Lobo the Duck ##1
Amalgam Comics (DC Comics & Marvel Comics) • Lobo the Duck (Vol. 1)
Writer
Alan Grant
Interior Artist
Val Semeiks
Cover Artist
Val Semeiks
Publication Date
June 1997
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the second wave of Amalgam Comics, this issue features Lobo the Duck, a hybrid character combining DC's Lobo and Marvel's Howard the Duck. The story follows the 'Bastiche' duck as he investigates the murders of various Amalgam superheroes while being pursued by Goldbug (a mix of Blue Beetle and Forge).
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0) to Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress, rounding and blunting of the corners (especially top right), surface scuffing/wear visible on dark areas of the cover, and a noticeable thumb smudge/fingerprint near the bottom center. Edge wear present along the spine.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded (9.8): $60 - $80
Recent Sales
Recent ungraded copies typically sell for $5 USD plus shipping. CGC 9.8 copies occasionally sell for around $75. High supply and low current demand keep prices stable.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (approx. $30-$40) significantly exceeds the market value of the comic in this mid-grade condition. It is best enjoyed as a reader copy or part of a complete Amalgam set.
Notable Features
First appearance of Lobo the Duck; features various amalgamated characters; direct edition barcode; part of the historic DC/Marvel crossover publishing event.
Authentication Notes
The comic displays correct 1990s glossy cover stock and age-appropriate paper oxidation on the edges. Barcode '00111' correctly identifies it as the first issue, first printing, direct market.