Psi-Force ##1
Marvel Comics • Psi-Force Vol. 1
Writer
Archie Goodwin and Steve Gerber
Interior Artist
Mark Texeira
Cover Artist
Mark Texeira
Publication Date
November 1986
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Debut of one of the eight flagship titles in Jim Shooter's 'New Universe.' The story introduces a group of runaway teenagers who gain paranormal abilities following the 'White Event' and must learn to combine their powers to form the 'Psi-Hawk.'
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress/color-breaking ticks visible along the left edge. Mild corner blunting on the top right. Slight edge wear along the right side. Surface appears glossed but shows some faint scuffing typical for black-bordered New Universe covers.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10; Graded 9.8: $60 - $85
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for under $10 in high grade. Recent auctions for CGC 9.8 copies have settled between $65 and $80 due to the high mortality rate of the black borders.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally recommended for professional grading unless the collector believes it will achieve a 9.8. Grading costs usually exceed the market value of mid-to-high grade raw copies for this specific title.
Notable Features
First appearance of Psi-Force (Wayne Tucker, Kathy Ruiz, Tyrone Jessup, Michael Crawley, and Anastasia Grant). Key New Universe title. Features the iconic black border common to early New Universe issues which makes high-grade copies difficult to find due to chipping.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1986 Marvel direct edition. No signs of reproduction. Page quality likely off-white based on the era's newsprint stock. Staple placement appears factory-standard.