Miracleman #No 8
Eclipse Comics • Miracleman Vol. 1
Writer
Alan Moore
Interior Artist
Rick Veitch, Chuck Beckum
Cover Artist
Rick Veitch
Publication Date
July 1986
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the story 'The Red King Syndrome.' This issue includes a key backup story/preview of 'The New Wave' by Mindy Newell and Erik Larsen.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible along the left edge; slight softening at the bottom right corner; some light surface scuffing on the polybag which may obscure microscopic defects on the cover; color vibrancy remains high with no visible fading.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $20 - $35; Graded (9.0+): $70 - $110
Recent Sales
Recent 9.8 graded copies have sold in the $300 range; raw copies in high grade typically fetch $25-$40 depending on the platform.
Grading Recommendation
Only worth grading if it can achieve a 9.6 or 9.8 after a press. Current visual assessment at 9.0 does not justify the grading costs relative to the value increase.
Notable Features
Includes a preview of The New Wave; Alan Moore script (credited as 'The Original Writer'); part of the highly acclaimed and legally complex Miracleman run from the 1980s.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Eclipse product; standard 1980s glossy cover stock and trade dress/pricing ($0.95 US / $1.30 CAN) consistent with first prints.