Wild Bill Hickok #No. 121
Gilberton • Classics Illustrated
Writer
Unknown (Adapted History)
Interior Artist
Unknown
Cover Artist
Unknown (Style of Norman Saunders)
Publication Date
July 1954 (Estimated for 25c edition)
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
Later Printing (Based on 25 cent price point; original was 15 cents)
Comic Description
A biographical account of the life of James Butler 'Wild Bill' Hickok, a famous folk hero of the American Old West known for his skills as a scout, lawman, and gunfighter. The story covers his exploits in the Civil War and his time in Deadwood.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and discoloration, visible corner blunting on the bottom right, slight yellowing of the cover edges, and minor surface wear/scuffing. Appears to be stored in a modern polybag with a backing board which helps maintain flatness.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $25; Graded (CGC 4.0): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Similar mid-grade Classics Illustrated reprints often sell in the $15 range on eBay; high-grade First Printings (HRN 121) command significantly more ($100+).
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading exceeds the market value for this specific 25-cent reprint edition in this condition.
Notable Features
25-cent price variant (Classics Illustrated used price points to denote later printings). Features historical western themes popular in the mid-1950s.
Authentication Notes
The logo placement, font for 'Wild Bill Hickok', and the 25c price box are consistent with authentic Gilberton Classics Illustrated reprints from the late 1950s/early 1960s.