Bleeding Cool Magazine ##0
Avatar Press • Bleeding Cool Magazine
Writer
Rich Johnston
Interior Artist
Various
Cover Artist
Arturo Lozzi
Publication Date
June 2012
Cover Variant
Regular Cover (Bloodshot)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A magazine-format publication focusing on comic industry news and rumors. This preview issue (#0) features a cover story on the relaunch of Valiant Entertainment ('Valiant Returns'), specifically highlighting Bloodshot. It includes industry analysis and a brief price guide section.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks along the left edge, several color-breaking ticks. Top left corner shows minor blunting. Slight surface scuffing on the dark black ink areas of the cover. Edges appear relatively sharp but with minor shelf wear visible.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 / Graded: $30 - $45
Recent Sales
Recent sales for high-grade raw copies typically range from $1 to $5 plus shipping. It is often found in dollar bins or clearance lots.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading fees and shipping significantly exceeds the market value of the magazine. Professional pressing might improve the spine ticks, but the return on investment is negligible.
Notable Features
Features Bloodshot on the cover. Includes information on 'Before Watchmen', The Walking Dead, and Avatar Press titles like Crossed. This was a low-cost promotional/preview issue designed to kick off the regular magazine series.
Authentication Notes
Authentic. The $1.49 price point and UPC (826635567721) match the standard distribution for this promotional magazine. The glossy paper stock and printing alignment are consistent with Avatar Press manufacturing from 2012.