Planet of the Apes #Book One #3
Adventure Comics (Malibu) • Planet of the Apes Vol. 1
Writer
Charles Marshall
Interior Artist
M.C. Wyman
Cover Artist
Marshall Rogers
Publication Date
August 1990
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Continuing the saga of the Ape world based on the classic film franchise. This issue focuses on the tension between the Gorilla military and the human resistance.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5) to Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible price sticker on upper right corner of the bag (not on the book), slight spine stress visible, minor blunting on corners, and light surface wear consistent with typical storage.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-to-high grade condition have sold between $4 and $10 on eBay. Graded copies of this specific run rarely appear due to low ROI.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading exceeds the current market value of the book. It is a common back-issue with low collector demand.
Notable Features
Features a classic Marshall Rogers cover. Part of the 'Book One' storyline from Malibu's Adventure Comics imprint which revitalized the franchise in the early 90s.
Authentication Notes
The paper stock is typical for 1990s Malibu publications (matte/gloss hybrid). Printing quality shows no signs of modern reproduction; ink density and corner registration appear authentic to the era.