Blade Runner ##1
Marvel Comics • Blade Runner (1982 Series)
Writer
Archie Goodwin
Interior Artist
Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon
Cover Artist
Al Williamson
Publication Date
October 1982
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition (UPC barcode present)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part one of the official comic book adaptation of the 1982 Ridley Scott film starring Harrison Ford. The story follows Rick Deckard, a 'Blade Runner' tasked with hunting down and 'retiring' four escaped replicants (androids) who have returned to Earth to find their creator.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate to heavy spine wear with numerous color-breaking spine stress marks; significant corner blunting and rounding on the top and bottom right; visible edge wear and minor chipping along the left spine edge; surface scuffing and noticeable creasing on the cover art.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10; CGC 4.0: $25 - $35. High-grade copies (9.8) can exceed $250.
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw mid-grade newsstand copies range from $8 to $15. 9.8 graded copies have recently sold for $225-$300.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service (approx. $25-$40 plus shipping) exceeds the market value of the book in this condition. It is a great reader copy for a collection.
Notable Features
First comic book appearance of Rick Deckard. Newsstand edition with UPC barcode. Adaptation of the Philip K. Dick novel 'Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?'
Authentication Notes
The book displays authentic 1980s Marvel newsstand trade dress, including the 60 cent price point and correct UPC font. Paper aging appears consistent with 40-year-old newsprint.