Kino's Journey: The Beautiful World #Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) 2018
Vertical Comics • Kino's Journey: The Beautiful World (Manga)
Writer
Keiichi Sigsawa
Interior Artist
Iruka Shiomiya
Cover Artist
Iruka Shiomiya
Publication Date
May 2018
Cover Variant
Regular (Free Comic Book Day Selection)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A manga adaptation of the light novel series following a young traveler named Kino and a talking motorcycle named Hermes as they travel through a mystical world, staying in each country for exactly three days to observe its customs.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (7.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress/creasing is visible along the left edge. Significant vertical crease/bend running down the right side of the cover. Minor corner blunting on the bottom right. General handling wear typical of free giveaway editions.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $1.00 - $5.00 | Graded: Not applicable (grading cost exceeds value)
Recent Sales
$0.99 - $3.00 on eBay and secondary markets. Frequently found in discount bins or as part of lots.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The market value for this specific FCBD edition is very low, and the cost of grading (CGC/CBCS) would significantly exceed the book's worth.
Notable Features
Free Comic Book Day edition. Features character designs by Kouhaku Kuroboshi. Promotional sampler for the English release of the manga series.
Authentication Notes
Authentic promotional item from the 2018 Free Comic Book Day event. Shows standard newsstand-quality paper stock and ink density for a vertical manga sampler.