Backlash ##11
Image Comics • Backlash Vol. 1
Writer
Sean Ruffner and Jeff Mariotte
Interior Artist
Brett Booth
Cover Artist
Brett Booth
Publication Date
August 1995
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features Marc Slayton (Backlash) and Taboo. In this issue, the team deals with the fallout of the 'Wildstorm Rising' crossover. Slayton continues his search for his past and legacy within the Wildstorm universe.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Heavy wear visible on spine with multiple color-breaking stress lines. Significant blunting and chipping on corners. Visible creasing on the top right corner and along the bottom edge. Evidence of surface scuffing and minor staining on the yellow background of the cover.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $1.00 - $3.00; Graded (9.8): $30.00 - $50.00
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell in bulk lots for under $2. Professional listings for mid-grade copies often sit unsold at $4-$5 due to high supply.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service ($25+) significantly exceeds the market value of the book, especially in this worn condition.
Notable Features
Features artwork by Brett Booth, a defining artist for the Wildstorm brand in the mid-90s. This issue is part of the original Image Comics / Wildstorm run before the property was sold to DC Comics.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1990s Image Comics production. Uses standard glossy cover stock and white to off-white interior paper typical of the era. No known counterfeits of this specific issue exist.