RED ROCKET 7 ##1
Dark Horse Comics • Red Rocket 7
Writer
Mike Allred
Interior Artist
Mike Allred
Cover Artist
Mike Allred
Publication Date
August 1997
Cover Variant
Regular (Oversized 10x10 format)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
An epic sci-fi journey through the history of rock and roll. Seven clones (the Red Rockets) interact with real-life music icons like David Bowie and The Beatles while being hunted by alien Enforcers. This issue introduces the protagonist and his alien origins.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stresses and ticks; significant corner blunting and edge wear on the bottom left and top right; visible creases on the lower left corner and along the bottom edge; some surface scuffing on the dark ink areas.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (estimated 5.0): $30 - $45
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies of issue #1 in mid-grade have sold for approximately $10-$12. High-grade (CGC 9.8) copies sell for roughly $120-$150 due to the difficulty of grading this oversized square format.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading in this condition. The cost of grading (especially for non-standard oversized formats) exceeds the potential value of a 5.0 grade. Only 9.6 or 9.8 candidates are generally worth the investment.
Notable Features
First appearance of Red Rocket 7. Unique 10-inch by 10-inch square 'record album' format designed to mimic a 33 RPM LP jacket. Part of Mike Allred's 'Madman' universe.
Authentication Notes
Authentic first printing. Note the distinctive matte/gloss finish on the cover and the specific oversized dimensions. No known counterfeits exist for this specific indie title.