Showcase '93 ##9
DC Comics • Showcase '93 Vol. 1
Writer
Chuck Dixon, Mike Baron, Marv Wolfman
Interior Artist
Gary Kwapisz, Joe Staton, Gabriel Morrissette
Cover Artist
Howard Chaykin
Publication Date
September 1993
Cover Variant
Regular / Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
An anthology issue featuring three stories: Huntress in 'The Only Constant', Peacemaker in 'The Next Step', and Deathstroke the Terminator in 'The Kobra Chronicle Part 3'. Key characters appearing include Helena Bertinelli (Huntress), Christopher Smith (Peacemaker), and Slade Wilson (Deathstroke).
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (8.0 - 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor blunts on upper right corner, slight spine stress visible near the central staple area, and mild edge wear along the bottom. The book appears mostly flat with good gloss and no major creasing.
Estimated Market Value
$3.00 - $8.00 (Raw); $30.00 - $45.00 (CGC 9.8)
Recent Sales
Ungraded copies typically sell for $2 to $5 in bulk lots or as individual reader copies. There is very low demand for high-grade slabbed copies of this specific issue.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading would significantly exceed the final market value of the book. It is best kept in its current bag and board for personal collection.
Notable Features
Features a prominent Huntress cover by legendary artist Howard Chaykin. It is part of a 12-issue monthly anthology series that DC ran throughout 1993 to spotlight various characters. No major first appearances are noted in this issue.
Authentication Notes
Authentic copper age DC comic. Direct Edition lack of barcode (replaced by logo) is standard for the period. Paper stock is standard newsprint/mando paper and ink saturation is consistent with 1993 production standards.