CORBO ##1
A-OK Publications • Corbo
Writer
M. Smith
Interior Artist
M. Smith
Cover Artist
M. Smith
Publication Date
1985
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
An independent 1980s black-and-white comic featuring Corbo, a masked vigilante figure. The story is a gritty, noir-inspired action tale common in the 80s indie boom.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks; visible blunting and wear on all four corners; surface scuffing particularly in the upper right quadrant and along the right edge; slight outward bowing of the front cover; color fading/light soiling on the yellow background.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $15.00; Graded (9.0+): $40.00 - $60.00
Recent Sales
Low-volume indie title with infrequent sales; typically found in dollar bins or listed for ~$10 on secondary marketplaces like eBay for mid-grade copies.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading (shipping, fees) would likely exceed the final market value of the book in this condition.
Notable Features
Independent/Small Press publication; mask-wearing protagonist; typical 1980s 'copper age' independent aesthetic.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic copy from the 1985 print run. No known counterfeits of this specific title exist due to its niche collectibility.