Little Shop of Horrors ##1
DC Comics • Little Shop of Horrors: The Official Adaptation of the Movie
Writer
Michael Fleisher
Interior Artist
Gene Colan
Cover Artist
Bill Sienkiewicz
Publication Date
1987
Cover Variant
Regular/Newsstand Edition (with UPC)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Official comic book adaptation of the 1986 Frank Oz musical film. It features Seymour Krelborn, Audrey, and the blood-thirsty alien plant Audrey II. The story follows Seymour's discovery of the plant and his descent into murder to keep it fed.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks and color-breaking ticks along the left edge. The top-right corner shows significant blunting and a small crease. There is a price sticker (original or aftermarket) in the upper right. Minor edge wear and dulling of the black ink around the top and bottom edges.
Estimated Market Value
Raw (Fine): $10 - $20. Graded (9.0+): $60 - $100 depending on final census status.
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for this issue in mid-to-high grade typically range from $15 to $25. Higher grade CGC 9.8 copies have historically sold for over $150 due to the Sienkiewicz cover art appeal.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading in current condition. The cumulative impact of the spine ticks and corner wear would likely cap the grade at a 6.0 or 6.5. Costs of grading/shipping would exceed the raw value of the comic.
Notable Features
Features cover art by legendary artist Bill Sienkiewicz and interior pencils by Marvel/DC veteran Gene Colan. Notable as a one-shot movie adaptation. Newsstand edition containing the UPC barcode.
Authentication Notes
The glossy cover stock and ink saturation are consistent with DC Comics manufacturing from the late 1980s. Staple placement appears factory-standard. No signs of restoration or counterfeit production observed.