Ex Machina Special Edition ##1
Wildstorm (DC Comics) • Ex Machina
Writer
Brian K. Vaughan
Interior Artist
Tony Harris
Cover Artist
Tony Harris
Publication Date
June 2010
Cover Variant
Regular/Promo Cover ($1.00 Edition)
Printing
First Printing (of this edition)
Comic Description
A promotional reprint featuring the first chapter of 'Ex Machina: The First Hundred Days.' The story follows Mitchell Hundred, the world's first and only superhero who becomes the Mayor of New York City in the aftermath of 9/11.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine+ (CGC 8.5)
Condition Details
Slight blunting on bottom-left corner, minor edge wear along the top margin, and visible surface scuffing in the black ink areas typical of Wildstorm cardstock. No major color-breaking creases observed.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $2 - $5; Graded: $20 - $35
Recent Sales
This is a budget-priced promotional reprint. Recent sales show individual copies selling for under $5. Professional grading costs often exceed the value of the book itself.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. Market value for this promotional reprint is minimal compared to the original 2004 first printing. Value increase after grading would likely not cover the submission fees.
Notable Features
Promotional $1.00 'What's Next?' price point variant. This is not the original 2004 first printing of Ex Machina #1, but a marketing reprint designed to draw readers into the trade paperbacks.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Wildstorm branding and UPC suffix '00111'. Paper stock appears appropriate for 2010-era DC/Wildstorm promotional releases.