Celestine ##1
Image Comics • Celestine (Limited Series)
Writer
Brian Holguin
Interior Artist
Pat Lee and Al Vey
Cover Artist
Pat Lee
Publication Date
July 1996
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Spinning out of the pages of Spawn, Celestine is a rogue angel who has fallen from grace. The story explores her struggle between her celestial origins and her existence on Earth, featuring the hyper-stylized 'Amerimanga' art style popular in the mid-90s.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5 to 8.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress/ticks visible along the left edge. Minor blunting and color wear on the bottom left corner. Some surface scratching/scuffing visible on the top right area of the glossy cover. The comic appears stored in a plastic binder sleeve which can cause wavy edges over time.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded (9.6+): $30 - $50
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies have sold for approximately $2.00 to $5.00 on secondary markets like eBay. Graded copies for this specific title have low market liquidity.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service (approx. $25-$40) exceeds the market value of the comic. It is best kept as a reading copy or for a personal collection of 90s Image/Extreme Studios art.
Notable Features
First issue of a three-issue limited series. Features art by Dreamwave founder Pat Lee. Includes a price in USD ($2.50) and CAD ($3.40) on the bottom left corner. Notable for its connection to the Spawn/Heaven and Hell mythos during the peak of Image Comics' expansion.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be a genuine original printing. The paper stock, color saturation typical of 1996 Image Comics, and the distinct 'Ron' (Ron Riley) colorist credit logo on the cover are consistent with authentic copies.