G.I. Joe #No. 7
Ziff-Davis • G.I. Joe (1950 Series)
Writer
Unknown (Ziff-Davis era writers were often uncredited)
Interior Artist
Norman Maurer; Mike Sekowsky
Cover Artist
Irving Novick
Publication Date
January 1952
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A classic Golden Age war comic featuring tales of American soldiers. This issue contains 'The Rout at Sugar Creek' and 'Saga of a B-26'. These stories focused on gritty realism and the heroism of infantrymen during the Korean War era.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good/Very Good (CGC 3.0)
Condition Details
Visible heavy creasing across the spine and center, likely color-breaking. Significant corner blunting and edge wear. Price sticker affixed to the top center '52 BIG PAGES' banner. Possible moisture damage or warping based on the bag reflections, and typical tanning of the interior pages given the age. Spine shows significant stress and potential splitting at the staples.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30.00 - $60.00; Graded (CGC 3.0): $80.00 - $110.00
Recent Sales
Low-grade copies of early Ziff-Davis G.I. Joe issues consistently sell in the $25-$50 range. Mid-grade copies (6.0) can reach $150+, but the condition shown here is significantly lower.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of CGC/CBCS grading, including shipping and fees, would likely exceed the total market value of the comic in this condition. It is a great 'reader copy' or collector's gap-filler.
Notable Features
Early Ziff-Davis publication; features Korean War era military stories; 10-cent original cover price; 52-page giant format; Notable 'Ziff-Davis' star logo on front cover.
Authentication Notes
The paper stock and Ben-Day dot printing pattern are consistent with 1950s Ziff-Davis production. The aging/oxidation of the newsprint is typical for an authentic copy of this era. No immediate signs of facsimile or reproduction.