Planet Death ##0
Bad Idea • Planet Death (2024)
Writer
Derek Kolstad and Robert Venditti
Interior Artist
Tomás Giorello
Cover Artist
Tomás Giorello
Publication Date
March 2024
Cover Variant
Regular cover (only 1 variant per Bad Idea release standard)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A sci-fi epic following a lone soldier on a suicide mission across a hostile alien world. This zero issue serves as a prologue to the main series, introducing the protagonist and the brutal militaristic setting.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (CGC 9.4)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible near the lower third of the spine. Top right corner shows a very slight blunt. The cover surface appears flat with strong ink density and no color-breaking creases visible through the bag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $7; Graded (9.8 candidate): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies have remained steady between $4 and $8 plus shipping, reflecting its status as a recent promotional or lead-in issue for the series.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading at this time. The cost of grading exceeds the current market value of the book. While the condition is high, the market for this specific issue is currently saturated.
Notable Features
First appearance of the Planet Death universe. Released by Bad Idea, a publisher known for restrictive distribution through select 'destination' comic shops and a 'no variants' policy.
Authentication Notes
The book exhibits the high-quality matte/heavy cardstock typical of Bad Idea publications. The 'Bad Idea' logo and artist signatures (TG) are positioned correctly in the bottom right.