The Extremist ##3 of 4
DC Comics (Vertigo imprint) • The Extremist (Limited Series)
Writer
Peter Milligan
Interior Artist
Ted McKeever
Cover Artist
Ted McKeever
Publication Date
November 1993
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part three of a four-issue limited series. The story follows Judy Tanner, a woman who discovers her late husband was part of an underground, extreme sexual and violent subculture called 'The Order.' She assumes his identity as 'The Extremist' to solve his murder, delving deep into a world of leather, transgression, and moral ambiguity.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Visible corner blunting on the top right; several color-breaking spine ticks along the left edge; shelf wear visible through the polybag/mylar; slight edge wear on the bottom right corner; some surface scuffing and minor indentations consistent with handled back-issue stock.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (CGC 9.8): $35 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for individual issues of this mini-series range from $2 to $5 in mid-grade. Full sets of #1-4 typically sell for $15 to $25.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The fair market value for a graded copy barely covers the cost of the grading service ($25+ fees). This is a cult classic Vertigo title but lacks the investment demand typical of major key issues.
Notable Features
Early Vertigo imprint title; distinctive Ted McKeever art style; explores mature themes (Suggested for Mature Readers); Direct Edition UPC code in the lower left corner.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic 1993 original. The paper stock matches the non-glossy, high-acid content interior pages and semi-gloss cover stock typical of early Vertigo productions. Staple placement is consistent with DC fabrication of this era.