Game Informer #Issue #308
GameStop • Game Informer Magazine
Writer
Andy McNamara (Editor-in-Chief)
Interior Artist
Various (Video Game concept and promotional artists)
Cover Artist
Blizzard Entertainment (Promotional Art)
Publication Date
December 2018
Cover Variant
Standard Subscriber/Retail Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This is a video game magazine, not a traditional comic book. The lead story covers the announcement and development of Warcraft III: Reforged by Blizzard Entertainment. It includes a deep dive into the 'Recrafting A Masterpiece' initiative for the RTS classic.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible surface scuffing and light scratches on the left side of the front cover. Minor corner blunting on the top left. Slight edge wear along the bottom. Significant fingerprints/smudging visible due to the dark, glossy finish of the cover ink.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $10.00 / Graded: $30.00 - $45.00
Recent Sales
Recent sales of non-graded 2018-2020 Game Informer issues typically range from $3 to $12 depending on the cover game. Warcraft-themed covers remain popular among Blizzard collectors.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading ($25+) exceeds the current market value of the magazine in this condition. Professional pressing could improve the surface scuffs but not the value significantly.
Notable Features
Features Mal'Ganis on the cover. This issue was released during Blizzard's peak promotion cycle for the Warcraft III remaster. It contains early preview screenshots and interviews regarding the game's updated assets.
Authentication Notes
Authentic original distribution. Note the standard Game Informer masthead font and typical thick-stock glossy cover paper used by the publisher during this era.