Spawn Fan Edition #1 ##1
Image Comics • Spawn Fan Edition (1996) Vol. 1
Writer
Todd McFarlane
Interior Artist
Todd McFarlane
Cover Artist
Greg Capullo
Publication Date
January 1996
Cover Variant
Regular (Overstreet Fan Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This issue reprints Spawn #1 with a new cover. It explores the origin of Al Simmons as he returns from Hell to find his wife married to his best friend. Key characters include Spawn, Malebolgia, and Wanda Blake.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stressors (ticks) along the left edge, some blunting of the bottom left corner, and minor surface scuffing/glare on the ink-heavy black areas. General shelf wear visible through the polybag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30.00 - $55.00 | Graded (9.0-9.8): $100.00 - $250.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition have sold between $35 and $50. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold for upwards of $220-$260.
Grading Recommendation
A professional press and clean could improve the grade. Worth grading if it can achieve a 9.6 or higher; however, current spine ticks may limit it to a 9.0-9.2, making grading a marginal investment unless for personal preservation.
Notable Features
This was a mail-away exclusive through Overstreet's Fan Magazine. It features an iconic Greg Capullo cover depicting a 'barbarian' style Spawn. There is no UPC code as it was a promotional item.
Authentication Notes
Authentic. Displays characteristic Image Comics gloss from the mid-90s. The 'Fan Edition' logo and Image 'i' logo are printed with correct alignment and ink density standard for the era.