The New Gods #No. 9
DC Comics • The New Gods Vol. 1
Writer
Jack Kirby
Interior Artist
Jack Kirby
Cover Artist
Jack Kirby
Publication Date
July 1972
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Story titled 'The Bug!'. This issue introduces Forager (the Bug), a member of the 'insect' humanoid race on New Genesis. Orion and Lightray investigate the lower colonies. It also features a Manhunter back-up story titled 'Manhunter Meets the Lady and the Tiger!'.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress/ticks; heavy corner blunting (bottom right and top right); red ink/marker price mark ($5.00) near the 'S' in Gods; pencil notations in top left border; significant surface wear/scuffing visible through the bag; possible small tear bottom edge.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $20 - $35 | Graded (4.0): $55 - $75
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade copies (4.0-6.0) have trended between $25 and $45. High-grade (9.0+) copies reach over $150.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading in current condition. The ink/marker notation and heavy corner wear limit the grade significantly. Value increase would likely not cover the cost of grading fees.
Notable Features
First appearance of Forager (The Bug). Part of Jack Kirby's 'Fourth World' saga. Giant 52-page 25-cent issue. Classic Jack Kirby cover and interior art.
Authentication Notes
The 25-cent price point and '52 Big Pages' logo align with the 1972 publication. Paper show signs of age-appropriate tanning. No obvious indicators of reproduction; ink saturation and 'DC The New Gods' masthead appear authentic to Bronze Age printing standards.