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DC Comics (Vertigo) • Battleaxes
Writer
Terry LaBan
Interior Artist
Alex Horley
Cover Artist
Alex Horley
Publication Date
May 2000
Cover Variant
Regular Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A satirical fantasy miniseries published under the Vertigo imprint, featuring a band of fierce barbarian women taking on stereotypical fantasy tropes. Written by Terry LaBan with painted art by Alex Horley.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
The comic is bagged and boarded. The cover displays vibrant colors with good gloss. There is minor spine stress visible along the left edge, slight corner blunting at the bottom left, and light handling wear typical of a well-preserved modern comic book.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $10.00; Graded (CGC 9.0/9.2): $30.00 - $50.00
Recent Sales
Copies in raw condition generally sell in the $2 to $5 range depending on the platform, while high-grade modern Vertigo miniseries issues see limited graded trading.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless part of a complete miniseries run, as the grading and shipping costs will likely exceed the market value of a single issue.
Notable Features
Direct Edition with barcode box containing the UPC code and 'DIRECT SALES' text. Features the tagline 'When men were men, and women killed them.'
Authentication Notes
Standard Vertigo trade dress, correct UPC barcode formatting, and proper paper stock consistent with DC Comics releases from the year 2000. No signs of counterfeiting.