Price history & market evidence
Price observations belong to this edition. Guide estimates, catalog references and completed sales are separate kinds of evidence.
| Grade | Amount | Evidence | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.0 | $208.00 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_10_0_valueguide | 1972-10-01 |
| 4.0 | $3.61 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_4_0_valueguide | 1972-10-01 |
| 6.0 | $12.04 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_6_0_valueguide | 1972-10-01 |
| 8.0 | $26.92 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_8_0_valueguide | 1972-10-01 |
| 9.2 | $38.81 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_9_2_valueguide | 1972-10-01 |
| 9.6 | $176.00 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_9_6_valueguide | 1972-10-01 |
| 9.8 | $160.29 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_9_8_valueguide | 1972-10-01 |
| RAW | $2.59 | PANEL_PROFITS · ungraded_valueguide | 1972-10-01 |
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The table includes 8 guide observations and 0 catalog references. These are reference values, not guaranteed sale proceeds.
Graded population
CGC records 31 graded copies for Combat Kelly #3 (1972). Population is the number recorded by this grading source, not the total print run or all surviving copies.
Combat Kelly
Combat Kelly and Cookie Novak are out on patrol when they come across an enemy tank. Combat jumps onto one of the tanks from the trees and dumps a grenade inside. When the grenade goes off it ignites all the ammo inside the tank. One of the tank drivers survived the blast and tries to eat a rice paper map, but Combat spots him trying and takes it away. They recover the map but cannot read the instructions on it. The dying Chinese soldier shoots Cookie, prompting Combat to mow the enemy soldier down. Checking on his buddy, Combat is relieved to find that Cookie was only grazed with a bullet.
Examining the map further, they decide to check out what is marked in the red triangle drawn on it and sneak deep into enemy lines. They come across a Buddist temple and go inside and decide to rest there. They are awoken by a number of female soldiers who take them prisoner. They soon learn that the women cannot operate the radios to command their troops to defend against American attacks. They are given an ultimatum: assist the women or be hanged. This gives Combat an idea and he tells Cookie to look up swing music on the radio instead.
Shortly after, American forces led by Major Thorn fight their way through the area, smashing through enemy defenses. They soon arrive at the Buddist temple and Thorn is irritated that Combat and Cookie where where to be found. Hearing strange music coming out of the temple, Thorn goes inside and is angered to see the two soldiers dancing with the women to the music. Combat tries to explain that this was the only way they could stall for time before reinforcements arrived.
Source records & attribution
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GCD: 25538
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