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The Original Astro Boy #1 (1987)

The Original Astro Boy #1 (1987)

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Title: The Original Astro Boy #1
Publisher: NOW Comics
Publication Date: September 1987
Cover Price: $1.50 USD ($2.25 Canada)
Main Character: Astro Boy (Tetsuwan Atom)
Cover Artist: Ken Steacy
Writer: Michael Dimpsey
Interior Artist: Ken Steacy


Key Features

  • Astro Boy is one of the most iconic manga/anime characters, originally created by Osamu Tezuka in the 1950s.
  • This issue was published by NOW Comics as part of an effort to introduce Astro Boy to Western comic audiences.
  • Features a bold and vibrant cover by Ken Steacy, depicting Astro Boy in an action pose with a partial robotic overlay.
  • Considered an early American adaptation of Astro Boy, making it collectible among fans of classic manga and anime.
  • The series retells and modernizes some of Tezuka’s original stories with a Western comic format.

Market Value and Condition Assessment

  • Visible Flaws:
    • Minor spine wear and stress marks.
    • Light corner rounding.
    • Some edge wear 
    • Crease on top right corner
  • Estimated Condition Range: Mid-Grade 

Recent Sales & Estimated Values

  • Near Mint (9.4+) copies have been sold in the range of $20 - $40.
  • Very Fine (8.0 - 9.0) copies typically sell between $10 - $20.
  • Mid-grade (6.0 - 7.5) copies are valued around $5 - $10.
  • While not a high-value key, demand exists among Astro Boy and classic manga collectors.

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