The Outsiders ##1
DC Comics • The Outsiders Vol. 1
Writer
Mike W. Barr
Interior Artist
Jim Aparo
Cover Artist
Jim Aparo
Publication Date
November 1985
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The Outsiders continue their adventures without Batman. The team consisting of Geo-Force, Katana, Halo, Black Lightning, Metamorpho, and Looker must find their own path. This issue features the first brief appearance of the nuclear villain Nucleus.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress, significant corner blunting at top-left and top-right, edge wear along the left border, and overall surface scuffing visible on the dark cover backgrounds. Possible minor moisture damage or waviness at the top edge.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded 4.0: $25 - $35
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in Mid-Grade range from $5 to $10. High-grade (9.8) copies sell for approximately $150.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading would likely exceed the market value of the book in this condition. Pressing would not remove the color-breaking spine ticks.
Notable Features
First issue of the 1985 solo Outsiders series. Baxter paper stock (higher quality than newsprint of the era). No UPC code (Direct Market edition).
Authentication Notes
The Baxter paper stock used for this series is thicker and less prone to yellowing than standard newsprint. Colors remain vibrant but the dark ink is prone to scuffing and spine ticks.