WildC.A.T.S. Covert Action Teams ##23
Image Comics • WildC.A.T.S. Covert Action Teams Vol. 1
Writer
Alan Moore
Interior Artist
Ryan Benjamin
Cover Artist
Travis Charest
Publication Date
September 1995
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the 'Homecoming' story arc written by legendary author Alan Moore. The series shifts focus as the original WildC.A.T.S. team returns to Khera, discovering that the thousand-year war they fought is over, though the social ramifications are just beginning. This issue focuses on Voodoo's adjustments and the political intrigue of the Kherubim.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate to heavy spine wear with numerous color-breaking stress lines; significant blunting and rounding of corners, especially the top left and bottom right; visible scuffing and color loss on the red cover background; noticeable edge wear and minor chipping along the outer margin.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $1.00 - $3.00 | Graded (9.8): $40.00 - $60.00
Recent Sales
High-grade 9.8 copies have recently sold for approximately $50. Mid-to-low grade raw copies typically sell in 'dollar bins' or as part of bulk lots due to high print volume.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service (approx. $25-$40) significantly exceeds the market value of the comic in this condition. This is a common 1990s issue that is only worth grading in near-perfect condition (9.8).
Notable Features
Alan Moore era of WildC.A.T.S.; Travis Charest cover art; Black UPC box indicates Direct Edition; no significant first appearances in this specific issue.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1995 Image Comics publication. High gloss cover stock and standard paper interiors are consistent with industry standards of the mid-90s. No signs of reproduction or counterfeiting commonly associated with high-value key issues.