The Wild, Wild West ##10174-606
Gold Key • The Wild Wild West (1966 Gold Key)
Writer
Uncredited
Interior Artist
Alberto Giolitti
Cover Artist
Photo Cover
Publication Date
June 1966
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First issue of the Gold Key series based on the popular 1960s television show. Features Jim West (Robert Conrad) and Artemus Gordon (Ross Martin). The story 'The School for Outlaws' involves Jim West infiltrating a criminal organization teaching 'The 3 Rs: Rustling, Ravaging, and Robbery.'
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good/Very Good (CGC 3.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine split and heavy wear along the spine edge; significant edge wear and minor chipping at the top right; corner blunting and creasing; noticeable surface dirt and light staining on the lower right text box; potential spine ticks and color-breaking creases.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $25; Graded (CGC 3.0): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent low-grade raw copies have sold for approximately $12-$20. Mid-to-high grade copies ($100+) are significantly rarer.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service likely exceeds the market value of the book in this condition. It is a nice collector piece but not a high-value investment grade book.
Notable Features
First appearance of Jim West and Artemus Gordon in comics; photo cover featuring Robert Conrad and Ross Martin; 12 cent cover price.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Silver Age Gold Key comic. Features the distinctive 10174-606 numbering format and Gold Key logo. Paper shows age-appropriate oxidation.