Smallville ##1 (64-Page Special)
DC Comics • Smallville: The Comic
Writer
Mark Verheiden, Michael Green, Clint Carpenter
Interior Artist
Roy Allan Martinez, John Paul Leon
Cover Artist
Photo Cover (featuring Tom Welling, Kristin Kreuk, and Michael Rosenbaum)
Publication Date
October 2002
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (Photo Cover)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A promotional tie-in comic for the hit WB television series. Contains two original stories: 'Dinosaurs in Smallville' and 'Probing the Mind of Lex Luthor.' It also includes behind-the-scenes interviews with the cast and a preview of Season 2.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress/ticks along the left edge. Significant corner blunting at bottom left and top right. Minor surface scuffing/shelf wear visible on the dark glossy portions of the cover. Slight edge wear on the right side.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (9.8): $60 - $85
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for under $15. High-grade (9.8 or 9.6) copies have seen niche interest from TV show memorabilia collectors but rarely exceed $100.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The visible spine stress and corner blunting will likely keep the grade below an 8.0, making the cost of grading higher than the market value of the book.
Notable Features
First appearance of the 'Smallville' TV show characters in DC comic continuity. Includes a 'We Remember 9-11' memorial logo on the bottom right corner of the cover. Direct Sales edition noted by UPC barcode.
Authentication Notes
Authentic copy. Features standard early 2000s glossy paper stock and characteristic DC logo placement for the era. High ink density on the photo cover is typical for this issue.