WIZARD: THE GUIDE TO COMICS ##21
Wizard Entertainment • Wizard: The Guide to Comics
Writer
N/A (Various Contributors)
Interior Artist
N/A (Various Artists Featured)
Cover Artist
Jae Lee
Publication Date
May 1993
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (Lobo/WildC.A.T.S cover)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A popular 1990s comic industry magazine. This issue features an exclusive offer for The Maxx #1/2, a Cable contest, and interviews with Rob Liefeld and Jae Lee. Features character art of Lobo, Warblade, and Maul.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine roll and heavy spine ticking/stress marks along the right-hand side of the cover art. Corner blunting on all visible corners. Slight surface wear/scuffing and edge wear along the bottom. No major tears or stains visible from image.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $10.00 | Graded (estimated mid-grade): $25.00 - $40.00
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade raw copies range from $4 to $8. High-grade (NM 9.4+) copies occasionally sell for $15–$20. CBCS/CGC graded copies are rare for this issue due to low profitability.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (approx. $30+) exceeds the market value of a mid-grade copy. This is a magazine rather than a standard comic, requiring more expensive 'Magazine' tier grading.
Notable Features
Includes a coupon/order form for The Maxx #1/2 (key for collectors). Features cover art by Jae Lee. Notable for its coverage of the early Image Comics era and 90s 'speculator' market.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1993 magazine printing. Glossy cover stock and typical saddle-stitch (staple) binding for the era. Correct price points (USA $3.95 / CAN $4.95) for issue #21.