Deathblow ##2
Image Comics • Deathblow Vol. 1
Writer
Brandon Choi
Interior Artist
Jim Lee
Cover Artist
Jim Lee
Publication Date
August 1993
Cover Variant
Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the continuing adventures of Michael Cray (Deathblow), an ex-Navy SEAL working for the International Operations, caught in a sci-fi/supernatural conspiracy.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint- (CGC 9.2)
Condition Details
Minor wear visible along the spine with slight spine stress, corners are relatively sharp with very minor blunting, glossy cover with vibrant colors intact and no major creasing.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $2 - $5, Graded (CGC 9.8): $30 - $50
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies typically sell in the $1 to $3 range due to high print runs from the 1990s speculator boom.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless part of a complete Jim Lee run, as the grading and shipping costs exceed the current market value for a CGC 9.2 or lower copy.
Notable Features
Created by Jim Lee and Brandon Choi during the height of Image Comics' popularity in the 1990s, featuring trademark Jim Lee dynamic art style.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with standard 1990s Image Comics gloss, paper stock, and correct trade dress including the Image logo and canonical pricing.