American Flagg! ##10
First Comics • American Flagg! Vol. 1
Writer
Howard Chaykin
Interior Artist
Howard Chaykin
Cover Artist
Howard Chaykin
Publication Date
July 1984
Cover Variant
Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Reuben Flagg, a former television star turned Plexus Ranger in a dystopian 21st-century Chicago, navigates media saturation, corporate corruption, and political intrigue.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine wear, minor blunting at the top and bottom corners, slight curling along the left spine edge, mild surface wear with a few faint scuffs on the cover, but colors remain vibrant and complete with no major tears or missing pieces.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (CGC 9.0/9.2): $25 - $45
Recent Sales
Copies in similar mid-to-high grade raw condition typically sell between $3 and $10 on eBay and at local comic shops.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless part of a complete run or personal collection, as the grading and shipping costs would exceed the current market value of a single mid-grade copy.
Notable Features
Features Howard Chaykin's critically acclaimed independent sci-fi masterwork with distinctive 1980s layout designs, bold graphic style, and social satire.
Authentication Notes
Appears completely authentic with correct First Comics trade dress, proper color separation, newsprint interior page feel, and standard cover stock consistent with 1984 independent publishing.