Grimm's Ghost Stories ##22
Gold Key / Western Publishing Company • Grimm's Ghost Stories (1972-1982)
Writer
Uncredited (Standard for Gold Key anthologies)
Interior Artist
Uncredited (likely Jose Delbo or Jack Sparling based on era)
Cover Artist
George Wilson (attributed)
Publication Date
January 1975
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (Gold Key did not distinguish newsstand at this time)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A horror anthology title featuring supernatural tales loosely inspired by the 'Grimm' name. This issue features stories including 'The Specter's Hand' as depicted on the cover, involving a phantom arm haunting a trio of characters in a gothic setting.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fair/Good (CGC 1.5)
Condition Details
Heavy creasing throughout the entire cover surface; significant spine roll and multiple color-breaking spine stresses; rounding and blunting of all corners; visible shelf wear; moderate tanning of the interior pages visible at edges; light staining near the right edge; yellow '4' price sticker applied directly to the cover surface; top right corner chip/loss.
Estimated Market Value
Raw (as-is): $2 - $5; Graded (CGC 1.5): $15 - $25 (grading cost exceeds value)
Recent Sales
High-grade copies (VF or better) of this issue sell for $20-$40. Low-grade copies like this typically sell in 'reader' bundles or $1 bins.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (approx. $30+) significantly exceeds the market value of the book in this condition. It is best kept as a reading copy in a bag and board.
Notable Features
Features a classic George Wilson painted cover. 25-cent cover price. Gold Key logo at the top left. Notable for being part of the bronze age horror boom.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1970s Gold Key publication. Displays correct paper oxidation (yellowing) for the era and typical 'Gold Key' matte cover finish. Staple placement and Western Publishing copyright notice are consistent with original printings.