The Official English Adaptation Macross ##1
Comico Comics • The Official English Adaptation Macross (1984)
Writer
Jack Herman
Interior Artist
Cassandra S. Moore
Cover Artist
Cassandra S. Moore
Publication Date
December 1984
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This issue begins the adaptation of the Japanese anime Super Dimension Fortress Macross. It tells the story of an alien spacecraft that crashes on Earth, leading to the development of transforming jet fighters and the eventual war with the giant Zentradi aliens. Features Rick Hunter (Hikaru Ichijyo) and Lynn Minmay.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Significant spine stress, color-breaking creases along the left edge, visible corner blunting especially on the top and bottom left, and minor edge wear along the bottom. The cover shows general surface wear and some loss of gloss.
Estimated Market Value
$10 - $25 (Raw)
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade copies range from $12 to $28. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies have sold for over $200.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading in this condition. The cost of grading would exceed the market value. It is best kept as a reader copy or for personal collection.
Notable Features
First issue of the Comico Macross series. Historical significance as one of the early major English adaptations of Japanese anime in comic form, predating the Robotech branding.
Authentication Notes
Authentic mid-80s Comico production. Check for the lack of a barcode (common for direct market comics of this era) and the specific matte/semi-gloss paper stock used by Comico.