiors.