Menace
Atlas/Marvel Comics // March 1953 - May 1954
Issue count: 11
An 11 issue anthology horror comic.
The House Of Ideas wasn't just about super heroes. Ten years before explosive debut of Marvel Comics proper and a little imprint called Atlas produced a horror comic with stories by the late Stan Lee and some issues had art from another Marvel legend John Romita.
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Issue #9
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What's Menace #9 worth in 2025?
The peak price of Menace (1954) #9 was set by CGC graded NM+ 9.6. That copy was sold for $15,600 in November 2020. Over the years, this book has held a steady growth. A mid grade VF- 7.0 last went for $2,147 in May 2021 which is an increase from its $1,315 from 2017. A VG/FN 5.0 was sold for $1,140 in July 2023 which is an increase from its 2017 price of $526. The cheapest sold copy of Menace (1954) #9, a GD- 1.8 which was sold for $275 in May 2021 which is an increase from its 2020 price tag of $160.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Menace (1954) #9 was published in January 1954 by Atlas Comics. The cover art of this issue was penciled and inked by Gene Colar. The rest of the artwork was done by Paul Reinman, Ed Winiarski, Bill Everett, and Joe Maneely.
Story Synopsis
The Menace (1954) #9 features multiple different storylines.
- Kill Me A Monster - A professor hires an assassin to kill creatures of possess human bodies.
- The Groom wore Black
- Blood Relation
- The Fangs of the Wolf
- Symphony in Death
- The Walking Dead
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $280 | $595 | $1,075 | $1,550 | $8,200 | $15,600 |
Issue #10
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What's Menace #10 worth in 2025?
The peak price of Meance (1954) #10 is $1,200. This price was set when a CGC graded VF/NM 9.0 pedigree from the Big Apple appeared for sale in August 2008. A mid graded FN- 5.5 went for $394 in December 2023 which is an increase from its 2014 price tag of 2014. A GD+ 2.5 was sold for $167 in March 2023 which is the only time this issue appeared for sale.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Menace (1954) #10 was published by Atlas Comics in March 1954. The cover art of this issue was created by Russ Heath. The rest of the artwork were done by the collective efforts of Sheldon Moldoff, Joe Sinnot, Al Eadah, Robert Q. Sale, and Tony DiPreta.
Story Synopsis
A scientist invents a formula that mutates his test subjects into monsters.
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $170 | $350 | $260 | $0 | $0 | $1,200 |
Issue #11
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What's Menace #11 worth in 2025?
The highest rated Menace (1954) #11 is a CGC graded VF- 7.5. This book fetched a price of $3,840 in June 2022. It is quite a decrease from its overall peak price of $4,560 from November 2021. A VG 4.0 was sold for $567 in June 2023 which is an quite an increase from its June 2022 price tag of $408.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Menace (1954) #11 was published by Atlas Comics in May 1954. The cover artwork of this issue was inked and penciled by Harry Anderson. The rest of the artwork was created by the legendary John Romita, Seymour Moskowitz, Al Eadeh, Jack Katz, and Bob Powell. This issue features the first appearance of M-11, the Human Robot. Menace (1954) #11 marks to be the last issue of the Menace series.
Key Facts About the Comic
The cover artwork of the Menace (1954) #11 was created by Harry Anderson. The artwork features a pre code bizzare horror comic art style showing the true horror in the eyes of a man as he is grabbed by the hands of a monster.
Story Synopsis
A robot was commanded to kill its creator by someone who wishes to steal it. When the robot kills its creator, the thief tries to steal the robot and it kills him. After both murders, the robot goes into the night looking preys to kill.
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $160 | $575 | $1,050 | $3,850 | $0 | $4,550 |