BRIGADE ##2
Image Comics • Brigade Vol. 1
Writer
Rob Liefeld
Interior Artist
Marat Mychaels
Cover Artist
Marat Mychaels
Publication Date
June 1993
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (Direct)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 3 of the 'Blood Brothers' crossover story arc. The issue features Battlestone and his team, Brigade, as they deal with the fallout of the Bloodstrike conflict. Key characters include Battlestone, Kayo, and Thermal.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible glare from the bag makes full assessment difficult, but clear spine stress marks (spine ticks), corner blunting on the bottom left, and minor edge wear are present. The cover shows slight fingerprints/smudging on the dark areas of the bottom-right.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $1.00 - $3.00; Graded (9.8): $25.00 - $45.00
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell in bulk lots for less than $2.00 each. 9.8 graded copies occasionally sell in the $30 range to completionist collectors.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (approx. $25-$40) significantly exceeds the market value of the comic. The observed spine ticks likely keep this below a 9.0 grade.
Notable Features
Early Image Comics publication; Blood Brothers Part 3 crossover event; features 1990s 'Chrome' style title logo.
Authentication Notes
Authentic '93 Image publication. Includes the standard circular 'Image' logo and dual US/Canada pricing ($2.95 US / $3.70 CAN) typical of the era's direct market distribution.