Secret Weapons ##1
Valiant Comics • Secret Weapons Vol. 1
Writer
Joe St. Pierre
Interior Artist
Joe Quesada
Cover Artist
Joe Quesada
Publication Date
September 1993
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The first issue of the Secret Weapons series featuring a team of Harbingers led by Gilad Anni-Padda (The Eternal Warrior). Key characters include Livewire, Stronghold, and Mechero.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible along the left edge. Slight blunting of the top and bottom right corners. General surface wear consistent with age, though colors remains vibrant.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $5; Graded (9.8): $35 - $50
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies sold for approximately $1 to $5 on secondary markets. 9.8 graded copies have sold in the $40 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading exceeds the market value of the book even in high grades, as this is a high-print volume from the 1990s.
Notable Features
First appearance of the Secret Weapons team. Includes a 'Serial Number Contest' logo on the front cover. Features artwork by future Marvel Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1993 Valiant product. Features the characteristic matte-to-semi-gloss cover stock and high-quality interior paper standard for Valiant during this era.