The Strangers ##18
Malibu Comics • Ultraverse: The Strangers
Writer
Steve Englehart
Interior Artist
Rick Hoberg
Cover Artist
Rick Hoberg
Publication Date
November 1994
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Electrocutie returns to the team; features The Strangers (Electrocute, Grenade, Lady Killer, Spectral, Y-Lite, and Zip-Zap) as they continue their adventures in the Ultraverse. The story involves high-stakes superhero action characteristic of the Malibu Ultraverse line.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible minor spine stress ticks; slight corner blunting on the bottom right; minor color breaks along the spine edge; cover gloss remains intact with no visible staining or tears.
Estimated Market Value
$2.00 - $5.00 (Raw), $25.00 - $35.00 (CGC 9.8)
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-to-high grade raw copies typically range from $1.00 to $3.00 in bulk lots; individual copies rarely exceed $5.00.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (approx. $25-$40) significantly exceeds the market value of the book, as it is a common 1990s back issue without major key significance.
Notable Features
Includes the Ultraverse 'Break-Thru' branding; standard $1.95 cover price; features Malibu's high-quality digital coloring which was pioneering at the time.
Authentication Notes
Authentic original printing. Correct paper stock for Malibu's 1994 production; distinctive 'Ultraverse' holographic-style logo and glossy cover finish are consistent with period standard.