Western Team-Up #1

Title: Western Team-Up

Issue Number: #1

Publisher: Marvel Comics

Publication Date: November 1973

Era: Bronze Age

Series/Volume: Vol. 1

Writer: Larry Lieber

Artist/Penciler: Larry Lieber

Cover Artist: Larry Lieber with John Romita alterations; Vince Colletta inks

Format: Single Issue Comic Book, 36 Pages

Variant/Cover: Standard 20¢ Cover

Printing: 1st Printing

Key Issue/Notable: Premiere and only issue of Western Team-Up. Features the first appearance and origin of the Dakota Kid (Cliff Morgan), teaming him with the Rawhide Kid in “Ride the Lawless Land!”

UPC: None (Pre-UPC)

Comic Grade: FN to FN+ (6.0–6.5)

Page Quality: Cream to Off-White

Complete: Yes; cover and centerfold are attached at both staples

Condition Notes: Nice overall presentation with bright cover colors and moderate general wear. The spine has multiple color-breaking stresses with more noticeable wear around the staple areas. Light edge and corner wear is present, including small creases and color loss. The back cover has moderate age toning and soiling with heavier discoloration and staining concentrated near the lower-left corner. Interior pages have even age toning. Both staples remain secure and the centerfold is 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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