Wyatt Earp ##10
Dell Comics • Wyatt Earp
Writer
Paul S. Newman
Interior Artist
Russ Manning
Cover Artist
Photo Cover (Hugh O'Brian)
Publication Date
May-July 1958
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Tie-in comic for the popular television series 'The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp' starring Hugh O'Brian. The main story 'Giant of Dodge City' features Wyatt Earp dealing with law enforcement challenges in the famous Western town.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good (CGC 2.0)
Condition Details
Extensive spine rolling and heavy spine stress with color breaks; visible moisture staining/tanning on the right edge; corner blunting and minor paper loss; multiple surface creases; notable pencil/ink writing near the 'Wyatt' logo; general shelf wear and aging consistent with 1950s newsprint.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10.00 - $20.00 | Graded (estimated mid-grade): $40.00 - $60.00
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade copies (VG) range from $15 to $35. High-grade specimens are rare but can reach $100+. This low-grade copy typically sells for under $20.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of CGC/CBCS grading would exceed the actual market value of the comic in this specific condition. Best kept as a reader copy or for personal collection.
Notable Features
Photo cover featuring actor Hugh O'Brian. Art by legendary Tarzan artist Russ Manning. Contains 'Authorized Edition' Dell logo notation. 10 cent price point.
Authentication Notes
Likely authentic. Printing registration on the Dell logo and the specific wear patterns on 1958 pulp paper stock are consistent with original Dell production of this era. No common reprints exist for this specific issue.