Fightin' Army ##142
Charlton Comics • Fightin' Army Vol. 1
Writer
Uncredited
Interior Artist
Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, and others
Cover Artist
Charles Nicholas (pencils) & Vince Alascia (inks)
Publication Date
March 1979
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (Direct Market with UPC)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
An anthology-style war comic featuring several short stories from different fronts of World War II. It features the 'The Fightin' Army' recurring themes of heroism and the heavy cost of battle.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine ticks (some color-breaking), minor corner blunting on top right, some light edge wear, and possible slight yellowing consistent with Charlton paper stock from this era.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15. Graded 9.0+: $40 - $60.
Recent Sales
Issues in this run typically sell for $3-$10 in mid-grade; high-grade specimens from the late 70s Charlton era rarely exceed $25 unless extremely high grade (9.6+).
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading exceeds the current market value for this specific non-key issue.
Notable Features
Late Charlton era production. Features UPC barcode which was becoming standard for the time. This issue does not contain significant first appearances or key historical events in the series.
Authentication Notes
The cover shows typical Charlton 'matte' gloss level and thin newsprint paper stock. Logo and price (40 cents) are consistent with the March 1979 release cycle.