Weapon Zero ##9
Image Comics / Top Cow Productions • Weapon Zero (Vol. 2)
Writer
Marc Silvestri, Walter Simonson
Interior Artist
Joe Benitez, D-Tron
Cover Artist
Joe Benitez
Publication Date
December 1996
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Weapon Zero follows a group of humans abducted by the alien race known as the T'srri and transformed into super-powered warriors. In this issue, the team continues their battle against alien threats while dealing with their lost humanity. Key characters include Tyson, Kikuyo, and Valere.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks/ticks, color breaking creases along the spine, minor blunting of the top right corner, and edge wear on the bottom right. The book appears unbagged and is resting on other comics, likely leading to surface scuffing or dulling of the cover gloss.
Estimated Market Value
$1.00 - $3.00 (Raw); $25.00 - $40.00 (CGC 9.8)
Recent Sales
This issue is commonly found in 'dollar bins' at local comic shops. Recent eBay sales show single copies selling for under $5, while bulk lots of the full run often sell for $15-$25.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading ($25-$40) significantly exceeds the market value of the book. It is a common 1990s issue with high print volume and low secondary market demand.
Notable Features
Features the Top Cow logo; credits include legendary writer Walter Simonson. Part of the mid-90s Image Comics expansion. No significant first appearances or key events noted for this specific issue.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1990s glossy cover stock with newsprint/higher-quality interior paper. Authentic Image Comics branding and UPC barcode on the bottom left (flipped vertically).