GrimJack ##10
First Comics • GrimJack (1984 Series)
Writer
John Ostrander
Interior Artist
Timothy Truman
Cover Artist
Timothy Truman
Publication Date
May 1985
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A special anniversary issue featuring John Gaunt, known as GrimJack, in the pan-dimensional city of Cynosure. This issue delves into the character's background and features a backup story centered on the Munden's Bar characters.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress ticks, minor corner blunting on the bottom right, slight surface scuffing on the black ink areas of the cover, and possible minor edge wear visible through the polybag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $8.00; CGC 9.8: $45.00 - $65.00
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for under $10.00 in high grade. High-grade slabbed copies infrequently appear and maintain modest value as a niche collectible.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading exceeds the current market value of the comic unless it is a guaranteed 9.8 specimen.
Notable Features
Special Anniversary Issue; featuring a mix of Timothy Truman's gritty art and John Ostrander's noir-infused sci-fi storytelling. Classic First Comics era production.
Authentication Notes
Authentic First Comics production. Displays characteristic paper stock and ink density for 1980s independent press comics.