Shi: Senryaku ##2
Crusade Comics • Shi: Senryaku
Writer
William Tucci / Gary Cohn
Interior Artist
William Tucci
Cover Artist
William Tucci
Publication Date
January 1996
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (Flag Cape)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Ana Ishikawa stars in this strategy-focused limited series. This issue features Ana on the cover draped in an American flag-styled cape, commemorating the years 1918-1996 as part of a tribute to veterans and her grandfather's history. The story blends Japanese mythology with modern action.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress marks visible through the polybag, slight blunting on the bottom-left corner, and what appears to be a small surface indentation or scuff mark near the upper right edge. Visible glare suggests the cover has original gloss.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $12.00; Graded (9.8): $40.00 - $60.00
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $3 to $10 plus shipping. Graded copies (9.8) generally sell for approximately $50 depending on the label style.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading (approx. $25-$35) plus shipping will likely exceed the market value of the book. It is a common back-issue from the 1990s indie boom.
Notable Features
Features the '1918-1996' commemorative dates on the cover. Notable for Tucci's signature pin-up style common of the mid-90s 'Bad Girl' comic era.
Authentication Notes
The logo plate (Crusade), price point ($2.95), and paper cardstock appear consistent with authentic 1996 Crusade printings. No known high-quality counterfeits of this specific issue exist.