Cerebus ##41
Aardvark-Vanaheim • Cerebus Vol. 1
Writer
Dave Sim
Interior Artist
Dave Sim
Cover Artist
Dave Sim
Publication Date
August 1982
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the long-running satirical and sword-and-sorcery epic created by Dave Sim, featuring the aardvark protagonist Cerebus navigating complex political, philosophical, and personal storylines.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine wear with a couple of light stress ticks, slight corner rounding and edge wear visible along the top and bottom borders, otherwise clean with good gloss and flat cover.
Estimated Market Value
Raw value estimated between $10 to $25 USD. Graded value (CGC 8.0) around $40 to $60 USD depending on current collector demand.
Recent Sales
Recent online sales for mid-grade copies of Cerebus #41 generally range between $10 and $30 raw.
Grading Recommendation
Generally not recommended for professional grading unless part of a complete run submission, as the grading and shipping costs would likely exceed the modest market value increase for an 8.0 copy.
Notable Features
Independent comic landmark era, iconic Dave Sim minimalist cover design featuring Cerebus and Jaka against a black background with stippled historical portraits.
Authentication Notes
Standard Aardvark-Vanaheim black and white newsprint/comic book stock consistent with 1982 publishing standards, no obvious signs of counterfeiting.