Rock n' Roll Comics: Def Leppard ##13
Revolutionary Comics • Rock n' Roll Comics
Writer
Todd Loren
Interior Artist
Scott Jackson
Cover Artist
Scott Jackson
Publication Date
July 1990
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
An unauthorized biographical comic chronicling the history of the British rock band Def Leppard. The issue covers their formation in Sheffield, their rise to global stardom with the albums 'Pyromania' and 'Hysteria', and the tragedy of Rick Allen losing his arm and his subsequent comeback.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress and small color-breaking ticks along the left edge. Minor corner blunting on the bottom right. The black background shows some surface scuffing and fingerprints typical for this paper stock. Appears to be stored in a modern poly-bag which may be causing some light reflection.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $25; Graded: $60 - $85
Recent Sales
Raw copies in mid-to-high grade typically sell for $10 to $20 on eBay. Higher-grade survivors from the Revolutionary Comics line have seen a slight uptick due to nostalgia for 80s/90s hair metal memorabilia.
Grading Recommendation
Generally not recommended for professional grading unless for personal sentimental value. The cost of grading (CGC/CBCS) would likely exceed the current market value of the comic. A professional clean and press might remove surface scuffs but wouldn't fix color-breaking spine ticks.
Notable Features
Features the classic lineup of Joe Elliott, Steve Clark, Phil Collen, Rick Savage, and Rick Allen. Revolutionary Comics were famous for their 'unauthorized' status and legal battles with various artists during the early 1990s.
Authentication Notes
The item appears authentic to the period. The masthead 'Revolutionary' logo and the 'Rock n' Roll Comics' typography match known first printings. Paper stock appears to be the standard low-grade newsprint/matte used by the publisher in 1990.