Submarine Attack ##29
Charlton Comics • Submarine Attack Vol. 1
Writer
Joe Gill (attributed)
Interior Artist
Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia
Cover Artist
Charles Nicholas (pencils) and Vince Alascia (inks)
Publication Date
August 1961
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A Silver Age war comic featuring World War II naval combat. The lead story is 'One Man Navy,' featuring aquatic-based tactical warfare. Key characters involve generic WWII naval officers and submarine crews.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and several color-breaking creases along the spine; significant corner blunting and minor rounding; some surface scuffing and gloss loss; likely tanned pages based on era; small tears possible at edges; visible polybag glare obscuring some surface detail.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $25; Graded: $60 - $85
Recent Sales
Comparable low-to-mid grade Silver Age Charlton war titles typically sell between $10 and $30 on sites like eBay. High-grade copies (9.0+) are rare and command significant premiums.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading/shipping would likely exceed the final market value given the visible condition (estimated 4.0 range). It is best kept as a raw collector's copy.
Notable Features
Features the 10-cent 'Still 10c' price point. Includes a promotional cover blurb for a 'FREE! WIN SWIMMING POOL' contest. Notable for the Charlton 'action' line of historical military stories.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Silver Age Charlton printing. The newsprint paper stock, age-appropriate oxidation (yellowing), and standard two-staple binding are consistent with 1961 production.