Hockey Masters ##1
Revolutionary Comics • Hockey Masters
Writer
Todd Loren (Publisher/Lead Writer)
Interior Artist
Greg Fox
Cover Artist
Identified as Greg Fox based on trade dress and interior style common for this Revolutionary series
Publication Date
1992
Cover Variant
Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
An unauthorized biographical comic chronicling the lives and careers of hockey legends Wayne Gretzky, Gordie Howe, and Mario Lemieux. This was part of a sports-oriented wave by Revolutionary Comics, known for their 'Unauthorized and Proud of It' branding.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible minor spine stress along the left edge. Slight blunting on the top right corner. Light surface wear on the cream-colored background. Some bottom edge wear and minor color loss at the corners.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $25; Graded: $60 - $90 (niche appeal)
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies are consistently between $12 and $22. High-grade graded copies rarely come to market but trend toward sports memorabilia collectors.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal sentimental value. Standard market value does not typically cover grading fees for this title at this grade.
Notable Features
Includes biographies of Wayne Gretzky, Gordie Howe, and Mario Lemieux. Part of the 1990s boom of independent non-fiction biographical comics. Distinctive 'Unauthorized' logo used to avoid licensing fees from the NHL.
Authentication Notes
Consistent with 1992 independent publishing standards. Standard non-glossy cover stock and offset printing. No signs of reproduction or counterfeiting.