Hazard ##1
Image Comics • Hazard (Volume 1)
Writer
Jeff Mariotte
Interior Artist
Roy Martinez, Gerry Alanguilan
Cover Artist
Al Rio (Alvaro Rio), Roy Martinez, Gerry Alanguilan
Publication Date
June 1996
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Hazard follows the story of an ex-government operative named Hazard who possesses enhanced abilities. This debut issue establishes the character's gritty, urban-military tone common to late 90s Image titles.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (CGC 9.4)
Condition Details
Very minor spine stress likely visible under the bag, sharp corners, flat cover, excellent color vibrancy. Minor glare on bag hinders full assessment of surface scuffing.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $1.00 - $3.00, Graded 9.8: $25.00 - $40.00
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales show this issue consistently selling in dollar bins or as parts of bulk lots ($1-$5). High-grade slabbed copies rarely appear due to low ROI.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading ($25+) significantly exceeds the market value of the book, even at a 9.8 grade. Keep in a bag and board for personal collection.
Notable Features
First appearance of Hazard. Part of the mid-90s Image Comics expansion. Features artwork by Roy Martinez and the late Gerry Alanguilan.
Authentication Notes
Authentic issue. Direct edition (no barcode as is common for many Image books of this era). Correct paper stock and printing saturation for 1996. No signs of reproduction or tampering.