Wild Western #No. 51
Atlas Comics (Marvel) • Wild Western Vol. 1
Writer
Stan Lee (various uncredited)
Interior Artist
Joe Maneely, Russ Heath, Chuck Miller
Cover Artist
Joe Maneely
Publication Date
September 1956
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Includes the Kid Colt story 'The Looters!' and the Ringo Kid story 'Duel in Durango!'. Features classic western anthology storytelling typical of the mid-50s Atlas era.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good / Very Good (CGC 3.0)
Condition Details
Moderate to heavy spine wear with multiple color-breaking stress lines and small tears; significant corner blunting especially at the bottom left; visible foxing and tanning along edge margins; general creasing throughout cover; minor chipping at the top and bottom edges.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $60 | Graded (3.0): $100 - $130
Recent Sales
Recent 3.0 to 4.0 copies have sold between $45 and $95 depending on the buyer market for Atlas-era westerns.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal preservation. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading would likely exceed the immediate market value gain for a 3.0 grade specimen.
Notable Features
Features the Atlas 'Globe' logo; Silver Age precursor; contains art by the legendary Joe Maneely, who was Stan Lee's favorite artist before his untimely death in 1958.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 10-cent price point. Paper stock shows age-appropriate oxidation. Printing registration and 'Comics Code Authority' badge are consistent with 1956 manufacturing standards.