Bugs Bunny ##225
Whitman / Western Publishing • Bugs Bunny Vol. 1
Writer
Uncredited
Interior Artist
Uncredited
Cover Artist
Uncredited (Standard Whitman/Gold Key staff artist)
Publication Date
March 1981
Cover Variant
Regular Whitman Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Anthology of short stories featuring Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, and other Looney Tunes characters. Typical Bronze Age humor stories published for the newsstand and multipack markets.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good/Very Good (CGC 3.0)
Condition Details
Extensive spine stress and color-breaking creases along the entire left edge. Heavy edge wear and corner blunting. Significant creases on the right side of the cover. Soiling and surface wear visible, particularly on the white/light blue areas. Small tears and paper loss along the top edge.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $8.00 / Graded (CGC 3.0): $25.00 - $35.00
Recent Sales
Comparable Whitman issues from this era in mid-to-low grade typically sell in bulk lots or for under $10 individually at retail.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading. The cost of the grading service ($25+) significantly exceeds the market value of the comic in this condition.
Notable Features
Whitman logo variant (common for this era). Distinguishable from Gold Key counterparts by the Whitman logo in the top left corner.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Whitman printing. Features characteristic period-accurate newsprint interior pages and matte cover stock. No signs of restoration or counterfeiting.