STAR TREK (1967-79) #1
CGC NM/M: 9.8
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Thursday, 10/01/2015 3:09 PM
$41,000
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PUBLISHER: Gold Key
COMMENTS: white pgs; back cover variant
photo cover; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 7 (CBI)
Highest Graded
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photo cover; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 7 (CBI)
Highest Graded
DESCRIPTION
white pgs; back cover variant
photo cover; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 7 (CBI)
Highest GradedThe myths surrounding the birth, death, and rebirth of Star Trek are numerous and pervasive. It was the ancillary merchandise, such as this Gold Key tie-in series, that kept classic Trek in the public eye and allowed it to steadily grow from lamented, cancelled cult series to an international merchandising juggernaut. In fact, for some markets that didn't have a UHF station airing Star Trek repeats ad nauseum, this spinner-rack perennial was the only way sci-fi fans could discover the world of Kirk, Spock, and the Federation of Planets, even if Gold Key's writers and staff often veered off-model in their depiction of the characters and themes of the show.
Thus, this first issue is a milestone not just for comics, but for late 20th Century pop culture in general, acting as a valuable alternate debut for a strangely off-kilter, but no less influential Star Trek, one that continues to captivate readers around the world. This issue is especially beloved of European collectors that had no access to the original series until after the motion picture adaptations began. As a result, there are all sorts of fandoms in search of this debut issue.Standing comfortably at the top of the CGC census, this single 9.8 is the finest copy known to exist, a splendid example, with blazing colors and razor-sharp corners, one of the loveliest Gold Keys we've ever laid eyes on. As this is the sole 9.8, and Star Trek collectibles are growing in value, we expect this book to attract enormous attention come hammer time.
Overstreet Guide 2015 NM- (9.2) value = $1,700
If you are a new customer planning to make a first-time purchase over $25,000, please contact us 24 hours in advance of the item closing at 212.895.3999 or support@comicconnect.com so that we may approve your account for bidding. (This policy was instituted to protect consignors and bidders against bids from fraudulent accounts, and to ensure the integrity of the bidding process.) Once approved, please log out of your account and then log in, for the approval to take effect.
photo cover; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 7 (CBI)
Highest GradedThe myths surrounding the birth, death, and rebirth of Star Trek are numerous and pervasive. It was the ancillary merchandise, such as this Gold Key tie-in series, that kept classic Trek in the public eye and allowed it to steadily grow from lamented, cancelled cult series to an international merchandising juggernaut. In fact, for some markets that didn't have a UHF station airing Star Trek repeats ad nauseum, this spinner-rack perennial was the only way sci-fi fans could discover the world of Kirk, Spock, and the Federation of Planets, even if Gold Key's writers and staff often veered off-model in their depiction of the characters and themes of the show.
Thus, this first issue is a milestone not just for comics, but for late 20th Century pop culture in general, acting as a valuable alternate debut for a strangely off-kilter, but no less influential Star Trek, one that continues to captivate readers around the world. This issue is especially beloved of European collectors that had no access to the original series until after the motion picture adaptations began. As a result, there are all sorts of fandoms in search of this debut issue.Standing comfortably at the top of the CGC census, this single 9.8 is the finest copy known to exist, a splendid example, with blazing colors and razor-sharp corners, one of the loveliest Gold Keys we've ever laid eyes on. As this is the sole 9.8, and Star Trek collectibles are growing in value, we expect this book to attract enormous attention come hammer time.
Overstreet Guide 2015 NM- (9.2) value = $1,700
If you are a new customer planning to make a first-time purchase over $25,000, please contact us 24 hours in advance of the item closing at 212.895.3999 or support@comicconnect.com so that we may approve your account for bidding. (This policy was instituted to protect consignors and bidders against bids from fraudulent accounts, and to ensure the integrity of the bidding process.) Once approved, please log out of your account and then log in, for the approval to take effect.