Radioactive Man ##216
Bongo Comics • Radioactive Man Vol. 1
Writer
Steve Vance
Interior Artist
Steve Vance & Bill Morrison
Cover Artist
Bill Morrison
Publication Date
August 1972
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A parody of Bronze Age superhero comics. Radioactive Man discovers his sidekick, Fallout Boy, has joined the counter-culture movement. The story satirizes 1970s social shifts and 'revelation' tropes common in comics of that era.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible along the left edge. Slight blunting on the top right corner. The cover gloss appears intact and colors are vibrant without visible fading.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20; Graded (9.8): $60 - $100
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in high grade have sold between $12 and $18 on eBay. CGC 9.8 copies typically fluctuate between $75 and $110 depending on demand.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless the collector believes it is a guaranteed 9.8. The value of the comic in lower grades does not often offset the cost of grading fees.
Notable Features
This series was published in the 1990s but utilized 'fake' issue numbering and dates to simulate a long-running history, hence the #216 numbering despite being the second issue released. It includes an '8-page color insert' spoofing old magazine mail-ins.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Bongo Comics production. Notice the 'Bongo Comics Group' logo in the upper left corner and the intentional 'aged' numbering style designed to mimic classic Marvel/DC trade dress.