Bizarro ##1
DC Comics • Bizarro (2015 Miniseries)
Writer
Heath Corson
Interior Artist
Gustavo Duarte
Cover Artist
Gustavo Duarte
Publication Date
August 2015
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Bizarro sets off on a road trip from Metropolis to 'Bizarro Canada' (Canada) with Jimmy Olsen as his unwilling companion. This humorous miniseries explores Bizarro's backward logic and features various guest characters from the DC Universe.
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 top left corner. The presence of an unverified signature in black ink on the front cover significantly impacts traditional technical grading for registry purposes (would receive a Green 'Qualified' label at CGC unless witnessed).
Estimated Market Value
$3 - $8 (Raw); $25 - $40 (Graded/Qualified)
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for cover price or slightly above ($2.99 - $5.00). Signed unverified copies frequently sell at a slight premium to fans of the artist but lack official certification value.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The comic is a modern common issue with high supply. The unverified signature would result in a 'Qualified' label, often viewed as less desirable by collectors compared to a 'Universal' blue label or a 'Signature Series' gold label.
Notable Features
First issue of the 6-issue miniseries. Features the 'Bizarro-fied' cover design with upside-down and backward text. Notable for its unique comedic art style by Gustavo Duarte.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears to be an authentic first printing. There is a prominent black marker signature on the left side of the cover; without a Certificate of Authenticity or COA/witnessing by a grading service, it is treated as 'unverified handwriting' in comic hobbyist terms.