Tom Strong ##3
WildStorm / America's Best Comics • Tom Strong Vol. 1
Writer
Alan Moore
Interior Artist
Chris Sprouse
Cover Artist
Chris Sprouse
Publication Date
August 1999
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the story 'Aztech: Annexation of Earth 2058 - Progress', where Tom Strong battles Aztech forces in Ziggurat One against Quetzalcoatl-9.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint- (CGC 9.2)
Condition Details
Book is bagged and boarded. Cover appears clean with good gloss, sharp corners, and minimal spine stress. No major creases, tears, or discoloration visible through the bag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw value: $5 - $15. Graded CGC 9.2/9.4 value: $30 - $50.
Recent Sales
Recent online sales for Tom Strong #3 range between $5 and $15 in raw Near Mint condition depending on the platform.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally recommended for professional grading unless part of a larger high-grade Tom Strong run, as the grading and shipping costs would exceed the current market value increase.
Notable Features
Direct Edition with barcode box showing 'DIRECT SALES' and issue 00311. Part of Alan Moore's acclaimed America's Best Comics imprint.
Authentication Notes
Standard comic book production quality for 1999 WildStorm publications. No obvious signs of counterfeiting or unauthorized reproduction.