Aquaman Time and Tide ##1
DC Comics • Aquaman: Time and Tide
Writer
Peter David
Interior Artist
Kirk Jarvinen & Brad Vancata
Cover Artist
Kirk Jarvinen
Publication Date
December 1993
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First issue of a four-part miniseries that redefined Aquaman's origins for the 1990s. The story, 'The Rise and Fall of Atlantis,' explores Arthur Curry's early life and his discovery of his Royal heritage.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0) to Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress/ticks along the left edge. Minor corner blunting on the top right. Slight cover roll visible on the bottom left corner. General surface wear and minor scuffing on the dark background areas.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell in dollar bins or for under $10. CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold in the $50 range, though demand is moderate for this specific era.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading/shipping currently exceed the market value of a mid-to-high grade raw copy. Only worth grading if it were a guaranteed 9.8 and had personal sentimental value.
Notable Features
Features the '1st Issue Blockbuster Flash' branding on the cover. Direct Sales barcode present. This series serves as the precursor to Peter David's long and critically acclaimed run on the main Aquaman title.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1990s DC glossy cover stock and newsprint-style interior pages. Barcode (761941200386) and indicia match the 1993 first printing.