The Omega Men ##1
DC Comics • The Omega Men Vol. 1
Writer
Roger Slifer
Interior Artist
Keith Giffen
Cover Artist
Keith Giffen
Publication Date
April 1983
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (No UPC/Barcode)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First issue of the Omega Men ongoing series. The team travels to the Vega system to battle the Citadel. Characters include Tigorr, Broot, and Primus. Note: Lobo does NOT appear in this issue (he first appears in issue #3).
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5) to Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks (ticks), some of which break color. Minor blunting on the top-right and bottom-left corners. Visible surface light-reflection suggests minor handling wear/scuffing. Slight edge wear on the right side of the cover.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15–$25 | Graded (9.6+): $80–$120. (Current raw value for this specific condition is approximately $20).
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar condition have recently sold between $18 and $22. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies have trended around $150-$200 due to Lobo speculation.
Grading Recommendation
Only worth grading if it can achieve a 9.6 or higher after a professional clean and press. As it stands, the spine ticks may keep it in the 7.5-8.0 range, making the cost of grading exceed the value increase.
Notable Features
First 'solo' title for The Omega Men. Direct Edition copy (identified by the logo in the barcode box). Significant as it leads into the first appearance of Lobo in issue #3.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic 1983 DC publication. The paper stock shows age-appropriate color, and the ink saturation on the Keith Giffen cover is consistent with Baxter and standard paper prints from this era.