Radioactive Man ##412
Bongo Comics • Radioactive Man Vol. 1
Writer
Steve Vance
Interior Artist
Bill Morrison
Cover Artist
Bill Morrison
Publication Date
October 1993
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (with Trading Card)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The 'Dark Radioactive Man' saga. Claude Kane III's (Radioactive Man) powers begin to fail him as he turns into a dark version of himself. A parody of the 'Death of Superman' and other grim-and-gritty 90s comics. Features Fallout Boy and various Simpsons universe parodies.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5 to 8.0 estimate)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress ticks on the left edge. Slight blunting on the bottom-right corner. Overall glossy cover but with minor surface wear consistent with age and typical paper stock handled by Bongo Comics.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $20 - $35; Graded (9.6+): $100 - $150
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition have sold between $25 and $40. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies occasionally reaching $200+ for nostalgia-driven collectors.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading unless it is a 9.8 contender. The inclusion of the SkyBox trading card is essential for maximum value; grading it would confirm the card's presence but also encapsulate it, preventing physical access.
Notable Features
First issue of the actual Bongo Comics Radioactive Man run. Numbered #412 to imitate long-running series numbering. Comes with an exclusive SkyBox trading card. Parody of Crisis-era comic tropes.
Authentication Notes
Standard gloss covers and newsprint-style interior pages typical of early 1990s Bongo releases. Correct alignment of the Bongo logo and yellow top banner are present.