Magnus Robot Fighter 4000 A.D. ##4
Gold Key Comics • Magnus Robot Fighter 4000 A.D. Vol. 1
Writer
Russ Manning
Interior Artist
Russ Manning
Cover Artist
Russ Manning
Publication Date
November 1963
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Magnus and Leeja Clane go underwater to search for a 'Think-Rob'. The story continues Magnus's crusade to protect North Am from rogue robots in the year 4000. Features the backup story 'The Alien' (Chapter 4).
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good/Very Good (CGC 3.0)
Condition Details
Significant spine stress with color-breaking creases; heavy wear on the left edge/spine; bottom left corner truncation/chipping; visible surface scuffing and multiple non-color-breaking creases throughout the field; noticeable blunting on all corners; top-right corner shows significant wear; aged paper appearance.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $50; Graded (3.0): $60 - $80. High-grade copies (9.0+) can exceed $600.
Recent Sales
Recent sales of lower-grade raw copies vary between $25 and $45 depending on the buyer. Mid-grade (6.0) copies sell for approximately $120.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading in this condition. The cost of CGC/CBCS fees plus shipping would likely equal or exceed the market value of a 3.0 grade. Best kept as a 'reader' copy or in a protective bag/board.
Notable Features
Painted cover art by Russ Manning. Early Silver Age Gold Key key series. Features Leeja Clane.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Gold Key edition from 1963. Displays characteristic 'Gold Key' logo in upper left and the 12-cent price point. Paper aging and ink absorption are consistent with 60-year-old newsprint stock from Western Publishing.