Rock n' Roll Comics ##17
Revolutionary Comics • Rock n' Roll Comics Vol. 1
Writer
Spike Steffenhagen, Jay Allen Sanford
Interior Artist
Lyndall Ferguson
Cover Artist
Lyndall Ferguson
Publication Date
October 1990
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
An unauthorized biographical comic chronicling the history and rise of the British rock band Def Leppard. Part of a series that featured various musicians like Guns N' Roses, Metallica, and Elvis.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible surface scuffing on the black background areas, spine stress marks (color-breaking), blunting on the bottom-right corner, and noticeable white 'rub' marks along the left edge. The bag and board appear wrinkled which may affect the flatness of the comic.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $12.00; Graded (CGC 9.8): $60.00 - $80.00
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $4.00 to $15.00 depending on condition. There is low volume for slabbed copies of this specific issue.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service exceeds the market value of the comic in this condition. This is a common issue from the 90s with moderate shelf wear.
Notable Features
Features the biography of Def Leppard. Includes the 'Rock 'N' Roll Comics' logo and the 'Revolutionary Comics' banner. Noted for being 'unauthorized and independent.'
Authentication Notes
The high-gloss cover and typical cardstock for 1990 Revolutionary Comics appear consistent with authentic copies. No known counterfeits exist for this specific niche series.