Weird Worlds #3

Title: Weird Worlds

Issue Number: #3

Publisher: DC Comics

Publication Date: January 1973

Era: Bronze Age

Series/Volume: Vol. 1

Writer: Marv Wolfman

Artist/Penciler: Murphy Anderson / Alan Lee Weiss

Cover Artist: Murphy Anderson

Format: Single Issue Comic Book

Variant/Cover: Standard 20¢ Cover

Printing: 1st Printing

Key Issue/Notable: Edgar Rice Burroughs issue featuring John Carter of Mars and David Innes of Pellucidar; early issue in DC's short-lived Weird Worlds series; striking Murphy Anderson cover.

UPC: None (Pre-UPC)

Comic Grade: FN+/VF- (6.5–7.5)

Page Quality: Cream to Off-White

Complete: Appears complete; cover and centerfold are attached at both staples

Condition Notes: Attractive Bronze Age copy with strong cover color and very good overall eye appeal. Front cover has light to moderate spine wear with several small color-breaking stress marks, light wear around the staples, minor edge and corner wear, and a few small handling marks. The lower spine and corners show some additional wear. Back cover has moderate, fairly even age toning with light edge and corner wear. Interior pages show even age toning. Both staples remain intact and the centerfold is securely attached.

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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