Barb Wire Movie Special ##1 (One-Shot)
Dark Horse Comics • Barb Wire Movie Special
Writer
John Arcudi
Interior Artist
Doug Mahnke
Cover Artist
Photo Cover (Pamela Anderson Lee)
Publication Date
May 1996
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover (Photo)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Official comic book adaptation of the 1996 motion picture 'Barb Wire'. Set in the futuristic city of Steel Harbor during the second American Civil War, it follows nightclub owner and bounty hunter Barbara 'Barb Wire' Kopetski.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and visible white tick marks along the left edge. The top left corner shows slight blunting. There is a visible horizontal surface scuff/scratch near the top left over the 'B' in Barb and a circular mark/sticker residue shadow. Edges show minor shelf wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded: $30 - $45
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-to-high grade condition have sold between $8 and $12. Higher grade copies (9.0+) occasionally reach $20.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading (CGC/CBCS) and shipping would exceed the market value of the book. A professional press could improve the surface scuffs, but it would not likely reach a high enough grade to justify the investment.
Notable Features
Features a photo cover of Pamela Anderson Lee. This is the 48-page movie tie-in special. Includes promotional text for the 'Win a Free Triumph Motorcycle' contest.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1990s Dark Horse production. Glossy cover stock and standard direct market UPC code (5-digit sub-code 00111) are consistent with the period.