The Strangers ##6
Malibu Comics • The Strangers Vol. 1
Writer
Steve Englehart
Interior Artist
Rick Hoberg
Cover Artist
Rick Hoberg
Publication Date
November 1993
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the Ultraverse line. The Strangers (a group of individuals granted powers by a lightning strike on a cable car) face off against the villainous J.D. Hunt and his high-tech security forces. The storyline continues to build the mythology of the Ultraverse.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks along the left edge, slight corner blunting on the bottom right, and minor edge wear on the top cover. Surface gloss appears well-preserved.
Estimated Market Value
$1.00 - $3.00 (Raw), $20.00 - $35.00 (CGC 9.8)
Recent Sales
Recent sales show individual high-grade copies selling for approximately $2.00 as part of bulk lots or low-cost bins. Professionaly graded copies have low liquidity.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service significantly outweighs the current market value of the comic, even in high grade.
Notable Features
Features an early appearance of the Ultraverse characters and a cameo by the Night Man. Recognizable by the 'U' Ultraverse logo and lack of a UPC barcode (direct market edition).
Authentication Notes
Authentic Malibu Comics production from the early 90s. High-quality paper stock common for the Ultraverse line, with standard staple placement and correct color saturation.