Daily Planet Special Invasion! Edition ##1
DC Comics • Daily Planet (1988) Special Invasion Edition
Writer
Roger Stern
Interior Artist
Various
Cover Artist
Curt Swan (pencils), Murphy Anderson (inks)
Publication Date
November 1988
Cover Variant
Regular (Promotional)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A promotional tie-in for the 'Invasion!' crossover event, formatted as an actual 16-page newspaper from the DC Universe. It features articles written by Clark Kent, Lois Lane, and Jimmy Olsen, providing 'in-world' reporting on the alien alliance attacking Earth.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and ticks, noticeable corner blunting on the bottom right, slight yellowing to the newsprint paper visible on the edges, and significant cover scuffing visible through the polybag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10 / Graded (9.8): $50 - $70
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for under $10 on eBay; CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold in the $65 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The current market value of a mid-grade copy does not justify the costs of professional grading fees and shipping.
Notable Features
Newsprint format; features a headline 'Earth to Invaders: Drop Dead!'; contains articles that set the stage for the Invasion! limited series; includes a 'Printed in Canada' notation on the front cover.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1988 promotional item. Note the specific 'Printed in Canada' text and the quality of the newsprint paper stock which is consistent with DC's late 80s promotional materials.