Curse of the Vessel ##0
Idol Entertainment (Logo: American Idol Producers/Greek Pillar) • Curse of the Vessel
Writer
Mike Leal / Sean Kelly
Interior Artist
Mike Leal
Cover Artist
Leal (likely Mike Leal)
Publication Date
2006
Cover Variant
Regular Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
An indie supernatural suspense title featuring a protagonist marked with a mysterious chest sigil who is haunted by ghostly entities while wielding a firearm. This issue #0 serves as a prequel/prologue to the limited series.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress, blunted corners (notably bottom right), curling along the right edge, and significant shelf wear. There is an unverified signature in black ink stating "Thanks! LEAL" on the lower left portion of the cover.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $8.00 | Graded: No significant data available due to low demand.
Recent Sales
Very low liquidity. Copies have occasionally appeared in indie bulk lots for under $5.00.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading ($30+) significantly exceeds the market value of the comic. The signature, unless witnessed by a grading service representative, would likely result in a 'Qualified' (Green Label) grade rather than a standard label.
Notable Features
Independently published; featured 'American Idol' branding/logo on the top left; includes a likely creator signature ('Leal'). The book behind it appears to be DC Comics' Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #4 or similar.
Authentication Notes
The signature appears to be hand-signed with a felt-tip marker based on ink absorption and stroke pressure. The print quality is consistent with mid-2000s small-press gloss stocks.