Iceman ##1
Marvel Comics / Epic Comics • Iceman (Epic Comics Mini-Series)
Writer
Christopher J. Thompson
Interior Artist
Christopher J. Thompson
Cover Artist
Christopher J. Thompson
Publication Date
April 1994
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This series is part of the Epic Comics line (a creator-owned imprint of Marvel). It follows 'Iceman' (no relation to the X-Man Bobby Drake) in a classic noir/hardboiled detective setting featuring an amnesiac hero and gangland elements.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress, corner rounding at top and bottom left, surface wear on the dark title area, and significant edge wear. The image suggests some flattening of the spine.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10; CGC 9.8 Graded: $40 - $55
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for under $10 on eBay; 9.8 graded copies have recently sold in the $45 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth grading. The cost of professional grading (CGC/CBCS) exceeds the market value of the book in this condition (estimated mid-grade).
Notable Features
Often confused with the Marvel X-Men character Bobby Drake, this is a distinct creator-owned title by Chris Thompson under the Epic imprint.
Authentication Notes
The logo placement and Epic Comics hexagon logo (issue 1 of 4) appear consistent with original 1994 printings. The matte paper stock used for Epic titles is more prone to the visible spine stress seen here.