Savage Dragon ##1
Image Comics • Savage Dragon Vol. 1
Writer
Erik Larsen
Interior Artist
Erik Larsen
Cover Artist
Erik Larsen
Publication Date
July/August 1992
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Introduces the amnesiac, fin-headed hero Dragon as a Chicago police officer fighting super-powered crime.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress ticks, slight corner blunting, minimal surface wear on the dark background.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $25, Graded (CGC 9.0/9.2): $40 - $75
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales range between $10 and $20 depending on exact condition.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally worth professional grading unless part of a higher-grade submission batch, as raw copies are relatively common and affordable.
Notable Features
First official issue of the ongoing series after the 3-issue miniseries, featuring the iconic minimalist black cover design.
Authentication Notes
Standard Image Comics production quality of the era with high-gloss cover stock and crisp ink registration.