Kingdom Come ##1
DC Comics • Kingdom Come
Writer
Mark Waid
Interior Artist
Alex Ross
Cover Artist
Alex Ross
Publication Date
May 1996
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Set in a dystopian future of the DC Universe, older heroes are forced out of retirement to deal with a new generation of reckless, amoral vigilantes, culminating in escalating tensions between Superman and Batman.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress lines visible near the top left staple, slight corner blunting on the top right corner, otherwise flat cover with vibrant colors and gloss intact.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $25, Graded (CGC 9.0/9.2): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition have sold between $15 and $20 on online marketplaces.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally recommended for professional grading unless part of a complete graded set, as the raw value roughly equals the grading and shipping costs.
Notable Features
First issue of the critically acclaimed 4-issue Elseworlds miniseries, featuring fully painted artwork by Alex Ross and the introduction of Magog.
Authentication Notes
Standard direct market copy with proper paper stock, crisp color registration, and correct DC bullet and Elseworlds logos, showing no signs of counterfeiting.