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Four Color #467 - Featuring Zane Grey's Desert Gold (Dell Comics, May-July 1953)
Four Color #467 - Featuring Zane Grey's Desert Gold (Dell Comics, May-July 1953)
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Four Color #467 - Featuring Zane Grey's Desert Gold (Dell Comics, May-July 1953)
Saddle up for a Western adventure with Four Color #467 - Zane Grey's Desert Gold, a Golden Age classic from Dell Comics, published between May and July 1953! This 36-page issue brings Zane Grey’s thrilling tale of love, gold, and survival to life with vivid artwork and a painted cover that captures the rugged spirit of the Old West. Adapted from Grey’s 1913 novel, it follows prospector Richard Gale as he battles bandits, Mexican rebels, and the harsh Sonoran Desert to protect a kidnapped beauty and win the heart of his boss’s stepdaughter, Nell Burton. Packed with action, romance, and Grey’s signature frontier grit, this comic is a standout in Dell’s acclaimed Four Color series.
Value Highlights:
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Zane Grey Prestige: As America’s premier Western storyteller, Zane Grey’s name adds a premium to this issue. His works shaped the genre, and this adaptation in the Four Color series taps into his massive fanbase, making it a sought-after piece of comic history.
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Painted Cover Appeal: The striking painted artwork—a hallmark of Dell’s Four Color line—enhances its display value, drawing collectors who prize visually stunning Golden Age covers.
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Mile High Pedigree Potential: A CGC 9.0 copy from the prestigious Mile High Collection sold at Heritage Auctions, highlighting the issue’s ceiling in top condition. Even at VG 4.0, it retains strong appeal for its rarity and pedigree association.
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Historical Niche: Published during the 1950s Western comic boom, #467 combines Grey’s literary legacy with the era’s love for frontier tales, cementing its status as a cultural artifact.
Market Trends:
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Western Revival: Golden Age Western comics are riding a wave of renewed interest, fueled by nostalgia and the enduring popularity of the genre in film and TV. Zane Grey adaptations, like Desert Gold, are gaining traction as collectors seek out non-superhero titles.
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Affordable Entry Point: Mid-grade copies like this VG 4.0 typically range from $25-$50 on platforms like eBay and HipComic, offering value with room for growth. For comparison, a FN/VF 7.0 copy of #467 was listed at $40+ on HipComic, while the Mile High CGC 9.0 fetched a premium (Overstreet 2019 VF/NM 9.0 value = $57).
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Dell Durability: Known for sturdy construction and broad appeal, Dell Comics from this period hold steady in the market, with Four Color issues tied to famous authors like Grey outperforming generic titles.
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Collector Crossover: Fans of Grey’s novels and Western memorabilia are increasingly entering the comic market, boosting demand for issues like #467, especially as high-grade rarities become harder to find.
Don’t miss your shot at this desert goldmine! Whether you’re a Zane Grey devotee, a Western comic collector, or an investor eyeing undervalued Golden Age gems, Four Color #467 - Desert Gold delivers a thrilling ride and solid value at an accessible price.
