Battlestar Galactica ##1
Marvel Comics • Battlestar Galactica Vol. 1
Writer
Roger McKenzie
Interior Artist
Ernie Colón
Cover Artist
Dave Cockrum
Publication Date
March 1979
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition - Blank UPC Box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Adaptation of the 1978 television series. Part one of the saga detailing the destruction of the Twelve Colonies by the Cylons and the escape of the rag-tag fleet led by the Battlestar Galactica. Key characters include Commander Adama, Apollo, and Starbuck.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks visible along the spine. Slight blunting on the bottom-left and top-right corners. Minor edge wear on the right side. The bag reflects some glare, but there appears to be a slight non-color breaking crease near the top-right corner.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $25; Graded (CGC 7.0): $45 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent sales for raw mid-to-high grade copies range from $18 to $30. CGC 9.8 copies can reach $250+, but mid-grade copies remain affordable.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading in this condition. The cost of shipping and grading fees would likely exceed the market value of a 7.0 grade copy. Better kept as a raw collectible.
Notable Features
First appearance of Battlestar Galactica characters in Marvel Comics. Direct Edition indicated by the blank white UPC box. 35-cent cover price variant.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Marvel 1970s print. The ink density on the 'Annihilation!' banner and the specific 35-cent diamond price box are consistent with late 70s Bronge Age manufacturing.