Shi: Rekishi ##2
Crusade Comics • Shi: Rekishi Volume 1
Writer
Billy Tucci
Interior Artist
Christopher Golden, Billy Tucci
Cover Artist
Billy Tucci
Publication Date
January 1996
Cover Variant
Regular/Cover A
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part two of the 'Rekishi' storyline featuring Ana Ishikawa, the Japanese-American warrior known as Shi. This issue delves deeper into the history and lineage of the Sohei warriors as Ana faces off against her grandfather's enemies.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and ticks; visible corner blunting on the top right; some surface wear and minor discoloration/yellowing on the edges of the white cover; possible color-breaking creases along the spine; appears to be in a polybag which is showing significant wrinkles and dust.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $8.00; Graded (9.8): $40.00 - $60.00
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies are consistently under $10. High-grade slabbed copies occasionally sell in the $50 range but have low liquidity.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading. The costs of grading (CGC/CBCS) and shipping would exceed the current market value of the comic. The condition of this specific copy appears to be mid-grade, making the ROI negative.
Notable Features
Features the popular 1990s character Shi created by Billy Tucci; notable for the minimalist cover art style typical of the era's independent comic boom.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1996 printing. The cover gloss and 'Crusade' logo are consistent with original production. No known counterfeits of this specific issue exist.