Mega Man ##1 (Free Comic Book Day / FCBD)
Archie Comics • Mega Man (Archie Comics Series)
Writer
Ian Flynn
Interior Artist
Patrick Spaziante
Cover Artist
Patrick Spaziante
Publication Date
May 2011
Cover Variant
Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This issue features the 'Origin of a Hero,' adapting the classic Capcom video game story. Dr. Light creates Rock, a lab assistant robot who is eventually converted into Mega Man to stop the rogue Robot Masters of Dr. Wily.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress observable; slight corner blunting on the bottom left and top right; minor surface wear consistent with direct handling; edges appear relatively sharp.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (CGC 9.8): $60 - $100.
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for under $10 on secondary markets (eBay). High-grade slabbed copies have sold in the $75 range recently due to collector interest in the Mega Man IP.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of third-party grading (CGC/CBCS) and shipping would exceed the market value of the comic unless it is a guaranteed 9.8 candidate. This copy appears to be roughly a 9.0-9.2.
Notable Features
First Archie Comics appearance of Mega Man; Free Comic Book Day promotional distribution; UPC present in bottom left corner.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Free Comic Book Day promotional issue. Glossy cover stock and modern interior paper quality are correct for the 2011 Archie production period.