Birds of Prey: The Ravens ##1
DC Comics • Birds of Prey: The Ravens Vol. 1
Writer
Chuck Dixon
Interior Artist
Greg Land
Cover Artist
Greg Land
Publication Date
June 1998
Cover Variant
Regular Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A special spin-off single issue from the popular Birds of Prey series featuring Oracle and Black Canary crossing paths with the deadly team known as the Ravens.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
The comic is stored inside a Mylar or plastic bag with visible wrinkling and creasing on the protective sleeve. The underlying comic shows slight spine stress lines along the spine, minor corner blunting, and slight wear along the edges, but no major tears or missing pieces.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $10, Graded (CGC 9.2/9.4): $30 - $50
Recent Sales
Recent online sales for raw copies of Birds of Prey: The Ravens #1 generally range between $3 and $8 depending on condition.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading (CGC/CBCS) as the raw value and graded return will not offset the grading and shipping fees.
Notable Features
Direct Edition variant featuring the barcode box with 'DIRECT SALES 00111' in the bottom left corner.
Authentication Notes
Standard DC Comics Direct Edition printing from 1998, featuring standard paper stock, correct barcode box formatting, and proper color separation typical of late 90s publications.