The Black Hood ##1
Impact Comics (DC Comics imprint) • The Black Hood Vol. 1
Writer
Mark Wheatley
Interior Artist
Rick Burchett
Cover Artist
Rick Burchett
Publication Date
December 1991
Cover Variant
Regular Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Introduction of the Impact Comics version of The Black Hood. The story features Wayne Wyatt, a student who takes up the mantle of the classic Archie/MLJ vigilante using a magical hood. This issue establishes the dark, street-level tone of the Impact line.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Extensive spine stress with color-breaking ticks; significant blunting and wear on all four corners; heavy color-breaking creases along the spine and bottom right edge; visible surface scuffing and edge wear along the bottom; barcode area shows minor abrasions.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $1 - $3; Graded: $20 - $35 (though rarely submitted in this grade)
Recent Sales
Recent sales for high-grade copies (NM) range between $5-$10. Copies in this specific condition are often found in bargain bins or sold as bulk lots.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading exceeds the market value of the book. In this condition, the comic is considered a reader copy.
Notable Features
First appearance of the Wayne Wyatt Black Hood; Newsstand price variant ($1.00 US / $1.25 CAN); barcode present on cover signifying newsstand distribution; part of the DC Comics licensed 'Impact' event from the early 90s.
Authentication Notes
Genuine newsstand copy from 1991. The paper stock is consistent with standard newsprint used by DC/Impact during this era. Correct price and UPC formatting for the period.