Aquaman ##61
DC Comics • Aquaman Vol. 1
Writer
David Michelinie
Interior Artist
Don Newton
Cover Artist
Jim Aparo
Publication Date
May 1978
Cover Variant
UK Newsstand Price Variant (12p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Guest-starring Batman. Aquaman and Batman team up to stop the villain Kobra. The story concludes the plotline involving Kobra's attempt to destroy the world's oceans.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress, color-breaking creases along the spine and right edge, blunted corners, and general surface wear. The book shows significant shelf wear and age-related tanning on the cover edges.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20 USD. Graded: $40 - $60 USD. Note: UK Price variants often command a slight premium or discount depending on the specific collector market, but generally follow US values for lower-grade copies.
Recent Sales
Recent sales for standard US editions in VG/FN condition range from $15 to $25. Low-grade UK variants typically sell at the bottom end of this range unless the buyer is a variant specialist.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (CGC/CBCS) would likely exceed the final market value of the book in this condition. It is best enjoyed as a raw reader/collector copy.
Notable Features
Features the 12p UK price variant. Includes an appearance by Kobra. Iconic Jim Aparo cover art. Part of the briefly revived Aquaman series from the late 1970s.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1978 DC publication. The 12p UK price stamp is a standard regional variant for the British market of that era. Ink density and paper stock are consistent with DC's Bronze Age production.