Image Zero ##0
Image Comics • Image Zero
Writer
Various
Interior Artist
Various
Cover Artist
Todd McFarlane, Rob Liefeld, Erik Larsen, Jim Lee, Whilce Portacio, Marc Silvestri, Jim Valentino
Publication Date
June 1993
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Image Zero is a promotional issue featuring preview art and origin stories for various Image Comics series. It includes vignettes for Spawn, Savage Dragon, WildC.A.T.s, Youngblood, and Cyberforce. It was originally distributed through a promotion in Wizard Magazine #22.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (CGC 9.4)
Condition Details
The comic appears to be in excellent condition within the polybag. Front cover shows sharp corners and a clean white background. Minor spine stress may be present but hidden by the bag. Minimal surface wear visible through the plastic.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (9.8): $60 - $100
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies typically sell for $5-10 depending on if they are still sealed. CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold in the $80 range.
Grading Recommendation
Only worth grading if it is a guaranteed 9.8 or higher. For most collectors, the cost of grading exceeds the value of the book. Keep it sealed in the original polybag for best preservation.
Notable Features
Features a jam cover by the founding Image partners. Includes a Spawn origin story by Todd McFarlane. High distribution volume makes this a common but classic copper-age collectible.
Authentication Notes
Authentic copy. Notable for the matte white cardstock cover and red 'Image' logo with gold 'Zero' text. This copy appears to still be in its original manufacturer polybag which often contains a collector card.