Fighting Stars #Vol. 1, No. 1
Rainbow Publications • Fighting Stars: Celebrities in the Art of Self-Defense
Writer
Multiple Contributors / Editorial Staff
Interior Artist
N/A (Magazine format / Photography)
Cover Artist
Photo Cover (Bruce Lee and John Saxon)
Publication Date
October 1973
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First issue of Fighting Stars magazine. Features exclusive behind-the-scenes coverage of the Warner Bros. film 'Enter the Dragon'. Includes features on Bruce Lee, John Saxon, Jim Kelly, and Keye Luke (Master Po from the TV series Kung-Fu).
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Significant edge wear and corner blunting visible on all sides. Notable spine stress and color breaking. Surface scuffing and minor creasing across the top and bottom edges of the cover. Probable tanning of interior newsprint pages consistent with age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $40.00 - $75.00; Graded (CGC 8.0+): $250.00 - $400.00
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade copies range from $35 to $60. High-grade (NM) copies of this specific issue, which is the premiere issue, can exceed $150 raw because of the Bruce Lee / Enter the Dragon interest.
Grading Recommendation
Currently not recommended for professional grading due to the visible wear (approx. 4.0 grade). The cost of grading would likely exceed the immediate market value gain. Better suited for a protective polybag and board unless a high-grade copy is found.
Notable Features
Premiere Issue. Iconic Enter the Dragon tie-in. Released shortly after Bruce Lee's death, making it a highly sought-after item for Bruce Lee collectors and Martial Arts cinema enthusiasts. Photo cover features the legendary duel between Lee and Saxon.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1973 magazine. Correct 75-cent price point and 'World's Largest Publisher of Martial Arts Magazines' branding details are present. The paper stock thickness and ink saturation in the yellow 'STARS' logo are consistent with original Rainbow Publications production.