Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade ##1
Marvel Comics • Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Writer
David Michelangelo (Adaptation), Steven Spielberg (Story)
Interior Artist
Ricardo Villagran
Cover Artist
Dan Reed
Publication Date
July 1989
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition (UPC Barcode)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part one of a four-issue official movie adaptation of the film 'Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade'. It features the flashback sequence of young Indiana Jones (Indy's first adventure) encountering tomb robbers and escaping on a circus train.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible corner crease on the bottom right corner with significant paper loss/wear. Surface scuffing on the black ink background. Minor spine stress and corner blunting on the left edge. Reflective glare from the polybag obscures some fine detail, but the bottom right damage heavily impacts the grade.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10; Graded (9.8): $75 - $100
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for mid-grade newsstand copies range from $4 to $12. High-grade (9.8) copies sell for significantly more due to the fragile black cover which shows wear easily.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The visible damage to the bottom right corner will prevent a high grade, and the cost of grading would exceed the final market value of the book.
Notable Features
First issue of the movie adaptation. Newsstand edition with UPC barcode. Notable for the 'Indy's First Adventure!' promotional arrow on the cover. Fragile black cover design.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1989 Marvel publication. Correct period-accurate newsstand barcode, $1.00 US price point, and characteristic late-80s glossy paper stock for Marvel movie adaptations.