Damage ##13
DC Comics • Damage Vol. 1
Writer
Tom Joyner
Interior Artist
Bill Marimon and Tom Hillsman
Cover Artist
Bill Marimon (Pencils) and Kim DeMulder (Inks)
Publication Date
April 1995
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Grant Emerson (Damage) deals with the aftermath of Zero Hour and the explosive nature of his powers. This issue begins the three-part 'Picking Up the Pieces' story arc. Damage visits the grave of Mandra Barrow, reflecting on his destructive life.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress ticks along the left edge. Minor blunting on the top-left and bottom-left corners. Some surface scuffing visible on the dark areas of the cover. Slight edge wear along the bottom right.
Estimated Market Value
$2.00 - $5.00 (Raw); $15.00 - $25.00 (Graded 9.8)
Recent Sales
This is a common 90s back-issue usually found in dollar bins. Recent sales for low-tier keys or filler issues in this run range from $1 to $4 plus shipping.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The grading fees (approx $25+) would significantly exceed the market value of the comic. It is best kept in a bag and board for personal collections.
Notable Features
First issue of the 'Picking Up the Pieces' arc. Features the grave of Mandra Barrow. Standard 1990s DC Direct Sales UPC barcode. No major first appearances or historic key moments in this specific issue.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1995 DC Comics publication. Standard glossy cover finish of the era. No signs of reproduction or counterfeiting detected; staples reflect age and the paper stock matches the mid-90s production standards.