BRZRKR ##1
BOOM! Studios • BRZRKR Vol. 1
Writer
Keanu Reeves, Matt Kindt
Interior Artist
Ron Garney
Cover Artist
Junggeun Yoon
Publication Date
March 2021
Cover Variant
1:50 Retailer Incentive (Virgin Foil Variant)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The debut issue of the series co-created by Keanu Reeves. It follows 'B.', a half-mortal, half-god warrior cursed with senseless violence, as he works for the US government in exchange for the truth about his existence.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (CGC 9.4)
Condition Details
The book appears remarkably flat and clean through the bag. There is visible slight rounding/blunting at the bottom left corner and minor shelf wear at the top edge. Without seeing it out of the bag, no major color-breaking stress lines are apparent, though foil covers are prone to surface scuffs and minor corner dings.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $50 | Graded (9.8): $90 - $125
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for this 1:50 Virgin Foil variant range from $25 for mid-grade raw copies to $115 for CGC 9.8 graded copies. Market demand has cooled slightly since the initial series launch hype.
Grading Recommendation
Moderate. Only worth grading if the book is a certain 9.8 candidates after a professional press. Foil covers are notoriously difficult to grade due to surface scratching. If the minor corner blunting scales it down to a 9.4 or 9.2, the cost of grading will exceed the value added.
Notable Features
First appearance of B. (Berzerker). This is a 'Virgin' variant, meaning it lacks all masthead and trade dress (title, price, UPC). High-ratio 1:50 retailer incentive on premium foil cardstock.
Authentication Notes
The high-gloss finish and cardstock weight are characteristic of BOOM! Studios' incentive foil covers. The printing quality shows the correct dithering for the Junggeun Yoon artwork as released in 2021.