X-O Manowar ##18
Valiant Comics • X-O Manowar Vol. 1
Writer
Jim Shooter and Bob Layton
Interior Artist
Barry Windsor-Smith
Cover Artist
Barry Windsor-Smith
Publication Date
July 1993
Cover Variant
Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Aric of Dacia, a Visigoth warrior abducted by aliens, escapes using a powerful biomechanical armor known as the X-O Manowar armor and returns to Earth to battle modern threats.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0) to Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Moderate surface glare from bag, some minor corner blunting, potential price sticker on the upper right of the cover showing '$2-', slight spine stress ticks, otherwise crisp and clean with good color retention.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $2.00 - $5.00; Graded (CGC 9.0/9.8): $20.00 - $50.00
Recent Sales
Valiant 90s comics generally sell in the $1 to $5 range raw in local comic shops and online platforms like eBay.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading as the cost of grading (CGC/CBCS) exceeds the current market value for this issue.
Notable Features
Features iconic artwork by industry legend Barry Windsor-Smith from Valiant's peak 90s publishing era.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1990s Valiant newsstand/direct publication with standard paper stock and printing characteristics; no obvious signs of counterfeiting.