Planet Death ##1
Bad Idea • Planet Death (3 Rivers Comicon / New Dimension Comics Exclusive)
Writer
Robert Venditti
Interior Artist
Tomas Giorello
Cover Artist
Lewis LaRosa
Publication Date
May 2024
Cover Variant
Convention Exclusive / Store Variant (3 Rivers Comicon/New Dimension Comics)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Planet Death follows a soldier stranded on an alien world who must utilize a massive mechanical suit to survive against overwhelming odds. The story is a high-octane sci-fi survival epic featuring the character Corporate Sergeant Gidron.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (NM) 9.4
Condition Details
The book appears extremely well-preserved with sharp corners and vibrant colors. There is a slight hint of spine stress near the bottom left corner and minor shelf wear along the top edge, likely consistent with convention handling. No color-breaking creases are visible on the front cover.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $25 - $45 | Graded (CGC 9.8): $120 - $150
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for the standard edition range from $10-$15; convention exclusives from Bad Idea typically command a premium of 2x-4x above MSRP depending on the print run (often limited to 250-500 copies).
Grading Recommendation
Potential candidate for grading if looking for a 9.8 specifically for a registry set. However, given the modern nature and niche market of Bad Idea exclusives, it may be better to keep raw unless it is a guaranteed 9.8. A professional press could likely fix the minor edge blunting.
Notable Features
3 Rivers Comicon 2024 exclusive logo; New Dimension Comics branding on front; QR code on cover (characteristic of Bad Idea's nontraditional marketing); wraparound cover art.
Authentication Notes
Displays authentic Bad Idea 'Invisible' logo at the top; high-quality matte paper stock consistent with Bad Idea's 'Pre-Slabbed' production standards. The 3 Rivers Comicon logo and New Dimension Comics advertisement are integrated into the printed cover art, confirming its status as a legit store/con variant.