The Mod Squad ##1
Dell Comics • The Mod Squad (1969)
Writer
Unknown (likely uncredited)
Interior Artist
Jose Delbo
Cover Artist
Photo Cover
Publication Date
January 1969
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover (Photo)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Adaptation of the popular 1960s TV series. Features Pete Cochran (Michael Cole), Linc Hayes (Clarence Williams III), and Julie Barnes (Peggy Lipton) as three juvenile delinquents turned undercover police officers. This issue contains the story 'The New Ones'.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine wear with heavy color-breaking stress ticks; visible chipping and minor tearing along the top edge of the front cover; corner blunting (particularly top right and bottom right); surface scuffing and minor soiling on the white background areas.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15-$25; Graded (CGC 4.0): $45-$60
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade copies (VG to FINE) range from $18 to $35. High-grade (NM) copies are scarce and can exceed $150.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading in this condition. The cost of CGC/CBCS submission would likely exceed the market value of a 4.0 copy. Keep raw/bagged.
Notable Features
First appearance of The Mod Squad in comics; Photo cover featuring the original television cast; First issue of an 8-issue run.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1969 Dell publication. Printing indicators include the 12-cent price point and the '12-535-901' Dell product code in the upper left corner.