Adventure Time with Finn & Jake #FCBD 2012 #1
Boom! Studios (KaBOOM!) • Adventure Time Free Comic Book Day
Writer
Ryan North
Interior Artist
Shelli Paroline & Braden Lamb
Cover Artist
Chris Houghton
Publication Date
May 2012
Cover Variant
Regular (Free Comic Book Day Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A special Free Comic Book Day release featuring a self-contained story where Finn and Jake deal with a misunderstanding involving a dessert-related adventure. It captures the whimsical and surreal tone of the animated series.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Visible minor spine stress ticks, slight corner blunting on the bottom left, and minor shelf wear near the top edge. The white border shows slight discoloration or handling wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $55; Graded (9.8 candidate): $250 - $400
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-to-high grade condition have sold between $35 and $50. High-grade 9.8 CGC slabs have fetched significantly higher premiums due to the franchise's cult following.
Grading Recommendation
Potentially worth grading if a pressing service is used to remove spine dimples. As it sits, it appears to be a 9.0-9.2; if it can be pressed to a 9.6 or 9.8, the value increase is substantial. High demand exists for early Adventure Time keys.
Notable Features
First official comic book appearance of Finn, Jake, Princess Bubblegum, and Marceline the Vampire Queen. Considered the primary 'Key' issue for the Adventure Time comic series due to its promotional 2012 release date.
Authentication Notes
Authentic FCBD 2012 edition. Correct KaBOOM! branding in the top left and standard FCBD trade dress at the bottom. Ink density and paper stock are consistent with 2012 Boom! Studios production.