Stormwatch ##1
Image Comics • Stormwatch Vol. 1
Writer
Jim Lee and Brandon Choi
Interior Artist
Scott Clark and Trevor Scott
Cover Artist
Jim Lee and Scott Williams
Publication Date
March 1993
Cover Variant
Regular Cover (Cover A)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First appearance of Stormwatch, a UN-sponsored superhero team. The story introduces Battalion (Jackson King), Hellstrike, Fuji, Diva, and Winter as they respond to global threats under the direction of Synergy and Weathermen.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress (visible white ticks along the spine), slight blunting of the top right corner, and minor surface wear visible through the polybag/mylar reflecting light.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $8.00; Graded (CGC 9.8): $40.00 - $60.00
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for under $10 in bulk or filler lots. Graded 9.8 copies have recently sold in the $50 range, often barely covering the cost of grading fees.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The market value of this specific issue does not typically justify the cost of grading unless it is a guaranteed 9.8 or 9.9 candidate. The visible spine stress on this copy likely keeps it in the 9.0-9.2 range.
Notable Features
First appearances of the Stormwatch team. This is a key copper-age Image Comics launch title from Jim Lee's Wildstorm Productions.
Authentication Notes
Authentic first printing. Features typical 1990s high-gloss cover stock and the original $1.95 cover price with Canadian price variant ($2.45) listed in the corner box.