Shi: The Series ##1
Crusade Fine Arts • Shi: The Series Vol. 1
Writer
Brian Augustyn
Interior Artist
Billy Tucci
Cover Artist
Billy Tucci
Publication Date
September 1994
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the continuing adventures of Ana Ishikawa, a young woman caught between her Japanese heritage and American upbringing, operating as the warrior Shi.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint- (CGC 9.2)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress lines visible, slight corner blunting, otherwise glossy and clean with no major creasing.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15, Graded (CGC 9.2): $30 - $50
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies have sold in the $5 to $10 range on secondary markets.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally worth professional grading costs unless part of a larger submission, due to low current market value for 9.2 grade.
Notable Features
Early Crusade Fine Arts publication featuring the popular independent comics character Shi created by Billy Tucci.
Authentication Notes
Standard independent publisher paper stock and print quality consistent with 1990s Crusade Fine Arts releases. No signs of counterfeiting.