Secret Weapons ##11
Valiant Comics • Secret Weapons Vol. 1
Writer
Maurice Fontenot
Interior Artist
Howard Simpson
Cover Artist
Barry Windsor-Smith
Publication Date
September 1994
Cover Variant
Regular (Envelope/Gimmick Cover)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This issue is famous for its 'Top Secret' manila envelope packaging. It features the Harbinger Foundation and the Secret Weapons team. The story involves Bloodshot and the team dealing with the fallout of the Unity event.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0/8.5)
Condition Details
The book remains inside its original manila envelope packaging. There is a price sticker directly on the envelope's top right corner. The envelope shows slight edge wear and waving due to the storage bag. Interior comic condition is unverified but typically remains high-grade inside these mailers.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (9.8): $75 - $100
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $5 to $10 on secondary markets. High-grade slabbed copies sporadically reach $80-$100 depending on the demand for 90s Valiant keys.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of shipping and grading fees would likely exceed the market value of the book. It is best kept as a collector's novelty in its original envelope.
Notable Features
Gimmick cover consisting of a sealed manila envelope. Features an appearance by Bloodshot. Part of the mid-90s Valiant 'envelope' era which included several titles with top-secret themes.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1994 Valiant production. The envelope seal, specific font for 'Top Secret', and the Valiant logo in the top left corner are consistent with original prints. No known counterfeits of this specific gimmick cover exist.