Sabretooth ##1
Marvel Comics • Sabretooth: Death Hunt
Writer
Larry Hama
Interior Artist
Mark Texeira
Cover Artist
Mark Texeira
Publication Date
August 1993
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Sabretooth: Death Hunt #1 kicks off a 4-issue miniseries focusing on Wolverine's arch-nemesis Sabretooth. The story delves into his dark past, psychological trauma, and a desperate quest for his own life and identity.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint- (CGC 9.2)
Condition Details
Book appears to be well-preserved inside a protective bag and board. Cover has sharp corners, flat surface, and vibrant colors with minimal to no visible spine stress or ticks.
Estimated Market Value
Raw value: $5.00 - $15.00; Graded (CGC 9.8) value: $30.00 - $50.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies typically sell in the $3.00 to $10.00 range online depending on shipping and bundle status.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally worth professional grading costs (CGC/CBCS) given the low market value of high-grade copies relative to the grading fees, unless part of a complete set or for personal collection preservation.
Notable Features
Direct Edition with UPC barcode box showing Direct Edition text. Features striking minimalist red cover art with claw cutout revealing Sabretooth's face.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with standard 1990s Marvel gloss paper stock, correct direct edition barcode, and standard coloring and registration consistent with the era.