1984 #Number One
Warren Publishing • 1984 (later renamed 1994)
Writer
Bill DuBay, Nicola Cuti, Jan Strnad, and more
Interior Artist
Richard Corben, Alex Niño, Wally Wood, Jose Ortiz, and more
Cover Artist
Richard Corben
Publication Date
June 1978
Cover Variant
Regular/Newsstand Edition (UPC in lower left)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
An 'Explosive First Issue Special' of Warren's adult science fiction/fantasy anthology magazine. This issue features high-concept, dystopian stories including 'Mutant World' by Richard Corben and 'The Last President' by Wally Wood.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Significant edge wear and chipping along the top and right margins; numerous color-breaking spine stress ticks; blunted and scuffed corners; visible surface wear/scuffing on the black ink of the cover; minor humidity-related waviness along the top edge; overall structural integrity is intact but cosmetically distressed.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20 | Graded (estimated 4.0): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
High-grade copies (9.0+) sell for $100-$150. Lower mid-grade copies like this one typically sell in the $15 range at auction due to common condition issues with the black cover ink.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading fees and shipping would likely exceed the final market value of a 4.0 copy. It is best enjoyed as a raw reading copy.
Notable Features
First issue of the series; Richard Corben cover; features 'Mutant World' prologue; Newsstand edition with UPC barcode; Mature readers content.
Authentication Notes
Authentic original 1978 Warren magazine. Paper stock shows age-appropriate oxidation (off-white to cream); ink density on the '1984' logo is consistent with late-70s printing processes; staple placement is standard for Warren's square-bound magazine format.