Doctor Solar, Man of the Atom #14
Gold Key Comics / Western Publishing • Doctor Solar, Man of the Atom Vol. 1
Writer
Paul S. Newman
Interior Artist
Frank Bolle
Cover Artist
Richard Powers
Publication Date
September 1965
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the story 'The Midas Monster.' Dr. Solar battles a threat where a strange 'Midas touch' turns his own atomic power against him. Solar is a scientist named Phil Sollar who gained nuclear-based powers after a lab accident.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine roll and stress lines. Blunted and rounded corners, particularly the top-right. Visible surface wear/scuffing on the cover. Creasing at the bottom-left corner. Slight discoloration/tanning on the white background areas.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $25; Graded: $60 - $80 (depending on grade efficiency)
Recent Sales
Recent 2024 raw sales for mid-grade copies fluctuate between $12 and $30. CGC 6.0 copies reaching approximately $100.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading in this condition. The cost of CGC/CBCS fees would likely exceed the market value of the book at a 4.0-5.0 grade level. Keep raw in a Mylar bag with a backer board.
Notable Features
Features a classic Painted Cover by Richard Powers (known for his sci-fi surrealism). Gold Key price code '10000-509' and 12c original cover price.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Silver Age Gold Key publication. The paper stock and ink wear consistent with 1965 printing. No signs of restoration or modern reproduction.