'Mazing Man ##12
DC Comics • 'Mazing Man Vol. 1
Writer
Bob Rozakis
Interior Artist
Stephen DeStefano
Cover Artist
Stephen DeStefano and Karl Kesel
Publication Date
December 1986
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A slice-of-life comedy series focusing on Sigfried Horatio Hensen, a benign man in a homemade costume who helps his neighbors. In this final issue of the original series, Siggy dreams of being a superhero, featuring a famous parody of Frank Miller's Batman: The Dark Knight Returns.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Visible blunting on the top-left corner, minor spine stress ticks, and some light edge wear on the left side. The white background shows slight aging but remains relatively vibrant.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded (9.0+): $30 - $50
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for under $10 in various conditions. This issue is not a high-demand key, but has niche appeal for Batman cover collectors.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (CGC/CBCS) exceeds the current market value of the comic. It is a wonderful collector's item but lacks the financial upside for investment grading.
Notable Features
Iconic cover homage to Batman: The Dark Knight Returns #1 (Frank Miller). Final issue of the original 12-issue limited series.
Authentication Notes
Authentic DC bronze/modern transition era print. Paper stock is standard newsprint-style common to mid-80s DC books. The '75c' US price point and DC 'Bullet' logo are consistent with the 1986 release date.