KABUKI #Issue Three / Act 3
Caliber Comics • Kabuki: Circle of Blood
Writer
David Mack
Interior Artist
David Mack
Cover Artist
David Mack
Publication Date
January 1995
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Follows the assassin known as Kabuki as she seeks revenge for her mother's death and navigates the corporate-controlled landscape of near-future Japan. This issue continues the groundbreaking Circle of Blood storyline, showcasing David Mack's unique blend of watercolor and collage art.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible minor spine stress/ticks, corner blunting on the top left, slight edge wear, and potential color-breaking creases obscured by the polybag/glare. A visible price sticker is on the top right of the bag (not on the book itself).
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10 / Graded (9.6+): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $3 to $8 on secondary markets. Graded copies of this specific issue are uncommon but generally fetch lower prices compared to Act 1 or Act 6.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading and shipping would likely exceed the market value of the book. It is better kept as a raw reader copy or part of a full run set.
Notable Features
Features the first major professional work of David Mack. Darker 'Act 3' notation. Independent press publication common for the mid-90s indie boom.
Authentication Notes
The high-gloss cover and Caliber Comics trade dress are consistent with mid-90s independent printings. No known counterfeits of this issue exist in the market.