Here we have a collection of #1 issues from Atlas Comics, published in 1975. This short-lived publisher was an attempt by Martin Goodman to compete with Marvel. While not highly valuable, they are a fun piece of comic history. I estimate the value of this group at $50 to $100.
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Item Report
Collection of Atlas Comics #1 Issues
By:Atlas Comics (Seaboard Periodicals)
Style:Comic Books
Origin:United States
Materials:Paper, Ink
Age:1975
Condition:Very Good to Fine (ungraded, some visible wear to spines and edges)
Value:50 - 100
Maker's Marks / Writing:Atlas Comics logo, Comics Code Authority seal, various artist signatures (e.g., Ernie Colon, Lieber, Wood)
Date:2026-08-27 22:20:29.712051
Description:
A collection of 10 comic books, all #1 issues published by Atlas Comics (Seaboard Periodicals) in the mid-1970s. Titles include Ironjaw, The Grim Ghost, Kid Cody, The Hands of the Dragon, The Cougar, Tales of Evil, The Destructor, Planet of Vampires, Vicki, Morlock 2001, and The Scorpion. The final image shows a larger group of 15 comics, including some not shown individually.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
This is a nice group of #1 issues from the short-lived Atlas Comics line of the 1970s. While not highly valuable individually, they are interesting pieces of comic book history, representing Martin Goodman's attempt to compete with Marvel Comics. The condition appears generally good, though they are ungraded.
Individual Images:
front cover Ironjaw #1
front cover The Grim Ghost #1
front cover Kid Cody #1
front cover The Hands of the Dragon #1
front cover The Cougar #1
front cover Tales of Evil #1
front cover The Destructor #1
front cover Planet of Vampires #1
front cover Vicki #1
front cover Morlock 2001 #1
front cover The Scorpion #1
group shot of 15 Atlas Comics
Provenance:
None provided
Condition:
Very Good to Fine (ungraded, some visible wear to spines and edges)
Identification Score: 100%
The items are clearly identifiable as comic books published by Atlas Comics, with titles, issue numbers, and publisher logos prominently displayed.
Authenticity Score: 100%
These appear to be authentic vintage comic books from the 1970s. There is no reason to suspect they are reproductions.
Image Memory Note
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Keywords
Atlas Comics, Seaboard Periodicals, Comic Books, Vintage Comics, 1970s Comics, Ironjaw, The Grim Ghost, United States
The report was edited after initial Artmink draft. Original AI draft preserved in Artmink audit history.
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