Tom Strong ##1
America's Best Comics (WildStorm/DC) • Tom Strong Vol. 1
Writer
Alan Moore
Interior Artist
Chris Sprouse
Cover Artist
Chris Sprouse
Publication Date
June 1999
Cover Variant
Regular Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Introduces Tom Strong, a hero raised in a high-gravity science-stronghold on an island in the early 20th century, combining classic pulp tropes with Alan Moore's signature deconstructive storytelling. Features the origin of Tom Strong.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine wear visible with slight rolling at the top spine edge and a few minor spine ticks. The cover appears generally flat and glossy, though enclosed in a plastic bag/board making deeper inspection difficult. Corners are relatively sharp with minimal blunting.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $25, Graded (CGC 9.0/9.2): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in VF/NM condition have sold in the $15 to $20 range on online marketplaces like eBay.
Grading Recommendation
Generally not recommended for professional grading unless part of a bulk submission, as the grading and shipping costs would exceed the current market value for a 9.0/9.2 copy of this issue.
Notable Features
First issue of the critically acclaimed series created by Alan Moore under the America's Best Comics imprint. Direct Edition with barcode box showing '00111'.
Authentication Notes
Standard glossy cardstock cover, crisp printing with correct WildStorm direct market barcode and creators' credits matching authentic 1999 printing specifications. No signs of counterfeiting.