'68 ##1 (of 4)
Image Comics • '68 (Volume 2)
Writer
Mark Kidwell
Interior Artist
Nat Jones
Cover Artist
Nat Jones
Publication Date
April 2011
Cover Variant
Cover B
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Set in 1968 during the Vietnam War, the series follows the outbreak of a zombie plague on the battlefields and on the home front in the US. A continuation of the original one-shot from 2006, expanding into a full miniseries.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (9.4)
Condition Details
The comic appears to be in excellent condition with sharp corners and high gloss. Visible spine stress is minimal. There is a slight blunt on the bottom right corner. No obvious color-breaking creases are present on the front cover in the image provided.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of Cover B have stayed consistent in the $8-$12 range. CGC 9.8 copies rarely surface but typically sell for around $50.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal collection sentimental value. The cost of grading (approx. $30-$40) plus shipping would likely exceed the market value of the book, even if it returned a 9.8.
Notable Features
Features the 'Cover B' art by Nat Jones. This series is a cult favorite among horror comic fans for its 'mashing' of the war and zombie genres.
Authentication Notes
First printing established by the 'Cover B' and price point ($3.99) indicators on the bottom right. No signs of reproduction or counterfeiting; print quality and color saturation match Image Comics production standards from 2011.