KISS ##8
Dark Horse Comics • KISS (Dark Horse)
Writer
Scott Lobdell and Mike Baron
Interior Artist
Mel Rubi
Cover Artist
Mel Rubi
Publication Date
January 2003
Cover Variant
Regular/Photo Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
In this issue, the members of KISS (The Demon, Starchild, Catman, and Spaceman) head to New Orleans. The story, titled 'The Kings of the Nighttime World Take New Orleans!', features the band battling supernatural forces in the Big Easy.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Visible price sticker on the top left of the front cover which may leave residue or cause surface damage upon removal. Minor blunting on the bottom right corner. Spine appears relatively flat with minimal stress ticks. Minor surface wear from storage.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $10.00 | Graded (9.8): $40.00 - $60.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies have sold for approximately $3.00 to $8.00 depending on condition. High-grade graded copies are infrequent on the market, often selling for just above the cost of grading.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The inclusion of the price sticker on the cover significantly lowers the grade unless professionally removed, and the market value for this specific modern issue does not justify the grading costs.
Notable Features
Features a photo cover of the band members. Part of the Dark Horse run that attempted to revitalize the KISS brand in comics during the early 2000s. Direct Sales edition with barcode.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Dark Horse production. Standard glossy modern paper stock and high-resolution photo printing typical for 2003. Staple placement is correct for the era.