Wizard: The 100 Most Collectible Comics #Special Edition
Wizard Entertainment (Gareb Shamus Enterprises) • Wizard Magazine Special Editions
Writer
Various (Wizard Staff)
Interior Artist
Various
Cover Artist
Will Eisner
Publication Date
1993
Cover Variant
Regular Glossy
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A special edition magazine from Wizard focused on identifying and ranking the most collectible comic books of the era. It serves as a historical time capsule for the 1990s comic book speculation boom.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
The book appears well-preserved in a polybag. There is minor blunting on the bottom right corner. The spine shows very slight stress marks, but no major color breaks are visible through the bag. General surface gloss appears high.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $25 | Graded (9.8): $75 - $150
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell between $15 and $30 depending on if the original polybag and supplements (like cards) are included. Graded 9.8 copies have sold in the $100-$130 range.
Grading Recommendation
Generally not recommended for grading unless you are certain it is a 9.8 and you are a dedicated Wizard collector. The cost of grading usually exceeds the raw market value for this specific price guide magazine.
Notable Features
Features cover art of 'The Spirit' by industry legend Will Eisner. Often originally came polybagged with a collectible card (e.g., Lady Death or Spawn chromium cards).
Authentication Notes
The 'First Edition' text in the top right and the specific $3.95 price point are correct for the 1993 printing. The Will Eisner signature/credit is printed on the lower left edge of the art.