Weird #Vol. 1, No. 6
Eerie Publications • Weird (1966 series / Magazine Edition)
Writer
Various (Archive reprints from 1950s horror comics)
Interior Artist
Various (including Ezra Jackson and Chic Stone)
Cover Artist
Bill Alexander
Publication Date
February 1967
Cover Variant
Regular Magazine
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A horror anthology magazine featuring gory reprints of Pre-Code horror stories. Key stories in this issue include 'The Hissing Horror,' 'Nightmare Mansion,' and 'Living Death.' Features the iconic 'Acid Vat' cover art.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and 'binding roll' along the left edge. Minor color loss along the spine and edges. Top left corner exhibits blunting and small creases. Significant surface wear typical of matte magazine stock from this era. Some light staining or foxing visible in the white 'Nightmare Mansion' logo area.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $50; Graded (CGC 4.0): $80 - $110
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade 1967 Eerie Publications magazines range between $25 and $60 depending on the specific horror cover art. Volume 1 issues command a slight premium over later 70s issues.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The current estimated grade (4.0) likely matches or is less than the cost of shipping and grading fees. Most collectors of Eerie Pubs look for raw copies to appreciate the interior pre-code horror reprints.
Notable Features
This is a 35-cent magazine format 'Picto-Fiction' publication. It is notable for the gruesome Bill Alexander cover art depicting figures dissolving in acid. Eerie Publications are known for taking 1950s stories and 'adding gore' to the artwork to bypass the Comics Code Authority.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic. The paper aging on the edges is consistent with 1960s pulpy magazine stock. Staple placement and cover gloss are consistent with Eerie Publication standards of the mid-60s.