Penguin Triumphant ##1
DC Comics • Penguin Triumphant
Writer
John Ostrander
Interior Artist
Joe Staton
Cover Artist
Joe Staton
Publication Date
August 1992
Cover Variant
Foil Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A prestige format prestige-style one-shot exploring the psychology and criminal ambitions of Oswald Cobblepot, the Penguin, as he attempts to redefine himself and his criminal empire in Gotham City.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (CGC 9.4)
Condition Details
Book appears to be in a protective plastic bag and board, showing sharp corners, clean borders, minimal to no spine stress, and an intact reflective foil title treatment.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15; Graded (CGC 9.4/9.6): $30 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent online sales for raw copies in similar high-grade condition range between $5 and $10, while graded copies see occasional sales depending on buyer demand.
Grading Recommendation
Not strictly worth professional grading for investment purposes due to low current market value of the book, but a great candidate to keep preserved raw in its current high-grade state.
Notable Features
Features a striking foil-embossed title treatment on the cover and standalone prestige format binding typical of early 1990s DC prestige graphic novels.
Authentication Notes
Standard DC bullet logo and genuine foil reflection indicate a legitimate first printing copy with no obvious signs of tampering or counterfeit reproduction.