Witchblade ##11
Image Comics (Top Cow Productions) • Witchblade Vol. 1
Writer
David Wohl, Christina Z.
Interior Artist
Michael Turner
Cover Artist
Michael Turner
Publication Date
December 1996
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (Direct Edition with UPC)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 3 of the 'War of the Witchblades' prelude. This issue continues the saga of NYPD Detective Sara Pezzini as she struggles to control the mystical Witchblade artifact. It features the iconic artwork of the late Michael Turner.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible polybag wear with significant rippling/warping. The book is part of a '3-pack' which often causes spine compression. Large 'Special Offer' sticker and distribution label on the outer bag. Possible color-breaking creases along the spine and blunted corners due to lack of backing board.
Estimated Market Value
Raw (with bag): $3 - $8. Graded (9.8): $60 - $80. In current condition: $2 - $5.
Recent Sales
Standard raw copies frequently sell for under $10. Multi-packs from distributors like 'Midwestern Home Products' often sell at a discount unless the bonus books are high-value keys.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. Current condition appears moderate due to poor storage in the polybag. The cost of grading exceeds the market value of the book unless it is a pristine 9.8.
Notable Features
This specific copy is a 'Super Value Pack' distributed by Midwestern Home Products, Inc. It features a barcode (UPC) typically associated with newsstand or retail distribution patterns of the mid-90s.
Authentication Notes
Authentic mid-90s Top Cow production. The distribution sticker for Midwestern Home Products, Inc. (Wilmington, DE) is consistent with legitimate third-party multi-pack distributors of that era.