Dragonring ##6
Aircel Comics • Dragonring (Vol. 1)
Writer
Barry Blair
Interior Artist
Barry Blair
Cover Artist
Barry Blair
Publication Date
January 1987
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This issue concludes the first B&W series of Dragonring. It features Kohl Drake and the protagonists in a 'Battle Against the Anti-Men of Centagon.' The series is a blend of martial arts, fantasy, and sci-fi elements typical of the 1980s indie black-and-white boom.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate to heavy spine wear with multiple color-breaking stress lines; significant horizontal creasing across the center of the book; blunting and rounding of corners; light staining or foxing visible in the top white margin; general surface wear and edge whitening.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded: $25 - $40 (though rare to find graded in this condition)
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade Aircel titles from this era typically range between $5 and $12. There is low market liquidity for this specific issue compared to key titles.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading (CGC/CBCS) would significantly exceed the market value of the book, especially in this condition grade (4.0). Best kept in a bag and board for personal collection.
Notable Features
Final B&W issue (as stated by the 'Final B&W Issue!' banner on the top left); features early work by Barry Blair, a prominent figure in Canadian independent comics; prominently lists guest characters like Homer Gently and Shanghai Lee.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980s independent press printing. Features typical Aircel paper stock of the era which is prone to yellowing and foxing if not stored in a climate-controlled environment.