Tangent Comics: The Atom ##1
DC Comics • Tangent Comics
Writer
Dan Jurgens
Interior Artist
Paul Ryan
Cover Artist
Dan Jurgens
Publication Date
December 1997
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of DC's 1997 Tangent Comics imprint, presenting an alternate reality version of The Atom where a completely different character and mythos exist under familiar DC branding.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Heavy bending and curling of the entire book, significant spine stress, prominent vertical roll/creasing near the spine, corner blunting, surface scuffing, and edge wear visible on the front cover.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $1.00 - $5.00, Graded: Not recommended for professional slab due to low value.
Recent Sales
Typically sells as a bulk or dollar-bin book in raw condition ranging from $1 to $3.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading. The grading and slab costs would far exceed the market value of the book in this condition.
Notable Features
Direct Edition with barcode box containing 'DIRECT SALES 00111', Tangent Comics imprint branding across the top, and various symbol icons along the bottom margin.
Authentication Notes
Standard DC Comics print quality for late 1990s direct market releases. Paper stock, coloring, and barcode are consistent with authentic prints.