The New Warriors ##18
Marvel Comics • The New Warriors Vol. 1
Writer
Fabian Nicieza
Interior Artist
Mark Bagley
Cover Artist
Mark Bagley
Publication Date
December 1991
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition (Barcode visible)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 2 of 'Everything You Always Wanted to Know About the Taylor Foundation But Were Afraid to Ask.' Night Thrasher (Dwayne Taylor) battles his mentor and guardian, Andrew Chord, after learning dark secrets about his family's past.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress/ticks along the left edge. Significant corner blunting on the top right. Minor color chipping/wear along the top edge of the cover. Surface wear and possible light scuffing on the dark background areas.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $6.00; Graded (9.8): $40.00 - $60.00
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for approximately $5.00 in mid-to-high grade. High-grade (CGC 9.8) newsstand copies occasionally reach $65.00 following market trends for 90s copper-age newsstand variants.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading, shipping, and handling far exceed the current market value of a mid-grade raw copy of this specific issue.
Notable Features
Newsstand Edition; iconic cover art by Mark Bagley; key story arc detailing Night Thrasher's origin and the betrayal of Andrew Chord.
Authentication Notes
The item appears authentic. The paper aging, ink saturation typical of early 90s Marvel gloss, and specific Newsstand UPC placement are consistent with original 1991 production standards.