John Byrne's Next Men ##6
Dark Horse Comics • John Byrne's Next Men (Vol. 1)
Writer
John Byrne
Interior Artist
John Byrne
Cover Artist
John Byrne
Publication Date
August 1992
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The Next Men continue to navigate a world they don't understand after escaping the Project. This issue explores the psychological state of the team and internal conflicts while on the run. Key characters include Jack, Bethany, Danny, and Jasmine.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress/ticks visible against the blue border on the left edge. Slight blunting on the top left corner. Surface shows good gloss but potential light scuffing on the white background areas. Edges appear reasonably sharp with no major color-breaking creases.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10 / Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $3 to $12 depending on condition. Graded 9.8 copies typically settle between $45 and $70 including shipping.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The market value of this specific issue does not currently justify the costs of grading fees and shipping unless it is a guaranteed 9.9 or 10.0 for a registry set. It is a common back issue with high supply.
Notable Features
This series is noted for being one of the first major 'creator-owned' successes for John Byrne after his long tenure at Marvel and DC. It is also famous for containing the first appearance of Hellboy in later issues (specifically issue #21), making the early issues collectible for completionists.
Authentication Notes
Authentic first printing. Features the standard 1992 Dark Horse logo, 'Suggested for Mature Readers' warning, and the iconic John Byrne signature/date stamp on the bottom left corner. Paper stock is consistent with early 90s Dark Horse gloss paper.