The Strangers ##17
Malibu Comics • The Strangers (Ultraverse) Vol. 1
Writer
Steve Englehart
Interior Artist
Rick Hoberg
Cover Artist
Rick Hoberg and Tim Eldred
Publication Date
October 1994
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the Break-Thru event aftermath. The story continues the adventures of the Strangers, a group of people granted powers by a mysterious 'Jumpstart' event on a cable car. This issue features the characters Rafferty and the Strangers in a plot involving high-stakes action and superhuman politics.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and ticks visible along the left edge. Minor corner blunting on the top and bottom right. Slight surface wear/scuffing identifiable on the darker ink areas of the cover characters' outfits. Color vibrancy appears good, but the comic shows typical handling wear for its age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $2.00 - $5.00 | Graded: $25.00 - $40.00
Recent Sales
The Strangers #17 typically sells in bulk lots or as a dollar-bin find. Recent eBay sales for mid-to-high grade raw copies are consistently between $1.00 and $4.00 plus shipping.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading significantly exceeds the current market value of the book. It is a common back-issue from the Ultraverse era without major key highlights.
Notable Features
Includes a 'Guest Starring Rafferty' credit on the cover. Features the Ultraverse 'M' logo for Malibu. No unique barcodes are visible in this specific photo angle, suggesting it is likely a direct market edition.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Malibu Comics product. Correct logo placement, period-accurate paper stock (glossy cover), and standard staple placement for the mid-1990s. No signs of reproduction or counterfeiting.