Cartoon Network Dexter's Laboratory ##20
DC Comics • Dexter's Laboratory (Vol. 1)
Writer
John Rozum
Interior Artist
Bill Wray
Cover Artist
Bill Wray
Publication Date
April 2001
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (Direct Market)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Dexter and his rival Mandark battle for control over a giant brain in the story 'Head Trip'. Features signature humor from the Genndy Tartakovsky era of the show.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (7.5 to 8.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress marks (color-breaking) along the left edge. Slight blunting on the top and bottom left corners. Mild surface scuffing visible on the dark areas of the cover. Bagged and boarded but shows moderate handling wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15; Graded (CGC 9.6+): $45 - $70
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $8-$12 on eBay. Low demand for slabs of this specific issue unless in 9.8 condition.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading would likely exceed the market value of the book. It is a great reader/collector copy for a Cartoon Network fan.
Notable Features
Includes appearance of Mandark. Direct edition with UPC barcode present in bottom right corner. Features Bill Wray art, who worked on Ren & Stimpy.
Authentication Notes
Authentic DC/Cartoon Network joint publication. Standard early-2000s glossy paper stock. Correct $1.99 US / $3.25 CAN price point for the era.