ShadowHawk ##1
Image Comics • ShadowHawk Vol. 1
Writer
Jim Valentino
Interior Artist
Jim Valentino
Cover Artist
Jim Valentino
Publication Date
July 1992
Cover Variant
Special Collector's Edition Foil Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Introduces Paul Johnstone, a prosecutor who contracts HIV and decides to become a brutal vigilante known as ShadowHawk before his time runs out. Features heavy action and introduces the dark, gritty tone characteristic of early 1990s Image Comics.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint- (CGC 9.2)
Condition Details
Book is sealed inside a protective polybag with backing board; minor glare and reflections present on the bag, but the cover itself appears to have sharp corners, flat surface, and intact spine without visible stress ticks.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15; Graded (CGC 9.2/9.4): $25 - $50
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar foil condition typically sell in the $5 to $10 range online.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally worth the cost of professional grading (CGC/CBCS) given the high print run and low market value of modern Image foil books, unless desired for personal collection preservation.
Notable Features
First issue of the series featuring a special embossed foil cover. Direct edition.
Authentication Notes
Standard early 1990s Image Comics production quality with embossed foil elements and reflective foil stamping. Appears authentic.