Chain Gang War ##1
DC Comics • Chain Gang War
Writer
Chuck Dixon
Interior Artist
Tom Lyle
Cover Artist
Matt Wagner
Publication Date
July 1993
Cover Variant
Regular Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First issue introducing a team of Vietnam War veterans who form a vigilante group to wage war on crime, tackling corruption and street-level crime.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (CGC 9.4)
Condition Details
The comic appears to be bagged and boarded, showing sharp corners, good color vibrancy, flat cover, and clean edges with very minimal to no visible spine stress.
Estimated Market Value
Raw value: $2 - $5; Graded (CGC 9.8) value: $30 - $50
Recent Sales
Recent online sales for raw copies range between $1 and $5 depending on the platform and shipping costs.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading for value increase alone, as grading fees would exceed the market value of the comic. Best kept as a raw collectible.
Notable Features
First issue of the series, featuring cover art by Matt Wagner and prominent embossed-style chain graphics on the cover border.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1990s direct market comic book with correct DC bullet logo, barcode box featuring issue info, and paper stock consistent with the era.