The Doomsday Squad ##1
Fantagraphics Books • The Doomsday Squad (1986 Series)
Writer
John Byrne
Interior Artist
John Byrne
Cover Artist
Gil Kane
Publication Date
July 1986
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Reprints of early 1970s stories from Charlton Comics featuring the Doomsday Squad. The squad consists of four survivors of a biological/nuclear holocaust navigating a post-apocalyptic landscape. This issue also includes a Dalgoda backup story by Jan Strnad and Dennis Fujitake.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine+ (6.5)
Condition Details
Visible color rub/scuffing on the top right area of the cover, minor spine stress marks, softening and slight blunting of the top right corner. The bag and board make exact edge assessment difficult, but there is noticeable shelf wear on the dark background areas.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in Mid-to-High grade have sold for approximately $5. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies rarely appear but generally stay under $70 due to low demand.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service (approx. $30+) exceeds the market value of the comic in its current estimated condition.
Notable Features
Includes early artwork by industry legend John Byrne. Features a painted cover by Gil Kane. Contains a backup story featuring Dalgoda, a cult-classic sci-fi character.
Authentication Notes
Consistent with Mid-80s Fantagraphics production; features the high-quality newsprint typical of the era. No known counterfeits of this specific series exist.