Playground ##1
Caliber Press • Playground (1990 Caliber)
Writer
Mackey Chandler
Interior Artist
Mackey Chandler
Cover Artist
Mackey Chandler
Publication Date
January 1990
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
An independent science fiction/social commentary series from Caliber Press. The story follows Earth's evolution and various social tiers, blending elements of high-concept sci-fi with alternative indie storytelling common in the early 90s.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress/color-breaking ticks, noticeable vertical surface creasing/indentation near the left edge (green bar area), minor corner blunting on the top right, and light surface wear consistent with age and paper stock.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
This is a low-demand independent title with infrequent sales; typical raw copies sell for under $10. High-grade slabbed copies rarely appear on the market but hold nominal value.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The fair market value does not exceed the cost of grading and shipping fees. A pressing might improve the surface indentations, but the color-breaking spine stress will remain.
Notable Features
Features the first issue of the series; includes 'The Hundred Year Wake' storyline. Notable for its distinctive green and black cover aesthetics typical of early Caliber Press publications.
Authentication Notes
The matte paper stock and print quality align with Caliber Press standards for the early 1990s. There are no known counterfeits of this specific title.