Beyond the Grave ##12
Charlton Comics • Beyond the Grave Vol. 1
Writer
Various (Joe Gill/Steve Skeates)
Interior Artist
Steve Ditko
Cover Artist
Steve Ditko
Publication Date
December 1983
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A classic Bronze Age horror anthology. This issue features several supernatural stories including 'The Specter of the Sea' and 'The Thing in the Swamp'. It is notable for featuring artwork by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
A price sticker of $.50 is adhered directly to the center of the cover art. There is visible blunting and wear on the corners, several spine stress lines (some color-breaking), and general surface scuffing/shelf wear. The bottom edge shows some chipping.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $12.00 | Graded: $35.00 - $50.00
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in mid-to-high grade range from $8 to $15. Graded 9.0+ copies have sold for $60+ but lower grades are uncommon in census.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The cost of professional grading (CGC/CBCS) exceeds the current market value of the book in this condition, especially given the presence of a price sticker on the cover which is considered a defect.
Notable Features
Art by Steve Ditko. Charlton 'Group' logo variant. Features a UPC barcode (Direct Edition). This is one of the final issues of the series before Charlton ceased publication in the mid-80s.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Charlton Comics publication. The aging on the paper stock is consistent with 1983 production. Print registration on the blue masthead and Charlton logo appears standard for the era's budget publisher.