The Greatest American Hero ##1 (FCBD Edition)
Arcana Studio / Catastrophic Comics • The Greatest American Hero (2009)
Writer
William Katt, Christopher Folino, Sean O'Reilly
Interior Artist
Clint Hilinski
Cover Artist
David Mack
Publication Date
May 2009
Cover Variant
Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A modern retelling of the 1980s cult classic television series. School teacher Ralph Hinkley is given a super-powered suit by aliens but promptly loses the instruction manual. He must learn to use the suit's powers to help humanity with the aid of FBI agent Bill Maxwell.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible along the left edge. Slight softening of the top-left corner. Visible horizontal rippling/warping across the bottom half of the cover likely due to storage or moisture exposure. Surface gloss remains high.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded (9.8): $30 - $50
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $2.00 to $10.00. High-grade slabbed copies rarely appear but tend to sell for less than the cost of the grading fee.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The market value of this specific Free Comic Book Day issue is low, and the cost of grading would significantly exceed the potential resale value. The visible cover rippling would also prevent a 9.8 grade.
Notable Features
Free Comic Book Day promotional issue. Cover art by acclaimed artist David Mack. Co-written by William Katt, the actor who originally played the lead character in the TV series.
Authentication Notes
Authentic promotional copy. Standard newsprint-style interior pages typical of 2009 FCBD releases. The 'AMP 1' and 'Free Comic Book Day' logos are correctly positioned and sharp.