WEIRD #Vol. 2, #10
Eerie Publications • Weird (1966-1981)
Writer
Various (including E.C. Publications reprints)
Interior Artist
Various (Ezra Jackson, Chic Stone, Dick Ayers)
Cover Artist
Carl Burgos (Attributed)
Publication Date
December 1968
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A classic horror magazine (B&W interior) featuring stories such as 'Torture Garden', 'Idol of Evil', and 'Death on Ice'. Eerie Publications was known for its 'shudder pulp' style, often reusing and redrawing public domain or Fawcett/Harvey horror stories with increased gore.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and soft creasing along the spine, blunted corners (especially top right/bottom right), minor edge wear, several color-breaking ticks on the left edge, and light surface soiling. Possible subscription crease or vertical alignment issue common for Eerie mags.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $35 - $60; Graded (CGC 4.0): $80 - $120
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade late 60s Weird copies range from $40 to $75 depending on cover gore severity. Higher grade copies (8.0+) can exceed $300.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading unless sentimental. The shipping/encapsulation costs would likely exceed the value increase in this condition (VG). A clean and press might push it to a 5.0, but cost-benefit remains low.
Notable Features
Pre-Code horror story redrafts; Graphic cover depicting surgery/mutilation; 35 cent cover price; Picto-Fiction branding.
Authentication Notes
Authenticity is high. Printing quality shows typical late 60s magazine newsprint characteristics; staple placement is standard for the publication's larger magazine size.