Star Wars: Dark Empire ##1 (of 6)
Dark Horse Comics • Star Wars: Dark Empire
Writer
Tom Veitch
Interior Artist
Cam Kennedy
Cover Artist
Dave Stevens
Publication Date
December 1991
Cover Variant
Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Set six years after Return of the Jedi, Luke Skywalker and the New Republic face a terrifying new threat as the Empire returns with a resurrected Emperor Palpatine in a clone body.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress ticks, slight corner blunting on the top right, and a price sticker affixed to the upper right area of the bag/board or cover.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $25, Graded (CGC 9.0-9.2): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar VF/NM condition have sold between $15 and $20 on secondary markets.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally worth professional grading unless part of a complete graded set, as the raw value is close to the cost of grading and slab shipping fees.
Notable Features
First issue of the highly popular and influential Dark Empire miniseries, marking the return of Emperor Palpatine and the expansion of Star Wars expanded universe comics at Dark Horse.
Authentication Notes
Standard Dark Horse paper stock and printing quality from the early 1990s, with clear logo registration and proper staple placement.