Huckleberry Hound ##1
Charlton Comics • Huckleberry Hound Vol. 1
Writer
Joe Gill (attributed)
Interior Artist
Pete Alvarado / Harvey Eisenberg
Cover Artist
Harvey Eisenberg
Publication Date
November 1970
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover (Direct)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Anthology of stories featuring the iconic Hanna-Barbera character Huckleberry Hound, joined by Pixie and Dixie. This issue contains humorous short stories typical of 1970s licensed humor comics.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress and color-breaking ticks along the spine. Evidence of corner blunting on the top and bottom right. Slight tanning/yellowing of the paper visible at the edges. Minor surface scuffing and small creases consistent with mid-grade handling.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $25 | Graded (9.0+): $60 - $100+
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition have sold between $12 and $20. High-grade slabbed copies are scarce but can reach near triple digits for Hanna-Barbera completionists.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of CGC/CBCS grading, including shipping and fees, would likely exceed the market value of the book in this mid-grade (approx. 5.0) condition.
Notable Features
First issue of the Charlton Comics run. Previously published by Dell and Gold Key; this represents the transition of the license to Charlton. Features 15 cent original price point.
Authentication Notes
Consistent with Charlton Comics production of the era: thin newsprint interior pages, matte cover stock, and two-staple binding. No signs of restoration or counterfeiting visible.