Herman: The Fourth Treasury #Treasury #4
Andrews and McMeel • Herman Treasuries
Writer
Jim Unger
Interior Artist
Jim Unger
Cover Artist
Jim Unger
Publication Date
1984
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A comprehensive collection of 'Herman' comic strips originally syndicated in newspapers. The book features the dark, observational humor of Jim Unger, focusing on the awkward and mundane lives of his signature bulbous-nosed characters.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good/Very Good (3.0)
Condition Details
Significant surface wear and staining/residue on the front cover. Visible horizontal crease/indentation on the left mid-section. Corner blunting and edge wear/chipping throughout. Possible moisture damage or sticker residue marks in the upper right quadrant of the black space.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $8.00; Graded: N/A (Not typically slabbed)
Recent Sales
Copies in similar used condition consistently sell for under $10 on secondary markets like eBay or ThriftBooks.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. This is a humor trade paperback anthology rather than a single-issue comic book; the cost of grading significantly exceeds the market value of the book.
Notable Features
Oversized 'Treasury' format; features a meta-cover depicting Herman reading a copy of his own treasury on the moon.
Authentication Notes
Authentic trade paperback from the 1980s. Matte/low-gloss cardstock cover shows typical age-related wear for this specific publication.