X-O Manowar ##1
Valiant Comics • X-O Manowar Vol. 1
Writer
Jim Shooter and Bob Layton
Interior Artist
Barry Windsor-Smith
Cover Artist
Bob Layton
Publication Date
May 1992
Cover Variant
Regular Edition with trading card insert
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Aric of Dacia, a Visigoth warrior in the 5th century, is abducted by the alien Spider-Aliens. He manages to escape by bonding with the X-O Manowar armor—a powerful sentient weapon—and returns to Earth, only to find himself stranded in the modern day.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (CGC 9.4)
Condition Details
The comic is encased in a protective mylar bag and board. The cover appears glossy with sharp corners, flat surface, and intact spine without noticeable stress ticks or color breaks.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15. Graded (CGC 9.8): $40 - $60.
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies have sold in the $5 to $10 range consistently on online marketplaces.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally recommended for professional grading unless part of a complete high-grade Valiant collection, as the grading and shipping costs often exceed the current market value for a CGC 9.4/9.6 copy.
Notable Features
First issue of the series, origin of X-O Manowar, and includes the bound-in trading card which is often missing in raw copies.
Authentication Notes
Displays standard 1992 Valiant printing characteristics including the square Valiant logo box in the top-left corner, 'Printed in the U.S.A.' indicator, and proper gloss and paper stock consistent with authentic early 90s releases.