1984 #Number Four
Warren Publishing • 1984 (Magazine)
Writer
Various (Bill DuBay, Nicola Cuti, etc.)
Interior Artist
Various (Alex Nino, Jose Gonzalez, Luis Bermejo, etc.)
Cover Artist
Patrick Woodroffe
Publication Date
October 1978
Cover Variant
Regular/Newsstand Edition (with UPC)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
An adult-oriented science fiction anthology magazine. This issue features 'The Last War of the Worlds' by Nicola Cuti and Feliciano Morny, plus stories like 'The Girl of his Dreams' and 'Spiral'. It is known for its high-quality European-influenced line art and mature themes.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good (CGC 2.0)
Condition Details
Heavy wear visible. Multiple color-breaking creases throughout the cover and spine. Significant top-right corner tear and creasing. Edge wear, corner blunting, and spine stress marks are prevalent. Surface scuffing and minor staining present near the bottom edge. Potential interior page tanning based on age and exterior condition.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (estimated 2.0): $25 - $40 (shipping/grading cost would exceed value)
Recent Sales
High-grade copies (VF/NM) sell for $30-$50. Copies in this 'Good' condition often sell in bulk lots or for under $10 at retail.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS services ($25+) significantly exceeds the market value of the magazine in this condition. This is a reader copy.
Notable Features
Features cover art by Patrick Woodroffe. This is the fourth issue of the magazine which later changed its name to '1994' due to legal concerns. Includes early work from several prominent fantasy artists of the era.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1978 magazine. Standard newsstand UPC present. Paper stock is standard magazine gloss from the late 70s, which is prone to the specific type of edge fraying seen here.