Shi: The Series ##5
Crusade Comics • Shi: The Series Vol. 1
Writer
William Tucci
Interior Artist
Billy Tucci
Cover Artist
Billy Tucci
Publication Date
1995
Cover Variant
Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Continues the adventures of Ana Ishikawa (Shi), a half-Japanese, half-American warrior torn between two cultures, featuring intense martial arts action and supernatural elements.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Glossy cover, sharp corners with very minor blunting, minimal spine stress lines, clean interior pages without noticeable yellowing or tears.
Estimated Market Value
Raw value: $5.00 - $15.00; Graded (CGC 9.0 - 9.2): $30.00 - $50.00
Recent Sales
Recent online sales for 1990s indie books like Shi typically range between $5 to $10 raw depending on platform.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally worth the cost of professional grading (CGC/CBCS) unless part of a complete run, as the grading fees would exceed the potential value increase.
Notable Features
Popular independent 1990s bad-girl/action comic book character created by Billy Tucci under his Crusade Comics imprint.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1990s independent publishing paper stock, correct cover price ($2.95 US / $4.00 CAN), proper Crusade Comics logo and branding, no signs of counterfeiting.