Tomb Raider ##4
Image Comics • Tomb Raider Vol. 1
Writer
Dan Jurgens
Interior Artist
Andy Park
Cover Artist
Andy Park, Jon Sibal, and JD Smith
Publication Date
April 2000
Cover Variant
Regular Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Starring Lara Croft in an action-packed adventure featuring ancient artifacts, dangerous mercenaries, and classic puzzle-solving elements characteristic of the Eidos video game franchise.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate surface glare from the bag and board, minor spine stress lines near the top staple, slight corner blunting on the top right, and minor handling wear along the spine edge. Colors remain vibrant with no apparent color-breaking creases.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15; Graded (CGC 9.0/9.2): $30 - $50
Recent Sales
Recent online sales for raw mid-grade copies of Tomb Raider #4 range between $5 and $12 depending on exact condition.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally recommended for professional grading unless part of a larger submission, as the grading and shipping costs would exceed the current market value for an 8.0/8.5 copy.
Notable Features
Early issue from the popular Top Cow / Image Comics Tomb Raider series featuring iconic late-90s/early-2000s art style by Andy Park.
Authentication Notes
Standard Image Comics direct edition format with correct cover stock, publisher logos, and price point ($2.50 USD / $4.00 CAN). No immediate signs of counterfeiting.