Doomsday + 1 #No. 8
Charlton Comics • Doomsday + 1
Writer
John Byrne
Interior Artist
John Byrne
Cover Artist
John Byrne
Publication Date
September 1978
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (35 cent price point with UK 12p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A science fiction story created by John Byrne. The series follows Captain Joshua Falcon and a small group of survivors who return from space to find Earth devastated by a nuclear holocaust and overrun by mutated creatures and hostile robots.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible circular white price sticker directly on the cover, significant spine stress with color breaking, blunted corners (notably top right), and surface gloss wear visible through the polybag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $6.00; Graded (9.8): $75.00 - $100.00
Recent Sales
Raw copies in Mid-Grade (VG to FN) typically sell for $4-$7 on eBay. High-grade slabbed copies carry a John Byrne premium but are rarely submitted in this condition.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The price sticker and spine damage likely cap the grade at a 4.0-5.0 range, where the cost of grading exceeds the market value of the book.
Notable Features
Features early work by legendary artist John Byrne. This issue includes a 35 cent cover price with UK 12p variant printed simultaneously. Note the Charlton Group logo used during this era.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Charlton production. This issue is identified by the specific Charlton 00121 code and the distinctive newsstand barcode in the bottom left corner.