Guy Gardner ##8
DC Comics • Guy Gardner Vol. 1
Writer
Gerard Jones and Will Jacobs
Interior Artist
Joe Staton
Cover Artist
Joe Staton and Terry Beatty
Publication Date
May 1993
Cover Variant
Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Guy Gardner faces off against the intergalactic bounty hunter Lobo across several locations, including Manhattan. This issue continues Guy's 'Warrior' transition phase and features the destructive, comedic combat typical of Lobo guest appearances in the early 1990s.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks and ticks along the left edge. Minor corner blunting on the bottom right. Surface wear visible in the lighter background areas. Slight edge wear on the top and bottom. Overall shelf wear from being in a stack.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $7 | Graded (9.8): $30 - $45
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in Mid-to-High grade typically sell for $2 to $5 on platforms like eBay. High-grade slabbed copies are infrequent and have relatively low demand.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service exceeds the current market value of the book. It is a common 90s issue without significant key investment potential.
Notable Features
Guest appearance by Lobo. Iconic 90s cover featuring blood-splatter graphics and character confrontation. Features DC's 'Direct Edition' logo branding (no UPC barcode on cover).
Authentication Notes
The book appears to be an authentic 1993 DC production. The color saturation, gloss, and paper aging are consistent with the 'Baxter' or high-quality newsprint used by DC during this era.