Jungle Action Featuring: The Black Panther ##17
Marvel Comics Group • Jungle Action Vol. 2
Writer
Don McGregor
Interior Artist
Billy Graham
Cover Artist
Gil Kane and Klaus Janson
Publication Date
September 1975
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This issue features the conclusion of the 'Panther's Rage' storyline. Black Panther (T'Challa) faces off against Erik Killmonger in a final showdown at Warrior Falls. It is a significant Bronze Age milestone in the development of Black Panther's lore.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good+ (CGC 4.5)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks with color breaking, noticeable blunting on the top and bottom right corners, minor edge wear, several color-breaking creases on the right side of the cover, and potential light surface soiling/aging throughout the yellow background.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $25; Graded (4.5): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in mid-grade range from $12 to $30. CGC 9.0+ copies command a premium ($150+), but lower grades remain affordable.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS submission plus shipping would likely exceed the market value of the comic in this specific mid-grade condition.
Notable Features
Climax of the 'Panther's Rage' arc, which was the first multipart serial in Marvel history. Featured a battle with Erik Killmonger and dinosaurs.
Authentication Notes
The comic displays authentic 1970s Bronze Age paper aging (tanning), standard 25-cent price point for the era, and correct color registration and staple placement for a Marvel book from 1975.