The Weird ##1
DC Comics • The Weird (1988 Mini-Series)
Writer
Jim Starlin
Interior Artist
Bernie Wrightson
Cover Artist
Bernie Wrightson
Publication Date
April 1988
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The debut of a four-issue limited series featuring 'The Weird', an entity from the alternate dimension known as the Zarrosian Realm. The story follows the entity as it possesses the body of a deceased man, Walter, to stop the villainous Night-Slayer and his plot to consume the Earth.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress markers visible on the left edge. The corners appear relatively sharp with very slight blunting on the bottom right. The cover shows strong color vibrancy but has a minor surface scuff near the top-mid section (possibly a light reflection in the photo). Overall excellent structural integrity.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-to-high grade have sold for approximately $5 on secondary markets. 9.8 graded copies occasionally reach $55.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading exceeds the current market value of the comic. It is a great reader/collector copy but lacks the 'key' status required for a significant ROI after grading fees.
Notable Features
First appearance of The Weird. Features the legendary creative duo of Jim Starlin and Bernie Wrightson. Labeled with the 'DC Comics Aren't Just For Kids' promotional box.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980s DC copper-age stock. Correct logo placement for 1988, standard newsprint interior pages (assumed), and proper ink saturation for Wrightson's detailed line work.