War Story: Nightingale ##1
DC Comics • War Story
Writer
Garth Ennis
Interior Artist
David Lloyd
Cover Artist
David Lloyd
Publication Date
March 2003
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of Garth Ennis's acclaimed Vertigo war anthology series, 'Nightingale' follows a British destroyer crew during World War II, focusing on the gritty, realistic, and often brutal human experiences of naval warfare.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress lines, slight corner blunting, preserved well inside a plastic bag and board.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15; Graded (CGC 9.0/9.2): $30 - $50
Recent Sales
Recent online sales for raw copies range between $5 and $10 depending on condition.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally recommended for professional grading unless part of a complete Ennis Vertigo run, as the grading and shipping costs would exceed the value increase.
Notable Features
Direct Edition featuring a UPC barcode box marked Direct Sales, written by Garth Ennis with art by V for Vendetta co-creator David Lloyd.
Authentication Notes
Standard Vertigo trade dress, correct paper stock, crisp UPC box, and authentic coloring consistent with genuine DC/Vertigo printings from the era.