New Triumph Featuring Northguard #No. 1
Matrix Graphic Series • New Triumph (Vol. 1)
Writer
Mark Shainblum
Interior Artist
Gabriel Morrissette
Cover Artist
Gabriel Morrissette
Publication Date
1984
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First appearance of Northguard (Philip Wise), a Canadian superhero. The story follows Wise as he is recruited by a private agency to wear a high-tech suit to battle the ManDes (Manifest Destiny) corporation.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine ticks along the left edge. Significant corner blunting on the top right. A price sticker is adhered directly to the cover surface which may cause residue or tearing upon removal. Slight edge wear and minor surface scuffing visible through the polybag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $12.00; Graded (9.8): $100.00 - $150.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in Mid-Grade condition have sold for approximately $5.00 to $10.00. High-grade 9.8 copies are scarce but command a premium from Canadian comic specialists.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service (approx $25-$40) exceeds the market value of a midgrade copy. The presence of the price sticker significantly lowers the potential grade unless professionally removed without damage.
Notable Features
First appearance and origin of Northguard. Key Bronze Age Canadian independent comic. Features dual pricing ($1.75 Canadian / $1.50 U.S.) in the top right corner.
Authentication Notes
Authentic first printing from the Matrix Graphic Series. The paper stock appears consistent with mid-80s independent Canadian publishing (non-glossy, newsprint-adjacent). No signs of reproduction or counterfeiting.