Undertaker ##0
Chaos! Comics / Wizard Entertainment • Undertaker (1999 Series)
Writer
Beau Smith
Interior Artist
Manny Clark
Cover Artist
Photo cover of Mark Calaway
Publication Date
October 1999
Cover Variant
Wizard Collector's Issue (Photo Cover)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A fictionalized dark fantasy origin of the WWF wrestling character The Undertaker. In this comic universe, Undertaker is the ruler of 'Stygian,' the prison of Hell, caught in a power struggle with his half-brother Kane and Paul Bearer.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (7.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and ticks visible on the left edge. Minor blunting on the bottom-left corner. Slight horizontal crease visible on the mid-left side. Surface wear consists of light scuffing on the dark backgrounds.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10.00 - $20.00 | Graded (9.8): $75.00 - $100.00
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell between $12 and $18 on eBay. CGC 9.8 copies have recently moved in the $80 range, though demand is niche.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading ($30+) plus shipping would likely exceed the market value of the book in this estimated mid-to-high grade condition (7.0-8.0).
Notable Features
Wizard Magazine exclusive mail-away/incentive cover. Features the WWF (World Wrestling Federation) logo before the name change to WWE. Key character appearance: The Undertaker.
Authentication Notes
A legitimate Chaos! Comics product. Photo covers were common for the Wizard #0 issues. Features high-gloss cardstock characteristic of late 90s specialty comics.