Kurt Busiek's Astro City ##17
Homage Comics / WildStorm • Astro City Vol. 2
Writer
Kurt Busiek
Interior Artist
Brent Anderson
Cover Artist
Alex Ross
Publication Date
May 1997
Cover Variant
Regular Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the acclaimed anthology-style superhero series created by Kurt Busiek, focusing on the lives of ordinary citizens and extraordinary heroes in the fictional metropolis of Astro City.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint- (CGC 9.2) to Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
In a protective bag and board. Cover appears generally flat with sharp corners, minor potential spine stress ticks not immediately breaking color, clean staples, and no apparent major tears, stains, or heavy creasing.
Estimated Market Value
Raw value estimated between $5.00 and $15.00 USD; Graded value (CGC 9.0/9.2) estimated around $30.00 to $50.00 USD depending on buyer demand.
Recent Sales
Recent online sales for raw mid-to-high grade issues of Astro City Vol. 2 generally range from $5 to $12.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally recommended for professional grading (CGC/CBCS) unless part of a complete run or high-grade signature series, as the grading and shipping costs typically exceed the market value increase for this specific issue.
Notable Features
Features iconic painted cover art by Alex Ross, direct edition barcode box, and creative team credits featuring Busiek, Anderson, Blyberg, Sinclair, Ross, and Comicraft.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1990s comic book manufacturing quality with gloss cover stock, standard newsprint interior pages, clear color registration, and correct Direct Edition barcode box matching WildStorm publishing standards of the era.