Dark Horse Presents: Semiautomagic and other tales ##4
Dark Horse Comics • Dark Horse Presents Vol. 3
Writer
Alex de Campi, Keith Champagne, Evan Dorkin, Ed Brisson
Interior Artist
Jerry Ordway, Leonard Kirk, Evan Dorkin, Michael Walsh
Cover Artist
Jerry Ordway
Publication Date
September 2014
Cover Variant
Regular/Cover A
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
An anthology issue featuring the continued story of 'Semiautomagic' by Alex de Campi and Jerry Ordway, focusing on Professor Alice Creed as she battles supernatural threats. Other segments include Evan Dorkin's 'House of Fun', 'The Mighty' by Keith Champagne and Leonard Kirk, and 'Murder Book' by Ed Brisson.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine ticks along the left edge. Minor blunting at the bottom left and top left corners. Slight edge wear on the bottom margin. Gloss remains high, but there is evidence of handling wear consistent with ungraded storage.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $6.00 | Graded (9.8): $40.00 - $55.00
Recent Sales
Recent sales for this anthology series typically hover around cover price ($4.99) for raw copies. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies rarely appear at auction and generally sell for the cost of grading plus a small premium.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of third-party grading (CGC/CBCS) exceeds the current market value of the book. The visible spine ticks would likely cap the grade at an 8.0 or lower, making it a financial loss to grade.
Notable Features
Features artwork by industry legend Jerry Ordway. This volume of Dark Horse Presents won the Eisner, Harvey, and Stumptown awards, as noted in the banner at the top of the cover.
Authentication Notes
The book displays authentic Dark Horse transition-era trade dress. The high-quality semi-gloss cardstock cover and $4.99 price point are consistent with 2014 direct market distribution.