Unlimited Access ##4
Marvel Comics and DC Comics • Unlimited Access
Writer
Karl Kesel
Interior Artist
Pat Olliffe
Cover Artist
Pat Olliffe & Al Williamson
Publication Date
March 1998
Cover Variant
Regular Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Final issue of the second Marvel/DC crossover miniseries. Axel Asher (Access) must stop Darkseid and Magneto from merging the universes. Features the 'Amalgam' characters created by the merging of heroes: Thorion (Thor/Orion), Super-Soldier (Captain America/Superman), and others. This issue concludes the saga of the two main comic universes nearly colliding.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress ticks visible along the left edge, slight blunting of the upper right corner, and minor surface wear typical of a handled modern book. Edge wear is minimal.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies have sold for approximately $2-5 on eBay. CGC 9.8 copies occasionally sell in the $50 range depending on buyer interest in Amalgam keys.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal collection sentimental value. The cost of grading (approx $25-35 + shipping) outweighs the current market value of the book in this condition.
Notable Features
Features multiple 'all-new' Amalgam character designs. Significant for being a rare co-published work between Marvel and DC. Includes a UPC barcode identifying it as a Direct Edition copy. Notable for featuring the Amalgam versions of Thor, Superman, and Captain America.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with correct 1998 era printing characteristics including glossy cover stock and standard staple placement. The dual logo (Marvel and DC) and the specific UPC suffix '04' correspond to the first printing of the fourth issue.