Tangent Comics: Doom Patrol ##1
DC Comics • Tangent Comics
Writer
Dan Jurgens
Interior Artist
Sean Chen
Cover Artist
Dan Jurgens
Publication Date
December 1997
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of DC Comics' Tangent Comics imprint, which presented an alternate universe where historical events diverged starting in the 1960s, creating completely different heroes using classic DC character names.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Heavy creasing and wrinkling evident on the protective polybag and cover, moderate spine stress, blunted corners, and some surface scuffing.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $2 - $5, Graded: Not recommended for professional grading due to low value and wear.
Recent Sales
Typically sold in bargain bins or online lots for $1 to $3 raw.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth grading. The cost of professional slab and shipping exceeds the market value of the book even in high grades.
Notable Features
Features the Tangent Comics universe branding, distinct from traditional DC continuity, with reimagined versions of classic characters.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with standard 1990s direct market barcode box and paper stock consistent with DC Comics releases from late 1997.