All New Adventures of The Mighty Crusaders #No. 1
Red Circle Comics Group (Archie Comics) • The Mighty Crusaders Vol. 2
Writer
Rich Buckler
Interior Artist
Rich Buckler
Cover Artist
Rich Buckler
Publication Date
March 1983
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This issue marks the 1980s relaunch of the Golden Age Archie/MLJ superhero team. The story 'The Shield Strikes' features the team coming together to face the Brain Emperor. Focuses on the characters The Shield, The Comet, The Fly, and Flygirl.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible circular price sticker or writing (.15) in the upper right corner, significant spine roll and stress ticks, blunted corners with some delamination, shelf wear on the black background of the cover, and overall edge wear consistent with a mid-to-lower grade reader copy.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $8.00; Graded (9.8): $90 - $120
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for mid-grade copies range between $5 and $10. High-grade slabbed copies infrequently sell for premium prices over $100.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The current market value of a mid-grade copy is less than the cost of the grading service itself. The visible sticker/ink and spine wear significantly cap the potential grade.
Notable Features
First issue of the Red Circle relaunch. Features classic characters from the 1940s MLJ line. Notable for being part of Archie Comics' attempt to compete with the darker 'bronze age' tone of Marvel and DC in the early 80s.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears to be an authentic 1983 assembly-line product. The paper shows natural age-appropriate tanning. The 'R. Buckler' signature is part of the printed cover art and not a unique autograph.