H.P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu: The Whisperer in Darkness ##1
Millennium Publications • H.P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu
Writer
Terry Collins / Mark Ellis
Interior Artist
Don Heck / Darryl Banks
Cover Artist
Joe Phillips
Publication Date
December 1991
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover (Direct)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
An anthology-style adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft's work. The main story adapts 'The Whisperer in Darkness,' featuring Albert Wilmarth as he investigates alien fungi spirits (Mi-Go) in the hills of Vermont.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible along the left edge. Slight blunting on the top right corner. Surface gloss remains high with minimal color-breaking defects; however, the bottom edge shows light shelf wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20; Graded (9.8): $60 - $100
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for this specific issue range from $8 to $15 on secondary markets like eBay. Higher grade copies occasionally reach $25 in specialty comic shops.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless the collector has a personal attachment. The cost of grading (approx. $30-$50) often exceeds the current market value for this specific 90s indie title.
Notable Features
Includes work by legendary Marvel artist Don Heck and early work by Darryl Banks (Green Lantern). Notable for being part of Millennium's 1990s push to adapt classic horror literature into the comic medium.
Authentication Notes
The item appears authentic based on the specific typography for 'MILLENNIUM' and the high-contrast saturation typical of 1991 offset lithography used by this publisher.