Nexus Legends ##1
First Comics • Nexus Legends (1989)
Writer
Mike Baron
Interior Artist
Steve Rude
Cover Artist
Steve Rude
Publication Date
April 1989
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Nexus Legends is a series that reprints the early adventures of Horatio Hellpop (Nexus) by the legendary team of Baron and Rude, originally published by Capital Comics. This issue features the early origins of Nexus, the executioner of mass murderers in the future, overseen by the alien entity known as the Merk.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress and color-breaking ticks along the left edge. The bottom-right corner shows slight rounding/blunting. Top-left corner near the price box appears slightly soft. General surface wear visible through the polybag, though colors remain vibrant.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies of this issue typically sell for under $10 in bulk lots or as individual 'dollar bin' finds. High-grade slabbed copies have sold in the $50 range, but transaction volume is low for this specific reprint series.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading (approx. $30-$50 with shipping) exceeds the current market value of the comic. It is a great reader copy or collectible for a Nexus fan, but not a high-value investment piece.
Notable Features
Reprint of Nexus (Vol. 1) #1. Includes 'Nexus' and 'The Clone' stories. Distinctive Steve Rude 'painted' cover style. Features the FIRST Comics logo and a $1.50 cover price.
Authentication Notes
The item appears to be an authentic 1989 First Comics production. The print quality, logo style, and paper stock (visible at the edges) are consistent with late 80s independent publishing standards. No signs of restoration or counterfeiting.