The Maxx ##1
Image Comics • The Maxx Vol. 1
Writer
Sam Kieth & William Messner-Loebs
Interior Artist
Sam Kieth
Cover Artist
Sam Kieth
Publication Date
March 1993
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First appearance of The Maxx, Julie Winters, and the Isz. The story follows a homeless man who lives in the real world but believes he is a powerful superhero in a dream world called the Outback, where he protects the Jungle Queen (his social worker Julie).
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0) to Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Visible price sticker residue or orange sticker on the top right front cover which negatively impacts value. Visible surface scuffing/rubbing on the black ink areas (common for this issue). Softening of corners and minor spine stress marks. The bagging hides some details, but the sticker is the primary deterrent for a high grade.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10 (due to sticker); Graded 9.8: $150 - $200. In this condition: $8 - $12.
Recent Sales
Raw copies in mid-grade sell consistently for under $15. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies have seen a rise in interest due to nostalgia for the MTV animated series.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The presence of a price sticker on the cover and general surface wear would likely result in a grade below 9.0, making the cost of grading exceed the market value of the book.
Notable Features
First appearance of The Maxx and Julie Winters. Iconic artwork by Sam Kieth. Part of the early wave of Image Comics successes. Features 'Glow-in-the-dark' elements on some variants, though this is the standard edition.
Authentication Notes
Authentic first printing. Features the red Image logo and $1.95 cover price. Ink saturation and paper stock are consistent with 1993 Image production standards.