Deathmate #Prologue
Valiant Comics / Image Comics • Deathmate
Writer
Bob Layton
Interior Artist
Bob Layton
Cover Artist
Bob Layton
Publication Date
October 1993
Cover Variant
Foil Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The monumental crossover event uniting the universes of Valiant Comics and Image Comics. Features characters from both companies setting up the conflict and overarching storyline of the Deathmate miniseries.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint- (CGC 9.2)
Condition Details
Minor handling wear, slight spine stress visible along the blue foil spine, corners appear sharp, enclosed in a protective plastic bag with minor surface glare.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $10, Graded (CGC 9.8): $30 - $50
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for Deathmate Prologue foil editions typically range between $3 and $8 depending on platform and condition.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally worth the cost of professional grading unless part of a complete Deathmate set, as the raw value is low.
Notable Features
Features a distinctive blue foil cover wrap on the left side, representing the historic crossover between Valiant and Image Comics during the 1990s comic boom.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1990s newsstand/direct market production standards. Foil application is clean with proper alignment and Valiant/Image branding.