Robotech The Macross Saga ##3
Comico Comics • Robotech: The Macross Saga (1984 Series)
Writer
Jack Herman (based on the TV series)
Interior Artist
Neil Vokes
Cover Artist
Svea Macek
Publication Date
February 1985
Cover Variant
Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Adapts 'Space Fold' and 'The Long Wait' from the Robotech animated series. Key characters include Rick Hunter and Lynn Minmei, who become trapped in a section of the SDF-1 for weeks during its initial jump into deep space.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks along the left edge, slight blunting on the bottom right corner, and minor edge wear on the top margin. The cover remains bright with good color saturation, but shows typical handling wear for its age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15; Graded (9.0+): $40 - $70
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for approximately $8 to $12 on platforms like eBay. High-grade slabbed copies are infrequent and usually sell for under $100.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading (CGC/CBCS) and shipping would likely exceed the final market value of the book. It is a great reader/collector copy in its current state.
Notable Features
Features the 'As Seen on TV!' logo on the bottom right. This series was instrumental in bringing the anime aesthetic to the American comic market in the 1980s. Early Comico release with the distinctive price box layout ($1.50 US).
Authentication Notes
Authentic original printing. The paper stock and ink density are consistent with mid-80s Comico production standards. No signs of restoration or reproduction clones.