Lobo Infanticide ##1
DC Comics • Lobo: Infanticide Vol. 1
Writer
Keith Giffen and Alan Grant
Interior Artist
Simon Bisley
Cover Artist
Simon Bisley
Publication Date
October 1992
Cover Variant
Regular Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Book one of a four-issue prestige format/miniseries where the Main Man Lobo is hired to wipe out an entire race of cute, cuddly beings who turn out to be much more vicious and problematic than expected. Written by Keith Giffen and Alan Grant with bombastic painted art by Simon Bisley.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
The comic is bagged and boarded, showing minor handling wear with light spine stress ticks. Corners appear relatively sharp with minimal blunting. The cover retains good gloss and color vibrancy with no major creases, tears, or stains visible through the protective bag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw value: $5 - $15. Graded (CGC 9.0/9.2) value: $30 - $50.
Recent Sales
Recent online sales for raw copies of Lobo Infanticide #1 in high grade typically range between $5 and $12 depending on the platform.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally recommended for professional third-party grading unless part of a complete high-grade set, as the grading and shipping costs would exceed the current market value of a single CGC 9.0 or 9.2 copy.
Notable Features
Part of the popular 1990s Lobo prestige and limited series wave by the creative team of Giffen, Grant, and Bisley. Features the classic 'Mature Readers Only' indicia and vibrant yellow background cover trade dress.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with standard 1990s DC Direct Edition markings, correct cover stock, and appropriate printing registration consistent with DC's output from late 1992.