The Coffin ##2 (of 4)
Oni Press • The Coffin
Writer
Phil Hester
Interior Artist
Mike Huddleston
Cover Artist
Mike Huddleston
Publication Date
January 2001
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover (Standard Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A sci-fi horror series following Dr. Ashar Ahmad, an arrogant scientist who survives his own murder by transferring his consciousness into a high-tech suit (the Coffin). In issue #2, Ahmad deals with the reality of his new existence and the physical limitations of his vessel while being hunted by those who stole his work.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible rounding of the lower-right corner and top-right corner; several light spine stress ticks along the left edge; some surface scuffing visible on the dark areas of the cover art; minor edge wear on the top margin.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of mid-run issues of The Coffin range between $4 and $10 depending on bundle options or individual condition.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. While it is a cult favorite series, the market value for mid-run issues is relatively low, and the cost of grading would exceed the fair market value of the book.
Notable Features
Features the work of Phil Hester and Mike Huddleston before their mainstream success on titles like Green Arrow and Batwoman. The series was notably optioned for film multiple times, including once by Guillermo del Toro.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Oni Press printing. Features characteristic matte cardstock cover typical of early 2000s Oni Press publications; $2.95 USD cover price is correct for this printing.