Monsters From Outer Space ##1
Adventure Comics (Malibu Comics Division) • Monsters From Outer Space (1990)
Writer
Gerard Jones and Will Jacobs
Interior Artist
Gary Yap
Cover Artist
Gary Yap
Publication Date
October 1990
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A satirical take on 1950s B-movie science fiction. The story follows a group of humans battling campy, oversized alien monsters from another world. Key characters include the blonde 'damsel' shown on the cover and various space heroes.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5) to Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible glare from the polybag obscures some areas, but there is noticeable color-breaking spine stress (ticks), slight corner blunting on the bottom right/left, and a price sticker on the top right of the bag (which may have left residue on the cover). General shelf wear is present.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded: $30 - $45
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies have sold for between $2.00 and $7.00 depending on condition. There is very low demand for graded copies of this specific title.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service exceeds the current market value of the book. This is a common dollar-bin find from the early 90s independent boom.
Notable Features
First issue in a 3-issue limited series. Features art by Gary Yap. Noted for its kitschy, 'Bad Movie' homage style characteristic of Malibu's Adventure Comics imprint at the time.
Authentication Notes
Authentic newsprint interior paper expected. Typical production quality for Malibu Comics in 1990. No known counterfeits exist as it is not a high-value key issue.