Nth Man The Ultimate Ninja ##8
Marvel Comics • Nth Man The Ultimate Ninja (1989-1990)
Writer
Larry Hama
Interior Artist
Ron Wagner
Cover Artist
Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod
Publication Date
January 1990
Cover Variant
Direct Edition (Spider-man head in UPC box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Alfonsus 'Skeeter' Phipps finds himself in the middle of a conflict involving psychic children. The story follows John Doe, 'The Nth Man,' an American orphan raised as a ninja in a world on the brink of nuclear war. This issue features a notable cover homage to the corruptive nature of comics, showing kids reading G.I. Joe and Iron Man.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
The comic appears overall flat with vibrant colors. Minor visible spine stress marks/ticks along the left edge. Slight blunting on the bottom-right corner. Minimal surface wear visible through the polybag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $10; Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies have sold for approximately $2.00 to $5.00 plus shipping on auction sites. Graded copies of this specific mid-run issue are rare due to low high-grade demand.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading (approx. $25-$40) exceeds the market value of the book. This is a common back-issue rather than a high-value key issue.
Notable Features
Features a 'Spider-man icon' in the UPC box, indicating it was a direct market edition. Notable for being part of Larry Hama's experimental 'Nth Man' series.
Authentication Notes
Standard late Copper Age Marvel print quality. Paper is typical newsprint/matte finish transition of the era. No visible signs of reproduction or counterfeiting.