Bongo Comics Free-For-All! #2014
Bongo Comics • Bongo Free-For-All!
Writer
Ian Boothby, various
Interior Artist
Phil Ortiz, Nina Matsumoto, various
Cover Artist
Matt Groening (signed), likely finished by Jason Ho or Mike Rote
Publication Date
May 2014
Cover Variant
Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
An anthology issue released for Free Comic Book Day 2014 featuring multiple short stories including The Simpsons and SpongeBob SquarePants (distributed via United Plankton Pictures). Key characters include Bart, Lisa, Barney Gumble, and Milhouse.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress/ticks along the left edge, slight blunting on the bottom right corner, and minor surface wear/scuffing typical of thinner FCBD paper stock.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (9.8): $30 - $50
Recent Sales
Recent sales for raw copies range from $1.00 to $10.00 depending on shipping. Higher-grade slabbed copies rarely trade due to low value-to-cost ratio.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading. The cost of the grading service (approx. $25-$40) exceeds the market value of the book, even if it received a high grade.
Notable Features
Features a crossover preview/story element with SpongeBob SquarePants. Notable for the Matt Groening cover signature and its status as a promotional giveaway item.
Authentication Notes
Authentic FCBD issue. Features the correct barcode with the extension '00211' and the white 'Free Comic Book Day' header which are standard for this release. Paper stock is standard newsprint/gloss hybrid used for 2014 Bongo releases.