Camelot 3000 ##1
DC Comics • Camelot 3000
Writer
Mike W. Barr
Interior Artist
Brian Bolland
Cover Artist
Brian Bolland
Publication Date
December 1982
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
King Arthur is reincarnated in the year 3000 to save the Earth from an alien invasion led by Morgan le Fay. He must reunite with his Knights of the Round Table and Merlin in a high-tech future. This issue features the first appearance of the futuristic Arthur and his knights.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate to heavy shelf wear. Visible color-breaking creases along the spine and on the right-hand edge. Significant corner blunting on the top right. Surface scuffing and edge wear throughout the front cover. Possible moisture ripple on upper right corner. Overall dullness and multiple non-color breaking impacts visible under low light.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $6.00 / Graded (9.8): $90.00 - $120.00 (Note: This copy is not candidate for high grade)
Recent Sales
High-grade 9.8 copies have recently sold for approximately $110. Raw copies in mid-to-lower condition like this one generally sell for under $5 in back-issue bins.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service ($25+) far exceeds the current market value of a 4.0 condition copy. This issue is best kept as a reading copy or in a bag and board for personal collection.
Notable Features
First issue of the first maxiseries published on DC’s 'Baxter' paper (deluxe paper stock), which was a significant advancement for the industry at the time. It was sold exclusively through the Direct Market.
Authentication Notes
The book appears authentic. It features the distinctive dark border and high-gloss 'Baxter' paper typical of DC's early 1980s prestige-format experimental series. No signs of restoration or counterfeiting are apparent from the image.