Serenity #FCBD 2016
Dark Horse Comics • Free Comic Book Day 2016: Serenity / Hellboy / Aliens
Writer
Chris Roberson, Mike Mignola, Chris Warner
Interior Artist
Stephen Byrne, Mike Mignola, Tony Caputo
Cover Artist
Stephen Byrne
Publication Date
May 2016
Cover Variant
Regular (Free Comic Book Day Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
An anthology issue released for Free Comic Book Day. Features a Serenity story titled 'The Warrior and the Wind' by Chris Roberson and Stephen Byrne, alongside short stories for Hellboy and Aliens. Key characters include Mal Reynolds, Zoe Alleyne Washburne, and River Tam.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Significant damage to the lower left corner including a large white adhesive sticker or label covering a portion of the art and barcode. Visible spine stress ticks and minor color breaking creases along the spine. Right edge shows slight curling and shelf wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $1.00 - $3.00. Graded (9.8): $30.00 - $50.00. Current state value: Negligible due to non-removable label defect.
Recent Sales
Recent sales for NM raw copies average $5.00. Copies with similar labels or damage usually sell for under $1.00 or are found in bargain bins.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The large sticker on the cover is a significant defect that would severely lower the technical grade, and the cost of grading far exceeds the market value of the book.
Notable Features
Celebrates the 30th Anniversary of Dark Horse Comics. Includes Hellboy and Aliens stories. Contains a 'Free Comic Book Day' logo on the front cover.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Free Comic Book Day 2016 issue. Standard newsprint-adjacent paper quality for FCBD releases. The sticker on the front appears to be a store-applied or distribution-related label.