WildC.A.T.s: Covert Action Teams ##1
Image Comics • WildC.A.T.s Vol. 1
Writer
Brandon Choi and Jim Lee
Interior Artist
Jim Lee
Cover Artist
Jim Lee
Publication Date
August 1992
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Introduces the WildC.A.T.s, a covert team of superheroes fighting a secret war against the alien Daemonites on Earth. Features Spartan, Grifter, Warblade, Maul, Void, Zealot, Ladytron, and Lord Emp.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Appears to be in solid condition inside a protective mylar bag and board. Minor corner blunting, minimal spine stress visible, colors are vibrant with no major tears or heavy creases.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15. Graded (CGC 9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies generally sell for around $5 to $10 depending on the platform and condition, while high-grade 9.8 copies command slightly more due to high print runs in the 1990s.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally recommended for professional grading unless part of a personal collection or complete set, as the high print run keeps market values low compared to the cost of grading.
Notable Features
First issue of the series, first appearances of the WildC.A.T.s team members, and a quintessential 1990s speculator-era Jim Lee fold-out or standard cover design.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1992 Image Comics print characteristics present, including newsprint interior pages, glossy cardstock cover, and proper creator credits matching authentic first printings.