Invincible ##1
Image Comics • Invincible Vol. 1
Writer
Robert Kirkman
Interior Artist
Cory Walker
Cover Artist
Cory Walker
Publication Date
January 2003
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover (Original)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First appearance of Mark Grayson (Invincible), Omni-Man, and Deborah Grayson. The series begins the journey of Mark Grayson as he develops superpowers inherited from his extraterrestrial father.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Visible mild spine stress and slight color breaking across the spine. Lower right corner shows minor blunting. Cover gloss appears preserved but edges show very light shelf wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $800 - $1,200; Graded 9.0: $1,400 - $1,800; Graded 9.8: $4,000+
Recent Sales
High-grade 9.8 copies have trended between $4,500 and $6,000 recently. Mid-to-high raw copies successfully sell in the $1k range due to the success of the animated series.
Grading Recommendation
Highly recommended for grading. Even at an estimated 9.0, the value and liquidity of this key issue increase significantly with a CGC or CBCS slab. A professional press could potentially raise this into the 9.2 or 9.4 range.
Notable Features
Major modern key issue. Features the first appearance of the entire Invincible universe. The red background 'A' cover is the most sought-after standard edition. High demand driven by the Amazon Prime animated series.
Authentication Notes
The cover features the correct 'Kirkman / Walker / Crabtree' credits at the top. Note that there are many reprints (Image Firsts, Larry's Comics, etc.); this appears to be the legitimate 2003 first printing based on trade dress and paper thickness.