Robin ##1
DC Comics • Robin Vol. 1 (Limited Series)
Writer
Chuck Dixon
Interior Artist
Tom Lyle
Cover Artist
Brian Bolland
Publication Date
January 1991
Cover Variant
Regular Cover (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First issue of Tim Drake's first solo miniseries. Tim travels to Paris for training, where he encounters the Ghost Dragons and Lady Shiva. Batman makes a cameo appearance on the cover and in the story.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress/ticks (at least 6-8), significant corner rounding on the bottom right and top right, edge wear along the right side, and a slight vertical crease or wave visible in the center light reflection. General surface wear and dullness of gloss.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $7; Graded (9.8): $70 - $90. Current condition value is minimal due to high availability and low demand for mid-grade copies.
Recent Sales
High-grade (NM/MT) copies sell for $10 - $15. Mid-grade raw copies often sell in bulk pillage lots for $2 - $4. CGC 9.8 copies routinely sell for under $100.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The visible spine damage and corner blunting will likely result in a grade below 6.0. The cost of grading exceeds the market value of the book in this condition. Professional pressing might improve the surface wave but cannot fix color-breaking ticks.
Notable Features
First solo Robin series featuring Tim Drake (the third Robin). Iconic Brian Bolland cover art. Includes a free poster inside (if still attached). Direct edition without UPC barcode (graphic field on bottom left).
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic first printing. The paper stock matches early 90s DC gloss, and the printing of the DC logo and series title 'Robin' in yellow/red gradient shows correct registration and saturation.