Speed Racer Special ##1
NOW Comics • Speed Racer Special Vol. 1
Writer
Lamar Waldron
Interior Artist
Ken Steacy
Cover Artist
Ken Steacy
Publication Date
August 1988
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This special issue features the story 'The Looking Glass World,' a self-contained Speed Racer adventure featuring Speed, Trixie, and the Mach 5. It is known for its high-quality painted artwork by Ken Steacy, which was a departure from the more standard comic art of the regular series.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible vertical line/creasing near the left spine edge indicating a possible manufacture fold or binding error; minor blunting on the top and bottom left corners; slight surface wear and possible light finger smudging on the purple area of the cover; generally flat but shows signs of light handling.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (9.0+): $45 - $65
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for approximately $8 to $12 on secondary markets like eBay. Higher grade NM copies occasionally fetch $20-$25.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally recommended for professional grading unless for personal sentimental value. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading would likely exceed the market value of the book in this condition.
Notable Features
Features fully painted interior artwork by Ken Steacy; published during the late-80s revival of Speed Racer in American comics; 2.00 USD cover price indicates a prestige-style format for the era.
Authentication Notes
Authentic NOW Comics production; consistent logo placement and 'NOW' corner box. The paper stock used for these specials was slightly heavier than standard newsstand issues, which matches the appearance of the cover gloss in the image.