Inside Kung-Fu #July 1988 (Volume 15, Number 7)
CFW Enterprises • Inside Kung-Fu: The Ultimate in Martial Arts Coverage!
Writer
Various (Includes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Robert Clouse, and Dan Lee)
Interior Artist
N/A (Magazine format featuring photography)
Cover Artist
Photo of Bruce Lee (likely a film still from Enter the Dragon or similar property)
Publication Date
July 1988
Cover Variant
Regular Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
15th Anniversary Issue featuring Bruce Lee on the cover. Key articles include Kareem Abdul-Jabbar discussing Bruce Lee, a biography segment by Robert Clouse, and an evaluation of who could have replaced Lee if Dan Inosanto had left the industry.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0 - 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks and slight corner blunting on the top left. Some surface rubbing on the black ink of the spine edge. Minor edge wear at the top. The barcode and price box appear clean.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $20.00 - $40.00; Graded (9.0+): $100.00 - $150.00
Recent Sales
Issues for the late 80s 'Inside Kung-Fu' usually sell between $15 and $35 depending on the subject matter; Bruce Lee covers command the highest premiums.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal collection. While high-grade Bruce Lee magazines have a niche market, the cost of grading often exceeds the market value of mid-to-high grade raw copies for this specific era.
Notable Features
Includes a 'FREE! Full-Color Bruce Lee Poster' (value is significantly lower if poster is missing). Features stories on NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and director Robert Clouse. Newsstand barcode present.
Authentication Notes
Genuine 1988 magazine layout. Visible newsstand barcode and '15th Anniversary' seal are consistent with the July 1988 print run. Paper stock appears to have standard age-appropriate oxidation on the edges.