Harbinger ##0
Valiant Comics • Harbinger Vol. 1
Writer
Jim Shooter
Interior Artist
David Lapham
Cover Artist
David Lapham
Publication Date
1992
Cover Variant
Pink Logo Edition (Regular)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Origin of the Harbinger team. This issue was originally available through a mail-away offer by sending in coupons from issues #1-6 of the Harbinger series. It features Peter Stanchek, Sting, and Toyo Harada.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
The spine appears relatively tight with minor shelf wear and possible micro-ticks. Corners show minor softening (lower left). Surface gloss is high, but lighting reflects some potential slight waviness near the top edge. No major color-breaking creases are visible from the distance of the photo.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $45; Graded (CGC 9.8): $200 - $250; Graded (CGC 9.0): $60 - $80
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar condition typically sell for $35-$50. 9.8 graded copies have seen recent realized prices between $225 and $275 depending on the buyer market.
Grading Recommendation
Only worth grading if it is a guaranteed 9.8 after a professional clean and press. As a 9.0/9.2, the cost of grading and shipping may exceed the resulting value gain. A 'Press and Clean' would likely benefit this specific Valiant card-stock cover.
Notable Features
Key origin story. Mail-away incentive issue. Features 'Pink Logo' variant (distinct from the blue logo 'Common' reprint). Includes the original Harbinger coupons info on the interior.
Authentication Notes
The high gloss and specific card-stock weight of 1990s Valiant books are difficult to forge. This copy displays correct logo color saturation and alignment for a 1992 original mail-away.