Freak Force ##8
Image Comics • Freak Force Vol. 1
Writer
Keith Giffen and Erik Larsen
Interior Artist
Vic Bridges
Cover Artist
Vic Bridges and Karl Kesel
Publication Date
August 1994
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The Freak Force team (Dart, SuperPatriot, Barbaric, Ricochet, Freeburne, and Horridus) continues their adventures within the Savage Dragon universe. This issue involves the team's ongoing struggle against various threats as they operate as bounty hunters.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks (ticks), slight corner blunting on the top right, and minor edge wear on the left spine edge. There are also faint surface indentations visible under the light.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $2 - $5; Graded (9.8): $30 - $45
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $1 to $4 plus shipping. Graded copies of this specific mid-run issue rarely appear at auction due to low demand.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading. The cost of the grading service (approx. $25-$40) significantly exceeds the market value of the book, even in a high grade.
Notable Features
Features characters spun off from Erik Larsen's Savage Dragon. Includes the Direct Edition 'i' logo with no barcode on the front.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1990s Image Comics production. Characteristic glossy cover stock and white to off-white interior pages consistent with August 1994 printing standards.