Hero Illustrated ##4
Warrior Publications • Hero Illustrated
Writer
Various (Magazine Anthology)
Interior Artist
Various
Cover Artist
Graham Nolan
Publication Date
October 1993
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (Bane Cover)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Hero Illustrated was a popular 1990s comic book industry magazine. This issue features a cover story on Bane following the 'Knightfall' storyline. It also includes an exclusive 'Marvel 2099' limited comic (Ashcan) polybagged inside.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0) (Assumed sealed status)
Condition Details
The magazine is currently in its original factory polybag. Visible flaws appear minimal: slight corner blunting on the bottom left and minor crinkling of the polybag which may or may not affect the paper beneath. No major color-breaking spine stress is visible through the plastic.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded: $30 - $55
Recent Sales
Recent sales for sealed copies of Hero Illustrated #4 with the 2099 insert range from $8 to $12 on platforms like eBay. Graded copies are rare due to low ROI.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. While it is a nice collectible because it is still sealed with the Marvel 2099 ashcan inside, the cost of grading (CGC/CBCS) would exceed the market value of the magazine.
Notable Features
Includes a Marvel 2099 ashcan preview comic; Bane cover by Graham Nolan (part of the Knightfall era coverage); Contest announcement for Street Fighter 2 and Mortal Kombat arcade games.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic original 1993 printing in its original factory polybag with the yellow 'Marvel 2099' header visible at the top.