KING! ##1
Blacklist Studios • KING! (2009)
Writer
Thomas Hall
Interior Artist
Daniel Bradford
Cover Artist
Daniel Bradford
Publication Date
March 2009
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The story follows a character clearly inspired by the image of Elvis Presley who has retired but find himself battling supernatural forces and monsters. It features high-octane action and a distinctive art style reminiscent of Mike Mignola.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible along the left edge. The top left corner shows a very small impact/blunting. Some light surface rubbing might be present on the dark red areas of the cover, common for matte-heavy indie prints.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Limited market data. Sales for Blacklist indie titles typically hover around cover price ($3.50) to slightly above for collectors of Hall and Bradford's work (Robot 13).
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC or CBCS services would likely exceed the current market value of the book, as it is an indie title without high speculative demand.
Notable Features
First appearance of King. Small press indie release with distinctive $3.50 cover price. Features the signature art style of Daniel Bradford, known for 'Robot 13'.
Authentication Notes
Authentic first printing. Features unique Blacklist Studios branding on the spine/logo area. Paper stock appears to be high-quality heavy bond typical of late 2000s indie publishing.