RoboCop: The Future of Law Enforcement ##21
Marvel Comics • RoboCop (Vol. 1)
Writer
Simon Furman
Interior Artist
Lee Sullivan
Cover Artist
Lee Sullivan
Publication Date
November 1991
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 1 of the 'Beyond the Law!' story arc. Alex Murphy (RoboCop) begins to experience repressed memories and conflicts with his directives while facing new threats in a dystopian Detroit. Key characters include Anne Lewis and the OCP corporate antagonists.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Significant color-breaking vertical crease/bend down the right side of the cover; visible spine stress marks; corner blunting; light surface scuffing on the red background area; edge wear primarily on the bottom right corner.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $2 - $5; Graded: $15 - $25
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies have sold for approximately $2.50 to $4.00 on secondary markets. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies are rare and estimated at $50-$75, but lower grades have very limited market movement.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service exceeds the current market value of the comic, especially given the heavy vertical crease which significantly lowers the potential grade.
Notable Features
Features a Direct Edition UPC barcode. Part one of a three-part finale arc produced by the Marvel UK creative team. Iconic 'Beyond the Law' banner across the top.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Marvel product from 1991. Standard glossy cover stock and newsprint interior of the era. UPC barcode indicates it was a comic specialty shop distribution (Direct Market).