Amazing Heroes Preview Special ##1
Fantagraphics Books • Amazing Heroes Preview Special
Writer
Various (Preview Compilation)
Interior Artist
Various (Promotional art from various creators)
Cover Artist
Kevin Nowlan
Publication Date
Summer 1985
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A comprehensive guide to upcoming comic book releases for the latter half of 1985 and 1986. It features early previews and promotional art for various iconic series.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Visible rounding of the top and bottom right corners. Minor spine stress marks. Slight surface wear on the cover gloss and a minor horizontal crease across the lower section of the front cover. Edgewear along the right-hand side.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $50. Graded (9.8): $250 - $350.
Recent Sales
Raw copies in mid-to-high grade typically sell for $25-$45. This issue has seen increased interest due to the TMNT preview content.
Grading Recommendation
Potentially worth grading if it can achieve a 9.6 or higher after a professional clean and press. In its current 7.0 state, the cost of grading may exceed the value added.
Notable Features
Contains a significant early preview for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #4 and the first TMNT 'Micro-series'. Features a Kevin Nowlan cover featuring his character Jack B. Quick.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980s newsprint and cardstock construction. Features the correct 'Fantagraphics' branding and Summer 1985 date markers common for this trade journal style publication.