ELFQUEST ##32
Marvel Comics • Elfquest (Marvel) Vol. 1
Writer
Wendy Pini and Richard Pini
Interior Artist
Wendy Pini
Cover Artist
Wendy Pini
Publication Date
January 1988
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This is the final issue of the Marvel Comics reprint run of the original Elfquest 'Grand Quest' saga. It concludes the story arc where Cutter and the Wolfriders find the Palace of the High Ones and confront Rayek.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible along the left edge; slight blunting on the top right corner; cover gloss appears strong; minimal color breaking creases visible through the polybag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (9.8): $60 - $85
Recent Sales
Recent ungraded copies typically sell for $3 to $10 on secondary markets. High-grade slabbed copies have sold between $50 and $90 depending on 9.6 vs 9.8 ranking.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal collection sentimental value. The cost of regular grading (approx. $30-40) likely exceeds the market value of the book in this raw state.
Notable Features
Final issue of the Marvel series (indicated by 'Final Issue!' text on cover). Features a Spider-Man 'face' icon in the UPC box, indicating a Direct Market (comic shop) edition.
Authentication Notes
The book displays standard 1980s Marvel newsprint interior/glossy cover stock and typical ink density for the period. No indicators of reproduction.