The 3D Flintstones #No. 1
Blackthorne Publishing • The 3D Flintstones
Writer
Larz Bourne
Interior Artist
The Alvin Maker 3-D Process (Hanna-Barbera Art Dept)
Cover Artist
Unknown (Hanna-Barbera Style)
Publication Date
April 1987
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Standard Flintstones humor featuring Fred, Barney, Wilma, and Betty. The unique selling point is the 3D process utilizing red/blue anaglyph technology to give depth to the prehistoric setting.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Moderate shelf wear; visible corner rounding on bottom right; vertical spine stress; the attached 3D glasses appear slightly bent and the adhesive/positioning may have caused surface pressure marks. Yellowing of the white background consistent with age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw with glasses: $10 - $20; Graded (CGC 9.8): $100 - $150. In this estimated condition: $15.
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade copies with glasses intact range from $12 to $25. High-grade 9.8 copies have sold for approximately $130.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The estimated grade is too low to justify the shipping and grading fees. Pressing might improve the flat surface, but it is not a high-value key issue.
Notable Features
Includes original 3D glasses (vital for value). Notable for being part of the mid-80s 3D comic craze. Features the 'Alvin Maker' 3D process.
Authentication Notes
First printing established by the Green Ribbon logo in the top left. Presence of original 3D glasses is the primary factor in verifying completeness. Quality of the red/blue lens stock is typical of 1980s Blackthorne releases.