Zorro ##1
Marvel Comics • Zorro
Writer
Bill Mantlo
Interior Artist
John J. Muth
Cover Artist
Alex Toth (pencils), Mike Gustovich (inks)
Publication Date
December 1990
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition (with UPC barcode)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First issue of the 1990 Marvel series. It features the origin story of Don Diego de la Vega and his transformation into Zorro to fight the tyrannical Captain Monastario in Spanish California.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0) to Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible major horizontal color-breaking crease across the middle and top right; significant spine stress marks; heavy blunting and wear on the bottom right corner; some edge wear and moderate surface scuffing on the cover.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10; Graded (CGC 9.8): $150 - $200. Given the current visible damage, this copy is likely in the $5 range.
Recent Sales
High-grade 9.8 copies have recently sold for approximately $175. Low-to-mid grade newsstand copies typically sell for under $10 in bulk lots or dollar bins.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The visible creases and corner damage significantly lower the potential grade below the 'break-even' point for grading fees. It is best kept as a reader copy or for personal collection.
Notable Features
First appearance of Zorro in the Marvel Universe line. Newsstand edition with UPC barcode. Cover art pays homage to classic Zorro imagery. First issue of a 12-issue limited series.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic 1990 newsstand copy. Paper stock and printing quality (including the distinctive Marvel newsstand UPC block) are consistent with early 90s production. No signs of restoration visible through the poly-bag.