Deathmate Black ##1 (Black)
Image Comics / Valiant Comics • Deathmate
Writer
Brandon Choi and Eric Silvestri
Interior Artist
Marc Silvestri, Jae Lee, Scott Williams, and others
Cover Artist
Marc Silvestri and Jae Lee
Publication Date
September 1993
Cover Variant
Regular/Color (Black)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of a crossover event between Image Comics and Valiant Comics. This issue features characters from the Image universe (specifically Cyberforce and WildC.A.T.s) meeting characters from the Valiant universe (Solar, Man of the Atom) due to a chronological anomaly caused by the union of Solar and Void.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
The book appears high-grade with crisp corners and vibrant colors. Minor shelf wear and potential light spine ticks visible through the bag; some corner blunting on the top left. The black border is prone to showing white scuffs, but this copy looks well-preserved.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10 | Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies typically sell for $3-$8 in lots or individual sales. CGC 9.8 copies have sold for approximately $50 including shipping.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal collection value. The high print run and low market demand for the Deathmate crossover mean the cost of grading usually exceeds the final market value of the book.
Notable Features
Features a wraparound chromium/foil-style cover (though this edition is the standard black cardstock). Features early Image and Valiant character crossovers. Part of the 'pre-Unity' era significance for Valiant collectors.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1993 printing. The cardstock cover has the correct gloss and weight for the era. No known counterfeits exist as the book was mass-produced in extremely high quantities.