Psi-Force ##3
Marvel Comics • Psi-Force Vol. 1 (New Universe)
Writer
Steve Gerber
Interior Artist
Mark Texeira
Cover Artist
Mark Texeira
Publication Date
January 1987
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of Jim Shooter's 'New Universe' line. The story features the teenaged 'Psi-Force' escaping from a government facility as they attempt to understand their combined psychic powers and the manifestation of the Psi-Hawk.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine ticks along the left edge, corner blunting at the bottom right, slight white scuffing or color loss on the bottom edge, and minor surface wear/lack of original gloss on the black banner area.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $1.00 - $3.00 | Graded (9.8): $25.00 - $40.00
Recent Sales
Sold primarily in bulk lots or poundage boxes for under $5. High-grade 9.8 slabbed copies occasionally sell for $30-$50 reflecting registry set demand rather than raw scarcity.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service ($25+) significantly exceeds the market value of the comic. It is best kept in a poly bag with a backing board for protection.
Notable Features
Features the Psi-Hawk character prominently; includes the standard New Universe 'black border' trade dress used for the first year of the imprint; Newsstand UPC present.
Authentication Notes
The item appears to be an authentic 1987 copper-age Marvel production based on the paper aging, the specific halftone dot patterns visible in shadows, and the distinct 'New Universe' logo styling.