Mandrake the Magician ##1
Dynamite Entertainment • Mandrake the Magician (King Series)
Writer
Roger Langridge
Interior Artist
Jeremy Treece
Cover Artist
Darwyn Cooke
Publication Date
May 2015
Cover Variant
Regular/Cover A
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of Dynamite's 'King' event celebrating the 100th anniversary of King Features Syndicate. Mandrake must defend the Earth from an interdimensional threat using his powers of illusion and hypnosis alongside his trusted companion Lothar.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (NM) 9.4
Condition Details
The cover shows sharp corners and vibrant colors. There are two very small spine stress ticks visible on the left edge. The bottom right corner shows a tiny bit of blunting, but no significant color breaking creases are present.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $8.00; Graded (9.8): $40.00 - $60.00
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range between $2.50 and $10.00. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies occasionally sell for $50.00, though volume is low for this specific modern series.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (approx $25-$40) exceeds the market value of the book. It is a modern comic that is easily found in high grade, and it is not currently a major key issue.
Notable Features
Features cover art by the legendary Darwyn Cooke. It is a relaunch of the classic comic strip character for a modern audience.
Authentication Notes
The book appears authentic with standard Dynamite modern glossy paper stock. The UPC barcode is present in the lower-left corner indicating a Direct Edition.