Deathmate #Prologue
Valiant Comics / Image Comics • Deathmate
Writer
Bob Layton
Interior Artist
Various
Cover Artist
Jim Lee
Publication Date
September 1993
Cover Variant
Regular Edition with holographic/foil elements
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The prologue to the historic crossover event bringing together the universes of Valiant Comics and Image Comics, featuring characters like Solar, X-O Manowar, WildC.A.T.s, and Youngblood.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint- (CGC 9.2)
Condition Details
Mainly clean copy in a protective bag and board, minimal spine stress visible, sharp corners with minor blunting, glossy cover intact.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $10, Graded (9.8): $30 - $50
Recent Sales
Deathmate books from the 90s generally sell in the $1 to $5 range raw due to high print runs.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading as the grading and shipping costs would exceed the potential market value increase.
Notable Features
First major crossover between Valiant and Image Comics. Features a distinctive metallic/foil-enhanced logo and trading card style packaging elements on some variants.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with standard 90s newsprint/glossy stock, proper coloring, and correct publisher logos for the Valiant/Image joint publication.