Captain Carrot and His Amazing Zoo Crew! #No. 3
DC Comics • Captain Carrot and His Amazing Zoo Crew! (Vol. 1)
Writer
Roy Thomas
Interior Artist
Scott Shaw!
Cover Artist
Scott Shaw!
Publication Date
May 1982
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover (Direct Edition denoted by logo in UPC box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The Zoo Crew faces off against Frogzilla (a parody of Godzilla) at the San Diego Comic-Con. Features the Zoo Crew team: Captain Carrot, Alley-Kat-Abra, Fastback, Pig-Iron, Rubberduck, and Yankee Poodle.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spinal wear and stress lines. Heavy blunting and chipping on the upper left corner. General surface scuffing and noticeable edge wear on the left spine edge. Yellowing of page edges visible from the front.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (9.0+): $45 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for mid-grade copies fluctuate between $2 and $10 on secondary markets. High-grade slabbed copies are infrequent but sell for modest premiums.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading (approx. $25-$40) exceed the current market value of a mid-grade raw copy. Only recommended for personal sentimental value.
Notable Features
Features a parody of Godzilla (Frogzilla). Notable for its early 1980s anthropomorphic superhero satire. Direct Edition with 'Where the Action Is!' logo replacing the barcode.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic 1982 original. Print quality and ink saturation in the title block are consistent with DC's Baxter or standard newsprint stock of that era. Staple placement appears standard for the period.