Swift Arrow ##1
Farrell Publications (Ajax-Farrell) • Swift Arrow Vol. 1
Writer
Unknown
Interior Artist
Unknown
Cover Artist
Attributed to Matt Baker
Publication Date
February/March 1954 (Date stamp Nov 27 1953)
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A classic Golden Age Western anthology featuring 'Lone Rider's Redskin Brother' stories. Focuses on the character Swift Arrow, a Native American hero, and his adventures in the Old West. Often categorized by collectors due to the association with Farrell's line and art style.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good (CGC 2.0)
Condition Details
Heavy spine wear with splitting, significant edge wear with tears, color-breaking creases, severe corner rounding, a visible date stamp on the 'S' of Swift, and a signature or name written in ink over the 'R' in Arrow. Possible small pieces missing from the left edge and visible foxing/yellowing.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $40 - $70; Graded (2.0): $100 - $130
Recent Sales
Low-grade copies of Golden Age Farrell westerns typically sell in the $30-$80 range depending on the artist; high-grade Matt Baker issues can fetch significantly more.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading due to the heavy condition issues (inks, stamps, total spine wear) unless the owner wishes to preserve it as a personal keepsake. The cost of grading would likely exceed the immediate value increase.
Notable Features
First issue of the series. Features a date stamp (Nov 27 1953) which was common for newsstands of the era. Contains Farrell's trademark high-adventure art style.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 10-cent Golden Age publication. The paper oxidation (yellowing) and the specific typography of the Farrell logo and 10c price point are consistent with 1954 production standards.