Kurt Busiek's Astro City ##21
Homage Comics / WildStorm • Kurt Busiek's Astro City Vol. 2
Writer
Kurt Busiek
Interior Artist
Brent Anderson
Cover Artist
Alex Ross
Publication Date
March 1999
Cover Variant
Regular Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the acclaimed Astro City series exploring the lives of ordinary and extraordinary people in a superhero-populated metropolis, featuring the signature Eisner Award-winning storytelling of Kurt Busiek and painted covers by Alex Ross.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
The cover appears generally clean and flat with sharp corners, though there is minor surface glare and subtle spine stress ticks visible under direct light. The staples are secure and pages show minimal signs of aging.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15; Graded (CGC 9.0-9.4): $30 - $50
Recent Sales
Recent online sales for Astro City Vol. 2 #21 in raw mid-to-high grade typically range between $5 and $12 depending on the platform.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally recommended for professional grading unless part of a complete run submission, as the grading and shipping fees would likely exceed the modest market value increase for this specific issue.
Notable Features
Features a distinctive Roy Lichtenstein/Pop Art style cover homage by Alex Ross, Direct Edition barcode box.
Authentication Notes
Appears completely authentic with correct WildStorm/Homage branding, standard comic book paper stock, and accurate UPC/Direct Sales box formatting.