ShadowHawk ##4
Image Comics • ShadowHawk Vol. 1
Writer
Jim Valentino
Interior Artist
Jim Valentino
Cover Artist
Jim Valentino
Publication Date
October 1992
Cover Variant
Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Continues the gritty 1990s antihero adventures of Paul Johnstone, a former prosecutor turned brutal vigilante known as ShadowHawk, fighting crime in a corrupt city.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint- (CGC 9.2)
Condition Details
Minor corner blunting and very slight spine stress visible around the staples, but overall well-preserved inside a protective bag and board with crisp edges and vibrant colors.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $2 - $5, Graded (CGC 9.2): $20 - $35
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies of early ShadowHawk issues typically sell in the $1 to $5 range depending on the specific issue and platform.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally worth professional grading costs unless part of a complete run or personal collection, as the market value for lower-tier 1990s Image keys rarely outweighs grading fees.
Notable Features
Early issue from Image Comics' foundational 1992 launch era, featuring distinctive foil or metallic logo treatments typical of the publisher's early success.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1992 Image Comics newsstand/direct release characteristics, correct paper stock, proper coloring, and standard staple placement consistent with authentic prints.