X-O Manowar ##24
Valiant Comics • X-O Manowar Vol. 1
Writer
Robert Venditti
Interior Artist
Cary Nord
Cover Artist
Barry Windsor-Smith
Publication Date
January 1994
Cover Variant
Regular Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Aric of Dacia, a Visigoth warrior abducted by aliens, bonds with the sentient X-O Manowar armor and returns to Earth to wage war against the alien Spider-Aliens and corrupt organizations.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
The comic is bagged and boarded with a price tag sticker on the upper right of the plastic sleeve or cover. Cover gloss is intact with vibrant colors, sharp corners show minimal blunting, and there is minor spine stress with small ticks but no color-breaking creases.
Estimated Market Value
Raw value estimated between $3.00 to $10.00; Graded value (CGC 9.0-9.2) estimated between $25.00 to $45.00.
Recent Sales
Recent online sales for 1990s Valiant copper age books in VF/NM condition typically range from $5 to $15 raw.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally recommended for professional grading due to low return on investment relative to grading costs, unless part of a bulk submission or personal collection preference.
Notable Features
Features an iconic close-up face cover by legendary artist Barry Windsor-Smith and a 'He's Back!' cover blurb box.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1990s Valiant newsstand/direct edition production quality with correct staple placement, high-gloss cover stock, and proper color separation.