The Outer Limits ##14
Dell Comics • The Outer Limits (Dell)
Writer
Unknown
Interior Artist
Unknown
Cover Artist
Vic Prezio
Publication Date
May 1967
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Anthology series based on the classic sci-fi TV show. This issue features the story 'The Thing in the Well' where a massive flying insectoid creature emerges from a deep well to terrorize a local couple.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good/Very Good (CGC 3.0)
Condition Details
Major surface tear on the front cover resulting in loss of paper/art (near the butterfly wing), significant spine roll, visible spine stresses, corner blunting, yellowish page tinting, and general edge wear.
Estimated Market Value
$10 - $25 (Raw)
Recent Sales
Similar mid-to-low grade copies have recently sold for approximately $15-$30. Higher grade NM copies can reach over $150, but current damage limits value.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The large surface tear/paper loss on the cover significantly devalues the book and would prevent a high technical grade, making the cost of grading exceed the trade value.
Notable Features
Featured story 'The Thing in the Well'; Dell 12-cent cover price; issue number 12-605-705; copyright 1967 Daystar-Villa Di Stefano.
Authentication Notes
The item appears authentic based on the characteristic 1960s Dell trade dress, aging of paper stock, and the specific Dell numbering code (12-605-705). No signs of modern reproduction.