Classics Illustrated: Robin Hood #No. 7
Gilberton • Classics Illustrated
Writer
Alexandre Dumas (Adapted)
Interior Artist
Louis Zansky
Cover Artist
Unknown (Painted Cover)
Publication Date
Original 1942 (Later Reprint)
Cover Variant
Painted Cover (Later HRN Edition)
Printing
Later Printing (HRN unknown without back cover scan)
Comic Description
An illustrated adaptation of the legend of Robin Hood, following the outlaw of Sherwood Forest as he fights the Sheriff of Nottingham and helps the poor. This version is based on the literary work by Alexandre Dumas.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good/Very Good (CGC 3.0)
Condition Details
Heavy creasing across the top right corner and along the spine. Significant spine stress and color breaking. Visible corner blunting and edge wear on the bottom right. Minor staining/foxing on the white title areas. Surface scuffing and horizontal fold lines.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $15.00 | Graded: $30.00 - $50.00
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for mid-grade late HRN reprints of #7 range from $8 to $20 depending on the specific edition.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading. The comic is a later reprint in low-to-mid grade condition. The cost of grading would exceed the market value of the book.
Notable Features
Features the 15 cent price point and painted cover art. Classics Illustrated are highly collected by 'Highest Reaches Number' (HRN) found on the back cover; this issue is a later reprint of the original 1942 line-drawn version.
Authentication Notes
The paper stock appears consistent with mid-century pulp used for commercial adaptations. No signs of restoration or counterfeiting are apparent; however, internal page browning is likely.