A Conrad Thrillogy ##1
Pacific Comics • A Conrad Thrillogy (One-Shot)
Writer
Bruce Jones
Interior Artist
Jeff Jones (Jeffrey Catherine Jones)
Cover Artist
Jeff Jones
Publication Date
October 1982
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
An anthology one-shot featuring three fantasy/sci-fi stories: 'The Gantry', 'The Gorilla', and 'The Magician'. It showcases the atmospheric art of Jeffrey Catherine Jones.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5 - 8.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress/ticks with visible color breaks along the edge. Some minor blunting on the bottom right corner. Presence of horizontal surface scuffing and slight waving near the top edge. Color remains vibrant with good gloss.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded 9.8: $60 - $85
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for approximately $5-$10; 9.8 graded copies have sold in the $70 range in previous years, though demand is low for this specific title.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading (approx $30-$50) exceed the current market value for a mid-to-high grade raw copy. Provided it is not a 9.8 candidate, it is best kept as a reader copy or in a bag/board.
Notable Features
Features the artwork of Jeff Jones, a renowned fantasy illustrator. Published during Pacific Comics' brief but influential run in the early 80s indie market. Pacific Comics Logo (PC) in the top left.
Authentication Notes
Authentic original printing. Proper colors for the 1982 PC printing. $1.50 cover price is correct for First Printing. Paper stock is the standard non-glossy newsprint/offset of the era.