Price history & market evidence
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1 dated observation—one point does not establish a trend. Last recorded 2026-10-06. Source record #2517515
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| Grade | Amount | Evidence | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAW | $3.00 | PANEL_PROFITS · ungraded_valueguide | 1983-11-01 |
| 9.8 | $2.25 | ComicBase · catalog referencecatalog | Date not recorded |
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Graded population
CGC records 19 graded copies for Dreadstar #7 (1983). Population is the number recorded by this grading source, not the total print run or all surviving copies.
Mindtrap
Willow saves Dreadstar from a trap set by Mezlo. Z kills King Gregzor. Aknaton's grave is found to be empty.
| StoryTitle2 = Devolutionary Dilemma! | Writer2_1 = Bernie Wrightson | Penciler2_1 = Bernie Wrightson | Inker2_1 = Bernie Wrightson | Colorist2_1 = | Letterer2_1 = | Editor2_1 = Archie Goodwin | Synopsis2 = Aldo accidentally devolves Scooter the lizard into stegosaurus and ends up sending him into the space outside, flash freezing Scooter instantly, and thus becomes Alpha Cleveland VI's food supply.
| Appearing1 = **Featured Characters:** * Vanth Dreadstar * Syzygy Darklock * Willow * Rainbow (Dreadstar) **Supporting Characters:** * **Antagonists:** * Church of the Instrumentality ** Lord High Papal ** Anton A. Lanstrom Mezlo ** Soldiers * Z **Other Characters:** * King Gregzor * Oedi * Skeevo Phlatus **Locations:** * Earth-8116 ** Altarix ** Plorexus ** Caldor ** Jewelworld *** Jewelcity **** Royal Palace **Items:** * **Vehicles:** *
| Appearing2 = **Featured Characters:** * Aldo Gorney * Farquat **Supporting Characters:** * Scooter * Hatch Latchwell **Antagonists:** * **Other Characters:** * **Locations:** * **Items:** * **Vehicles:** *
| Solicit = Vanth Dreadstar fights on his own - but how can he be effective against the Instrumentality when his mind is trapped in a computer by a midget named Mezlo?
| Notes = | Trivia = | Recommended = | Links =
Creative credits
Writers: Jim Starlin, Bernie Wrightson
Interior art: Jim Starlin, Bernie Wrightson
Color: Glynis Wein
Source records & attribution
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COMICBASE: comicbase:381433
GCD: 37950
PANEL PROFITS: 2517515