Vampirella / Shi ##1
Harris Publications • Vampirella / Shi
Writer
Warren Ellis
Interior Artist
Louis Small Jr.
Cover Artist
Billy Tucci
Publication Date
November 1997
Cover Variant
Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A crossover event featuring two prominent 1990s bad girl/independent comic icons, Vampirella and Shi (Anais Yoshikawa), teaming up to face mystical threats in a story penned by acclaimed writer Warren Ellis.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint- (CGC 9.2)
Condition Details
Very minor spine stress lines near the top staple, slight corner blunting on the bottom right, and minor glare from the mylar bag obscuring full corner inspection.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20; Graded (CGC 9.8): $60 - $100
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for this crossover issue range between $10 and $15 depending on platform and condition.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally worth professional grading unless part of a dedicated collection or higher grade 9.8 expectation, as the cost of grading often exceeds the raw market value.
Notable Features
First major crossover between Harris Publications' Vampirella and Crusade Comics' Shi, combining two of the biggest independent heroines of the 1990s speculative comics boom.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1990s comic book print quality with glossy cardstock cover, proper logo placement, and standard staple binding indicating a legitimate first printing copy.