1963 Tales From Beyond #Book Four
Image Comics • 1963
Writer
Alan Moore
Interior Artist
Rick Veitch
Cover Artist
Rick Veitch and Alan Moore
Publication Date
August 1993
Cover Variant
Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of Alan Moore's homage and satire of 1960s Marvel Comics, specifically spoofing titles like Strange Tales and Journey into Mystery with characters like N-Man and Johnny Beyond.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Minor corner blunting at the top right, light spine stress lines visible near the top staple, bag and board present showing some wrinkled plastic over the cover, otherwise flat and crisp with good color retention.
Estimated Market Value
Raw value: $5 - $15. Graded (CGC 9.0-9.4): $30 - $50.
Recent Sales
Recent online sales for 1963 Book Four typically range between $5 and $12 in raw condition depending on the platform.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally worth the cost of professional grading (CGC/CBCS) given the low market value of the individual issue, unless part of a complete set collection.
Notable Features
Parody issue featuring classic 1960s silver-age style layouts, dialogue, and storytelling tropes created by Alan Moore and Rick Veitch for Image Comics.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with standard Image Comics trade dress, correct cover stock, and appropriate color separation consistent with 1993 publishing standards.