The Apparition ##1
Caliber Comics • The Apparition (Mini-Series)
Writer
James Pruett
Interior Artist
Gene Gonzales
Cover Artist
David Rowe
Publication Date
April 1993
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The story follows a supernatural vigilante theme typical of early 90s Caliber titles. It involves paranormal investigations and dark, gritty urban fantasy elements featuring the titled character.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible minor spine stress ticks, slight blunting on the bottom right corner, and minor edge wear along the left spine. The wrap appears slightly misaligned towards the bottom, showing faint color breaks.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (9.6/9.8): $35 - $55
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for this issue typically fall within the $5 range plus shipping. High-grade slabbed copies are rare in the market and usually sell for the cost of grading plus a small premium ($40-60).
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The market value for this specific indy title remains low, and the cost of grading would exceed the comic's current resale value.
Notable Features
First issue of a limited series. Notable for Caliber Comics collectors who follow James Pruett's work or 1990s independent horror/fantasy titles. Features a painted cover by David Rowe.
Authentication Notes
The item appears to be an authentic 1993 Caliber publication. The ink density on the 'Caliber Comics' logo and the thickness of the cover stock visible in the image are consistent with the publisher's standards for that era.