Game Informer ##278
GameStop • Game Informer Magazine
Writer
Various
Interior Artist
Various
Cover Artist
Sledgehammer Games
Publication Date
June 2016
Cover Variant
Regular Cover (Call of Duty: WWII feature)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This is a video game magazine, not a narrative comic book. The main feature is a 12-page cover story providing an exclusive first look at 'Call of Duty: WWII', including details on the campaign, multiplayer, and Nazi Zombies mode.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible surface scuffing particularly in the lower left quadrant; blunting and rounding of corners; significant spine stress and edge wear; possible moisture-related warping/rippling on the left side; overall loss of cover gloss and surface abrasions.
Estimated Market Value
$5.00 - $10.00 (Raw); $30.00 - $50.00 (CGC Graded 9.0+)
Recent Sales
Comparable issues in high-grade sell for approximately $8-12 on eBay; low-grade copies often bundled in lots for $2-3 each.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS services far exceeds the market value of a modern video game magazine in this condition.
Notable Features
Features the reveal of Call of Duty: WWII; iconic monochromatic cover art; typically distributed via GameStop PowerUp Rewards subscriptions.
Authentication Notes
Authentic magazine; matte cover stock is consistent with 2016 Game Informer production standards. No signs of restoration detected.