Nightmask ##1
Marvel Comics • Nightmask (Marvel New Universe)
Writer
Archie Goodwin
Interior Artist
Herb Trimpe
Cover Artist
Al Milgrom
Publication Date
November 1986
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition (UPC barcode present)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First issue of the original Nightmask series within Marvel's 'New Universe' line. It introduces Keith Remsen, a young man who gains the ability to enter and manipulate dreams following the White Event. It establishes his role as a 'dream-walker' helping others while he remains in a coma.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5 to 8.0 estimate)
Condition Details
Visible minor spine stress ticks, slight corner blunting on the bottom right, potentially light surface wear visible under the bag. The black borders often show white edge chipping, though this copy looks relatively well-preserved.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded 9.8: $60 - $80
Recent Sales
Recent raw newsstand copies sell for approximately $5; 9.8 graded copies have sold in the range of $75 on auction platforms.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless a flawless 9.8 candidate. The cost of grading exceeds the market value for mid-to-high grades for this title. Recommended for a high-grade collector set but likely not for profit flipping.
Notable Features
First appearance of Nightmask (Keith Remsen). Part of the 25th Anniversary launch of the Marvel New Universe. Features the distinctive New Universe border design. Newsstand edition distribution.
Authentication Notes
The coloring, paper stock, and printing of the newsstand barcode are consistent with 1986 Marvel production standards. No signs of reproduction or tampering visible.