Skin Graft: The Adventures of a Tattooed Man ##4 of 4
DC Comics (Vertigo Imprint) • Skin Graft: The Adventures of a Tattooed Man
Writer
Jerry Prosser
Interior Artist
Warren Pleece
Cover Artist
Gavin Wilson and Richard Bruning
Publication Date
October 1993
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The final issue of the limited series featuring Abel Tarrant, the Tattooed Man. After spending years in prison learning the mystical art of tattooing from an old master, Abel uses his living tattoos to confront his past. The story explores mature themes of identity and physical transformation.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5 range)
Condition Details
Visible corner blunting at bottom right, minor spine stress marks (color-breaking ticks), slight edge wear along the top, and some surface scuffing/fingerprinting typical of dark Vertigo covers from this era.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $8.00; Graded (9.8): $40.00 - $60.00 (low demand)
Recent Sales
Recent individual sales on secondary markets like eBay show this issue usually selling for cover price or in complete sets of 4 for $15.00 - $25.00.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS services exceeds the current market value of the book. It is best kept in a bag and board for personal collection.
Notable Features
Final issue of the mini-series. Part of the early wave of Vertigo titles that defined the imprint's mature-reader aesthetic. Features photo-montage cover art typical of the early 90s Vertigo look.
Authentication Notes
Authentic first printing. Features the standard glossy cover stock and cardstock feel typical of prestige format or high-end Vertigo limited series of 1993.