Harbinger #No. 34
Valiant Comics • Harbinger Vol. 1
Writer
Maurice Fontenot
Interior Artist
Sean Chen
Cover Artist
Sean Chen
Publication Date
November 1994
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (The Chaos Effect Delta)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of 'The Chaos Effect' crossover event (Delta-level chapter). Features the Harbinger team as they deal with the fallout of the chaotic energy released during the event. Key characters include Sting (Peter Stanchek) and Kris Hathaway.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible minor spine stress with small color-breaking ticks. Slight corner blunting at the top left. Small thumb crease/indentation on the right black field of the cover. Minor shelf wear apparent on the top edge.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $7. Graded (9.8): $40 - $60.
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies have sold for approximately $2 to $5 plus shipping on eBay. Graded copies of this specific transitional Valiant era (Acclaim era) are not frequently traded compared to early issues.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The market value for this issue is low, and the cost of grading would exceed the potential value of the book. It is best kept in a bag and board (potentially Mylar for preservation).
Notable Features
Includes the 'The Chaos Effect' banner at the top. This issue is from the later period of the original Valiant run known as the 'Birthquake' or post-Unity era.
Authentication Notes
Authentic copy. Standard Valiant glossy cover stock from the mid-90s with typical 'The Chaos Effect' trade dress. No signs of reproduction or counterfeiting.