Tangent Comics: Sea Devils ##1
DC Comics • Tangent Comics
Writer
Kurt Busiek
Interior Artist
Vince Giarrano
Cover Artist
Vince Giarrano
Publication Date
December 1997
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of DC's Tangent Comics imprint, which presented an alternate universe where historical events diverged in 1968. This issue features a reimagined version of the classic Sea Devils property.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress, slight corner blunting, yellowing/tanning along the edges of the cover, general surface wear visible through the protective mylar sleeve.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $5, Graded (CGC): Not economically viable to grade due to low market value.
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies typically sell in the $2 to $5 range on online marketplaces like eBay.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading. The grading and slab fees would far exceed the market value of the book.
Notable Features
Part of the Tangent Comics 1997 line-wide event created by Dan Jurgens, featuring distinct graphic design elements on the cover and a Direct Edition barcode block.
Authentication Notes
Standard DC Comics print quality for the late 1990s, featuring appropriate paper stock, standard staples, and correct Direct Edition barcode formatting.