Deathmate #Prologue
Image Comics / Valiant Comics • Deathmate (Crossover Event)
Writer
Bob Layton, Barry Windsor-Smith, Brandon Choi, Eric Stephenson
Interior Artist
Barry Windsor-Smith, Jim Lee, various
Cover Artist
Barry Windsor-Smith
Publication Date
September 1993
Cover Variant
Silver Foil Cover (Standard)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A crossover event between Image Comics and Valiant Comics. This prologue issue explains the collision of the two universes caused by the union of Solar and Void. Features characters like Prophet, Supreme, and Solar.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Visible silver foil scuffing and horizontal scratching across the primary artwork; edge wear common for foil covers of this era; slight blunting on the top right corner; reflective glare suggests minor handling dimples.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $1 to $10 depending on condition. High-grade slabbed copies infrequently sell for much above the cost of grading.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The high print volume and current market value do not typically cover the costs of grading fees unless the book is a guaranteed 9.8 or 9.9 candidate.
Notable Features
First major crossover between Image and Valiant; notable for the use of chrome/silver foil which was a signature trend of 1990s comic collecting; includes a preview of Gen13.
Authentication Notes
First printing established by the $2.95 cover price and the specific silver foil treatment. No known counterfeits exist as the book was heavily overproduced.