Strontium Dog ##1
Quality Comics • Strontium Dog (1985 Series)
Writer
John Wagner / Alan Grant
Interior Artist
Carlos Ezquerra
Cover Artist
Carlos Ezquerra
Publication Date
July 1985
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The first issue of the US reprint series featuring the characters from the British 2000 AD anthology. It stars Johnny Alpha, a mutant bounty hunter (Strontium Dog) in a post-apocalyptic future where mutants are forced into the Search/Destroy agency to hunt criminals for the Galactic Crime Commission.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress/ticks visible near the 'No. 1' box; slight blunting on the bottom left corner; minor surface scuffing visible on the dark areas of the character's armor; slight top edge wear; overall flat and vibrant colors.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $25; Graded (9.8): $100 - $150.
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar condition have recently sold between $12 and $22 on platforms like eBay. High-grade graded copies (9.8) command a premium due to scarcity in census despite lower base demand.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless a high 9.8 is guaranteed. The cost of grading (CGC/CBCS) would likely exceed the immediate market value of a 9.0-9.2 mid-to-high grade copy.
Notable Features
First issue in the Quality Comics run; features classic Carlos Ezquerra art; includes the story 'The Starring of Max Bubba'; features United Kingdom and Canadian price variants on cover.
Authentication Notes
The gloss level and paper weight are consistent with mid-1980s Quality Comics releases. The color registration on the orange background is sharp, and the logo alignment is correct for a genuine copy.