JET POWER #No. 1
I.W. Enterprises (I.W. Publications / Super Comics) • Jet Power
Writer
Gardner Fox
Interior Artist
Bob Powell
Cover Artist
Unknown (likely based on Bob Powell's original art)
Publication Date
1958 (est.)
Cover Variant
Regular (I.W. Reprint)
Printing
Reissue (First I.W. Printing)
Comic Description
Science fiction adventures featuring Jet Power and his lab-based team. This issue is a reprint of material originally published by Magazine Enterprises in 1951. It includes early atomic-age sci-fi tropes, rocket ships, and heroic pilots.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking vertical crease along the spine and through the 'reissue' text; corner blunting at bottom right; spine stress marks; significant yellowing of the cover stock; minor soiling and discoloration near edges.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $60 | Graded: $100 - $150 (Note: I.W. reprints have a niche market and are generally less valuable than the original Magazine Enterprises versions.)
Recent Sales
Copies of I.W. reissues in mid-grade typically sell in the $40-$75 range. The original 1951 Magazine Enterprises No. 1 in similar condition sells for significantly more ($200+).
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal preservation. The 'reissue' status and current condition (VG 4.0 range) mean the cost of grading and shipping would likely exceed the immediate market value gain.
Notable Features
Contains the 'reissue' text on the bottom left of the cover. Significant as part of the I.W. Enterprises line, known for taking excess/unclaimed inventory from defunct publishers and reprinting them without permission/licensing in some cases (Gray Area issues). Original 10-cent price mark.
Authentication Notes
The 'I.W.' logo in the top left triangle and the printed 'reissue' text are the primary authentication markers for this specific 1958 version. Standard newsprint paper stock for the era looks consistent with age.