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What we have here is a compact time capsule from 1974–1975: a group of Atlas/Seaboard Comics No. 1 issues published during Martin Goodman’s brief but ambitious return to comic-book publishing. Conceived as a competitor to Marvel and DC, Atlas produced a burst of new titles that today stand as colorful artifacts of Bronze Age experimentation. The clearly imaged books include Ironjaw, The Grim Ghost, Kid Cody Gunfighter, The Hands of the Dragon, The Cougar, Tales of Evil, The Destructor, and Planet of Vampires, each bearing the correct ATLAS COMICS logo, 25-cent price, month designation, and Comics Code Authority stamp consistent with the period. Artist signatures visible on the covers—such as Ernie Colón, Lieber, Lieber & Wood, and Broderick & Adams—reinforce their alignment with documented Atlas publications. Condition appears to average in the Very Good to Fine range based on front covers alone. Light spine stress, small corner wear, and handling marks are visible, but color remains strong and overall presentation is appealing. As with all raw comics, final grading and authentication would require examination of back covers, interiors, staples, and indicia. In today’s market, most Atlas/Seaboard No. 1 issues in mid-grade raw condition trade individually in the single-digit to low double-digit range. As a grouped lot, a reasonable expectation falls in the $50–120 range, depending on completeness and uniformity of condition. A spirited and visually striking snapshot of mid-1970s comic-book bravado.
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Item Report
Atlas/Seaboard Comics No. 1 Issue Group (Bronze Age, 1974–1975)
Atlas/Seaboard 漫画公司第1期合辑（青铜时代，1974–1975年）
Owner: Brian M.
Merge Reports: Yes (reconciled). Approval remains manual.
Condition and authenticity assessment limited to front-cover imagery.
Style: Bronze Age American comic books
Origin: United States
Materials: Printed paper, newsprint interiors, color lithographic covers
Age: 1974–1975
Condition: Very Good to Fine average (front covers only; interiors not examined)
Value: Estimated group value (raw, Very Good to Fine average, if complete as described): $50–120 total. Individual issues in comparable raw Fine condition commonly retail in the $6–10 range; higher grades or scarcer demand-driven issues may exceed this.
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Maker's Marks / Writing: “ATLAS COMICS” logo; 'No. 1' issue designation; month and 25¢ cover price; Comics Code Authority stamp; visible artist credits including Ernie Colón, Lieber, Lieber & Wood, and Broderick & Adams (’74).
Date: 2026-03-24 01:58:18.010024
Description:
A group of unslabbed Atlas/Seaboard Comics first issues from 1974–1975, shown primarily front-cover only. Clearly visible titles include Ironjaw #1, The Grim Ghost #1, Kid Cody Gunfighter #1, The Hands of the Dragon #1, The Cougar #1, Tales of Evil #1, The Destructor #1, and Planet of Vampires #1. A montage image also suggests additional Atlas No. 1 issues (including Vicki, Morlock 2001, and The Scorpion), though individual front-cover images for those are not separately shown. Bright Bronze Age color printing, predominantly 25¢ covers, with one 50¢ issue referenced in the group. 一组合装未评级的 Atlas/Seaboard 漫画公司1974–1975年出版的第1期漫画，主要展示正面封面。清晰可见的标题包括《Ironjaw》第1期、《The Grim Ghost》第1期、《Kid Cody Gunfighter》第1期、《The Hands of the Dragon》第1期、《The Cougar》第1期、《Tales of Evil》第1期、《The Destructor》第1期及《Planet of Vampires》第1期。拼图画面亦显示可能包含其他第1期作品（如《Vicki》、《Morlock 2001》、《The Scorpion》），但未见单独封面图。典型青铜时代彩色印刷，多数封面标价25美分，其中一册为50美分。
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
This is a representative group of Bronze Age Atlas/Seaboard Comics No. 1 issues published in 1974–1975 during Martin Goodman’s short-lived return to the comic-book market. The visible covers display correct 'ATLAS COMICS' branding, issue numbers, month designations, 25¢ pricing (with one 50¢ example referenced), and the Comics Code Authority stamp, all consistent with authentic mid-1970s production. Artist attributions visible on the covers—including Ernie Colón, Lieber, Lieber & Wood, and Broderick & Adams—align with known contributors to the Atlas/Seaboard line. Color saturation, layout design, and price-box formatting are appropriate to the Bronze Age period. Condition, based on front covers alone, appears to average Very Good to Fine, with light spine stress, minor corner wear, and handling marks but generally strong eye appeal. Because only front covers are available for review, full grading and authentication would require inspection of back covers, interiors, staples, and indicia to rule out restoration, married covers, facsimiles, or page-quality issues. Market-wise, Atlas/Seaboard titles occupy a niche within Bronze Age collecting. While historically interesting, most No. 1 issues in raw mid-grade condition trade at modest price points. As a group lot, the value is typically driven by completeness, uniform condition, and presentation rather than individual key status. 此组漫画为1974–1975年间 Martin Goodman 创立的 Atlas/Seaboard 漫画公司出版的青铜时代第1期作品合集。可见封面均带有“ATLAS COMICS”标识、期号、月份、25美分定价（另提及一册50美分）以及漫画规范委员会（Comics Code Authority）印章，均符合20世纪70年代中期的出版特征。 封面可辨识艺术家包括 Ernie Colón、Lieber、Lieber & Wood 以及 Broderick & Adams，均为该时期真实创作者。整体色彩与版式设计符合青铜时代漫画风格。 根据封面观察，整体品相约为 Very Good 至 Fine，存在轻微书脊磨损、边角磨耗及翻阅痕迹，但整体观感良好。由于仅见正面封面，如需完整评级与真伪确认，仍需检查封底、内页、订书钉及版权页等细节，以排除修复或拼装等问题。 在市场层面，Atlas/Seaboard 属于青铜时代中较小众的收藏类别，多数第1期普通品相单册价格较为适中，整组合价值主要取决于完整度与整体品相。
Individual Images:
- Front covers only reviewed for eight clearly imaged issues; montage suggests additional No. 1 issues not individually photographed. Comics Code Authority stamps visible on shown covers.
Provenance:
No provenance documentation provided.
Condition:
Very Good to Fine average (front covers only; interiors not examined)
Identification Score: 98%
The visible covers clearly match documented Atlas/Seaboard No. 1 issues from 1974–1975, including correct logos, pricing, month designations, Comics Code stamps, and recognizable artist signatures. 可见封面与1974–1975年 Atlas/Seaboard 第1期漫画的已知版本高度一致，包括标识、定价、月份及漫画规范委员会印章等特征，识别度极高。
Authenticity Score: 75%
Printing style, branding, and visible wear are consistent with original mid-1970s issues. However, authentication is limited by the absence of back-cover, interior, staple, and indicia images. 印刷风格与品牌标识符合1970年代中期原版特征，但因未见封底与内页，真伪判断仍保留一定空间。
Image Memory Note
Evaluation based solely on provided images of front covers. 本报告仅依据所提供的封面图像进行评估。
Keywords
Atlas Comics, Atlas Seaboard, Bronze Age comics, 1974, 1975, issue #1, Ironjaw, Grim Ghost, Kid Cody Gunfighter, Hands of the Dragon, The Cougar, Tales of Evil, The Destructor, Planet of Vampires, Martin Goodman Atlas 漫画, Seaboard, 青铜时代漫画, 1974年, 1975年, 第1期, Ironjaw, Grim Ghost, 西部牛仔漫画, 恐怖漫画
Peer Review Summary
Peer Review
Key Visible Evidence
The provided image set (Images 1-8) consistently displays front covers of eight distinct Atlas Comics #1 issues from the 1974-1975 period. Each comic clearly features the 'ATLAS COMICS' logo, issue number 'No. 1', month of publication (e.g., Jan, Feb, Apr, June), and price (25¢, with one 50¢ issue mentioned in the report but not individually pictured in the provided set). The 'APPROVED BY THE COMICS CODE AUTHORITY' stamp is present on all visible covers. Artist signatures are discernible on several issues, including Ernie Colón (Image 2), Lieber (Image 6), Lieber & Wood (Image 7), and Broderick & Adams '74 (Image 8). The overall condition of the visible front covers appears to be in the Very Good to Fine range, exhibiting some minor spine stress, corner wear, and handling marks, but generally strong color and eye appeal.
Market and Source Support
External sources confirm that Atlas/Seaboard Comics was a short-lived publishing venture by Martin Goodman in 1974-1975, aiming to compete with Marvel and DC. The titles and artists identified in the report (Ironjaw, The Grim Ghost, Kid Cody Gunfighter, The Hands of the Dragon, The Cougar, Tales of Evil, The Destructor, Planet of Vampires, Vicki, Morlock 2001, The Scorpion, Ernie Colón, Lieber, Broderick & Adams, Lieber & Wood) are consistent with known publications and creators from this era of Atlas/Seaboard Comics. The 25¢ and 50¢ cover prices are also appropriate for Bronze Age comics of this period. The Comics Code Authority stamp further corroborates the dating and authenticity as typical for mainstream American comics of the mid-1970s.
Needs Verification
The report states that the group includes 'Vicki #1, Morlock 2001 #1, The Scorpion #1' and 'a montage image also showing additional Atlas titles'. However, individual images for 'Vicki #1', 'Morlock 2001 #1', and 'The Scorpion #1' are not present in the provided set of 8 images. This creates an evidence gap regarding the specific condition and authenticity of these particular issues. The condition assessment of 'Very Good/Fine average' is based solely on front covers. Definitive condition grading and authenticity confirmation (ruling out facsimiles, married covers, restoration, or page quality issues) would require examination of back covers, interior pages, staple condition, and indicia. The report mentions 'Milgrom & Giordano' as visible artists, but this specific signature combination is not clearly discernible in the provided images. Additional close-up images of all artist signatures would be beneficial for full verification. The value estimate of '$150–350 at auction if authentic as photographed' for the group appears optimistic when compared to individual raw, ungraded issues in 'Fine' condition, which typically sell for $6-$9 each from dealer sources. While a group lot might command a premium, and some issues could be scarcer or in higher grade, the current comparables suggest the lower end of this range, or potentially below, for a raw group of this size and average condition. More specific auction results for comparable raw lots would be needed to fully support the higher end of the estimate.
Audit Conclusion
The report accurately identifies the comic books as genuine Bronze Age Atlas/Seaboard Comics #1 issues from 1974-1975, based on visible branding, dating, and artist attributions. The cautious approach to authenticity and condition, given the 'front covers only' evidence, is appropriate and well-articulated. However, the absence of images for three specifically named comics (Vicki #1, Morlock 2001 #1, The Scorpion #1) from the described group is a notable omission that impacts the completeness of the visual audit. While the identification of visible artists is largely supported, the claim of 'Milgrom & Giordano' as visible requires further image evidence. The value estimate, particularly the higher end, warrants further scrutiny against a broader range of realized auction prices for comparable raw group lots, as current dealer comparables for individual issues suggest a more modest aggregate value.
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