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This auction presents a collection of three early Silver Age comic books: Battle issues 57, 60, and 62, published by Atlas Comics in 1958 and 1959. These raw, ungraded comics exhibit moderate age-related wear, including creasing and tanning, making them an accessible addition for collectors of pre-Marvel war anthologies. Professional, fast, and affordable in-house shipping is available for all items, ensuring a smooth purchasing experience.
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Item Listing
Battle Early Silver Age Comic Books Issues 57, 60, 62 Atlas Comics
Source Listing: View original listing
Merge Reports: Yes (reconciled). Approval remains manual.
By: Atlas Comics (predecessor to Marvel Comics)
Style: Comics
Origin: United States
Materials: Paper
Age: 1958-1959 (Early Silver Age)
Condition: Good to Very Good condition with visible age-related wear, including creasing, edge wear, and tanning.
Value: $50 - $150
Peer-Reviewed Market Values
- Dating Range
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- Fair Market Value
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- Replacement Value
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Maker's Marks / Writing: Covers marked 'BATTLE', 'IND.', and bear the Comics Code Authority stamp.
Date: 2026-08-25 21:20:34.778186
Description:
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Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
This lot features a selection of three early Silver Age war comic books from Atlas Comics (the predecessor to Marvel Comics): Battle issues #57 (April 1958), #60 (October 1958), and #62 (February 1959). These raw comics showcase the gritty war anthology stories popular during the era and exhibit moderate wear consistent with their age.
Individual Images:
- Imported listing images
Provenance:
Unknown
Condition:
Good to Very Good condition with visible age-related wear, including creasing, edge wear, and tanning.
Image Memory Note
Imported catalog activation record.
Keywords
['comic books', 'Silver Age', 'Atlas Comics', 'Marvel Comics', 'Battle', 'war comics']
Peer Review Summary
Peer Review
Key Visible Evidence
The provided images display three raw, ungraded issues of 'BATTLE' comic books: issue 60 (October), issue 62 (February), and issue 57 (April). The covers show a 10-cent price, the Comics Code Authority stamp, and visible wear including edge chipping, corner rounding, creasing, and back-cover tanning, which directly contradicts the report's claim of 'Excellent condition.'
Market and Source Support
Comic book reference databases confirm these are issues of Battle, a war anthology series published by Atlas Comics (the 1950s predecessor to Marvel Comics). Issue #57 dates to April 1958, #60 to October 1958, and #62 to February 1959, aligning with the early Silver Age attribution.
Needs Verification
['A precise numerical grade (e.g., on the 10-point CGC scale) cannot be assigned without a complete page-by-page physical inspection.', 'Interior completeness, staple rust, and page suppleness remain unverified from exterior photos alone.']
Audit Conclusion
The report's identification of the titles, publisher, and era is supported by visible evidence and grounded sources. However, the condition assessment is significantly overstated and must be downgraded to reflect the visible moderate-to-heavy wear.
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