Adventures in the Rifle Brigade: Operation Bollock ##2 of 3
DC Comics (Vertigo) • Adventures in the Rifle Brigade: Operation Bollock Vol. 1
Writer
Garth Ennis
Interior Artist
Carlos Ezquerra
Cover Artist
Glenn Fabry
Publication Date
December 2001
Cover Variant
Regular Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part two of the three-issue Vertigo miniseries written by Garth Ennis with art by Carlos Ezquerra. Features the eccentric British military unit the Rifle Brigade on a bizarre World War II mission involving an elephant and general wartime chaos.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (CGC 9.4)
Condition Details
Book appears to be bagged and boarded in clean condition. Minimal to no spine stress, flat cover with sharp corners and good color retention. No obvious creases, tears, or major defects visible through the bag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw value: $5 - $15. Graded value: Not typically worth slabbed professional grading costs unless part of a complete run.
Recent Sales
Recent online sales for raw copies range between $4 and $10 depending on platform and shipping.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading (CGC/CBCS) as the grading and shipping costs will exceed the potential market value increase for this specific issue.
Notable Features
Vertigo imprint mature readers title by notable creative team Garth Ennis and Carlos Ezquerra. Direct Edition barcode present.
Authentication Notes
Standard Vertigo trade dress, correct logo placement, barcode, and publisher indicia indicate a genuine first printing copy.