Aquaman Album #No. 1
K.G. Murray • Aquaman Album
Writer
Hanor Talbot
Interior Artist
Nick Cardy
Cover Artist
Nick Cardy
Publication Date
1971
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This is an Australian reprint giant-size issue containing several Aquaman stories. This issue reprints material from Aquaman #42 and #43 (1968), featuring Aquaman and Mera. It includes the story 'The Fearful Freak from the Deep!' featuring the characters Ocean Master and Black Manta.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking creases on the cover, significant spine wear with stress lines, blunting on the corners, and a price tag sticker in the upper right quadrant. The cover exhibit some surface wear and minor soiling.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $25; Graded: (High grades only) $50+
Recent Sales
Comparable Australian K.G. Murray reprints in mid-grade typically sell for $10-$20 USD depending on the market and collector interest in Silver/Bronze Age reprints.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading would likely exceed the market value of the comic in this condition, as it is a common Australian reprint edition rather than the original US DC Comics issue.
Notable Features
Australian reprint by K.G. Murray. 96 pages. Features the iconic Nick Cardy cover art originally from Aquaman #42. Notably includes a local contest advertisement on the bottom cover.
Authentication Notes
Consistent with K.G. Murray Australian reprints of the early 1970s. Note the specific price point (80c/90c) and the logo of the 'KGM' publisher in the top left circle. Paper quality is typical newsprint for the era.