The Victories ##1
Dark Horse Comics • Michael Avon Oeming's The Victories (Volume 2) Transhuman
Writer
Michael Avon Oeming
Interior Artist
Michael Avon Oeming
Cover Artist
Michael Avon Oeming
Publication Date
May 2013
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A gritty superhero drama following the character Faustus. Part of Oeming's creator-owned universe, focusing on themes of trauma and the psychological toll of being a vigilante in a corrupt city.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good (CGC 2.0)
Condition Details
Extremely heavy wear including a severe vertical moisture/handling crease down the center, multiple heavy color-breaking spine ticks, blunted corners with physical separation (dog-earing) at the top right, surface staining, and a permanent marker signature/notation dated 2014 on the cover.
Estimated Market Value
$1.00 - $3.00 (Raw)
Recent Sales
High-grade (NM 9.4+) copies typically sell for $5-$10; copies in this Poor/Good condition have no significant market value for collectors.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service ($25+) significantly exceeds the market value of the book, which is heavily compromised by physical damage and an unverified signature.
Notable Features
Features the signature 'Avon 2014' on the front cover, likely by the creator Michael Avon Oeming, though unverified by a third-party witness (CGC Signature Series). This is the start of the 'Transhuman' arc.
Authentication Notes
The book shows authentic production qualities for a 2013 Dark Horse modern; the signature appears to be in black permanent marker, showing natural ink flow consistent with hand-signing.