Tangent Comics: Doom Patrol ##1
DC Comics • Tangent Comics (One-shot)
Writer
Dan Jurgens
Interior Artist
Sean Chen
Cover Artist
Sean Chen
Publication Date
December 1997
Cover Variant
Regular cover (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A part of DC's 'Tangent Comics' event where classic names are reimagined as completely different characters. This Doom Patrol consists of four individuals (Doomsday, Firehawk, Star Sapphire, and Rampage) who travel through time to stop a world-altering disaster.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress/ticks; significant corner blunting and rounding on the top and bottom right; slight vertical subscription-style crease or roll on the left; noticeable surface wear and edge softening.
Estimated Market Value
$1 - $5 (Raw)
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $0.99 to $4.50 depending on condition. High-grade (9.8) copies generally sell for $20-$30.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading ($25+) significantly exceed the market value of the book. Pressing would not fix the color-breaking spine ticks or corner damage.
Notable Features
First appearance of the Tangent Universe versions of Doom Patrol members. Features a Direct Edition UPC barcode.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1990s DC glossy paper stock. No signs of counterfeiting; the book is a high-volume production with low secondary market scarcity.