The Victories ##1
Dark Horse Comics • The Victories Vol. 2 (Transhuman)
Writer
Michael Avon Oeming
Interior Artist
Michael Avon Oeming
Cover Artist
Michael Avon Oeming
Publication Date
May 2013
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Created by Michael Avon Oeming (co-creator of Powers), this series follows Faustus and a group of heroes known as The Victories in a gritty, dark urban setting dealing with themes of trauma and societal decay.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fair/Good (CGC 1.5)
Condition Details
Heavy wear including a severe vertical fold/crease running through the center-left of the cover, significant corner blunting (especially top right), spine rolling, multiple color-breaking spine ticks, and heavy surface soiling/staining. There is also a black marker signature with the date '2014' on the front cover.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $1.00 - $3.00. Graded: N/A (Cost of grading exceeds book value).
Recent Sales
High-grade (NM 9.4+) copies typically sell for $3-$5; low-grade copies such as this usually sell in 'dollar bins' or as reader copies.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The comic is in low-grade condition with significant structural damage, and the market value does not justify the grading fees. The signature, unless witnessed by a grading company, would result in a 'Qualified' green label.
Notable Features
First issue of the second volume (Transhuman arc). Features a signature on the cover dated 2014, likely by Michael Avon Oeming.
Authentication Notes
The book appears to be an authentic Dark Horse publication from 2013. The signature is consistent with Michael Avon Oeming's hand, though it is unverified.