The Next Nexus ##4
First Comics • The Next Nexus (Limited Series)
Writer
Mike Baron
Interior Artist
Steve Rude
Cover Artist
Steve Rude
Publication Date
July 1989
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
In this conclusion to the four-issue limited series, Horatio Hellpop (Nexus) deals with the consequences of his actions and the psychological burden of his role as an executioner. The series explores the next generation of characters in the Nexus mythos.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine ticks along the left edge, corner blunting on the bottom right and top left, slight edge wear, and horizontal surface scuffing/creasing near the center left border.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $2.00 - $5.00 | Graded (9.8): $40.00 - $60.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies typically sell in bulk lots for $1.00-$3.00. High-grade slabbed copies are rarely see auction as the cost of grading often exceeds the book's value.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The market value of this specific issue does not justify the grading fees unless for personal sentimental collection purposes.
Notable Features
Features cover and interior art by Steve Rude; concluding issue of the 1989 limited series; standard direct edition with no UPC barcode on cover (typical for First Comics of this period).
Authentication Notes
Authentic First Comics production; features the characteristic heavy semi-gloss paper stock and high-saturation ink density typical of late-80s independent press.