X-O Manowar ##31
Valiant Comics • X-O Manowar Vol. 1
Writer
Robert Venditti
Interior Artist
Cary Nord
Cover Artist
Barry Windsor-Smith
Publication Date
September 1994
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Aric of Dacia, a Visigoth warrior abducted by aliens, bonds with the X-O Manowar armor—a sentient, incredibly powerful piece of extraterrestrial technology—and wages war against his captors and modern-day threats.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress ticks, slight corner blunting visible on the top left corner, and surface glare from the protective bag and board. Overall the cover is flat and retains strong gloss and color.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $10, Graded (CGC 9.0-9.4): $30 - $50
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies of Valiant 90s issues in VF/NM condition typically sell in the $3 to $5 range on online marketplaces like eBay.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless part of a larger bulk submission, as the grading and shipping costs will exceed the current market value of this specific issue.
Notable Features
Features the classic Valiant logo box in the top left corner with the September cover date and $2.25 price point. Part of the popular 1990s Valiant Universe continuity.
Authentication Notes
Appears fully authentic with standard 90s newsstand/direct publishing characteristics, accurate coloring, clean typography, and proper paper stock consistent with Valiant Comics publications from 1994.