Deathblow ##1
Image Comics • Deathblow Vol. 1
Writer
Brandon Choi
Interior Artist
Jim Lee
Cover Artist
Jim Lee
Publication Date
December 1993
Cover Variant
Foil Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Michael Cray, codenamed Deathblow, is a former Team 7 member who is dying of inoperable cancer and undertakes a final mission to stop a supernatural threat.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (CGC 9.4)
Condition Details
Appears to be well-preserved inside a protective polybag and board, showing minimal spine stress, sharp corners, and intact foil treatment without major scuffing.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $10, Graded (CGC 9.4/9.6): $25 - $50
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies generally sell in the $2 to $5 range given the massive print runs of 1990s Image Comics foil books.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally recommended for professional grading unless part of a complete high-grade set, as the grading and shipping costs usually exceed the market value of the slab.
Notable Features
Features a striking red foil embossed title logo and a distinctive metallic/textured dark background characteristic of early 1990s collector-edition gimmicks.
Authentication Notes
Standard Image Comics production quality of the era. The embossed red foil appears clean and properly aligned with typical factory cut.