Deathmate #Yellow
Valiant Comics / Image Comics • Deathmate
Writer
Various
Interior Artist
Various
Cover Artist
Jim Lee
Publication Date
October 1993
Cover Variant
Regular / Foil Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The epic crossover event uniting Valiant Comics and Image Comics characters in a shared universe conflict featuring Solar, Ninjak, Youngblood, WildC.A.T.s, and others.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint- (CGC 9.2)
Condition Details
In plastic bag and board. Cover appears clean with reflective foil border intact, minimal to no spine stress visible through the bag, sharp corners, and vibrant coloring.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $10, Graded: Not economically viable for grading
Recent Sales
Commonly sells in dollar bins or up to $5 raw due to high print runs from the 1990s speculator boom
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading as the grading and shipping costs will far exceed the market value of the comic
Notable Features
Foil cover variant, historic inter-company crossover between Valiant and Image during the 1990s, part of the notoriously delayed Deathmate publishing sequence (published out of order).
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with standard 1990s metallic foil stamping, correct publisher logos, and accurate cover price of $4.95.