D.P. 7 ##1
Marvel Comics (New Universe) • D.P. 7 Vol. 1
Writer
Mark Gruenwald
Interior Artist
Paul Ryan
Cover Artist
Paul Ryan
Publication Date
November 1986
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First appearance of the D.P. 7 team, a group of 'paranormals' within Marvel's New Universe. Following 'The White Event,' seven individuals with new superpowers converge at the Clinic for Paranormal Research, only to discover it may have sinister motives. Key characters include Randy Skywold (Mastodon), David Landers (Mastodon), and Jeff Walters (Blur).
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine+ (CGC 6.5)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress/ticks (especially near the staples and upper left spine), moderate corner blunting on the bottom right, slight edge wear on the right side of the front cover, and minor surface scuffing or handling wear visible on the black/darker borders.
Estimated Market Value
Raw (ungraded): $5 - $10; Graded (CGC 9.8): $75 - $100; Graded (CGC 6.5): $15 - $25
Recent Sales
Recent raw newsstand copies in mid-to-high grade typically sell for approximately $5-$8 on platforms like eBay. Auction prices for CGC 9.8 copies range between $80 and $110.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. While it is a #1 issue, the current market value for raw copies and the specific condition issues (spine ticks) make the cost of grading higher than the likely return on investment unless it is a sentimental keeper or a potential 9.8 (which this copy is not).
Notable Features
Premiere issue of the D.P. 7 series; Newsstand edition with UPC barcode; Key title in Jim Shooter's 'New Universe' line launched for Marvel's 25th anniversary.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980s newsstand printing. Proper paper stock aging for the era; characteristic ink density and saturation for 1986 Marvel titles; correct UPC placement and number.