SECRET WEAPONS ##4
Valiant Comics • Secret Weapons Vol. 1
Writer
Joe St. Pierre
Interior Artist
Philippe St-Pierre
Cover Artist
Philippe St-Pierre
Publication Date
December 1993
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The Secret Weapons team (including Tank, Mach, and others) continues their mission against various threats within the Valiant Universe. This issue features high-action 90s-style combat and focuses on the team's internal dynamics and their struggle to maintain their proprietary technology.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress with small color-breaking ticks along the left edge. Minor blunting on the top left and bottom right corners. The yellow background shows slight surface wear and minor scuffing near the top edge. Overall color vibrancy remains high.
Estimated Market Value
$1.00 - $5.00 (Raw); $25.00 - $35.00 (Graded 9.8)
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell in bulk lots or for approximately $1.00-$2.00 at retail. High-grade graded copies rarely appear at auction due to low demand and low ROI.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The comic is a common 90s copper-age issue with no significant key value. The cost of grading would exceed the market value of the book.
Notable Features
Features a bold Philippe St-Pierre cover. Notable for being part of the 'unity' era of Valiant but does not contain major first appearances or key events. Standard 'Direct Edition' without a barcode UPC as per Valiant's 1993 distribution.
Authentication Notes
Authentic issue. Features the standard high-gloss 90s Valiant cover stock and interior newsprint/white hybrid paper. Staple placement is correct and aligned with the spine fold.