Pinky and the Brain ##27
DC Comics • Pinky and the Brain
Writer
Jesse Leon McCann
Interior Artist
Walter Carzon and Mike DeCarlo
Cover Artist
Walter Carzon and Mike DeCarlo
Publication Date
February 1998
Cover Variant
Regular Edition / Newsstand (with UPC)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Follows the misadventures of the genetically enhanced laboratory mice as they attempt to take over the world. This issue features the 'Mission: Impinkable' storyline, a parody of spy thrillers/Mission Impossible.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and ticks, significant corner blunting (top left and bottom left), visible color loss on the spine edge, and a prominent blue date stamp ('DEC 20 1998') on the upper right cover which is common for newsstand/periodical returns.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $12.00; Graded (if 9.8): $60.00 - $80.00 (This specific copy is not a high-grade candidate due to the stamp and corner wear).
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies of this mid-grade issue have sold between $3 and $10 on secondary markets like eBay. Higher grade 'Direct Edition' copies command slightly more.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading (approx. $30+) exceed the market value of the book in this condition. The date stamp and corner wear would likely cap the grade at a 5.0 or 6.0.
Notable Features
Parody of the Mission: Impossible film/TV franchise. Features the Newsstand UPC barcode. Notable for the date stamp, which is a common artifact of 1990s newsstand distribution.
Authentication Notes
Authentic DC/Warner Bros. licensing branding visible. Standard mid-90s gloss paper stock. Date stamp ink appears consistent with period retail markings.