Tom Strong ##4
America's Best Comics (WildStorm / DC Comics) • Tom Strong Vol. 1
Writer
Alan Moore
Interior Artist
Chris Sprouse and Al Gordon
Cover Artist
Arthur Adams and Al Gordon
Publication Date
October 1999
Cover Variant
Regular Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of Alan Moore's acclaimed retro-futuristic superhero series. In this issue, Tom Strong encounters classic-style pulp adventures, featuring elaborate world-building, science-heroes, and thrilling action.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
The comic is bagged and boarded, showing overall good gloss and vibrant colors. Minor spine stress lines are visible along the spine, along with slight corner blunting at the top and bottom corners. No major creases, tears, or missing pieces are immediately apparent.
Estimated Market Value
Raw value: $5 - $15. Graded (CGC 9.8/9.0) value: $30 - $60.
Recent Sales
Recent online sales for raw copies in similar Very Fine to Near Mint condition generally range between $5 and $10.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally worth the cost of professional grading (CGC/CBCS) given the low market value of modern indie books in this grade range, unless done as part of a larger personal collection or submission batch.
Notable Features
Direct Edition barcode featuring the America's Best Comics (ABC) imprint created by Alan Moore and published through WildStorm.
Authentication Notes
Standard modern comic stock with correct Direct Edition barcode, publisher logos, and standard cover gloss consistent with 1999 WildStorm publications. No signs of counterfeiting.