Colonel Sanders Comics #No. 1
Kentucky Fried Chicken • Colonel Sanders Comics
Writer
Uncredited
Interior Artist
Uncredited
Cover Artist
Uncredited
Publication Date
1973 (Estimated)
Cover Variant
Regular (Promotional)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A promotional comic book distributed by KFC featuring Colonel Sanders. The main story, 'The Great Brain Robbery', follows the Colonel as he protects his top-secret recipe from thieves. It also contains puzzles and vintage advertisements.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress, significant corner blunting (especially top right and bottom left), minor edge wear, and horizontal crease marks near the bottom edge. Potential yellowing of the paper stock due to age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $60 | Graded (9.0+): $150+
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar mid-range condition have recently sold between $25 and $55 on secondary markets like eBay.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading unless a high grade (9.6+) is expected. The visible wear pushes this into a mid-grade category where the cost of grading may exceed the market value increase.
Notable Features
Includes a detachable coupon section at the bottom (often missing in many surviving copies). Features the story 'The Great Brain Robbery'. Promotional giveaway item.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1970s promotional item. Check for the specific 'Free Coupons' perforated strip at the bottom; if it is cleanly missing, value decreases significantly.