Doom Patrol Appraisal

Doom Patrol, Issue #31 Comic Book

The item is a standard-sized American comic book, identifiable as 'Doom Patrol' issue #31. The cover art is highly detailed and surreal, featuring a central figure that appears to be a monstrous, reptilian or amphibian creature with a human arm. This arm holds what looks like a blood-stained pipe wrench amongst a pile of scattered, hand-written letters. The creature is depicted wearing a brown fedora and goggles, with two large, distinct balloons (one red, one blue with an exclamation mark) floating above its left 'shoulder' area. A vintage telephone handset is visible near the creature's head. In the background, there's a gothic or ornate architectural structure, along with a pair of disembodied red lips with a phone cord extending from them, seemingly calling. The color palette is rich and somewhat desaturated, dominated by earthy tones, reds, and blues. The comic book is housed within a clear plastic protective sleeve, which suggests that its owner values its condition. Visible text on the upper left corner includes the DC Comics logo, 'DOOM PATROL', and '31' with 'US $1.50 CAN $1.95'. The creators 'MORRISON', 'CASE', and 'NYBERG' are also listed. The physical condition appears very good to excellent, with no apparent tears, creases, or major surface wear visible through the sleeve. The corners appear sharp, and the spine straight, indicating careful handling and storage. This issue likely dates from the late 1980s to early 1990s, given the creative team and aesthetic common to that era of DC Comics.