Captain Carrot and His Amazing Zoo Crew! ##1
DC Comics • Captain Carrot and His Amazing Zoo Crew! Vol. 1
Writer
Roy Thomas
Interior Artist
Scott Shaw!
Cover Artist
Scott Shaw!
Publication Date
March 1982
Cover Variant
Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First issue of the solo series featuring Earth-C's premier superhero team. Roger Rabbit (Captain Carrot) and his team encounter Superman, who has been transported to their dimension. The story details the origin of the Zoo Crew and their struggle against Starro the Conqueror.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine+ (6.5)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks, slight corner blunting on the top and bottom right, minor edge wear on the left spine edge, and some light surface scuffing/shelf wear visible on the blue ink areas.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15–$25; Graded (CGC 9.8 equivalent): $120–$150
Recent Sales
Raw copies in mid-to-high grade typically sell for $10–$30. High-grade graded copies (9.6+) have recently seen movement between $90 and $160.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading in this condition. The visible spine ticks and corner wear likely cap the grade at a 6.5 or 7.0, where the cost of grading exceeds the market value of the comic. Best kept as a high-quality raw reader or collector copy.
Notable Features
First solo series issue for the Zoo Crew; Superman appearance; Starro the Conqueror appearance; Cameo appearances of various funny animal characters from DC history.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Bronze Age DC publication. Paper stock is standard newsprint of the era showing slight natural aging. Staple placement and cover gloss are consistent with 1982 manufacturing standards.