The Outer Limits ##11
Dell Comics • The Outer Limits (1964 Dell)
Writer
Uncredited (Unknown)
Interior Artist
Uncredited (Unknown)
Cover Artist
Vic Prezio (Painted Cover)
Publication Date
April-June 1965
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Based on the classic sci-fi anthology television series created by Leslie Stevens. This issue features two main stories: 'The Voice from the Void' and 'The Capture'. It captures the eerie, suspenseful tone of the 1960s TV show.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and color-breaking ticks along the left edge. Price stickers (yellow) are adhered to the plastic bag or likely the cover itself, which impacts eye appeal. Corner blunting is evident on the top right. Minor surface wear and potential edge tanning visible through the bag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20; Graded (CGC 4.0): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar lower-mid grade condition generally sell for $10-$25 on platforms like eBay. High-grade copies (9.0+) are rare and command significantly higher premiums.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The current condition (approx. 4.0) and market demand for this specific issue do not justify the cost of CGC/CBCS fees. The value added would likely not exceed the grading costs.
Notable Features
Features a striking painted cover by Vic Prezio. Note the 12c price point and the Dell 'Pledge to Parents' logo on the inside cover (typical of the era). This is the penultimate issue of the original Dell run.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Dell publication. Features the distinct 12-605-506 product code beneath the price box. Paper stock shows age-appropriate oxidation (off-white pages). No indicators of a reprint or counterfeit.