HARDWARE SEASON ONE #N/A (Collected Edition Hardcover)
DC Comics / Milestone Media • Milestone Returns: Hardware Season One
Writer
Brandon Thomas
Interior Artist
Denys Cowan, Bill Sienkiewicz
Cover Artist
Mateus Manhanini
Publication Date
October 2022
Cover Variant
Standard Hardcover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A modern reimagining of the Milestone flagship character Curtis Metcalf (Hardware). This story follows Metcalf as he discovers his mentor, Edwin Alva, has framed him for the Big Bang industrial accident. Metcalf resolves to use his superior technology to dismantle Alva's empire while being hunted by the police.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (CGC 9.4) - Subject to removal from shrink wrap
Condition Details
Generally sharp corners and intact shrink wrap; however, there is a large, high-tack orange adhesive price sticker (Ollie's Bargain Outlet) directly on the plastic wrapping which obscures the top right corner. The wrap shows minor shelf wear and surface scuffing common in remaindered stock.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $8.00 - $15.00; MSRP: $29.99; Graded: Not typically graded; $30.00 - $45.00 if high grade.
Recent Sales
Copies identical to this one have recently sold on secondary markets like eBay for $10.00 to $18.00. Wholesale remaindered stock at retailers like Ollie's has significantly lowered the secondary market value of this specific printing.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. This is a modern collected edition/graphic novel rather than a single issue comic. The cost of grading exceeds the current market value of the book.
Notable Features
Includes the complete six-issue miniseries. Features legendary art by original Hardware co-creator Denys Cowan paired with Bill Sienkiewicz's distinct inking. This specific copy is a 'remaindered' book sold through a discount retailer.
Authentication Notes
Authentic DC Comics/Milestone hardcover. Features standard high-gloss cover finish and modern trade dress. The Ollie's price sticker is a reliable indicator of its recent provenance from liquidated stock.