Captain Carrot and His Amazing Zoo Crew! ##5
DC Comics • Captain Carrot and His Amazing Zoo Crew! Vol. 1
Writer
Roy Thomas
Interior Artist
Scott Shaw! (pencils) / Chad Grothkopf (inks)
Cover Artist
Scott Shaw!
Publication Date
July 1982
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The Zoo Crew travels to Easter Bunny Island to investigate a mystery. The story features the first appearance of Oklahoma Bones (a parody of Indiana Jones) and a subplot titled 'Rabbits of the Last Ark.' Key characters include Captain Carrot, Fastback, Alley-Kat-Abba, Pig-Iron, and Rubberduck.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress showing some color-breaking ticks; light blunting on the bottom right corner; some surface rubbing/scuffing visible in the dark purple header area; minor edge wear and light tanning/yellowing of the cover paper stock due to age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (9.8): $60 - $85. In this specific estimated mid-to-high grade, value is approximately $5 - $10.
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for mid-to-high grade copies range from $4 to $12. Graded 9.6 and 9.8 copies occasionally sell for $50+ to niche collectors, but volume is low.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The fair market value of the comic in this condition does not exceed the cost of grading and shipping fees. Pressing might improve the grade to an 8.0, but it remains a low-value collectible.
Notable Features
Features a parody of Indiana Jones (Oklahoma Bones). Notable for Scott Shaw!'s iconic funny-animal art style. Direct Edition (indicated by the DC logo in the UPC corner box).
Authentication Notes
Authentic first printing. Features age-appropriate newsprint paper stock and standard 1980s DC printing registration. The 'Where the Action Is!' logo in the barcode box confirms it is a Direct Market edition.