Libby Ellis ##4
Malibu Comics • Libby Ellis
Writer
Rolly Crump
Interior Artist
Steve Ditko
Cover Artist
Darick Robertson
Publication Date
August 1993
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Libby Ellis is an action-adventure series following the titular character. Issue #4 continues her journey through surreal landscapes and dangerous encounters. This issue is notable for featuring interior art by legendary Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress/ticks along the left edge, corner blunting on the top left and bottom right, and minor edge wear on the right side. The black cover background makes these defects more prominent. Potential minor surface scuffing.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $8.00 | Graded (9.8): $40.00 - $60.00
Recent Sales
Low-demand back issue. Recent sales for low-grade copies are typically found in 'dollar bins.' Higher-grade raw copies occasionally sell for $10-12, but market turnover is slow.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The comic's current estimated grade of 5.0 and its low market demand mean that the cost of grading fees would significantly exceed the final market value of the book.
Notable Features
Interior art by Steve Ditko; Malibu Comics logo; $1.95 US / $2.95 Canada price point. No barcode (Direct Edition style).
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1990s newsprint/glossy hybrid stock common to Malibu Comics. Printing registration appears correct with no signs of counterfeiting; staple placement is consistent with mass-produced books of this era.