Hawkworld ##1
DC Comics • Hawkworld (Limited Series)
Writer
Timothy Truman
Interior Artist
Timothy Truman and Enrique Villagrán
Cover Artist
Timothy Truman
Publication Date
August 1989
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This is the first issue of a three-part prestige format limited series that reimagines the origin of Hawkman (Katar Hol) and Hawkwoman (Shayera Thal) on the planet Thanagar. The story explores the class system, corruption, and social decay of Thanagarian society.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5) to Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible minor spine stress/ticks. Slight blunting on the bottom right corner. Minor edge wear along the top edge of the cover. Minor surface scuffing visible on the darker blue areas of the background. Overall high shelf appeal but lacks the sharpness for a Near Mint grade.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Raw copies frequently sell for under $10 in high grade. Recent 9.8 graded sales have fluctuated between $45 and $55. 9.6 copies usually sell for approximately $25-$30.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (CGC/CBCS fees plus shipping) exceeds the market value for a mid-to-high grade copy. Only worth grading if a guaranteed 9.8 is expected.
Notable Features
Prestige format (square bound, higher quality paper). Features the first appearance of the modern Copper Age version of Katar Hol and Shayera Thal. Notable for its darker, more gritty tone compared to Silver Age Hawkman stories.
Authentication Notes
Authentic. The matte finish of the 1980s prestige format paper stock and the square binding are characteristic of this era and title. Printing registration and DC 'bullet' logo placement are correct for a 1989 release.