Yogi Bear #No. 4
Charlton Comics • Yogi Bear (Charlton Series)
Writer
Joe Gill (uncredited on cover)
Interior Artist
Ray Dirgo
Cover Artist
Ray Dirgo
Publication Date
May 1971
Cover Variant
Regular/Hanna-Barbera Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Anthology of humorous stories featuring the popular Hanna-Barbera character Yogi Bear and his sidekick Boo-Boo in Jellystone Park. Includes typical mishaps involving Ranger Smith, picnic baskets, and various woodland creatures.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and localized color-breaking creases; blunting on the top and bottom right corners; slight edge wear along the right periphery; minor surface soiling/foxing on the white background areas; slight misalignment of the cover wrap showing the interior page edge at the bottom.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20; Graded (CGC 4.0): $45 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade Charlton Yogi Bear issues range from $8 to $25 depending on specific condition and buyer interest in Hanna-Barbera nostalgia.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading would likely exceed the current market value of a mid-grade copy of this issue. Better kept in a bag and board for personal collection.
Notable Features
Features the 'Ray Dirgo' signature on the bottom left of the front cover; includes the 15-cent cover price variant; Silver/Bronze Age crossover period; classic Charlton 'C' logo.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears authentic based on the age-appropriate paper oxidation (yellowing visible on edges), staple placement, and standard ink saturation levels typical of 1970s Charlton print quality.