Aquaman Special ##1
DC Comics • Aquaman Special Vol. 1
Writer
Dan Mishkin
Interior Artist
George Freeman & Mark Pacella
Cover Artist
George Freeman
Publication Date
1988
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Subtitled 'Spirit & Flesh,' this one-shot special serves as a bridge for Aquaman's lore during the Post-Crisis era. It features Arthur Curry dealing with the Ocean Master and explores the mystical origins of Atlantean power.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible along the left edge. Corners appear relatively sharp with very slight blunting on the bottom right. Minor surface wear and potential light tanning along the bottom white border edge.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $12.00; Graded (9.8): $40.00 - $60.00
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for approximately $8.00 plus shipping. Graded copies are infrequent but generally trade between $45 and $70 for high-grade specimens.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading fees plus shipping exceeds the current market value of a raw or mid-to-high grade copy.
Notable Features
Often collected by Aquaman completionists; notable for its distinctive 1980s color palette and the transition of the character before the 1989 limited series.
Authentication Notes
The $1.50 cover price, white paper stock visible at edges, and standard 1980s DC trade dress (logo and UPC box location) are consistent with an authentic 1988 first printing.