Game Informer #Issue #306
GameStop • Game Informer Magazine
Writer
Andy McNamara (Editor-in-Chief)
Interior Artist
Various (Photography and Concept Art)
Cover Artist
FromSoftware Official Art
Publication Date
October 2018
Cover Variant
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Gold Foil Subscriber Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Exclusive cover story featuring FromSoftware's 'Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice'. The issue includes a deep dive into the gameplay mechanics, the world of Ashina, and the combat systems designed by Hidetaka Miyazaki.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible rounding of the lower-left corner; minor edge wear along the bottom; light spine stress corresponding with the binding type; surface scuffs visible on the darker ink sections; gold foil logo appears intact.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10.00 - $25.00; Graded: $60.00 - $90.00
Recent Sales
Recent sales for Sekiro-cover Game Informer issues range from $12 to $35 for subscriber editions in high grade; non-subscriber editions with mailing labels often sell for less.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal collection sentimental value; the cost of grading typically exceeds the current market value for this specific issue due to high circulation.
Notable Features
Features the 'Wolf' protagonist with the prosthetic shinobi arm. This is a subscriber-exclusive cover which lacks the retail barcode and features gold foil text for the Game Informer logo.
Authentication Notes
Authentic subscriber edition based on the gold foil logo and the lack of a UPC barcode on the lower section. Paper stock is standard magazine gloss.