Elfquest ##13
Marvel Comics (Epic Comics) • Elfquest volume 1
Writer
Wendy Pini and Richard Pini
Interior Artist
Wendy Pini
Cover Artist
Wendy Pini
Publication Date
August 1986
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the Marvel/Epic reprint series of the original Warp Graphics material. This issue features the Wolfriders interacting with the Sun Folk in the village of Sorrow's End. Key characters include Cutter, Leetah, and Savah (the Mother of Memory).
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0) to Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and ticks; rounding at the top left corner; significant surface wear and scuffing visible on the black areas; a red price sticker (6.4) is adhered directly to the person's headdress on the cover; multiple small creases that may break color; general edge wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $2.00 - $5.00; Graded (9.8): $35.00 - $50.00
Recent Sales
Recent sales consistently show high-grade copies (NM) selling for under $10 raw. This mid-grade copy with a sticker typically sells in dollar bins.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service (approx. $25-$40) far exceeds the market value of the comic in this condition, especially due to the non-original price sticker and cover wear.
Notable Features
Features the Epic Comics logo, which was Marvel's creator-owned/mature imprint. Standard cover by Wendy Pini. Includes a UPC barcode identifying it as a Direct Edition.
Authentication Notes
Genuine 1980s newsprint quality. Staples appear original. The red '6.4' sticker is an aftermarket addition by a previous seller, not a manufacturing error.