Before Watchmen: Comedian ##3
DC Comics • Before Watchmen: Comedian
Writer
Brian Azzarello
Interior Artist
J.G. Jones
Cover Artist
J.G. Jones
Publication Date
November 2012
Cover Variant
Regular cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A prequel series to Alan Moore's Watchmen. This issue follows Edward Blake (The Comedian) as he navigates the political and social unrest of the 1960s, specifically touching on his relationship with the Kennedy family and his involvement in the Watts Riots in Los Angeles.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (9.4)
Condition Details
The comic appears to be in high grade, preserved in a bag and board. Minimal spine stress is visible only under scrutiny. Bag shows some scuffing, but the comic cover retains high gloss. A price sticker is present on the plastic bag, not the book itself.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $5; Graded (9.8): $30 - $45
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies typically sell for cover price ($3.99) or slightly less in bulk. Graded 9.8 copies have a limited market due to high supply and low demand.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service (approx. $25-$40) significantly exceeds the market value of the comic. It is best kept as a reading copy or part of a complete set.
Notable Features
Part of the controversial Before Watchmen expansion. Features Mature Readers (M) rating. Cover features the iconic 'Watts' postcards and boot imagery.
Authentication Notes
Likely authentic. The print quality is consistent with DC's 2012 production standards using high-gloss cover stock and modern ink density. No signs of reproduction or counterfeiting.