Ballistic / Wolverine ##1
Top Cow / Image Comics / Marvel Comics • Ballistic / Wolverine
Writer
Larry Hama
Interior Artist
Marc Silvestri
Cover Artist
Marc Silvestri
Publication Date
August 1997
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A part of the Marvel/Top Cow inter-company crossover event. The story features Ballistic (Cassandra Lane) of Cyberforce and Wolverine (Logan) of the X-Men clashing and eventually teaming up to face a common threat involving S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Weapon X program.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Significant visible spine stress with color-breaking ticks; heavy blunting on the bottom-left corner; visible edge wear along the bottom and spine; apparent surface scuffing and loss of gloss; general handling wear consistent with an unbagged and unboarded copy stored in a box.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $2 - $5; Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell in dollar bins or for under $5 on eBay; high-grade 9.8 graded copies occasionally sell in the $50 range to niche collectors.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service (approx. $25-$40) significantly exceeds the market value of the comic in this condition. This is a common 90s crossover book with high supply.
Notable Features
Crossover issue between Marvel and Image/Top Cow; features Marc Silvestri art, a staple of both companies; includes a gatefold cover element common to mid-90s Top Cow books.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears to be an authentic 1997 first printing. The paper stock shows typical aging (slight tanning visible on edges), and the 'Image' and 'Marvel' branding logos are correctly placed for a direct edition issue.