Judge Dredd #No.1
Eagle Comics • Judge Dredd (Eagle Series) Vol. 1
Writer
John Wagner, Pat Mills, Alan Grant
Interior Artist
Brian Bolland
Cover Artist
Brian Bolland
Publication Date
November 1983
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First US appearance of Judge Dredd. This issue reprints the 'Judge Whitey' story and several iconic tales from the British 2000 AD magazine. Introduces Mega-City One's toughest lawman in his iconic uniform.
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 bottom left corner. Some faint color rub or production wear on the high-ink red background. Overall excellent color vibrancy and centering.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30.00 - $55.00; Graded (9.0): $80.00 - $110.00; Graded (9.8): $400.00+
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar mid-to-high grade recently sold between $35 and $50. Graded 9.6 copies have reached $150-$200.
Grading Recommendation
Worth grading if a professional cleaning and press could push it to a 9.4 or higher. As a 9.0, the cost of grading may equal the value added. High demand for this specific Brian Bolland cover makes it a strong candidate for preservation.
Notable Features
First American appearance of Judge Dredd. Iconic Brian Bolland cover art. Highly sought after by fans of British comics and 80s indies.
Authentication Notes
First printing confirmed by the $1.00 US / $1.25 CAN price point. Ink density and paper texture appear consistent with early 80s Eagle Comics stock.