The Gray Ghost #1000
Title: The Gray Ghost
Issue Number: 1000
Publisher: Dell
Publication Date: June–August 1959
Era: Silver Age
Series/Volume: Four Color Vol. 2
Writer: Paul S. Newman
Artist/Penciler: Ray Bailey
Inker: Ray Bailey
Cover Artist: Photo Cover featuring Tod Andrews
Format: Standard comic book
Variant/Cover: 10¢ Tod Andrews Photo Cover
Printing: First Printing
Key Issue/Notable: Second and final Dell Four Color appearance of The Gray Ghost. The character previously appeared in Four Color #911. This issue contains “The Missing Colonel!” and “Horses for Stuart!” and is based on the 1957 syndicated television series.
UPC: None
Grade Range: FN- 5.5 – FN 6.0
Page Quality: Cream to Off-White
Complete: Yes; cover and centerfold attached at both staples.
Condition Notes: Very attractive Silver Age copy with excellent front-cover color and gloss. Front presents especially well, with only moderate spine stress, light edge and corner wear, and minor surface handling. There is some wear concentrated along the lower spine and bottom edge. Back cover has light general wear, mild discoloration/soiling, and small edge and corner creases. Interior pages show typical age toning but remain supple and clean overall. Staples are intact and the centerfold is securely attached. No major tears, pieces missing, or significant staining visible.
Scan Note: Images are high-resolution scans of the actual comic. Scanning can exaggerate page toning, surface wear, color variations and other minor imperfections. Colors and paper tones may vary slightly from how the comic looks in person.
Comic Book Grading Guide
Near Mint (NM) 9.2–9.8: An exceptionally well-preserved comic with excellent eye appeal. May have only very minor manufacturing or handling defects.
Very Fine (VF) 7.5–9.0: An attractive, well-preserved comic showing light wear. May have minor spine stress, small corner wear or other minor defects.
Fine (FN) 5.5–7.0: An above-average copy with moderate wear. May have noticeable spine stress, minor creasing, edge or corner wear, and other small defects while remaining complete and attractive.
Very Good (VG) 3.5–5.0: A well-read copy showing noticeable wear. May have creases, spine wear, small tears, discoloration or other defects but remains complete and collectible.
Good (GD) 1.8–3.0: A heavily read copy with significant wear. May have substantial creasing, tears, spine damage, staining, writing or other defects. The comic remains generally complete and readable.
Fair (FR) 1.0–1.5: A heavily worn or damaged comic. May have significant tears, staining, splits, loose or detached components, missing non-story portions or other major defects.
Poor (PR) 0.5: A severely damaged or incomplete comic with major defects that substantially affect its condition and collectibility.
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