New Kids on the Block Comic Tour '90 ##1
Harvey Comics • New Kids on the Block Comic Tour '90
Writer
Rolaine G. Alper
Interior Artist
Hy Rosen
Cover Artist
Hy Rosen
Publication Date
August 1990
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover (Newsstand Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First issue of the official NKOTB comic series. Features band members Jonathan Knight, Jordan Knight, Joey McIntyre, Donnie Wahlberg, and Danny Wood in various fictionalized adventures. Includes band bios and 'behind the scenes' style segments.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine ticks and stresses. Minor blunting at the lower left and upper right corners. Slight surface soiling/fingerprints on the white areas of the cover. Minor edge wear on the right side.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15. Graded (9.0+): $45 - $65.
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar mid-grade condition have recently sold for between $4 and $12 on eBay/Mercari. High-grade slabbed copies are rarely traded but command a premium from collectors of 90s nostalgia.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading (approx. $30-$40) significantly exceed the market value of the book in this condition. It is a mass-produced novelty book with low current market demand among traditional comic collectors.
Notable Features
First appearance of New Kids on the Block in comics. Newsstand edition identified by the UPC barcode in the bottom left corner. Features early 1990s pop culture aesthetics.
Authentication Notes
Authentic newsstand copy. Print quality matches early 90s Harvey Comics standards. No signs of restoration or counterfeiting; paper stock shows age-appropriate light yellowing.