Celestine #1
Image Comics • Celestine Vol. 1
Writer
Bart Sears
Interior Artist
Bart Sears
Cover Artist
Bart Sears
Publication Date
March 1996
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Spin-off from the Violator and Angela miniseries. Follows the adventures of Celestine, a rogue angel and celestial hunter, as she navigates the conflicts between Heaven and Hell within the Spawn universe.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (9.4)
Condition Details
The comic appears extremely well-preserved inside a protective sleeve. Visible edges are sharp and corners look pointed. There is no visible spine stress or color-breaking creases from this angle. Minor manufacturing blunting may exist at the top left corner.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 / Graded (9.8): $35 - $50
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $1 to $10 plus shipping. Graded copies of this specific title rarely surface due to high supply and low demand.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading ($25+) exceeds the current market value of the book, even in high grade.
Notable Features
First issue of the solo Celestine series. Features Bart Sears' signature hyper-muscular art style. No UPC barcode on cover (Standard Image format for this era).
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1990s Image publication. Features standard high-gloss cover stock and staples typical of mid-90s printing. No signs of reproduction or counterfeiting.