The Mask ##0
Dark Horse Comics • The Mask (Limited Series)
Writer
John Arcudi
Interior Artist
Doug Mahnke
Cover Artist
Doug Mahnke
Publication Date
January 1992
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Collects the original story of Stanley Ipkiss from Dark Horse Presents #10-14. This issue serves as a 'bridge' or prequel issue for the first limited series. It features the ultra-violent origin of the character before the 1994 movie adaptation softened the tone.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible along the left edge. Slight blunting of the top right corner. The cover gloss appears intact, but there is some possible minor surface wear and light edge rubbing characteristic of a comic of this age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $50; Graded (9.8): $200 - $300
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales range from $35 to $60 depending on high-grade condition. CGC 9.8 copies routinely sell for over $250.
Grading Recommendation
Worth grading if the spine is clean and it can achieve a 9.6 or 9.8. A professional press and clean is recommended to remove non-color-breaking surface indentations to maximize the grade.
Notable Features
Includes a coupon for a Mask t-shirt. Features the transition of the character Stanly Ipkiss and the introduction of the mask's chaotic power.
Authentication Notes
First printing features the '0' numbering and Dark Horse logo on white background. Authentic copies have the glossy cover stock typical of early '90s Dark Horse publications.