Buck Rogers in the 25th Century ##14
Whitman / Gold Key • Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (1979 Series)
Writer
Paul S. Newman
Interior Artist
Frank Bolle
Cover Artist
Unknown (Likely an uncredited staff artist and/or photo element)
Publication Date
October 1981
Cover Variant
Regular Whitman Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Buck Rogers tangles with 'The Punishment Machine'. This issue continues the adventures based on the late 1970s television series starring Gil Gerard. As the second-to-last issue of the series, it features Buck Rogers and Wilma Deering in classic space-opera sci-fi scenarios.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Extensive spine stress and color-breaking ticks throughout the left edge; significant corner blunting; bottom right corner crease/peeling; surface scuffing and dirt accumulation; noticeable edge wear; dulling of cover gloss; overall structural integrity is low but intact.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded (9.0+): $30 - $50
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade Whitman Buck Rogers issues typically range from $2 to $10 in raw condition. High-grade slabbed copies rarely exceed $60.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading and shipping would significantly exceed the market value of the comic in this condition.
Notable Features
This is a Whitman branded edition (W logo in the top left corner), which were largely distributed in polybagged multipacks. Includes the 50 cent price point variant. Final issues of this run have lower print volumes than the earlier movie tie-in issues.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1981 Whitman printing. Features the specific square Whitman logo and distinct color saturation typical of the publisher's paper stock transition period in the early 80s.