Preacher ##17
DC Comics (Vertigo) • Preacher Vol. 1
Writer
Garth Ennis
Interior Artist
Steve Dillon
Cover Artist
Glenn Fabry
Publication Date
September 1996
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Includes 'Hunters: Epilogue'. Following the bloody conclusion of the San Francisco arc, Jesse Custer recovers from his injuries and deals with the fallout of the massacre. Features Cassidy and Tulip as they prepare for the next leg of their journey. Key developments in Jesse's relationship with Tulip.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress marks visible on the left edge, particularly near the top staple; light blunting on the bottom right corner; some surface scuffing visible on the dark areas of the cover due to light reflecting off the bag; minor edge wear along the top.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $20 - $35; Graded (CGC 9.8): $120 - $160
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-to-high grade have sold for $22 - $28; CGC 9.8 copies have stabilized around $140.
Grading Recommendation
Generally only worth grading if it is a guaranteed 9.8 candidate. This copy appears to be in the 9.0-9.2 range, so grading fees would likely exceed the value added. A clean and press could improve the grade slightly.
Notable Features
Glenn Fabry cover art; part of the critically acclaimed Vertigo series by Ennis and Dillon; features the character Cassidy prominently on the cover.
Authentication Notes
First printing confirmed by the barcode '01711' extension (17 for issue, 1 for printing). Glossy cover stock and paper quality are consistent with mid-90s Vertigo publications.